JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
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The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that paid out a total of $147.7 million across 1,512 grants in 2024, primarily focusing on Florida, New York, and Washington, D.C. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit for funding opportunities in areas such as scholarships, financial aid, and philanthropy.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Miami Foundation
$185.8M
15%
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
$30.4M
2%
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
$17.9M
1%
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Total No. of Grants
513
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$80K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION?
Yes. JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION give?
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION awarded about 510 grants, totaling nearly $147.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1,510 grantees. Recent grantees include The Miami Foundation, THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, and COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION’s website.