The Knapp Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Knapp Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $301,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$301,000
- Assets$22.1 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
16% of its 2024 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 | $1.5 million | 24 | $20.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 21 | $22.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles Knapp 96 Minor Bridge Road, Roxburry, CT 06783 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (914) 722-0826 |
| What to submit | Outline of project and budget |
| Deadlines | June 30 |
| Restrictions | Jewish history preferred |
What The Knapp Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York. It also paid $122,695 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $1.3 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $35,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americans for Oxford | General | $301,000 |
| Columbia University | General | $250,000 |
| Hebrew University of Jerusalem | General | $110,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | General | $102,800 |
| Jerusalem Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| BreakthroughT1D | General | $100,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | General | $89,860 |
| Fordham University | General | $60,000 |
| American Jewish JT Disribution Comm | General | $50,000 |
| CT Public Broadcasting Inc | General | $50,000 |
| JDC | General | $50,000 |
| New York University | General | $50,000 |
| American Jewish Historical Society | General | $45,000 |
| American Friends of Hebrew University | General | $40,000 |
| American University | General | $35,000 |
| Columbia University | General | $30,000 |
| National Center for Jewish Film | General | $30,000 |
| Aaip | General | $25,000 |
| Association for Jewish Studies | General | $15,000 |
| Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies | General | $12,695 |
| Columbia University | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry Ginsberg
- Caroline Knapp
- Charles Knapp
- Emily Knapp
Questions people ask
Does The Knapp Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 30.
How much does The Knapp Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Knapp Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Larry Ginsberg (Treasurer), Caroline Knapp (Secretary), Charles Knapp (President) and Emily Knapp (Vice President).
What does The Knapp Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.