Knier Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCary, North Carolina · EIN 56-2061224 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$129K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $568 and $2,500.
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
26% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Toxaway Charities | Lake Toxaway, NC | Support of daily activities | $25,250 |
| Cardinal Gibbons High School | Raleigh, NC | General endowment | $21,500 |
| The Carying Place Inc | Cary, NC | General support | $21,178 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Hoffman Estates, IL | Support of daily activities | $10,000 |
| Bread of Life | Brevard, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Gabi's Powered by Special Abilities | Raleigh, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Raleigh | Raleigh, NC | Support of daily activities | $2,500 |
| Miracle League | Cary, NC | General support | $2,500 |
| Blood Cancer United | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | General support | $2,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General support | $2,500 |
| Interact | Raleigh, NC | Support of daily activities | $2,000 |
| Operation Resolute Inc | Bellhaven, NC | Support of daily activities | $2,000 |
| Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center | Durham, NC | General support | $1,500 |
| St Andrew the Apostle | Apex, NC | General support | $1,250 |
| Triangle Curling | Durham, NC | General support | $1,165 |
| Elon University | Elon, NC | Support | $1,000 |
| First Cary United Methodist Church | Cary, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Handshake Columbus Inc | Columbus, OH | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Read and Feed | Cary, NC | Support of daily activities | $1,000 |
| Safechild | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| St Mary Magdalene Church | Apex, NC | Support of daily activities | $1,000 |
| St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church | Cary, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Trosa | Durham, NC | Support of daily activities | $1,000 |
| Kids Who Give | Morrisville, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Taylor Family YMCA | Cary, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Western Wake Crisis Ministry | Apex, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | General support | $647 |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | Support of daily activities | $568 |
| Autism Society of Nc | Raleigh, NC | Support of daily activities | $500 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc Inc | Raleigh, NC | Support of daily activities | $500 |
| St Mary's College Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Support of daily activities | $500 |
| Faith Builders | Matthews, NC | General support | $500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| A Caring Center for Women | Vero Beach, NC | Support of daily activities | $250 |
| Cadco Construction Autism Awareness | Raleigh, NC | General support | $250 |
| St Michael's School and Nursery Inc | Wilmington, DE | Support of daily activities | $207 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $128,865 | 38 |
| 2024 | $113,091 | 29 |
| 2023 | $95,160 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601569349100805
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2061224
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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