AI Summary
The Knight Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, focusing on supporting nonprofits through an invitation-only process. With a total of $990K in grants paid to 16 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE ILLINOIS SAINT ANDREW SOCIETY
North Riverside, IL
$890K
17%
Howard Brown Health Center
Chicago, IL
$815K
16%
KNOX COLLEGE
GALESBURG, IL
$615K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KNIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. KNIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KNIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
KNIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Michigan, and New York. 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 KNIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KNIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KNIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, KNIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $990 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KNIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, KNIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE ILLINOIS SAINT ANDREW SOCIETY, Howard Brown Health Center, and KNOX COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KNIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION?
KNIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.