Howard and Geraldine Knaack Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCrystal Lake, Illinois · EIN 36-4377926 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$100K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,000.
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
34% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Giving Closet of Mchenry County | Woodstock, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| M-Bar-C Ranch | Freeland, WA | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Veteran's Path to Hope | Crystal Lake, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Family Health Partnership Clinic | Crystal Lake, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $4,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted contribution | $4,000 |
| Marquette Women's Center | Marquette, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $4,000 |
| The Road Home Program | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $4,000 |
| Southeastern Wisconsin Adaptive Ski Program (Sewasp) | Germantown, WI | Unrestricted contribution | $3,000 |
| War Horses for Veterans | Stillwell, KS | Unrestricted contribution | $3,000 |
| Mchenry County Pads | Woodstock, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $3,000 |
| Teaching Family Homes | Marquette, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $3,000 |
| Soul Harbor Ranch | Barrington, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $3,000 |
| Kids in Need of Mchenry Co | Mchenry, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $3,000 |
| Illinois Givenkind Center | Gurnee, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $3,000 |
| Cosi | Chicago, IL | One step at a time camp/boat day | $3,000 |
| Casa of Mchenry County | Crystal Lake, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $3,000 |
| Helmets 4 Helmets | Glenview, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $3,000 |
| VFW Crystal Lake Memorial Post 12014 | Crystal Lake, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| The Arc of the Quad Cities Area | Rock Island, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Camp Elim Ministries | Eagle River, WI | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Cary - Grove Food Pantry | Cary, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Wheeling Township Food Pantry | Arlington Height, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Senior Care Volunteer Network | Crystal Lake, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Pioneer Center | Mchenry, IL | Youth program | $2,000 |
| Cycling Without Age Mchenry County | Crystal Lake, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Home of the Sparrow | Mchenry, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Everyone Reading Illinois | Hillside, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| National Ability Center | Park City, UT | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Feeding Dreams | Naples, FL | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Hunger Resource Network | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Mariucci Family Beacon House | Marquette, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Girls on the Run of Northwest Il | Crystal Lake, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Jk Community Farm | Sterling, VA | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Room at the Inn | Marquette, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| The Period Collective | Park Ridge, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of Mississippi Valley | Davenport, IA | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| The Joshua Mission Inc | Barrington, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| The Urban Growers Collective | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,000 | 38 |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 36 |
| 2023 | $91,000 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602309349100750
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4377926
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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