JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
501(c)(3)EIN: 65-0464177
Foundation Details
Founded
-
Address
2850 TIGERTAIL AVENUE STE 600
MIAMI, FL, 33133
Phone
(305) 908-2600Most Recent Filing
2023
Financials
Total Giving
$153,837,774
Total Assets
$2,533,365,916
Total Revenue
$86,858,117
Total Expenses
$222,846,065
Grant Stats
Giving Rate
6.2%
Grant Range
$5,000 - $12,000,000
Grants Awarded
112
Median Amount
$20,313
Leadership
FRANK BORGES
CHAIRMAN AND TRUSTEE
2 hrs/week
ADRIANA M CISNEROS
TRUSTEE
2 hrs/week
$40,000
ANA-MARIE CODINA BARLICK
TRUSTEE
2 hrs/week
ANNA SPANGLER NELSON
TRUSTEE
2 hrs/week
AUSTIN CLEMENTS
TRUSTEE
2 hrs/week
$40,000
BEVERLY KNIGHT OLSON
TRUSTEE (THROUGH 09/2023)
2 hrs/week
$40,000
CHARLES FRANK OLSON
TRUSTEE (EFFECTIVE 09/2023)
2 hrs/week
$40,000
CHRISTINE AMER MAYER
TRUSTEE
2 hrs/week
$40,000
CHRISTOPHER M AUSTEN
TRUSTEE
2 hrs/week
MARTIN BARON
TRUSTEE
2 hrs/week
Grant Programs
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE SCHOOL VIA...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$20,625 on average
3recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Youth EducationGeneral Purpose
TO SUPPORT UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL CAROLIN...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$150,000 on average
2recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Community DevelopmentCapacity Building
TO SUPPORT THE NONPARTISAN RESEARCH AND...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$219,667 on average
2recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Civic EngagementResearch
TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF TECH EQUITY MIA...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$333,333 on average
2recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Digital LiteracySTEM Education
TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT, LAUNCH, AND...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$300,000 on average
2recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Arts & CultureLeadership Development
TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A BLACK-LED N...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$133,333 on average
2recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Racial EqualityJournalism
TO INTEGRATE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, INCLU...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$625,000 on average
2recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Holocaust EducationMuseums
TO EXPAND THE REACH OF THE HARVEY B. GAN...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$180,000 on average
2recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Arts & CultureAfrican-American Culture
TO CREATE A NEW RELEVANCY FOR OPERA THRO...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$200,000 on average
2recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Arts & CultureOpera
TO BUILD A FUTURE FOR LOCAL NEWS BY PREP...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$2,000,000 on average
2recipients
Last awarded in 2023
JournalismMedia
OTHER DESCRIPTION
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$867,478 on average
2recipients
Last awarded in 2023
General Purpose
VEGGIELUTION WILL PLAN, DEVELOP, PROGRAM...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$33,333 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Environmental Conservation
TRANSFORM THE SIGNALS NETWORK INTO A SUS...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$555,386 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
JournalismFreedom of Speech
TO UTILIZE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES TO CREAT...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$500,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Arts & CultureTechnology
TO USE COMMERCIAL PARKING MANAGEMENT AND...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$239,723 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Urban PlanningTransportation
TO TRAIN POLICE OFFICERS, FIRST RESPONDE...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$50,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Civil RightsJournalism
TO TEST, DEPLOY AND ENCOURAGE ADOPTION O...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$200,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Nonprofit SupportCommunity Development
TO SUSTAIN THE INSTITUTE, WHICH WILL CON...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$2,500,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Civic EngagementPublic Policy
TO SUPPORT TWO LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS FOR...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$45,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
JournalismWomen's Empowerment
TO SUPPORT THREE YEARS OF SIPCONNECT, IA...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$50,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Conference SupportProfessional Development
TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE NEW YORK PUBL...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$150,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
LiteracyEducation
TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE MACON-BIBB LA...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$50,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Law EnforcementCommunity Development
TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE KNIGHT FIRST...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$250,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Free SpeechEducation
TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF I'M A GIRL I'M IM...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Youth EducationWomen's Services
TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF CASACUBA, A CENTE...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$50,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Arts & CultureEducation
TO SUPPORT THE WINNERS OF KNIGHT NEW WOR...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$250,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Arts & CultureTechnology
TO SUPPORT THE WINNERS OF KNIGHT NEW WOR...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$312,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Arts & CultureTechnology in Arts
TO SUPPORT THE WESLEYAN MEDIA PROJECT, W...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$50,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
MediaPolitical Advocacy
TO SUPPORT THE UNIFIED GREENWAY PROJECT,...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$500,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Environmental ConservationCommunity Development
TO SUPPORT THE UNIFIED GREENWAY PROJECT,...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$500,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Environmental ConservationCommunity Development
TO SUPPORT THE UMBRELLA COMMUNITY ARTS C...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$10,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Arts & CultureCommunity Development
TO SUPPORT THE TRANSLATION AND COMMUNICA...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$200,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Public PolicyResearch
TO SUPPORT THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE POL...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$12,000,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Community DevelopmentArts & Culture
TO SUPPORT THE TEXAS TRIBUNE'S SUSTAINAB...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$250,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
JournalismMedia
TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER MUSIC CAMP AND HEL...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Youth EducationArts & Culture
TO SUPPORT THE STUDY OF THE LOCAL IMPACT...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$45,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
JournalismCommunity Development
TO SUPPORT THE STUDY OF POLARIZATION IN...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$120,383 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Social JusticeCivic Engagement
TO SUPPORT THE SMART OPTIMIST RETREAT, A...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$150,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
General Purpose
TO SUPPORT THE SHORENSTEIN CENTER'S MISS...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
EducationCivic Engagement
TO SUPPORT THE SAN JOSE CITY MANAGERS OF...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$249,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Data PrivacyEquity
TO SUPPORT THE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$70,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
MediaEducation
TO SUPPORT THE PUBLICATION OF WRITER ELI...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$6,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Arts & CultureLiteracy
TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF CHICAGO CRED,...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$50,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Youth EducationSports & Recreation
TO SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION AND PROMOTIO...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$10,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
HistoryPublic Safety
TO SUPPORT THE POST-ACQUISITION TRANSITI...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$1,000,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
MediaJournalism
TO SUPPORT THE PERSONAL GROWTH AND ARTIS...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$200,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Youth EducationArts & Culture
TO SUPPORT THE PARTICIPATION OF 80 COLLE...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$250,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Youth EducationTechnology Education
TO SUPPORT THE NONPARTISAN RESEARCH, DEV...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$30,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Media & JournalismPolicy & Advocacy
TO SUPPORT THE NON-PARTISAN RESEARCH ON...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$125,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Social MediaResearch
TO SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATION OF JOURNA...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$933,667 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
JournalismCommunity Development
TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR LOCAL...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$171,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
JournalismCommunity Development
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION TO UNITE WRITERS...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Arts & CultureFreedom of Speech
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF YOUNG BLACK LE...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$10,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Youth LeadershipBlack Community
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF VCFAMILIA CORP...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
General Purpose
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF UNITED WAY OF...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$10,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
LiteracyYouth Education
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF UMAR TO PROMOT...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Disability ServicesCommunity Development
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE WHITE HALL...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Arts & CultureMusic Education
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$25,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Higher EducationScholarships
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE PHYSICIANS...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$10,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
HealthcareMedical Care
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE PEACE STUD...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Arts & CultureSocial Justice
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE NIGHTLIGHT...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Arts & CultureProfessional Development
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE MUSEUM OF...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$10,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Arts & CultureYouth Education
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE MENTOR'S P...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Youth EducationMentoring
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE MENTOR'S P...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Youth EducationMentoring
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE MEADOWBROO...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$25,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Youth EducationCharacter Development
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE LEWA WILDL...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$65,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Wildlife ConservationEnvironmental Conservation
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE GLIDE FOUN...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$20,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Homeless Services
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE FREEDOM OF...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$20,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
JournalismFreedom of the Press
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$15,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Community DevelopmentArts & Culture
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ELEANOR AN...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$40,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
ALS ResearchHealthcare
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE COUNCIL FO...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$10,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Child AdvocacyLegal Aid
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHARLOTTE...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$10,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Arts & Culture
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHARLOTTE...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$10,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
LibrariesCommunity Development
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE BOYS & GIR...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Youth DevelopmentAfter School Programs
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ADOPT-A-RO...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Youth Education
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ADOPT-A-RO...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Youth ServicesMentoring
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF SKYTRUTH TO SH...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Environmental ConservationScience
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF REPORTERS COMM...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$10,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Freedom of the PressLegal Aid
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF PRIVATE SCHOOL...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Youth ServicesCommunity Development
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF PARTNERS FOR A...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Arts & CultureGeneral Purpose
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF ORGANIZATION,...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
InnovationSocial Justice
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF MIAMI NEW DRAM...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$25,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Arts & CultureTheater
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF MERCER UNIVERS...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Disability ServicesEducation
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF MACON VOLUNTEE...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$15,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
HealthcareMedical Assistance
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF MACON SOCCER C...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$10,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Youth Sports
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF KEEPING CONCOR...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$15,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
JournalismCommunity Development
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF HHT FOUNDATION...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Medical ResearchHealth Services
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF HBCUVC TO SUPP...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$6,667 on average
1recipients
Last awarded in 2023
Youth EducationEntrepreneurship
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF HARMONY HOUSE...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
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Youth EducationPoverty Relief
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF GRID110, WHICH...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
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Economic DevelopmentEntrepreneurship
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF FIELDSTONE FAR...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
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Disability ServicesMental Health
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF DUKE UNIVERSIT...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$10,000 on average
1recipients
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General Purpose
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF DOCTORS WITHOU...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$20,000 on average
1recipients
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Humanitarian AidHealthcare
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF DEFY VENTURES,...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
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Criminal Justice ReformEconomic Development
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF COUNCIL ON FOR...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
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International Affairs
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF COMMITTEE TO P...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
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JournalismFreedom of Speech
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF CHARLOTTE BILI...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$10,000 on average
1recipients
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Youth EducationBilingual Education
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF CAMPUS CLUBS T...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$10,000 on average
1recipients
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Youth DevelopmentFamily Services
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF BLCK VC TO CON...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$5,000 on average
1recipients
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EntrepreneurshipRacial Justice
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF ARTS+, TO MAKE...
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION
$10,000 on average
1recipients
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Arts & CultureYouth Education
