Private foundation · EIN 22-2011417 · Chatham, New Jersey

Fanny and Svante Knistrom Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 40 grants paid, $525K total, median $10K. 3% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
40
$525K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NJ
3%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Prince of Peace Episcopal ChurchWoodland Hills, CACapital improvements at Community Center; general support.$35K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCSupport relief efforts Hurricane Helene (NC) and Wildfire Relief (CA).$33K
Samaritan Center Simi ValleySimi Valley, CAFunding for facility cleaning, front desk receptionist and storage shed.$26K
Hope of the Valley Rescue MissionHills, CATo help purchase six new computers and desks for community center.$25K
Fostering Youth IndependenceSanta Clarita, CAAid in funding the case management program for 20 foster youths.$22K
Forever FoundSimi Valley, CASupport for expansion and development of holistic therapies for CSEC youth in Ventura County.$20K
Haven Hills IncCanoga Park, CAGeneral operating support.$20K
Providence Tarzana FoundationTarzana, CASupport to revitalize the Women's Pavilion.$20K
North Hollywood High School LausdNorth Hollywood, CATo purchase animal feed and provide veterinary services and supplies for the FFA Animal Science program.$18K
Cancer Support of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CASupport the child, teen and family programs.$15K
New Horizons Serving Individuals With Special NeedsNorth Hills, CAGeneral operating support.$15K
Optimist Boys Home & Ranch IncLos Angeles, CATo provide general operating support.$15K
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United StatesAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$15K
Penny Lane CentersNorth Hollywood, CATo support transitional housing program.$15K
Valley VillageWinnetka, CAFund capital projects for patio cover and awnings.$15K
Young Life of Santa ClaraValencia, CATo assist with the costs of camp, camp scholarships, staff salary and program needs.$15K
American National Red CrossBoone, IASupport for California Wildfire Relief efforts in Los Angeles CA.$13K
Tierra del Sol FoundationSunland, CAFor partial support of the salary for the e-Learning coordinator.$13K
Nobel Charter Middle SchoolNorthridge, CAGeneral operating support.$12K
Angels and Sparrows Soup KitchenHuntersville, NCSupport for food security program.$10K
Bags of HopeCornelius, NJSponsor 13 students with weekend food for 2024-25 school year.$10K
Bridge to HomesSanta Clarita, CATo support their array of shelters, services and supports in Santa Clarita.$10K
Child & Family CenterSanta Clarita, CATo support domestic violence program.$10K
Clare Matrix FoundationSanta Monica, CATo help fund modernization of their website and digital infrastructure.$10K
Friends Forever InternationalDurham, NHTo fund scholarships for youth across the globe to participate in a life-changing FFI immersion program.$10K
Homes 4 FamiliesWoodland Hills, CAHelps to develop housing for low-income veterans and provide educational and counseling services.$10K
Saving Innocence IncLos Angeles, CATo support services in youth recovery and counseling for youth involved in human trafficking in LA County.$10K
The Light House IncAnapolis, MDTo help fund the Smart Choice Expansion Project, a real-time inventory management system.$10K
Triumph FoundationValencia, CAProvide educational and social services for children, adults and veterans who suffer from paralysis and disablility.$10K
Wild Hearts Equine Therapeutic Center IncSeneca, CANeeds based scholarships for equine therapy sessions.$10K
CASA Pacifica Centers for Children and FamiliesCamarillo, CATo support the Transitional Youth Services program.$7,500
St Mary Medical Center FoundationLong Beach, CASupport for Low Vision Center School Vision Screening program.$7,500
Foothills Area YMCASeneca, CASafety and survival swimming program.$7,000
Purple Heart HomesAnderson, SCTo help provide cost of building materials to repair homes of veterans.$7,000
Educational Foundation of Oconee CountyWest Union, SCGeneral operating support.$5,000
Lawrence Middle School Community ClosetChatsworth, CATo provide clothes, shoes and food cards for homeless families.$5,000
Rails-To-Trails ConservancyWashington, DCSupport the Great American Rail-Trail Project.$5,000
Safe Harbor IncGreenville, SCTo provide counseling services to victims of dating violence in Anderson, Pickens and Oconee Counties.$5,000
Fostering FaithfullyWalhalla, SCSupport foster parents with a variety of resources.$3,000
Stratton's SnugglesWalhalla, SCTo provide blankets, stuffed animals and other comfort items to hospitalized children.$3,000

By state: California 27 · North Carolina 2 · South Carolina 5 · Georgia 1 · Iowa 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Fanny and Svante Knistrom Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chatham, New Jersey, administered in care of Stickel Frahn & Lloyd, tax-exempt since 1973. 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 Fanny and Svante Knistrom Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Fanny and Svante Knistrom Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $525K across 40 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Fanny and Svante Knistrom Foundation give?

California (27 grants), North Carolina (2 grants), South Carolina (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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