Knapp Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Knapp Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $71,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $43,500. 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$71,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$43,500
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $69,253 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 | $65,420 | 9 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $69,253 | 9 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $71,500 | 7 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Knapp Family 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.
What Knapp Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | $43,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | Unrestricted general | $43,500 |
| Connecticut College | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Proctor Academy | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Kids Play International Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| North Bennet Street School | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Reap USA | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Point Foundation | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcia Knapp
- Margaret Courtney Knapp Ford
- Christopher Knapp
- Kate H Knapp
- Simon Ford
Questions people ask
Does Knapp Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Knapp Family Foundation give?
$71,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Knapp Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marcia Knapp (President), Margaret Courtney Knapp Ford (Treasurer), Christopher Knapp (Secretary) and Kate H Knapp (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Knapp Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.