The Knapp Foundation
The Knapp Foundation is a private foundation based in Bartlett, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including schools, social-service providers, and charitable organizations.
The Knapp Foundation at a glance
In short: The Knapp Foundation gave $230K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Tennessee. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $230,000
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,765
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,592,552
- +6.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (4 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Knapp Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Lori Condo Locke
Mailing address: 3173 Kirby Whitten Parkway Ste 105, Bartlett, TN 38134
Phone: (901) 527-6666
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Knapp Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alice Lloyd College ($25K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
174 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 174 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Tennessee. In 2024, 61% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 13% to Kentucky, 7% to Mississippi, and 4% each to Ohio and Arizona. These figures describe the locations of that year’s recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Knapp Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 34 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $230K (2024) to $336K (2022). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Palmer Home for Children Lake Cormorant, MS | General/Operating | $17,000 |
| St Paul Catholic School Memphis, TN | General/Operating | $15,000 |
| Harwood Center Memphis, TN | General/Operating | $10,000 |
| Memphis Union Mission Memphis, TN | General/Operating | $10,000 |
| Mid-South Food Bank Memphis, TN | General/Operating | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Memphis, TN | General/Operating | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | General/Operating | $10,000 |
| Bartlett Performing Arts Center Bartlett, TN | General/Operating | $9,000 |
| A Way Out Ministries Memphis, TN | General/Operating | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,592,552 | $1,260,020 | $766,997 | $230,000 | 34 | $491,981 | $989,103 | $510,723 |
| 2023 | $8,099,529 | $418,531 | $744,794 | $276,000 | 32 | $540,085 | $207,776 | $493,739 |
| 2022 | $8,426,758 | $245,457 | $824,243 | $335,770 | 39 | $580,018 | $27,289 | $519,902 |
| 2021 | $9,004,578 | $1,056,734 | $720,884 | $273,500 | 36 | $496,493 | $786,178 | $559,523 |
| 2020 | $8,712,265 | $352,432 | $699,141 | $279,700 | 33 | — | $166,517 | $491,715 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Knapp Foundation reported a distributable amount of $511K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as education, care for children and older adults, housing, and services for people experiencing homelessness. For example, Alice Lloyd College describes its mission as educating mountain people for leadership and making college accessible to qualified students regardless of their financial situation. Memphis Union Mission says it serves the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of people who are homeless or destitute.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 34 grants totaling $230,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest listed award was $25,000 to Alice Lloyd College for scholarships. Other notable grants included $17,000 to Palmer Home for Children for general and operating purposes, and $15,000 to St. Paul Catholic School for general and operating purposes. Harwood Center, Memphis Union Mission, Mid-South Food Bank, The Salvation Army, and Turning Point USA each received $10,000 for general and operating purposes.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: The filing lists Lori Condo Locke as the contact and requests a letter detailing the full background and financial statements. Restrictions on awards are listed as N/A. Deadline: N/A.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lori Condo Locke as chairman; Marcia R Brasel as treasurer; and Cheryl Condo, Ellen Douglas, and Laura Hamer as board members.
The Knapp Foundation is led by Lori Condo Locke, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori Condo Locke
Chairman
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $113K (2024)
Marcia R. Brasel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
34 hrs/week
$65K (2020) → $60K (2024)
Cheryl Condo
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$40K (2023) → $15K (2024)
Laura Hamer
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$50K (2023) → $52K (2024)
Ellen Douglas
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $113K, to Lori Condo Locke (Chairman). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Knapp Foundation
How much does The Knapp Foundation give each year?
The Knapp Foundation gave $230K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $276K across 32 grants.
What is The Knapp Foundation's typical grant size?
The Knapp Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,765, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Knapp Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Knapp Foundation give grants?
The Knapp Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (13%) and Mississippi (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (20 grants), Bartlett, TN (3 grants) and Cincinnati, OH (2 grants).
Does The Knapp Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of The Knapp Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Knapp Foundation's largest grantees?
The Knapp Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alice Lloyd College ($25,000), Palmer Home for Children ($17,000) and St Paul Catholic School ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Knapp Foundation?
The Knapp Foundation reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $492K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $511K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Knapp Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as education, care for children and older adults, housing, and services for people experiencing homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Knapp Foundation?
The Knapp Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Knapp Foundation's EIN?
The Knapp Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1794837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Knapp Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-knapp-foundation-morg_23125840124643e4acab450ffc759600
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