John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, registered in 1990, with $9,122 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
307 Crescent St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403 EIN 42-1354443 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2025)
$9,122
▼ 13.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$11K
Net assets
$140K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating148 mo reserves · -25% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation: 148 mo reserves · -25% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 307 Crescent St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403
- City
- Cedar Rapids
- State
- Iowa
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7,245 (FY2013) to $9,122 (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $140K
Operating margin
-24.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$140K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$140K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,122▼13.7% | $11,358▼21.0% | $140,093▼1.6% | $140,093▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $10,566▲60.1% | $14,378▲11.1% | $142,329▼2.6% | $142,329▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $6,598▼24.6% | $12,946▼9.4% | $146,141▼4.2% | $146,141▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $8,750▼9.3% | $14,292▲5.5% | $152,537▼2.9% | $152,537▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $9,647▲40.4% | $13,553▲0.3% | $157,079▼2.4% | $157,079▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $6,870▼75.5% | $13,509▲8.6% | $160,985▼4.0% | $160,985▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $28,005▲201% | $12,438▼23.3% | $167,624▲9.5% | $167,624▲9.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $9,297▼56.6% | $16,220▲10.3% | $153,057▼4.3% | $153,057▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $21,432▲123% | $14,706▼14.0% | $159,980▲4.4% | $159,980▲4.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $9,604▲50.5% | $17,101▲8.2% | $153,254▼4.7% | $153,254▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $6,380▼76.1% | $15,810▼22.5% | $160,751▼5.5% | $160,751▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $26,657▲268% | $20,406▲16.7% | $170,181▲3.8% | $170,181▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $7,245 | $17,481 | $163,930 | $163,930 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1354443, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1354443.
- How much revenue does John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation report?
- John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation reported $9,122 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation (EIN 42-1354443) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.