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R Richard Knauss Foundation is a private trust based in EASTON, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is R Richard Knauss. It holds total assets of $286K. Annual income is reported at $76K. Total assets have grown from $44K in 2014 to $257K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Pennsylvania. According to available records, R Richard Knauss Foundation has made 68 grants totaling $65K, with a median grant of $525. Annual giving has grown from $9K in 2020 to $14K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $30K distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $6K, with an average award of $951.25. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Pennsylvania and Tennessee and Hawaii. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$932
Largest Grant
$6K
Based on 16 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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R Richard Knauss Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 68 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, TN, HI.
R Richard Knauss Foundation has distributed a total of $65K across 68 grants. The median grant size is $525, with an average of $951.25. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $6K.
R Richard Knauss Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
R Richard Knauss Foundation is headquartered in EASTON, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Knauss | FOUNDER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$18K
Total Assets
$257K
Fair Market Value
$369K
Net Worth
$257K
Grants Paid
$14K
Contributions
$38K
Net Investment Income
$8K
Distribution Amount
$15K
Total: $203K
Total Grants
68
Total Giving
$65K
Average Grant
$951.25
Median Grant
$525
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyCHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | Bethlehem, PA | $250 | 2022 |
| Grace Church Of BethlehemCHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | Bethlehem, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| The Bach Choir Of BethlehemCHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | Bethlehem, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Palmer Kiwanis FoundationCHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | Palmer, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Kutztown University FoundationCHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | Kutztown, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Outreach FoundationCHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | Franklin, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| The Children'S Home Of EastonCHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | Easton, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| State Theatre Center For The ArtsCHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | Easton, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Pbs Channel 39CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | Bethlehem, PA | $500 | 2023 |
| St George Antichian OrthodoxCHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | Allentown, PA | $500 | 2023 |
| Young People'S PhilharmonicCHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | Bethlehem, PA | $500 | 2023 |
| Knauss HomesteadCHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | Emmaus, PA | $500 | 2023 |
| University Of Nations KonaCHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | Kailuakona, HI | $500 | 2023 |
| Allentown Rescue MissionCHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | Allentown, PA | $358 | 2023 |
| Project EastonCHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | Easton, PA | $300 | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityCHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | Allentown, PA | $300 | 2023 |
| American Red CrossCHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | Bethlehem, PA | $300 | 2023 |
| Priority One Men'S MinistryCHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | Allentown, PA | $300 | 2023 |
| Friends Of Moravian ArchivesCHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | Bethlehem, PA | $250 | 2023 |
| Ywam University Of NationsCHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION | Lebanon, PA | $500 | 2022 |
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
LIGONIER, PA
PITTSBURGH, PA