John F and Dorothy Knippenberg Charitable Trust

EIN 20-7193931 · NJ · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$30K Funds in NJ
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Giving Profile

In 2024, John F and Dorothy Knippenberg Charitable Trust based in NJ paid 2 grants totaling $59.9K to 2 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $20K to $39.9K, with a median of $30K. Its largest recipients included TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE and FRIENDS OF LAURELWOOD ARBORETUM INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$797,900
Giving (latest yr)
$59,925
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
2
Median grant
$30K
Recipients
2
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Township of Wayne$39,925
  • Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum Inc$20,000

Where grants went

  • New Jersey$59,925 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (2)

Township of Wayne
Wayne, NJ
Funds for Upkeep of Town Gardens
$39,925
Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum Inc
Wayne, NJ
Beautificaion & Maintenance
$20,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. John F and Dorothy Knippenberg Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

John F and Dorothy Knippenberg Charitable Trust is classified as a Environment & Animals funder. Conservation, environmental protection, and animal welfare.

In its most recent filing, John F and Dorothy Knippenberg Charitable Trust reported 2 itemized grants totaling $59.9K. Individual grants ranged from $20K to $39.9K (median $30K).

Recent recipients include TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, FRIENDS OF LAURELWOOD ARBORETUM INC. The full grant list is on this page.

John F and Dorothy Knippenberg Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in New Jersey, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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