Also known as: John S & James L Knight Foundation · John and James Knight Foundation · Knight Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 650464177) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, John S and James L Knight Foundation reported 497 grants totaling $143,200,903 to 406 organizations across 34 states and territories, most often for community & economic development. Its largest reported grant was $5,000,000 to The Associated Press.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| The Miami Foundation | MIAMI, FL | $14,751,682 |
| The Associated Press | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000,000 |
| Georgetown University | WASHINGTON, DC | $4,840,000 |
| Groundtruth Project Inc | BOSTON, MA | $3,000,000 |
| The PEW Charitable Trusts | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $3,000,000 |
| Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition | AKRON, OH | $2,876,000 |
| The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Assets Fund of TPF | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $2,249,500 |
| American Journalism Project | DC, WA | $2,000,000 |
| Civic News Company | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000,000 |
| New World Symphony Inc | MIAMI BEACH, FL | $1,801,667 |
| Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | STANFORD, CA | $1,800,000 |
| National Trust for Local News | DENVER, CO | $1,794,500 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | NEW YORK, NY | $1,763,783 |
| International Center for Journalists | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,713,000 |
| Institute for Nonprofit News | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,636,380 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | AUSTIN, TX | $1,600,000 |
| University of Miami | MIAMI, FL | $1,588,617 |
| Foundation for Detroit's Future | DETROIT, MI | $1,500,000 |
| Miami Dade College Foundation Inc | MIAMI, FL | $1,463,696 |
| Local Media Foundation | LAKE CITY, MI | $1,310,000 |
| Techcongress Foundation | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,280,000 |
| Muckrock Foundation Incorporated | BOSTON, MA | $1,270,000 |
| Clemson University | CLEMSON, SC | $1,261,925 |
| Develop Detroit Inc | DETROIT, MI | $1,250,000 |
| The Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association | ARLINGTON, VA | $1,250,000 |
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $1,219,404 |
| New York University | NEW YORK, NY | $1,214,500 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $1,135,383 |
| The George Washington University | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,107,262 |
| Florida International University Foundation Inc | MIAMI, FL | $1,105,000 |
| Propublica Inc | NEW YORK, NY | $1,095,232 |
| Jorge M Perez Art Museum of Miami Dade County Inc | MIAMI, FL | $1,091,666 |
| Codepathorg | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,081,250 |
| Local Independent Online News Publishers Inc | HAVERTOWN, PA | $1,016,667 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARLOTTE, NC | $1,015,000 |
| Akron Art Museum | AKRON, OH | $1,000,000 |
| Downtown Akron Partnership Inc | AKRON, OH | $1,000,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Miami Inc | MIAMI, FL | $1,000,000 |
| Miami Waterkeeper | CORAL GABLES, FL | $1,000,000 |
| Miami-Dade Innovation Authority Inc | CORAL GABLES, FL | $1,000,000 |
| Motown Historical Museum Inc | DETROIT, MI | $1,000,000 |
| National Faith Homebuyers | DETROIT, MI | $1,000,000 |
| News Revenue HUB Inc | SAN DIEGO, CA | $1,000,000 |
| Ohio Local Information Initiative Inc | COLUMBUS, OH | $1,000,000 |
| The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $1,000,000 |
| The Well Community Development Corporation | AKRON, OH | $1,000,000 |
| University of Vermont and State Agricultural College Foundation | BURLINGTON, VT | $994,000 |
| Various - Matching Gifts to Public Charities | MIAMI, FL | $984,240 |
| Northwestern University | EVANSTON, IL | $929,300 |
| Arizona State University Foundation for a New American University | TEMPE, AZ | $812,607 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
