Private foundation · EIN 38-3338626 · Sparta, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundation Inc

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: 52 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $23K. 83% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
52
$1.4M
Median grant
$23K
Stays in MI
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$19M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Holland HomeGrand Rapids, MICharitable$130K
Mission IndiaKentwood, MICharitable$100K
Seventh Reformed ChurchGrand Rapids, MICharitable$75K
Alano Club of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MICharitable$50K
David's House MinistriesWyoming, MICharitable$50K
Dsc Great Lakes Regional Sporting ClubOssineke, MICharitable$50K
Faith HospiceGrand Rapids, MICharitable$50K
Hunt 2 HealGrandville, MICharitable$50K
Lamont Christian SchoolCoopersville, MICharitable$50K
New Horizon Private SchoolRenton, WACharitable$50K
Set Free MinistriesGrand Rapids, MICharitable$50K
Van Andel InstituteGrand Rapids, MICharitable$30K
Cran Hill RanchRodney, MICharitable$25K
Mackenzie's Animal SanctuaryLake Odessa, MICharitable$25K
Maranatha Bible & MissionaryNorton Shores, MICharitable$25K
Matthew's HouseGrand Rapids, MICharitable$25K
Mid America Reformed SeminaryDyer, INCharitable$25K
New Day Foundation for FamiliesRochester Hills, MICharitable$25K
Benjamins HopeHolland, MICharitable$25K
Bridge of HopeGrand Rapids, MICharitable$25K
Equest Center for Theraputic RidingHolland, MICharitable$25K
Guiding Light MissionGrand Rapids, MICharitable$25K
Homes Giving HopeRockford, MICharitable$25K
Jason Kinzler Family FIRST FoundationGrand Rapids, MICharitable$25K
Resurrection Life ChurchGrandville, MICharitable$25K
Sci Mi ChapterWashington, DCCharitable$25K
Potter's HouseGrand Rapids, MICharitable$20K
Bethany Christian ServicesGrand Rapids, MICharitable$15K
Cure InternationalGrand Rapids, MICharitable$15K
Food for the PoorCoconut Creek, FLCharitable$15K
Marne United Methodist ChurchMarne, MICharitable$15K
North Kent ConnectRockford, MICharitable$15K
Sparta United Methodist ChurchSparta, MICharitable$15K
St Mary Food PantryGrand Rapids, MICharitable$15K
Wedgwood Christian ServicesGrand Rapids, MICharitable$15K
West Side Christian SchoolGrand Rapids, MICharitable$15K
Coopersville CaresCoopersville, MICharitable$15K
C-SnipGrand Rapids, MICharitable$15K
Kids Food BasketGrand Rapids, MICharitable$15K
Love in ActionHolland, MICharitable$15K
Northwest Food PantryGrand Rapids, MICharitable$15K
Ruffled Grouse Society - Gr Mi ChapterWexford, PACharitable$15K
Schrems West Mi Trout UnlimitedArlington, VACharitable$15K
The People CenterIthaca, MICharitable$15K
Ethnos 360Sanford, FLCharitable$10K
Harbor Humane SocietyWest Olive, MICharitable$10K
Reach BeyondColorado Springs, COCharitable$10K
SPCA of Southwest MichiganKalamazoo, MICharitable$10K
St Jude Children's HospitalMemphis, TNCharitable$10K
Words of HopeGrand Rapids, MICharitable$10K
Kid's Life Bible ClubsGrand Rapids, MICharitable$7,500
Reaching America MinistriesGrand Rapids, MICharitable$5,000

By state: Michigan 43 · Washington 1 · Florida 2 · Indiana 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Sparta, Michigan, administered in care of Stewart Kniff, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundation Inc 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 Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.4M across 52 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundation Inc give?

Michigan (43 grants), Washington (1 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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