Private foundation · EIN 81-7001072 · Weston, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Andrew J Knuth Family Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Connecticut. The foundation accepts applications (None - all applications are accepted at any time) and its median grant is $25K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $656K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in Connecticut. Stated restrictions: Must be eligible under irc 509 (a) 1,2,3 or 501(c) (3)

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$656K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CT
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
None - all applications are accepted at
Assets
$5.2M

How to apply

Submitted in writing. In duplicate Contact: Andrew J Knuth, 52 Wells Hill Rd, Weston, Ct, 2032273601 Deadlines: None - all applications are accepted at any time Restrictions: Must be eligible under irc 509 (a) 1,2,3 or 501(c) (3)

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Operation HopeFairfield, CTGeneral support$500K
Catholic AppealBridgeport, CTGeneral support$25K
Caroline HouseBridgeport, CTGeneral support$25K
LivfreeTrumbull, CTGeneral support$25K
Center for Family JusticeBridgeport, CTGeneral support$25K
St Johns Family CenterBridgeport, CTGeneral support$25K
Shepherds IncBridgeport, CTGeneral support$10K
Fairfield LibraryFairfield, CTGeneral support$6,000
Feeding Families FoundationNorth Haven, CTGeneral support$5,000
Ana Grace ProjectNewtown, CTGeneral support$5,000
Ben's Lighthouse IncNewton, CTGeneral support$5,000

About this foundation

Andrew J Knuth Family Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Weston, Connecticut, tax-exempt since 2026. 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 Andrew J Knuth Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Submitted in writing. In duplicate Deadlines: None - all applications are accepted at any time.

How much does Andrew J Knuth Family Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $656K across 11 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Andrew J Knuth Family Charitable Trust give?

Connecticut (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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