The GB Knecht Foundation
Accepts applications
The GB Knecht Foundation is a private foundation in Blue Hill, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$125,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $120,000 the year before.
13% 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 | $114,000 | 30 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 22 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 24 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Donna Madonna 101 Carleton Stream Lane, Blue Hill, ME 04614 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 266-2301, gbknechtfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | A grant request should include a copy of the organization's tax exempt letter that was issued by the internal revenue service, along with all contact information (legal name, address, city, state, zip, email address & phone number. In addition grant requests should include the amount request and a detailed explanation as to what the grant will be used for. Requests should indicate if this is a matching grant. |
What The GB Knecht Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 18 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Homeless Center | General fund | $12,000 |
| Good Shepard Food Bank | General fund | $12,000 |
| Downeast Community Partners | General fund | $10,000 |
| Blue Hill Public Library | General fund | $5,000 |
| Care USA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Maine | General fund | $5,000 |
| Healthy Peninsula | General fund | $5,000 |
| Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County | General fund | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General fund | $5,000 |
| Jonathan Fisher House Memorial | General fund | $5,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Bangor | General fund | $5,000 |
| Maine Public | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mano En Mano | General fund | $5,000 |
| Save the Children USA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Weru | General fund | $5,000 |
| Women for Healthy Rural Living | General fund | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone Community Housing Inc | General fund | $4,000 |
| Healthy Island Project | General fund | $4,000 |
| Island Pantry | General fund | $3,000 |
| New Surry Theatre & Performing Arts School | General fund | $3,000 |
| Project Launch Deer Isle Stonington | General fund | $3,000 |
| The Carter Center | General fund | $3,000 |
| Tree of Life Pantry | General fund | $3,000 |
| National Public Radio | General fundgeneral fund | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jean Madonna
- Donna Madonna
- Jim Fisher
Questions people ask
Does The GB Knecht Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The GB Knecht Foundation give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The GB Knecht Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jean Madonna (Trustee), Donna Madonna (Trustee) and Jim Fisher (Trustee).
What does The GB Knecht Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and housing and homelessness.