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The McKnight Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Maryland, New York, and Nevada. It operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
$160K
33%
NORTHWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION
$90K
18%

THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ALLERGY ASTHMA
$15K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to McKnight Family Foundation?
No. McKnight Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does McKnight Family Foundation give?
McKnight Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, New York, and Nevada. 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 McKnight Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from McKnight Family Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does McKnight Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, McKnight Family Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $121 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did McKnight Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, McKnight Family Foundation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, NORTHWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION, and THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ALLERGY ASTHMA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to McKnight Family Foundation?
McKnight Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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