Knier Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Knier Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cary, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $128,865 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,250. 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$128,865
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,250
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $113,091 the year before.
45% of its 2025 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 | $95,160 | 22 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $113,091 | 29 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $128,865 | 38 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Knier 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 Knier Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 28 | $110,343 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $2,600 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $647 |
| Washington | 1 | $568 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $207 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Toxaway Charities | Support of daily activities | $25,250 |
| Cardinal Gibbons High School | General endowment | $21,500 |
| The Carying Place Inc | General support | $21,178 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Support of daily activities | $10,000 |
| Bread of Life | General support | $10,000 |
| Gabi's Powered by Special Abilities | General support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Raleigh | Support of daily activities | $2,500 |
| Miracle League | General support | $2,500 |
| Blood Cancer United | General support | $2,500 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General support | $2,500 |
| Interact | Support of daily activities | $2,000 |
| Operation Resolute Inc | Support of daily activities | $2,000 |
| Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center | General support | $1,500 |
| St Andrew the Apostle | General support | $1,250 |
| Triangle Curling | General support | $1,165 |
| Elon University | Support | $1,000 |
| First Cary United Methodist Church | General support | $1,000 |
| Handshake Columbus Inc | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Read and Feed | Support of daily activities | $1,000 |
| Safechild | General support | $1,000 |
| St Mary Magdalene Church | Support of daily activities | $1,000 |
| St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church | General support | $1,000 |
| Trosa | Support of daily activities | $1,000 |
| Kids Who Give | General support | $1,000 |
| Taylor Family YMCA | General support | $1,000 |
| Western Wake Crisis Ministry | General support | $1,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | General support | $647 |
| World Vision | Support of daily activities | $568 |
| Autism Society of NC | Support of daily activities | $500 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC Inc | Support of daily activities | $500 |
| St Mary's College Notre Dame | Support of daily activities | $500 |
| Faith Builders | General support | $500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General support | $500 |
| A Caring Center for Women | Support of daily activities | $250 |
| Cadco Construction Autism Awareness | General support | $250 |
| St Michael's School and Nursery Inc | Support of daily activities | $207 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven J Knier
- Bonnie J Knier
Questions people ask
Does Knier Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Knier Family Foundation give?
$128,865 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Knier Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven J Knier (Trustee) and Bonnie J Knier (Trustee).
What does Knier Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.