Private foundation · Payson, AZ (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Dalton & Elaine Knauss Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $25,500 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $25,500 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $25,500
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $25,500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $25,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County · plus 30 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $425,033
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $425K | $26K | 1 |
| 2024 | $447K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $296K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- William Knauss · Payson · (928) 216-4787 · billknauss@gmail.com
- What to send
- Requests should be made in writing on the requesting organization's letterhead with a complete description of the purpose for the request, how the funds will be used, the Federal ID number of the organization, and any supporting documentation and/or materials for the request.
- Deadlines
- December 31 of each year
Next one: Dec 31, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- Requests related to education, evangelism, family issues and acts of mercy will be considered.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- William Knauss PresidentPresident
- Cynthia Knauss-KonijaVice president
- Tamara HillTreasurer
- Sara MersekSecretary
- Marissa CareyProgram manager
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
It also made 1 grant to individual people. We don't list their names.
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