Private foundation · EIN 20-6060700 · Bloomington, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Burdette & Kathryn Knappenberger Charitable Tr Uw 08191999

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $356K total, median $34K. 63% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$356K
Median grant
$34K
Stays in IL
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.7M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNGeneral purpose of organization$71K
Wesley Um Church of MacombMacomb, ILGeneral purpose of organization$71K
Western Il UniversityMacomb, ILGeneral purpose of organization$71K
ChaddockQuincy, ILGeneral purpose of organization$36K
The Salvation ArmyHoffman Estates, ILGeneral purpose of organization$32K
YMCA of McDonough CountyMacomb, ILGeneral purpose of organization$32K
College of the OzarksPoint Lookout, MOGeneral purpose of organization$25K
American Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral purpose of organization$18K

By state: Illinois 5 · Minnesota 1 · Missouri 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Burdette & Kathryn Knappenberger Charitable Tr Uw 08191999 is a private grantmaking foundation in Bloomington, Illinois, administered in care of Country Trust Bank, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Burdette & Kathryn Knappenberger Charitable Tr Uw 08191999 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Burdette & Kathryn Knappenberger Charitable Tr Uw 08191999 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $356K across 8 grants, a median of $34K.

Where does Burdette & Kathryn Knappenberger Charitable Tr Uw 08191999 give?

Illinois (5 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), Missouri (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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