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Knott Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SYOSSET, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is David M Knott. It holds total assets of $5.1M. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. Total assets have grown from $1.9M in 2011 to $5.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. According to available records, Knott Family Foundation has made 64 grants totaling $2.9M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $382K in 2020 to $794K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.8M distributed across 30 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $410K, with an average award of $46K. The foundation has supported 40 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, North Carolina, Delaware, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$28K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 13 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Knott Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 64 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NC, DE.
Knott Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.9M across 64 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $46K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $410K.
Knott Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Knott Family Foundation is headquartered in SYOSSET, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David M Knott Jr | CO-PRESIDENT TREAS AND DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Virginia C Knott | VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Virginia K Leachman | CO-PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
64
Total Giving
$2.9M
Average Grant
$46K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
40
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unc Chapel HillGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Chapel Hill, NC | $200K | 2023 |
| Oloisukut Wild Partnership Ltd Via Empowers AfricaGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| St Andrews School - William Speers Endowed Scholarship FundGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Middletown, DE | $100K | 2023 |
| Cold Spring Harbor LabGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Cold Spring Harbo, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Scan-HarborGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Project Nyame NsaGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSESGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Manhasset, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of Pennsylvania- Penn VetGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Philadelphia, PA | $30K | 2023 |
| Caron Treatment CentersGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Wernersville, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| The Morgan Library & MuseumGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $24K | 2023 |
| Ny PresbyterianGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S Assoc - Imagine BenefitGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $18K | 2023 |
| Ducks UnlimitedGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Crazy Horse MemorialGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Crazy Horse, SD | $5K | 2023 |
| Clubhouse InternationalGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Beit RuthGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Yai - Katies Fan ClubGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Unc-Arts & Sciences FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Chapel Hill, NC | $410K | 2022 |
| St Andrews SchoolGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Middletown, DE | $97K | 2022 |
| University Of Pennsylvania- Pen VetGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| NyameGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSESGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Manhasset, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| First Presbyerian ChurchGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Wildlife Conservation SocietyGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bronx, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Alzheimer'S AssocGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| St John'S Of LattingtownGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Locust Valley, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Alfred E Smith MemorialGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Convent Of The Sacred HeartGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Mill Neck Family Of OrganizationsGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Mill Neck, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Scan HarborGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $25K | 2020 |
| Northwell Health FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New Hyde Park, NY | $25K | 2020 |