Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Devon, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $259,653 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $29,828 and the largest $60,000. 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$259,653
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$29,828
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $235,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 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 | $0 | 0 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $235,000 | 6 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $259,653 | 8 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $199,653 |
| Florida | 1 | $35,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Magee-Womens Research Institute and | Grant to another 501(c)(3) org | $60,000 |
| Woar Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence | Counseling services and general supp | $50,000 |
| The Dysautonomia Project Inc | Grant to another 501(c)(3) org | $35,000 |
| Penn State College of Medicine | Outcomes of surgery in ehlers-danlos | $34,655 |
| Unite for Her | Grant to another 501(c)(3) org | $25,000 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance | Grant to another 501(c)(3) org | $25,000 |
| Penn State College of Medicine | Phys care (needs) | $19,998 |
| Action Wellness | Grant to another 501(c)(3) org | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon Yoh
- Kristen Yoh
- Erica Fletcher
- Samantha A Yoh
Questions people ask
Does Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc give?
$259,653 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $29,828.
Who runs Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sharon Yoh (Pres,treas,d), Kristen Yoh (Secry, Direc), Erica Fletcher (Director) and Samantha A Yoh (VP, Asst Sec).
What does Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.