Charles F Knippenberg and Ruth J Knippenberg Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyScottsdale, Arizona · EIN 22-3746616 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$215K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
65% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Charitable | $17,500 |
| Mothers Grace | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Pg Chambers School | Cedar Knolls, NJ | Charitable | $15,500 |
| Turning Point USA | Lemont, IL | Charitable | $10,412 |
| Atlas | Sterling, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bernard Township Pba | Basking Ridge, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Christian Family Care | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Oasis | Paterson, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Project Horses | Great Falls, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $5,125 |
| Arizona Sunshine Angels | Glendale, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Az Friends of Foster Children Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Az Small Dog Rescue | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Community Food Bank | Tuscon, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fierce Love Rescue | Stephens City, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Filter of Hope | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Maggie's Place | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| No Kid Hungry | Topeka, KS | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Nourish Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Mary's College | Notre Dame, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tin Cup Fund | Sterling, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Underdog Rescue of Arizona | Chandler, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Eleventh Hour Rescue | Rockaway, NJ | Charitable | $3,240 |
| Let Them Know | Leesburg, VA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice | Leesburg, VA | Charitable | $1,900 |
| Leesburg Volunteer Fire | Leesburg, VA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| St Elizabeth Academy | Convent Station, NJ | Charitable | $600 |
| Coach Costello Foundation | Charlestown, WV | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $214,777 | 32 |
| 2024 | $176,962 | 23 |
| 2023 | $184,941 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349104055
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3746616
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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