R Richard Knauss Foundation
Preselected recipients only
R Richard Knauss Foundation is a private foundation in Easton, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,858 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $6,000. 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$25,858
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$667,967
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,463 the year before.
31% 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 | $14,028 | 18 | $369,255 |
| 2024 | $18,463 | 27 | $517,163 |
| 2025 | $25,858 | 32 | $667,967 |
How to apply
R Richard Knauss 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 R Richard Knauss Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 19 | $19,700 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $1,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $408 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $400 |
| Illinois | 1 | $400 |
| Montana | 1 | $400 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Church of Bethlehem Grace Chruch of Bethlehm | Charitable distribution | $6,000 |
| State Theatre Center for the Arts State Theatre Center for the Arts | Charitable distribution | $2,000 |
| The Bach Choir of Bethlehem the Bach Choir of Bethlehem | Charitable distribution | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross American Red Cross | Charitable distribution | $1,500 |
| Kutztown University Foundation Kutztown University Foundation | Charitable distribution | $1,000 |
| The Children's Home of Easton the Children's Home of Easton | Charitable distribution | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity | Charitable distribution | $1,000 |
| Outreach Foundation of the Presbyte Outreach Foundation of the Presbyterian Church | Charitable distribution | $1,000 |
| St George Antichian Orthodox St George Antichian Orthodox | Charitable distribution | $700 |
| Knauss Homestead Preservation Knauss Homestead Preservation | Charitable distribution | $500 |
| Project Easton Project Easton | Charitable distribution | $500 |
| Ywam University of Nations Ywam University of Nations | Charitable distribution | $500 |
| Boys Town Boys Town | Charitable distribution | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders Doctors Without Borders | Charitable distribution | $500 |
| Salvation Army Salvation Army | Charitable distribution | $500 |
| Shriner's Children Hospital Shriner's Children Hospital | Charitable distribution | $500 |
| Uso Uso | Charitable distribution | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospit St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Charitable distribution | $500 |
| American Cancer Society American Cancer Society | Charitable distribution | $500 |
| Navigators Ministry Navigators Ministry | Charitable distribution | $408 |
| Young People's Philharmonic Young People's Philharmonic | Charitable distribution | $400 |
| PBS Channel 39 PBS Channel 39 | Charitable distribution | $400 |
| Allentown Rescue Mission Allentown Rescue Mission | Charitable distribution | $400 |
| Covenant House Covenant House | Charitable distribution | $400 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | Charitable distribution | $400 |
| St Labre Indian School St Labre Indian School | Charitable distribution | $400 |
| St Joseph Indian School St Joseph Indian School | Charitable distribution | $400 |
| Franciscan Missions Franciscan Missions | Charitable distribution | $400 |
| Project Hope of Easton Project Hope | Charitable distribution | $400 |
| USA for Unhcr USA for Unhcr | Charitable distribution | $400 |
| American Heart Association American Heart Association | Charitable distribution | $380 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale College | Charitable distribution | $370 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Knauss
Questions people ask
Does R Richard Knauss Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does R Richard Knauss Foundation give?
$25,858 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs R Richard Knauss Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Knauss (Founder).
What does R Richard Knauss Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and youth programs.