John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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$10,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$189,111
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $11,500 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,250 | 5 | $173,244 |
| 2024 | $11,500 | 6 | $174,333 |
| 2025 | $10,500 | 6 | $189,111 |
How to apply
John & Barbara Knapp Charitable 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 6 | $10,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of East Central Iowa | To enable organization to c/o its charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Camp Wapsie Campaign | To enable organization to c/o its charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| All Saints Church | To enable organization to c/o its charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement | To enable organization to c/o its charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Waypoint | To enable organization to c/o its charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Iowa Parrot Rescue | To enable organization to c/o its charitable purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara A Knapp
Questions people ask
Does John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation give?
$10,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara A Knapp (President).