Dalton & Elaine Knauss Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 86-0931606
Foundation Overview
Based in Payson, AZ, Dalton & Elaine Knauss Foundation Inc has awarded 192 grants totaling $2,253,133 to organizations in Arizona, California and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $115,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
16 of 31 recipients (52%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
54% of grants are awarded in Arizona, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Arizona, funding concentrates in Payson (52%), Phoenix (26%), Mesa (20%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 53% growth in annual giving over 5 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (43%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Dalton & Elaine Knauss Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridging Arizona | $2,500 | Mesa, AZ, US | Religious | 2025 |
| Bush Telegraph | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2025 |
| Child Crisis Center | $2,500 | Mesa, AZ, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Religious | 2025 |
| Christian Family Care | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Medical | 2025 |
| Feed My Starving Children | $5,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Christian Family Services | 2025 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | $2,500 | Irvine, CA, US | Medical | 2025 |
| Gateways To Better Education | $2,500 | Laguna Hills, CA, US | Education | 2025 |
| Graceworks Global | $35,000 | Payson, AZ, US | Religious | 2025 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project | $5,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Medical | 2025 |
| Indo Partners | $25,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| International Living Streams | $10,000 | Burleson, TX, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Life More Abundantly Resource Cente | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Religious | 2025 |
| Likewise Worship Care | $10,000 | Huntington Beach, CA, US | Religious | 2025 |
| New Beginnings Center | $5,000 | Payson, AZ, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Norman Moore Ministries | $5,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Religious | 2025 |
| Payson Christian Clinic | $35,000 | Payson, AZ, US | Medical | 2025 |
| Payson Community Kids | $5,000 | Payson, AZ, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Reigning Grace | $2,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Religious | 2025 |
| Rise Congo | $30,000 | Payson, AZ, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| St Bonaventure Indian Mission | $2,500 | Thoreau, NM, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Trickle Up | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Charity Global Inc | $25,500 | Franklin, TN, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Natl Chrisian Charitable Foundation | $29,930 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| One International | $15,358 | Griffin, GA, US | Religious | 2025 |
| Pacific Gardens Mission | $9,983 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious | 2025 |
| Payson Senior Center | $10,106 | Payson, AZ, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | $49,522 | San Diego, CA, US | Educational | 2025 |
| Save The Family | $10,058 | Mesa, AZ, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Smile Train | $29,930 | New York, NY, US | Medical | 2025 |
| Time Out Inc | $34,646 | Payson, AZ, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Global Initiatives Inc | $3,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Norman Moore Ministries | $5,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Pacific Gardens Mission | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Owl Love You Forever | $2,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Smile Train | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Time Out Shelter | $45,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Barefoot University | $1,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Payson Christian Clinic | $25,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Crown Of Life Lutheran School | $1,500 | Colleyville, TX, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Bush Telegraph | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Payson Multi-purpose Senior Center | $5,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Child Crisis Center | $2,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Payson Community Kids | $5,000 | Payson, AZ, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| As Our Own | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | Missionary | 2023 |
| Charity Water | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Deliberate-nick Fletcher | $6,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Health | 2023 |
| Feed My Starving Children | $5,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | $2,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Graceworks Global Inc | $25,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project | $2,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Indo Partners | $10,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Jesus Film Harvest Partners | $10,000 | Olathe, KS, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Rise Congo | $43,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Save The Family | $5,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Trickle Up | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Christian Family Care | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Life More Abundantly | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Global Initiatives Inc | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Norman Moore Ministries | $5,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Pacific Gardens Mission | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Owl Love You Forever | $2,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Smile Train | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Time Out Shelter | $30,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Barefoot University | $2,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Payson Christian Clinic | $30,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Arizona Bible College | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Bush Telegraph | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Payson Multi-purpose Senior Center | $5,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Child Crisis Center | $2,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Payson Community Kids | $5,000 | Payson, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| As Our Own | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Missionary | 2022 |
| Charity Water | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Deliberate-nick Fletcher | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Health | 2022 |
| Feed My Starving Children | $2,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | $2,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Graceworks Global Inc | $25,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project | $2,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Indo Partners | $10,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Jesus Film Harvest Partners | $10,000 | Olathe, KS, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Knauss Homestead Preservation | $10,000 | Emmaus, PA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rise Congo | $20,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Save The Family | $5,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Trickle Up | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Christian Family Care | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Life More Abundantly | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Global Initiatives Inc | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Norman Moore Ministries | $5,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Pacific Gardens Mission | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Owl Love You Forever | $2,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Smile Train | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Time Out Shelter | $30,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Barefoot University | $2,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Payson Christian Clinic | $30,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Arizona Bible College | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Bush Telegraph | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Payson Multi-purpose Senior Center | $5,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Child Crisis Center | $2,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Payson Community Kids | $5,000 | Payson, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| As Our Own | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Missionary | 2022 |
| Charity Water | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Deliberate-nick Fletcher | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Health | 2022 |
| Feed My Starving Children | $2,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | $2,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Graceworks Global Inc | $25,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project | $2,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Indo Partners | $10,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Jesus Film Harvest Partners | $10,000 | Olathe, KS, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Knauss Homestead Preservation | $10,000 | Emmaus, PA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rise Congo | $20,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Save The Family | $5,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Trickle Up | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Christian Family Care | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Life More Abundantly | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Global Initiatives Inc | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Norman Moore Ministries | $5,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Pacific Gardens Mission | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Owl Love You Forever | $2,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Smile Train | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Time Out Shelter | $30,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Barefoot University | $2,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Payson Christian Clinic | $30,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Arizona Bible College | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Bush Telegraph | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Payson Multi-purpose Senior Center | $5,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Child Crisis Center | $2,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Payson Community Kids | $5,000 | Payson, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| As Our Own | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Missionary | 2022 |
| Charity Water | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Deliberate-nick Fletcher | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Health | 2022 |
| Feed My Starving Children | $2,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | $2,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Graceworks Global Inc | $25,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project | $2,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Indo Partners | $10,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Jesus Film Harvest Partners | $10,000 | Olathe, KS, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Knauss Homestead Preservation | $10,000 | Emmaus, PA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rise Congo | $20,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Save The Family | $5,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Trickle Up | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Christian Family Care | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Life More Abundantly | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Global Initiatives Inc | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Norman Moore Ministries | $5,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Pacific Gardens Mission | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Owl Love You Forever | $1,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Smile Train | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Time Out Shelter | $30,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | $100,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Payson Christian Clinic | $31,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Mayo Clinic | $50,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Bush Telegraph | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Payson Multi-purpose Senior Center | $3,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Child Crisis Center | $2,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Payson Community Kids | $2,000 | Payson, AZ, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| As Our Own | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | Missionary | 2021 |
| Charity Water | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Deliberate-nick Fletcher | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Health | 2021 |
| Feed My Starving Children | $1,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | $1,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Graceworks Global Inc | $15,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project | $1,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Indo Partners | $10,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Jesus Film Harvest Partners | $10,000 | Olathe, KS, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Knauss Homestead Preservation | $10,000 | Emmaus, PA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Rise Congo | $30,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Save The Family | $5,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Trickle Up | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Global Initiatives Inc | $8,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Norman Moore Ministries | $4,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Pacific Gardens Mission | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Owl Love You Forever | $2,500 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| The Smile Train | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Time Out Shelter | $30,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Uplift Ministry | $3,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Payson Christian Clinic | $26,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| The Jesus Film Project | $10,000 | Orlando, FL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Bush Telegraph | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Payson Multi-purpose Senior Center | $2,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Child Crisis Center | $2,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Payson Community Kids | $5,000 | Payson, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| As Our Own | $115,000 | Houston, TX, US | Missionary | 2020 |
| Charity Water | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health | 2020 |
| Feed My Starving Children | $1,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | $1,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Graceworks Global Inc | $15,000 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project | $1,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Indo Partners | $5,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Kiva Microfunds | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Knauss Homestead Preservation | $5,000 | Emmaus, PA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Rise Congo | $3,100 | Payson, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 86-0931606 |
| Website | http://dekfoundation.org |
| Address | 2102 E RIM CLUB DRIVE Payson, AZ 85541-0000 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Dalton & Elaine Knauss Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | William Knauss President |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Cynthia Knauss-konija |
| Treasurer | Tamara Hill |
| Secretary | Sara Mersek |
| Program Manager | Marissa Carey |
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