The Knapp Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-2979552 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHARLES KNAPP |
|---|---|
| Address | 96 MINOR BRIDGE ROAD, ROXBURRY CT 06783 |
| Phone | 9147220826 |
| Form and materials | OUTLINE OF PROJECT AND BUDGET |
| Deadlines | JUNE 30 |
| Restrictions | JEWISH HISTORY PREFERRED |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
21% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americans for Oxford | NEW York, NY | General | $301,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | General | $250,000 |
| Hebrew University of Jerusalem | Jerusalem, IS | General | $110,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | New York, NY | General | $102,800 |
| Jerusalem Foundation | New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| BreakthroughT1D | New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | NEW York, NY | General | $89,860 |
| Fordham University | Bronx, NY | General | $60,000 |
| American Jewish Jt Disribution Comm | New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| CT Public Broadcasting Inc | Hartford, CT | General | $50,000 |
| Jdc | New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| New York University | New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| American Jewish Historical Society | New York, NY | General | $45,000 |
| American Friends of Hebrew University | New York, NY | General | $40,000 |
| American University | Washington, DC | General | $35,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | General | $30,000 |
| National Center for Jewish Film | Waltham, MA | General | $30,000 |
| Aaip | Oklahoma City, OK | General | $25,000 |
| Association for Jewish Studies | New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies | Oxford, UK | General | $12,695 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,551,355 | 21 |
| 2023 | $1,508,677 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541329349100959
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-2979552
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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