The Knapp Foundation
Accepts applications
The Knapp Foundation is a private foundation in Bartlett, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $230,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$230,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $276,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $276,000 | 32 | $10.4 million |
| 2024 | $230,000 | 34 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lori Condo Locke 3173 Kirby Whitten Parkway Ste 105, Bartlett, TN 38134 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (901) 527-6666 |
| What to submit | Letter of request detailing full background and financial statements |
What The Knapp Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 24 | $141,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $30,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $17,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $7,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Lloyd College | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Palmer Home for Children | General/operating | $17,000 |
| St Paul Catholic School | General/operating | $15,000 |
| Harwood Center | General/operating | $10,000 |
| Memphis Union Mission | General/operating | $10,000 |
| Mid-South Food Bank | General/operating | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General/operating | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General/operating | $10,000 |
| Bartlett Performing Arts Center | General/operating | $9,000 |
| A Way Out Ministries | General/operating | $7,000 |
| Ave Maria Home | General/operating | $7,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General/operating | $7,000 |
| Amercian Heritage Girls | General/operating | $5,000 |
| Appalachia Service Project | General/operating | $5,000 |
| Brinkley Heights Ministries | General/operating | $5,000 |
| Calvary Rescue Mission | General/operating | $5,000 |
| Church Health Center | General/operating | $5,000 |
| Clayton Dabney Foundation | General/operating | $5,000 |
| Grace House of Memphis | General/operating | $5,000 |
| Memphis Child Advocacy Center | General/operating | $5,000 |
| Meritan | General/operating | $5,000 |
| Mifa | General/operating | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General/operating | $5,000 |
| Room in the Inn | General/operating | $5,000 |
| Shepherd's Haven | General/operating | $5,000 |
| Shrine Hospital Burn Center | General/operating | $5,000 |
| Shrine Hospital Cripple Children | General/operating | $5,000 |
| The Mailbox Club | General/operating | $5,000 |
| Trail Life | General/operating | $5,000 |
| Memphis Jewish Community Center | Senior workshop series | $3,000 |
| Dixon Museums and Gardens | General/operating | $2,000 |
| Goodwill Industries | General/operating | $1,000 |
| Memphis Brooks Museum | General/operating | $1,000 |
| Porter Leath Children's Home | General/operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lori Condo Locke
- Marcia R Brasel
- Cheryl Condo
- Ellen Douglas
- Laura Hamer
Questions people ask
Does The Knapp Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Knapp Foundation give?
$230,000 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Knapp Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lori Condo Locke (Chairman), Marcia R Brasel (Treasurer), Cheryl Condo (Board Member) and Ellen Douglas (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Knapp Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.