Estelle Knapp Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Estelle Knapp Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $172,038 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $28,673 and the largest $28,673. 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$172,038
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$28,673
- Largest grant$28,673
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $148,818 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $153,942 | 6 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $148,818 | 6 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $172,038 | 6 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Estelle Knapp Charitable Trust 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 Estelle Knapp Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $143,365 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $28,673 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University | General | $28,673 |
| Yeshiva University- Albert Einstein College of Medicine | General | $28,673 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Cancer Center | General | $28,673 |
| United Way of New York | General | $28,673 |
| Columbia University | General | $28,673 |
| Uja-Federation of New York | General | $28,673 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Estelle Knapp Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Estelle Knapp Charitable Trust give?
$172,038 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $28,673.
Who runs Estelle Knapp Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Estelle Knapp Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.