Knapp Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Knapp Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wheeling, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $104,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$104,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $63,000 the year before.
43% 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 | $51,000 | 8 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $63,000 | 9 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $104,000 | 14 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David or Brenda Knapp 7962 Clarks Cove, Addison, MI 49220 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (419) 783-1059 |
| What to submit | Submit a detailed letter indicating amount requested & use |
| Restrictions | Primarily lenawee county organizations, others considered |
What Knapp Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 13 | $102,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Community Center | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lenawee | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Associated Charities of Lenawee | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| CPC of Lenawee | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Blissfield Ministerial Association Food Pantry | General charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Food Pantry | General charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| Neighbors of Hope | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Catherine Cobb Safe House | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Crosswell | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Daily Bread | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Lenawee County Education Foundation | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Addison Youth Center | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Blissfield Foundation for Educational Excellence | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Young Life | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wesbanco Trust Investment Services
- Premier Bank
- David Knapp
- Brenda Knapp
- Laura Bell
- Matt Bell
Questions people ask
Does Knapp Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Knapp Family Foundation give?
$104,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Knapp Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wesbanco Trust Investment Services (Trustee), Premier Bank (Prior Trustee), David Knapp (President) and Brenda Knapp (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Knapp Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and education.