Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
Name of foundation
The Knapp Foundation Inc
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)P O Box O
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
St Michaels, MD21663
A Employer identification number

13-6001167
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(410) 745-5660
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$14,516,715J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 1 1  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 185,857 185,857  
5a Gross rents............ 7,072 7,072  
b Net rental income or (loss) -8,551
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -125,273
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,991,614
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 67,657 192,930  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 260,400 13,000   247,400
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 217,781     217,781
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,024     3,024
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
14,600 7,300   7,300
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
144,323 144,323    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
36,440 995   35,283
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
176,563 7,666  
20 Occupancy.............. 39,242     39,242
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
316,488 7,957   308,531
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,208,861 181,241   858,561
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 228,948 228,948
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,437,809 181,241   1,087,509
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -1,370,152
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 11,689
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 72,500 98,791 98,791
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 3,031,628 1,024,333 1,024,333
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 23,841 17,407 17,407
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 1,291,270 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,973,565 		1,988,196
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 1,372,977 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,294,322 		3,679,325
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 1,440,775 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
577,339 		1,028,663
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow7,977,532
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow983,630 1,008,782 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
6,993,902 		6,680,000
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
8,284,571 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,195,527 		 
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 16,526,344 15,175,186 14,516,715
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 60,045 56,039
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......   Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
23,000
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 60,045 79,039
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 7,717,714 7,717,714
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 8,748,585 7,378,433
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 16,466,299 15,096,147
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 16,526,344 15,175,186
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
16,466,299
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-1,370,152
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
15,096,147
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
15,096,147
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a 51925 Adv Disc Tr 1560 Utilities P 2022-06-16 2024-02-08
b 453 Advisors Discipl Tr Unit 541 P 2010-05-25 2024-10-09
c 32431 Advisors Disciplined Tr Unit 2140 Dow B P 2022-11-25 2024-02-26
d 100 Advisors Disciplined Tr Unit 648 P 2010-12-17 2024-10-09
e 280 Alpine Immune Science P 2024-03-08 2024-04-22
500 Apple Inc P 2018-11-06 2024-03-08
345 Celsius Holdings Inc P 2024-07-12 2024-07-16
200 Cisco Systems Inc P 2024-01-25 2024-02-14
1225 Citizens Finl Group Inc P 2024-07-23 2024-12-03
2500 Conagra Brands inc P 2023-02-27 2024-01-24
1830 Dow Inc P 2024-02-21 2024-09-16
40 Federal Express Corp P 2024-01-25 2024-03-08
10910 FT Unit 10410 Dow Targer P 2022-12-12 2024-01-11
360 iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF P 2024-02-13 2024-04-22
390 Johnson & Johnson P 2022-06-15 2024-01-24
140 Nike Inc Class B P 2024-02-14 2024-03-06
5309 Pfizer Inc P 2020-11-19 2024-01-24
470 Range Resources Corp P 2023-09-28 2024-01-17
170 RTX Corp P 2024-09-25 2024-12-10
510 Sana Biotechnology Inc P 2024-02-29 2024-03-06
170 SPDR S&P Biotech ETF P 2024-02-14 2024-03-20
215 SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF P 2024-08-26 2024-12-30
275 United Airlines Hldgs P 2024-02-26 2024-03-20
512000 United States Treas Bill P 2023-09-29 2024-03-28
300000 United States Treas Bill P 2023-11-06 2024-04-18
523000 United States Treas Bill P 2023-09-29 2024-09-05
700000 United States Treas Bill P 2024-02-15 2024-08-08
200000 United States Treas Bill P 2024-01-16 2024-12-31
690 Walmart Inc P 2024-02-27 2024-04-25
295 SPDR Fund Consumer P 2024-02-14 2024-12-31
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 423,921   476,706 -52,785
b 70,614   122,867 -52,253
c 325,033   326,286 -1,253
d 23,806   35,151 -11,345
e 18,053   10,392 7,661
84,196   60,488 23,708
18,084   26,041 -7,957
9,997   10,330 -333
58,041   50,200 7,841
71,650   93,029 -21,379
92,266   101,672 -9,406
9,980   10,036 -56
111,846   109,104 2,742
15,647   17,123 -1,476
63,300   63,619 -319
13,960   14,910 -950
149,685   169,397 -19,712
14,408   15,672 -1,264
19,547   20,385 -838
4,826   5,024 -198
15,928   15,509 419
22,552   25,499 -2,947
11,986   12,454 -468
512,000   512,000  
300,000   300,000  
523,000   523,000  
700,000   700,000  
200,000   194,748 5,252
40,754   40,394 360
66,534   54,851 11,683
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -52,785
b       -52,253
c       -1,253
d       -11,345
e       7,661
      23,708
      -7,957
      -333
      7,841
      -21,379
      -9,406
      -56
      2,742
      -1,476
      -319
      -950
      -19,712
      -1,264
      -838
      -198
      419
      -2,947
      -468
       
       
       
       
      5,252
      360
      11,683
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 -125,273
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3 -14,056
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 162
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 162
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 162
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 16,289
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 16,289
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 16,127
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow16,127 Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$   (2) On foundation managers.right arrow$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowMD, NC
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2024 or the taxable year beginning in 2024? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowKnapp Foundation Inc Telephone no.right arrow (410) 745-5660

Located atright arrowPO Box OSt MichaelsMD ZIP+4right arrow21663
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2024, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2024, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2024?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2024 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2024.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
Antoinette Vojvoda Secretary
0.00 		0    
PO Box O
St Michaels,MD21663
Steven F Capranica Treasurer
35.00 		175,000    
PO Box O
St Michaels,MD21663
Ruth M Capranica President
25.00 		77,900    
PO Box O
St Michaels,MD21663
Christina Capranica Trustee
2.00 		2,500    
PO Box 0
St Michaels,MD21663
Andrew Hollis Trustee
2.00 		5,000    
PO Box O
St Michaels,MD21663
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow  
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow  
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 8
Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
5,828,528
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
2,622,512
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
5,490,626
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
13,941,666
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
 
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
13,941,666
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
209,125
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
13,732,541
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
686,627
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
686,627
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
162
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
162
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
686,465
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
686,465
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
686,465
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
1,087,509
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
 
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
1,087,509
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 9
Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2023 		(c)
2023 		(d)
2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7 686,465
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only.......  
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019...... 70,650
b From 2020...... 21,147
c From 2021...... 23,791
d From 2022...... 102,482
e From 2023...... 91,041
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 309,111
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 1,087,509
a Applied to 2023, but not more than line 2a  
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2024 distributable amount..... 686,465
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 401,044
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024.    
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 710,155
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		 
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		 
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		 
e Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		 
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2025 .......... 		0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		70,650
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		639,505
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020.... 21,147
b Excess from 2021.... 23,791
c Excess from 2022.... 102,482
d Excess from 2023.... 91,041
e Excess from 2024.... 401,044
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2024, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2024 (b) 2023 (c) 2022 (d) 2021
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
Ruth Capranica
PO Box O
St Michaels,MD21663
(410) 745-5660
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
Detailed letter
cAny submission deadlines:
None
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Grants only for wildlife conservation and wildlife sanctuary education programs and equipment. Grants will be considered only for locations on the east coast from New York to Florida.Other grants awarded based on pre-determined list.
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year
Amer Foundation for the Blind


1401 South Clark St Ste 730
Arlington,VA22202 		None   Annual contribution library collection acquisitions 5,000
Easton Vol Fire Dept


P O Box 851
Easton,MD21601 		None   Annual Contribution 5,000
St Michael's Fire Department


1001 S Talbot Street
St Michaels,MD21663 		None   Annual contribution 5,000
Learning Ally


20 Roszel Road
Princeton,NJ08540 		None   Library Education Materials 5,000
Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitati


92080 Overseas Highway
Tavernier,FL33070 		None   Equipment Acquisition 10,275
St Michaels Community Center


103 Railroad Ave
St Michaels,MD21663 		None   Food pantry supplies 3,000
Talbot County Sherriff Dept


28712 Glebe Rd Ste 1
Easton,MD21601 		None   Nicole's Promise Christmas supplies 3,432
CarePack Mid-Shore Foundation Inc


102 E Dover Street
Easton,MD21601 		None   One-Time Restricted Grant Food Pantry Supplies 3,000
Christmas in St Michaels


PO Box 873
St Michaels,MD21663 		None   Contribution 350
Maryland State Troopers Alumni Asso


1750 S Plantation Drive
Dunkirk,MD20754 		None   One-Time Restricted Grant Equipment 5,000
Neighborhood Service Center Inc


126 Port Street
Easton,MD21601 		None   One-Time Restricted Grant Food Pantry Supplies 3,000
St Mark's United Methodist Church


100 Peachblossom Road
Easton,MD21601 		None   One-Time Restricted Grant Food Pantry Supplies 3,000
St Vincent de Paul Center


29533 Canvasback Drive
Easton,MD21601 		None   One-Time Restricted Grant Food Pantry Supplies 3,000
Talbot County Free Library Foundati


100 W Dover Street
Easton,MD21601 		None   One-Time Restricted Grant Book Acquistions 25,000
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge


4 Sawmill Road
Medford,NJ08055 		None   One-Time Restricted Grant Equipment Acquisition 9,095
Colonel Richardson High School


25320 Richardson Road
Federalsburg,MD21632 		None   Student Scholarship Program 9,500
Crisfield High School


210 N Somerset Avenue
Crisfield,MD21817 		None   Student Scholarship Program 5,000
Currituck County High School


4203 Caratoke Highway
Barco,NC27917 		None   Student Scholarship Program 14,500
Easton High School


Mecklenburg Avenue
Easton,MD21601 		None   Student Scholarship Program 14,750
Kent Island High School


900 Love Point Road
Stevensville,MD21666 		None   Student Scholarship Program 25,650
North Caroline High School


10990 River Road
Ridgely,MD21660 		None   Student Scholarship Program 16,693
North Dorchester High School


5875 Cloverdale Road
Hurlock,MD21643 		None   Student Scholarship Program 11,903
Queen Anne County High School


125 Ruthsburg Road
Centreville,MD21617 		None   Student Scholarship Program 14,750
St Michaels High School


200 Seymour Avenue
St Michaels,MD21663 		None   Student Scholarship Program 11,300
South Dorchester High School


2475 Cambridge Bypass
Cambridge,MD21613 		None   Student Scholarship Program 8,250
Washington High School


10902 Old Princess Anne Road
Princess Anne,MD21853 		None   Student Scholarship Program 8,500
Total .................................right arrow 3a 228,948
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		    14 1  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 185,857  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....     16 -8,551  
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 -125,273  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..   52,034  
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
52,034
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
Sign Here
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with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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The Knapp Foundation Inc
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Software ID:
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Software Version:
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Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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TY 2024 DepreciationSchedule
Name:
The Knapp Foundation Inc
EIN:
13-6001167
Software ID:
24020490
Software Version:
2024v5.2
Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
Life (# of years)		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
Gravely Proturn 472 2017-02-28 10,607 10,353 SL 7.0000 254      
2019 Gravely Proturn 460 2020-04-15 7,929 4,249 SL 7.0000 1,133      
JD 2021 4044M Tractor & Rotary Cutter 2021-08-26 34,263 11,422 SL 7.0000 4,895      
Kawaski 4 wheeler 2021-06-15 4,400 1,625 SL 7.0000 629      
Pond aeration equipment SH 2022-07-15 8,651 1,854 SL 7.0000 1,236      
2021 Gravely 992504 Proturn 672 2022-06-28 14,699 3,150 SL 7.0000 2,100      
2024 Ram 1500 2023-11-02 79,002 1,881 SL 7.0000 11,286      
2023 JD Gator 2023-01-27 22,750 2,979 SL 7.0000 3,250      
2023 JD Gator 2023-02-10 22,750 2,979 SL 7.0000 3,250      
2023 Frontier Root Grapple 2023-03-31 8,000 857 SL 7.0000 1,143      
Family room sofa 2023-07-25 7,239 431 SL 7.0000 1,034      
2022 Novae Trailer 2023-03-16 7,009 751 SL 7.0000 1,001      
2023 JD Gator XUV835M 2024-10-17 24,000   SL 7.0000 571      
Shipshead Rental Cottage 2024-01-01 264,358   SL 40.0000 6,609 6,609    
Driveway 2024-03-13 19,027   SL 15.0000 1,057 1,057    
Manor House 2024-01-01 5,327,412   SL 40.0000 133,185      
Barn 2024-01-01 939   SL 40.0000 23      
Garage Office 2024-01-01 138,796   SL 40.0000 3,470      
Garage stairway carpeting 2024-04-09 4,078   SL 7.0000 437      

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Name:
The Knapp Foundation Inc
EIN:
13-6001167
Software ID:
24020490
Software Version:
2024v5.2
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
3032 Chevron 227,259 439,155
4128 Coca Cola 36,768 257,009
2221 Nextera Energy 12,895 159,223
1522 Pepsico 83,040 231,435
4530 Pfizer, Inc. 123,782 120,181
2170 American Electric Power 145,510 200,139
440 Johnson & Johnson 71,321 63,633
435 Apple Inc 93,412 108,933
288 Costco Wholesale Corp 91,486 263,886
290 Lilly Eli & Co 155,014 223,880
525 Procter & Gamble Co 77,691 88,016
150 Caterpillar Inc 47,477 54,414
952 Colgate-Palmolive Co 83,183 86,546
2500 Conagra Brands Inc    
1475 Exxon Mobil Corp 5,735 158,666
2165 General Mills Inc 115,601 138,062
1431 Merck & Co Inc 67,751 142,356
970 Nvidia Corp 90,833 130,261
470 Range Resources Corp    
240 Abbvie Inc 40,582 42,648
360 Amazon.com Inc 65,571 78,980
215 Amern Tower Corp 44,310 39,433
1375 Bristol Myers Squibb Co 76,076 77,770
540 The Campbell's Co 25,753 22,615
525 IBM Corp 94,493 115,411
75 Fedex Corp 20,579 21,100
135 McDonalds Corp 37,812 39,135
295 Microsoft Corp 122,811 124,343
275 Public Storage 92,758 82,346
412 Quanta Services Inc 103,372 130,213
260 Starbucks Corp 25,480 23,725
175 Walmart Inc 15,967 15,811

TY 2024 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
The Knapp Foundation Inc
EIN:
13-6001167
Software ID:
24020490
Software Version:
2024v5.2
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

1,973,565
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

1,988,196
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


 
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


 


TY 2024 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
The Knapp Foundation Inc
EIN:
13-6001167
Software ID:
24020490
Software Version:
2024v5.2
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
GNMA Pools AT COST    
453 Advisors Disciplined Tr Unit 541 AT COST    
4644 iShares Tr Dow Jones US Utils AT COST 194,267 446,799
2883 Invesco Exchange Traded Fd II AT COST 126,840 201,810
51,925 Adv Disc Tr Unit 1560 Utilities AT COST    
10,910 Ft Unit 10410 Dow Target AT COST    
100 Advisors Disc648 AT COST    
285 SPDR S & P 500 ETF AT COST 40,361 167,033
32431 Advisors Disciplined 2140 AT COST    
345 iShares Russell 2000 AT COST 72,996 76,231
850 Select Str Financial AT COST 40,588 41,081
325 SPDR Fund Consumer Staples AT COST 25,277 25,548
510 Select Sector Health AT COST 77,010 70,161

TY 2024 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
The Knapp Foundation Inc
EIN:
13-6001167
Software ID:
24020490
Software Version:
2024v5.2
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
Furniture and Fixtures 181,139 115,893 65,246 10,000
Machinery and Equipment 283,825 112,612 171,213 70,000
Buildings 6,906,441 755,125 6,151,316 5,300,000
Land 606,127   606,127 1,300,000


TY 2024 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
The Knapp Foundation Inc
EIN:
13-6001167
Software ID:
24020490
Software Version:
2024v5.2
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Armistead, Lee, Rush & Wright 3,024 0 0 3,024


TY 2024 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
The Knapp Foundation Inc
EIN:
13-6001167
Software ID:
24020490
Software Version:
2024v5.2
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
Program related investment-Sheepshead 2,254,332 2,195,527  


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
The Knapp Foundation Inc
EIN:
13-6001167
Software ID:
24020490
Software Version:
2024v5.2
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Bank charges 90     90
Charity Event expenses 33,638     33,638
Corporate fees 393     393
Insurance 29,126     29,126
Manor house expenses 61,675     61,675
Office expense and relocation 48,551     48,551
Postage and deliveries 760     760
Rental Expenses 7,957 7,957    
Telephone 2,661     2,661
Wildlife habitat maintenance 131,637     131,637


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
The Knapp Foundation Inc
EIN:
13-6001167
Software ID:
24020490
Software Version:
2024v5.2
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Capra Enterprises, Inc.-inv. advisor 144,033 144,033 0 0
Schwab fees 290 290 0 0


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
The Knapp Foundation Inc
EIN:
13-6001167
Software ID:
24020490
Software Version:
2024v5.2
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Excise tax-Form 990PF 162      
Payroll taxes 36,278 995   35,283