The Knapp Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSt Michaels, Maryland · EIN 13-6001167 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $7,889.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Ruth Capranica |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box O, St Michaels MD 21663 |
| Phone | 4107455660 |
| Form and materials | Detailed letter |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Grants only for wildlife conservation and wildlife sanctuary education programs and equipment. Grants will be considered only for locations on the east coast from New York to Florida.Other grants awarded based on pre-determined list. |
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
23% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton High School | Easton, MD | Student Scholarship Program | $14,497 |
| Kent Island High School | Stevensville, MD | Student Scholarship Program | $11,150 |
| North Caroline High School | Ridgely, MD | Student Scholarship Program | $11,125 |
| Colonel Richardson High School | Federalsburg, MD | Student Scholarship Program | $9,250 |
| North Dorchester High School | Hurlock, MD | Student Scholarship Program | $7,889 |
| Queen Anne County High School | Centreville, MD | Student Scholarship Program | $7,000 |
| Wildlife Center of Virginia | Waynesboro, VA | One-Time Restricted Grant Equipment | $6,919 |
| Currituck County High School | Barco, NC | Student Scholarship Program | $6,386 |
| South Florida Audubon Society | Fort Lauderdale, FL | One-Time Restricted Grant Equipment | $6,000 |
| St Michaels High School | St Michaels, MD | Student Scholarship Program | $5,461 |
| Talbot County Sherriff Dept | Easton, MD | Nicole's Promise Christmas supplies | $5,257 |
| Amer Foundation for the Blind | Arlington, VA | Annual contribution library collection acquisitions | $5,000 |
| Easton Vol Fire Dept | Easton, MD | Annual Contribution | $5,000 |
| St Michael's Fire Department | St Michaels, MD | Annual contribution | $5,000 |
| South Dorchester High School | Cambridge, MD | Student Scholarship Program | $4,500 |
| Crisfield High School | Crisfield, MD | Student Scholarship Program | $4,457 |
| Washington High School | Princess Anne, MD | Student Scholarship Program | $3,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($5,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $123,391 | 19 |
| 2024 | $228,948 | 26 |
| 2023 | $96,025 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601969349100015
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6001167
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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