Knight Foundation
Beaverton, Oregon · EIN 911791788 · Private foundation
Knight Foundation is a private foundation based in Beaverton, Oregon. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $81.0M in grants paid and $3.23B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 37 individual grants from this funder — $811.4M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for early childhood education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Knight Foundation funds
Knight Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, health care, higher education.
Populations it has supported include men boys.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon Foundation THIS GIFT HAS BEEN DESIGNATED FOR THE CAMPUS FOR ACCELERATING SCIENTIFIC IMPACT (THE "CASI PROGRAM") AS WELL AS GENERAL OPERATING AND PROGRA | Eugene, OR | $182.0M | 2024 |
| University of Oregon Foundation THIS GIFT HAS BEEN DESIGNATED FOR THE CAMPUS FOR ACCELERATING SCIENTIFIC IMPACT (THE "CASI PROGRAM"). | Eugene, OR | $100.0M | 2022 |
| University of Oregon Foundation THIS GIFT HAS BEEN DESIGNATED FOR THE CAMPUS FOR ACCELERATING SCIENTIFIC IMPACT (THE "CASI PROGRAM") | Eugene, OR | $100.0M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Knight Foundation
- Does Knight Foundation accept grant applications?
- Knight Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Knight Foundation fund?
- Knight Foundation's grants focus on early childhood education. Example recipients include University of Oregon Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Knight Foundation give in grants?
- Knight Foundation reported $81.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $811.4M over 37 grants.
- Where is Knight Foundation located?
- Knight Foundation is based in Beaverton, Oregon. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 911791788.
- How can I find foundations similar to Knight Foundation?
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