Samuel & Katie Knouse Ta
Preselected recipients only
Samuel & Katie Knouse Ta is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,984 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $392 and the largest $785. 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$5,984
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$392
- Largest grant$785
- Assets$312,122
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,805 the year before.
14% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,805 | 14 | $282,126 |
| 2025 | $5,984 | 14 | $312,122 |
How to apply
Samuel & Katie Knouse Ta 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 Samuel & Katie Knouse Ta funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $5,396 |
| Missouri | 1 | $392 |
| Maryland | 1 | $98 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $98 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boyertown Sr High School Band | General support | $785 |
| Good Shepherd Home | Genral support | $785 |
| Friendship Hook & Ladder | Genral support | $785 |
| Tower Health at Home | General support | $785 |
| Boyertown Area United Way | General support | $588 |
| Boyertown Temple Association | General support | $392 |
| Keystone Steam Fire Co #1 | General support | $392 |
| Boyertown Community Ambulance Servi | General support | $392 |
| Lutheran Senior Services | General support | $392 |
| Boyertown Fairview Cem Mausoleum | General support | $197 |
| Masonic Homes Mary Meszaros Executive Assistant | Genral support | $197 |
| American Lung Association | General support | $98 |
| American Cancer Society Nat'l Office of Probate & Trust Mgmt | General support | $98 |
| The Lutheran Theological Seminary | General support | $98 |
Officers and trustees
- Manufacturers and Traders Trust Com
Questions people ask
Does Samuel & Katie Knouse Ta accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Samuel & Katie Knouse Ta give?
$5,984 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $392.
Who runs Samuel & Katie Knouse Ta?
Its 2025 filing lists Manufacturers and Traders Trust Com (Trustee).
What does Samuel & Katie Knouse Ta fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.