The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCastro Valley, California · EIN 26-1614488 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,390 and $24,000.
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
20% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flow Loves You Foundation | Soquel, CA | Support school activities | $36,000 |
| UC Regents Ucsf Medical Center | San Francisco, CA | Provide funds for medical research | $24,000 |
| California Baptist College | Riverside, CA | Provide support for college professors | $18,000 |
| Elim Evangelistic Church | Castro Valley, KE | Provide support for ministry | $12,000 |
| Enduring Freedom Foundation | Carmel, CA | Support for veterans | $4,390 |
| Girls Town Jerusalem | Brooklyn, NY | Provide support for program | $1,200 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($329,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $424,590 | 13 |
| 2023 | $533,435 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349103657
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1614488
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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