Kneier Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kneier Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Marino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,190 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $505 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$25,190
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$505
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $19,916 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,839 | 18 | $366,971 |
| 2024 | $19,916 | 16 | $398,226 |
| 2025 | $25,190 | 18 | $0 |
How to apply
Kneier Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Kneier Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $17,570 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,620 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,200 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $400 |
| Texas | 1 | $250 |
| Missouri | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Marino Motor Classic | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| San Marino Schools Foundation | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Huntington | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Camp Nejeda Diabetes | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General Purpose | $2,620 |
| San Marino Rotary Charities | General Purpose | $1,560 |
| Himalayan Development Foundation | General Purpose | $1,200 |
| Pasadena Guild of Childrens Hospi | General Purposes | $600 |
| San Marino Unified School District | General Purpose | $510 |
| Santa Clara University | 5 | $500 |
| Cal Alumni Association | 5 | $500 |
| Love Futbo | 400 | $400 |
| San Gabriel Mission High School | General Purpose | $350 |
| San Marino Junior Alliance | General Purpose | $300 |
| Komen3Day Cancer Walk | gENERAL pURPOSE | $250 |
| PKD Foundation walk | General Purpose | $150 |
| San Marino League | General Purpose | $150 |
| Young Life | 100 | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Dennis Kneier
Questions people ask
Does Kneier Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kneier Family Foundation give?
$25,190 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $505.
Who runs Kneier Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dennis Kneier (Trustee).
What does Kneier Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.