Knaebel Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Knaebel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Paola, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $255,615 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $37,600. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$255,615
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$37,600
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $209,080 the year before.
38% 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 | $329,839 | 14 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $209,080 | 14 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $255,615 | 17 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Pamela Knaebel 26711 Clare Road, Paola, KS 66071 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (913) 783-4730, pamknaebel1167@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Verbal or written request for consideration |
| Restrictions | Only charitable organizations |
What Knaebel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 8 | $122,515 |
| Missouri | 6 | $103,100 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rehope Farms | General operating support | $37,600 |
| Spring Hill Food Pantry | General operating support | $34,015 |
| Safe Home | Charity sponsorship | $30,000 |
| Laura Street Baptist Church | Donations/supplies | $30,000 |
| City of Spring Hill K9 Dogs & Care | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Veterans Community Project | General operating support | $15,000 |
| My Fathers House | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Folds of Honor | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Charities of KC | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Team Rubicon | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Answering the Call 911 | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Church | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Johnson Cancer Research Center Cats for A Cure | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Family Life Fellowship | General operating support | $500 |
| Individual | Fire victim | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan Knaebel
- Pamela Knaebel
- Charlotte Mattox
- Matt Knaebel
- Michael Knaebel
Questions people ask
Does Knaebel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Knaebel Family Foundation give?
$255,615 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Knaebel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alan Knaebel (President), Pamela Knaebel (Cfo), Charlotte Mattox (Secretary/Treasurer) and Matt Knaebel (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Knaebel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, veterans and animals.