The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family
The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family is a private foundation, based in Newport Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $51K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $4K.
The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family at a glance
In short: The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family gave $10K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,500
- -32.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,375
- -49.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $50,811
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hoag Hospital Foundation ($5K). Together the top 4 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family gives
- Giving grew 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 331% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $14K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hoag Hospital Foundation Newport Beach, CA | Support for hospital | $5,000 |
| Laguna Food Pantry Laguna Beach, CA | Social Services | $1,500 |
| Sherman Library Gardens Corona Del Mar, CA | Social Services | $1,500 |
| Decorative Art's Society Newport Beach, CA | Social Services | $1,500 |
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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 | $50,811 | $4,577 | $10,381 | $9,500 | 4 | $9,500 | $4,226 | $2,866 |
| 2023 | $56,615 | $601 | $16,270 | $14,000 | 3 | $14,000 | $1,747 | $3,040 |
| 2022 | $72,284 | $-595 | $7,591 | $3,500 | 1 | $3,500 | $2,677 | $3,766 |
| 2021 | $80,470 | $16,899 | $7,243 | $5,000 | 2 | $5,000 | $16,899 | $3,965 |
| 2020 | $70,814 | $8,213 | $8,181 | $6,000 | 2 | — | $8,213 | $3,659 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family is led by Thomas W Knapp, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas W Knapp
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bethany M Knapp
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James P Knapp
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samantha Knapp
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wilson Knapp
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family
How much does The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family give each year?
The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family gave $10K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 3 grants.
What is The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family's typical grant size?
The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,375, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family give grants?
The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newport Beach, CA (2 grants).
Does The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Services" (3 grants).
How large is The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family?
The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family reported $51K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family's EIN?
The Tommy and Beth Knapp Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0514525. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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