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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, offering grants by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $1 million across 24 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$1M
2024
Grantees funded
24
Multi-year grantees
58%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
36
Median 1st year grant
$5.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
C
C Andrew Edwards
Board Member
L
Lynn Olree
Board Member
T
Thomas Littin
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to STEWART AND LENORE KNIFF FAMILY FOUNDATI?
No. STEWART AND LENORE KNIFF FAMILY FOUNDATI does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does STEWART AND LENORE KNIFF FAMILY FOUNDATI give?
STEWART AND LENORE KNIFF FAMILY FOUNDATI primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Washington, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are STEWART AND LENORE KNIFF FAMILY FOUNDATI’s grants?
The largest share of grants from STEWART AND LENORE KNIFF FAMILY FOUNDATI fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,750. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does STEWART AND LENORE KNIFF FAMILY FOUNDATI make each year?
In 2024, STEWART AND LENORE KNIFF FAMILY FOUNDATI awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did STEWART AND LENORE KNIFF FAMILY FOUNDATI fund recently?
In 2024, STEWART AND LENORE KNIFF FAMILY FOUNDATI awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Holland Home, DAVID'S HOUSE MINISTRIES, and SEVENTH REFORMED CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to STEWART AND LENORE KNIFF FAMILY FOUNDATI?
STEWART AND LENORE KNIFF FAMILY FOUNDATI does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.