How to apply
Detailed letter Contact: Ruth Capranica, Po Box O, St Michaels, MD, 4107455660 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.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 8 of 19 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Center of VirginiaWaynesboro, VA | One-Time Restricted Grant Equipment | $6,919 |
| South Florida Audubon SocietyFort Lauderdale, FL | One-Time Restricted Grant Equipment | $6,000 |
| Talbot County Sherriff DeptEaston, MD | Nicole's Promise Christmas supplies | $5,257 |
| Amer Foundation for the BlindArlington, VA | Annual contribution library collection acquisitions | $5,000 |
| Easton Vol Fire DeptEaston, MD | Annual Contribution | $5,000 |
| St Michael's Fire DepartmentSt Michaels, MD | Annual contribution | $5,000 |
| Learning AllyPrinceton, NJ | Library Education Materials | $5,000 |
| Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TN | Contribution | $500 |
By state: Maryland 13 · Virginia 2 · North Carolina 1 · Florida 1 · New Jersey 1 · Tennessee 1
About this foundation
Knapp Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in St Michaels, Maryland, tax-exempt since 1932. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Knapp Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Detailed letter Deadlines: None.
How much does Knapp Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $123K across 19 grants, a median of $5,461.
Where does Knapp Foundation Inc give?
Maryland (13 grants), Virginia (2 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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