Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySparta, Michigan · EIN 38-3338626 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$19.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $25,000.
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
17% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Home | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $130,000 |
| Mission India | Kentwood, MI | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Seventh Reformed Church | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Alano Club of Kent County | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| David's House Ministries | Wyoming, MI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Dsc Great Lakes Regional Sporting Club | Ossineke, MI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Faith Hospice | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Hunt 2 Heal | Grandville, MI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Lamont Christian School | Coopersville, MI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| New Horizon Private School | Renton, WA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Set Free Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Van Andel Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Cran Hill Ranch | Rodney, MI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary | Lake Odessa, MI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Maranatha Bible & Missionary | Norton Shores, MI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Matthew's House | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Mid America Reformed Seminary | Dyer, IN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| New Day Foundation for Families | Rochester Hills, MI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Benjamins Hope | Holland, MI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Bridge of Hope | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Equest Center for Theraputic Riding | Holland, MI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Guiding Light Mission | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Homes Giving Hope | Rockford, MI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Jason Kinzler Family First Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Resurrection Life Church | Grandville, MI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Sci Mi Chapter | Washington, DC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Potter's House | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Bethany Christian Services | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Cure International | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Food for the Poor | Coconut Creek, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Marne United Methodist Church | Marne, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| North Kent Connect | Rockford, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Sparta United Methodist Church | Sparta, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| St Mary Food Pantry | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Wedgwood Christian Services | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| West Side Christian School | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Coopersville Cares | Coopersville, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| C-Snip | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Kids Food Basket | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Love in Action | Holland, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Northwest Food Pantry | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Ruffled Grouse Society - Gr Mi Chapter | Wexford, PA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Schrems West Mi Trout Unlimited | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The People Center | Ithaca, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Ethnos 360 | Sanford, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Harbor Humane Society | West Olive, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Reach Beyond | Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| SPCA of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Words of Hope | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kid's Life Bible Clubs | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Reaching America Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,432,500 | 52 |
| 2024 | $1,000,000 | 36 |
| 2023 | $263,500 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349103767
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3338626
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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