The John K & Elizabeth W Knorr Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-7876318 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$212K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
52% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Payne family fund for | $30,000 |
| Upturn Arts | New Orleans, LA | Upturn arts scholarships | $25,000 |
| Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation inc | North Andover, MA | Giddy up and grow | $25,000 |
| Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church | Bryn Mawr, PA | Amwaj music | $25,000 |
| 12 Plus | Philadelphia, PA | 12 plus expansion | $10,000 |
| Dignity Housing | Philadelphia, PA | Empower home | $10,000 |
| Education Law Center - PA | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Joyful Noise Singers Inc | Morristown, NJ | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Lyric Fest | Philadelphia, PA | Season support for our | $10,000 |
| Morris Jeff Community School | New Orleans, LA | High school marching and | $10,000 |
| O Positive Festivals Inc | Kingston, NY | O positive art, music, and | $10,000 |
| Peace Drums USA Inc | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Singing City Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Winter concert and all day | $7,500 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Suffolk County | Boston, MA | Staying safe online and irl | $5,000 |
| Ellis Marsalis Center for Music Inc | New Orleans, LA | Youth music education | $5,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project Inc | New York, NY | Scientific diving program | $2,500 |
| Partners for Sacred Places | Philadelphia, PA | Artcinia: music in your | $2,500 |
| The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Orchestra in the garden | $2,500 |
| SNARR Northeast | White Plains, NY | General operating support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $212,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $198,200 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202510769349101021
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7876318
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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