Private foundation · EIN 91-1791788
Knight Foundation
Beaverton, OR
Knight Foundation is a private foundation based in Beaverton, OR. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $227M in grants and contributions paid across 9 grants, with $5.44B in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to University of Oregon Foundation, Albina Head Start and Sei Inc.
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon Foundation | Eugene, OR | This Gift Has Been Designated for the Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact (the "casi Program") As Well As General Operating and Program Support. | $182,000,000 |
| Albina Head Start | Portland, OR | This Gift Has Been Designated for General Operating Support. | $10,000,000 |
| Sei Inc | Portland, OR | This Gift Has Been Designated for General Operating Support. | $10,000,000 |
| 1803 Fund | Portland, OR | This Gift Has Been Designated for General Operating Support. | $8,500,000 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Foundation | Portland, OR | This Gift Has Been Designated to the Cardiology Program. | $7,500,000 |
| Blue Meridian Partners | New York, NY | This Gift Has Been Designated for General Operating Support. | $5,213,000 |
| The Brookings Institution | Washington, DC | This Gift Has Been Designated for the Foreign Policy Program. | $2,000,000 |
| Fanconi Anemia Research Fund | Eugene, OR | This Gift Has Been Designated for General Operating Support. | $1,000,000 |
| Portlaoise Gaa Club | Portlaoise | This Gift Has Been Designated for a Capital Improvement Project. | $335,000 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Knight Foundation accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Knight Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does Knight Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $226,548,000 in grants and contributions paid (9 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Knight Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to University of Oregon Foundation (OR), $182M, Albina Head Start (OR), $10M, Sei Inc (OR), $10M, 1803 Fund (OR), $8.5M and Providence St Vincent Medical Foundation (OR), $7.5M.