Private foundation · EIN 57-1179990 · Wakefield, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Knopf Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $28K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 126 grants paid, $3.9M total, median $28K. 8% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
126
$3.9M
Median grant
$28K
Stays in MA
8%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$62M

How to apply

Formal letter stating request and charitable purpose of organization requesting. Contact: Board of Directors of the Knopf Fam, 90 Baystate Road, Wakefield, Ma, 7812877213 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

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 60 of 126 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Humane Soc of Greater Jupitertequesta Dba Furry FriendsJupiter, FLTo repair the current medical building of f.f. ranch, which was damaged from hurricane milton into an emergency disaster relief center for…$75K
Save the Manatee ClubMaitland, FLTo maintain ready reserve of funds for immediate deployment in rescue, rehabilitation and habitat protection emergencies due to seasonal he…$75K
Shriner's HospitalBoston, MAFor pediatric burn care including chemical burns, electrical burns and flame burns as well as cleft lip and palliative care for the children$75K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNTo help provide exceptional care for children battling medulloblastoma, brain tumor cancer and to help researchers, who are working on it t…$75K
Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife IncSanibel, FLFor the sea turtle complex rehabilitation center serving southwest florida 365 days a year helping to protect all marine species that are t…$65K
Justin Bartlett Animal RescueRoyal Palm Beach, FLA washer and dryer for the animal hospital and 30 shor-line large kennels for the rescued dogs to use in the hospital$60K
National Disaster Search Dog FoundationSanta Paula, CAFor veterinary care for the sdf search dogs and special food needed$60K
New England Wildlife Center Birdsey Cape Wildlife CenterBarnstable, MAFor veterinary medicines, medical oxygen supply, special food/formulas, portable veterinary ultrasound machine, turtle tanks, stands, filtr…$60K
Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research InstituteClearwater, FLFor monitoring manatee use of the endangered ocklawaha river, monitoring manatee use of central florida's springs and for conservation medi…$55K
Florida Oceanographic SocietyStuart, FLFor a life support system ventilation in the ocean eco center to support the aquariums juvenile gamefish and other marine life and a turtle…$55K
National Audubon Society Inc - Center for Birds of PreyMaitland, FLFor endangering bird rescue, medical treatment, medical supplies, food for the rescued birds and aviary repairs (perching, wood replacement…$55K
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station IncMiami, FLFor the wildlife rescue program including the orphan project, veterinarian supplies and diagnostic equipment and homes for orphan babies$55K
Save Our Seabirds IncSarasota, FLFor one new aviary and food for the seabirds$55K
South Florida Wildlife CenterFort Lauderdale, FLFor the special food and medical/veterinary care needed for the wildlife and for the brinsea animal recovery incubator, centrifuge blood wo…$55K
Big Dog Rescue RanchJupiter, FLFor the medical miracle fund to allow you to continue the critical care needed for the rescued animals including treatment for life-threate…$50K
Busch Wildlife SanctuaryJupiter, FLFor animal care expenses including veterinarian care for the animals$50K
Cause 4 PawsOrlando, FLTo donate meals to local rescues and feed the homeless rescues and to provide the local homebound elderly with support so they can keep the…$50K
Equine Rescue & Adoption FoundationPalm City, FLFor hay and feed for the horses$50K
Fish & Wildlife Foundation of FloridaTallahassee, FLTo expand the panther's range to compensate private landowners who dominate the lands north of the caloosahatchee river by restoring the pa…$50K
Grammy Rose Dog Rescue & SanctuaryActon, MEFor the purchase and installation of new cabin dog doors replacing old wooden doors with more durable and safer indestructible tempered gla…$50K
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast IncPalm City, FLFor the emergency medical fund for the rescued. spay and neuter, food and medicals supplies and senior adoptions$50K
McCarthys Wildlife Sanctuary IncWest Palm Beach, FLFor cost of food, veterinarian care and supplements for the wildlife$50K
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXTo conduct direct medical surgical procedures aboard ships, the global mercy and africa mercy$50K
Panther Ridge Conservation CenterLoxahatchee, FLFor an additional hurricane shelter container unit for the cats to prevent stacking of the crates during a weather emergency and veterinary…$50K
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue LeagueWest Palm Beach, FLFor olivia's fund providing vital care to animals in need to specialized treatment including surgeries, dental procedures, surgeries for im…$50K
The Conservancy of Southwest FloridaNaples, FLFor von-arx wildlife animal hospital for the medicines and pharmaceuticals supplies for the wildlife hospital and veterinary costs$50K
The Everglades FoundationPalmetto Bay, FLFor the the everglades foundation, inc everglades resortation dashboard, a development/implementation of an everglades system-wide dashboar…$50K
Warrior Dog FoundationDallas, TXFor the rehabilitation facility to help with retiring dogs that need highly specialized care/rehabilitation due to the unique traits/abilit…$50K
Dolphin Research CenterGrassy Key, FLFor food, storage, supplements and medication for the dolphins$45K
Flamingo Gardens IncFort Lauderdale, FLFor breed and release program, rescue and rehabilitate and propagate florida's natural habitat including birds and butterflies which includ…$45K
Uf Foundation IncGainesville, FLKnopf family foundation scholarship 026299$45K
Catskill Animal SanctuarySaugerties, NYFor hay/grains needed for animals, especially during the coldest months of the year when fresh grass isn't available and for veterinary car…$40K
Central Florida Animal ReserveSt Cloud, FLFor food, veterinary care and supplements plus enrichment and toys to help with the animals$40K
Cornell Lab of OrnithologyIthaca, NYTo support north america's rarest and most rapidly declining florida-scrub-jay. includes monitoring, banding and blood sampling$40K
Humane Society NaplesNaples, FLFor the senior dog fund that offers $500 to people adopting dogs 7 years or older and for the food pantry serving the rescued dogs and cats…$40K
Mspca Angellnortheast Animal ShelterBoston, MAFor the relocation and response to national dog crisis by rescuing at-risk, large breed dogs from overcrowded shelters in regions experienc…$40K
National Audubon Society Inc - Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary & Blair AudubonNaples, FLFor research supplies for ecological monitoring including fish traps, drone accessories for aerial monitoring wood storks in sw fl, and saf…$40K
Caring Fields FelinesPalm City, FLFor the medical care including microchips and vaccines and food for the felines at caring fields$35K
Florida Wildlife FederationTallahassee, FLTo protect the florida panther in a rapidly developing state, to facilitate range expansion, apply science to projects and advance partners…$35K
Florida Wildlife Hospital and SanctuaryPalm Shores, FLFor medicial and medication suplies for the wildlife, veterinary care expenses and special food for the animals$35K
Forest Animal RescueSilver Springs, FLFor food and veterinary care to help rehabilitate native wildlife that cannot return to the original habitats; restore to health the orphan…$35K
Hidden Harbor Marine Environmental Project IncMarathon, FLFor the surgical table, surgicial tools and ct scan equipment for new hospital and veterinary care for the turtles$35K
Humane Soc of Greater MiamiNorth Miami Beach, FLFor shelter animal vaccines, medications, heartworm/flea medications, microchips and medical supplies for the animals$35K
Humane Society of Broward CountyFort Lauderdale, FLFor spay/neuter services, behavior support expansion and adoption expenses for the rescued animals$35K
Nature Conservancy Florida ChapterWinter Park, FLFor protecting the indian river lagoon and it's marine life such as green loggerhead, leatherback sea turtles and critical grazing habitat…$35K
New England Aquarium CorporationBoston, MAFor the lss automation and remote monitoring of the sea turtles in rehab center which treats 300 cold-stunned sea turtles each season$35K
Pennsylvania Spcamain Line RescueChester Springs, PAFor the animal care and animal intake program which partners with animal law enforcement depart. to respond to the need for mlar to serve a…$35K
The Elephant SanctuaryHohenwald, TNFor the hay needs for the elephants, veterinary care and the redbud barn expansion which will provide year-around indoor healthcare treatme…$35K
Humane Soc of St Lucie CountyPort St Lucie, FLFor a washer and dryer and electrial needs for the kennel and veterinary care for the rescued animals and spay and neuter$33K
International Crane FoundationBaraboo, WIFor one year cost of food for cranes in human care. they have 110 cranes right now in their care in baraboo, wi.$32K
Andrew Red Harris FoundationJupiter, FLFor jupiter mangrove island project to use the contractor's equipment$30K
Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge & Education CenterOrlando, FLFor the essential cost of animal food, medication, veterinary care and wildlife supplies including a veterinary surgery table$30K
Canine Companions for IndependenceOrlando, FLFor medical care for service dogs in professional training and for service dog transportation in the southeast region helping individuals w…$30K
Danny & Ron's RescueCamden, SCFor food, veterinary care, medical supplies and transportation for the rescued dogs$30K
Darbster FoundationWest Palm Beach, FLFor medical supplies needed for the darbster mobile unit for surgeries, heartworm treatment, lab tests, medications for dogs/cats prior to…$30K
Front Range Equine RescueOcala, FLFor hay and feed for the rescued horses$30K
Humane Soc of Florida Pompano FlPompano, FLFor food and pet supplies for the rescued animals and veterinary care including spay and neuter$30K
Jacksonville Humane SocietyJacksonville, FLTo provide medical care services-vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, dental care, treatment of injuries or illnesses and general wellness ex…$30K
Loggerhead Marine Life CenterJuno Beach, FLFor the sick and injured juvenile and adult sea turtles' critical treatment and rehabilitation and for their special food needed$30K
New Hampshire Humane SocietyLaconia, NHFor the adoption program to offset expenses for collars, leashes, and initial supplies as well as care for the animals$30K

By state: Florida 80 · Massachusetts 10 · New Hampshire 12 · Texas 5 · New York 4 · Tennessee 2

About this foundation

Knopf Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wakefield, Massachusetts, administered in care of Power Products Systems, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Knopf Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Formal letter stating request and charitable purpose of organization requesting. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Knopf Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.9M across 126 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does Knopf Family Foundation Inc give?

Florida (80 grants), Massachusetts (10 grants), New Hampshire (12 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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