Knott Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Knott Family Foundation is a private foundation in Syosset, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $651,434 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,634. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$651,434
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,634
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2024 was down from $794,197 the year before.
85% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $794,197 | 16 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $651,434 | 27 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
Knott 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 Knott Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $455,934 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $60,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oloisukut Conservancy Empowers Africa | General charitable purposes | $100,634 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Lab | Alzheimer's research | $100,000 |
| Scan-Harbor | General charitable purposes | $51,300 |
| Project Nyame Nsa | General charitable purposesgeneral charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| The Alfred E Smith Memorial Foundation | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| For Others Collective | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| St John's of Lattingtown | Annual giving | $40,000 |
| Caron Treatment Center | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| UNC Arts & Sciences | The arts & science foundation | $25,000 |
| Wine to Water - Boone NC | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Pennvet | Cancer imaging gift fund | $25,000 |
| Northwell Hospital at Glen Cove | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| The Pangolin Project Account | Wildlife conservation network inc. | $15,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Lab | Women's partnership for science lecture & luncheon | $10,000 |
| National Geographic Society | Ref joanne gong and azu nwaybogu | $10,000 |
| Arts and Science Foundation - UNC | In honor of chancellor guskiewicz | $10,000 |
| Read Ahead | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Beit Ruth Gala | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Yai - Katies Fan Club | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| National Geographic Society Co Advancement Office | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Planting Fields Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Taft Fund | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| St John's of Lattingtown Fall Fair | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Locust Valley Library | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Northshore Wildlife Sanctuary Inc | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Mill Neck Foundation | General charitable purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David M Knott Jr
- Virginia C Knott
- Virginia K Leachman
Questions people ask
Does Knott Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Knott Family Foundation give?
$651,434 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Knott Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David M Knott Jr (Co-President Treas and Director), Virginia C Knott (Vice President and Director) and Virginia K Leachman (Co-President and Director).
What does Knott Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and environment and conservation.