Fanny and Svante Knistrom Foundation
Invitation OnlyChatham, New Jersey · EIN 22-2011417 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$525K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$12M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
97% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Peace Episcopal Church | Woodland Hills, CA | Capital improvements at Community Center; general support. | $35,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Support relief efforts Hurricane Helene (NC) and Wildfire Relief (CA). | $32,500 |
| Samaritan Center Simi Valley | Simi Valley, CA | Funding for facility cleaning, front desk receptionist and storage shed. | $26,000 |
| Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission | Hills, CA | To help purchase six new computers and desks for community center. | $25,000 |
| Fostering Youth Independence | Santa Clarita, CA | Aid in funding the case management program for 20 foster youths. | $22,000 |
| Forever Found | Simi Valley, CA | Support for expansion and development of holistic therapies for CSEC youth in Ventura County. | $20,000 |
| Haven Hills Inc | Canoga Park, CA | General operating support. | $20,000 |
| Providence Tarzana Foundation | Tarzana, CA | Support to revitalize the Women's Pavilion. | $20,000 |
| North Hollywood High School Lausd | North Hollywood, CA | To purchase animal feed and provide veterinary services and supplies for the FFA Animal Science program. | $18,000 |
| Cancer Support of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Support the child, teen and family programs. | $15,000 |
| New Horizons Serving Individuals With Special Needs | North Hills, CA | General operating support. | $15,000 |
| Optimist Boys Home & Ranch Inc | Los Angeles, CA | To provide general operating support. | $15,000 |
| Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United States | Atlanta, GA | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Penny Lane Centers | North Hollywood, CA | To support transitional housing program. | $15,000 |
| Valley Village | Winnetka, CA | Fund capital projects for patio cover and awnings. | $15,000 |
| Young Life of Santa Clara | Valencia, CA | To assist with the costs of camp, camp scholarships, staff salary and program needs. | $15,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Boone, IA | Support for California Wildfire Relief efforts in Los Angeles CA. | $12,500 |
| Tierra Del Sol Foundation | Sunland, CA | For partial support of the salary for the e-Learning coordinator. | $12,500 |
| Nobel Charter Middle School | Northridge, CA | General operating support. | $11,500 |
| Angels and Sparrows Soup Kitchen | Huntersville, NC | Support for food security program. | $10,000 |
| Bags of Hope | Cornelius, NJ | Sponsor 13 students with weekend food for 2024-25 school year. | $10,000 |
| Bridge to Homes | Santa Clarita, CA | To support their array of shelters, services and supports in Santa Clarita. | $10,000 |
| Child & Family Center | Santa Clarita, CA | To support domestic violence program. | $10,000 |
| Clare Matrix Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | To help fund modernization of their website and digital infrastructure. | $10,000 |
| Friends Forever International | Durham, NH | To fund scholarships for youth across the globe to participate in a life-changing FFI immersion program. | $10,000 |
| Homes 4 Families | Woodland Hills, CA | Helps to develop housing for low-income veterans and provide educational and counseling services. | $10,000 |
| Saving Innocence Inc | Los Angeles, CA | To support services in youth recovery and counseling for youth involved in human trafficking in LA County. | $10,000 |
| The Light House Inc | Anapolis, MD | To help fund the Smart Choice Expansion Project, a real-time inventory management system. | $10,000 |
| Triumph Foundation | Valencia, CA | Provide educational and social services for children, adults and veterans who suffer from paralysis and disablility. | $10,000 |
| Wild Hearts Equine Therapeutic Center Inc | Seneca, CA | Needs based scholarships for equine therapy sessions. | $10,000 |
| Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families | Camarillo, CA | To support the Transitional Youth Services program. | $7,500 |
| St Mary Medical Center Foundation | Long Beach, CA | Support for Low Vision Center School Vision Screening program. | $7,500 |
| Foothills Area YMCA | Seneca, CA | Safety and survival swimming program. | $7,000 |
| Purple Heart Homes | Anderson, SC | To help provide cost of building materials to repair homes of veterans. | $7,000 |
| Educational Foundation of Oconee County | West Union, SC | General operating support. | $5,000 |
| Lawrence Middle School Community Closet | Chatsworth, CA | To provide clothes, shoes and food cards for homeless families. | $5,000 |
| Rails-To-Trails Conservancy | Washington, DC | Support the Great American Rail-Trail Project. | $5,000 |
| Safe Harbor Inc | Greenville, SC | To provide counseling services to victims of dating violence in Anderson, Pickens and Oconee Counties. | $5,000 |
| Fostering Faithfully | Walhalla, SC | Support foster parents with a variety of resources. | $3,000 |
| Stratton's Snuggles | Walhalla, SC | To provide blankets, stuffed animals and other comfort items to hospitalized children. | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $525,000 | 40 |
| 2023 | $423,500 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512859349100401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2011417
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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