Private foundation · EIN 41-0754835
The McKnight Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
The McKnight Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, MN. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $146M in grants and contributions paid across 790 grants, with $2.71B in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Minneapolis Foundation, United States Energy Foundation and Minneapolis Foundation.
How to request funding
- Contact
- The McKnight Foundation
- Phone
- 6123334220
- apply@mcknight.org
- Address
- 921 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55415
- Form and materials
- Please see the end of the return for the additional attachments containing the information for Lines 2b - 2d.
- Deadlines
- See Attached
- Restrictions
- See Attached
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | for the GroundBreak Coalition special purpose fund | $10,000,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | San Francisco, CA | to equitably decarbonize the Midwest by supporting powerful and inclusive coalitions with the ability to transform markets and the economy through state action | $9,600,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | for the GroundBreak Coalition special purpose fund | $5,000,000 |
| Minnesota Home Ownership Center | Saint Paul, MN | to bridge capacity needs and scale the deployment capacity of GroundBreak Coalition supported down payment assistance products | $2,200,000 |
| Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund | Washington DC, DC | for general operating support | $2,000,000 |
| Rewiring America Inc | Washington, DC | to advance equitable electrification in the Midwest through place-based demonstration projects and policy development | $2,000,000 |
| The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience | Minneapolis, MN | for award programs supporting research in neuroscience | $2,000,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | Jackson, WY | for family-directed giving | $1,850,000 |
| Greater Minnesota Housing Fund | St Paul, MN | for general operating support | $1,750,000 |
| Brick By Brick Training & Development Corporation | Minneapolis, MN | to purchase a 400+ single family rental portfolio of properties and equitably reposition them for homeownership | $1,500,000 |
| Brick By Brick Training & Development Corporation | Minneapolis, MN | to purchase a 400+ single family rental portfolio of properties and equitably reposition them for homeownership | $1,500,000 |
| Region Nine Development Commission | Mankato, MN | to provide technical assistance to cities, counties, and towns in Greater Minnesota applying for federal and state funding and deploying climate and clean energ | $1,500,000 |
| The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience | Minneapolis, MN | for award programs supporting research in neuroscience | $1,500,000 |
| Youthprise | Minneapolis, MN | for general operating support | $1,500,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | New York, NY | to support the operations of LISC Twin Cities | $1,300,000 |
| Fresh Energy | St Paul, MN | to move Minnesota and the Midwest toward dramatic near-term reductions in carbon pollution through equity-centered policy work, partnerships, and innovation | $1,215,000 |
| Family Housing Fund | Minneapolis, MN | for general operating support | $1,125,000 |
| Innovia Foundation | Spokane, WA | for family-directed giving | $1,050,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | for family-directed giving | $1,050,000 |
| Park City Community Foundation | Park City, UT | for family-directed giving | $1,050,000 |
| Family Housing Fund | Minneapolis, MN | to support the stabilization of affordable rental housing properties and providers | $1,000,000 |
| Global Philanthropy Partnership | Chicago, IL | to transform the transportation sector while centering equity, climate, and people | $1,000,000 |
| Windward Fund | Washington, DC | For program support | $1,000,000 |
| Pillsbury United Communities | Minneapolis, MN | to complete Phase 1 of the Pillsbury Creative Commons (PCC) campus redevelopment project | $750,000 |
| Pangea World Theater | Minneapolis, MN | for capital campaign support to purchase land and a building for the future home of Pangea World Theater | $700,000 |
The 25 largest of 790 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Minnesota$84.2M · 450 grants
- California$13.6M · 44 grants
- District of Columbia$10.6M · 47 grants
- New York$3.59M · 31 grants
- Illinois$3.21M · 18 grants
- Ohio$2.78M · 9 grants
- Wyoming$2.4M · 5 grants
- Washington$1.6M · 5 grants
- Massachusetts$1.46M · 8 grants
- Pennsylvania$1.45M · 7 grants
- Wisconsin$1.35M · 10 grants
- Indiana$1.25M · 5 grants
Quick answers
Does The McKnight Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: Please see the end of the return for the additional attachments containing the information for Lines 2b - 2d.. Deadlines: See Attached. Restrictions: See Attached. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.
How much does The McKnight Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $145,891,450 in grants and contributions paid (790 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The McKnight Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Minneapolis Foundation (MN), $10M, United States Energy Foundation (CA), $9.6M, Minneapolis Foundation (MN), $5M, Minnesota Home Ownership Center (MN), $2.2M and Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund (DC), $2M.