The Kneisel Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Kneisel Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Beverly, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $453,050 in 64 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $62,000. 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$453,050
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$62,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $361,950 the year before.
22% 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 | $361,479 | 67 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $361,950 | 62 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $453,050 | 64 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
The Kneisel Foundation Inc 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 The Kneisel Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 23 | $250,100 |
| Connecticut | 16 | $104,350 |
| New York | 13 | $40,500 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $20,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $12,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $5,100 |
| Maine | 2 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brookwood School | General purpose | $62,000 |
| Hopkins School | General purpose | $56,000 |
| Cape Ann Museum | General purpose | $55,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General purpose | $27,500 |
| The Taft School | General purpose | $27,500 |
| Pingree School | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Hooper Fund | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Middlebury College | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Charlotte Country Day School | General purpose | $12,500 |
| Dartmouth College | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Manchester Troop 3 Boy Scouts | General purpose | $10,000 |
| M E C T | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Inner Compass Initiative Inc | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Island Academy | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Rockport Music | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Sanger Heart & Vascular Institution Advancement Fund | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Columbia University | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Dunham House | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Babson College | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Beverly Bootstraps | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Beverly Hospital | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Change Is Simple | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Connecticut College | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Flying Kites | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Greenwich United Way | General purpose | $2,500 |
| North Shore CDC | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Surfrider Foundation | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Shoals Marine Laboratory | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts | General purpose | $2,500 |
| First Parish Church Congregational | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Jane's Fund | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | General purpose | $2,000 |
| North Shore Nursery School | General purpose | $2,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Adirondack Foundation | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Emmanuel Church | General purpose | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- William J Kneisel
- Anne H Kneisel
- Anthony P Fusco
- William J Parsons Jr
- Paula A Ryan
Questions people ask
Does The Kneisel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kneisel Foundation Inc give?
$453,050 in tax year 2025, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Kneisel Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists William J Kneisel (President & Director), Anne H Kneisel (Vice President & Director), Anthony P Fusco (Clerk) and William J Parsons Jr (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Kneisel Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.