The Knight Family Foundation
Lake Forest, Illinois · EIN 276566394 · Private foundation
The Knight Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.3M in grants paid and $12.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 84 individual grants from this funder — $9.9M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Knight Family Foundation funds
The Knight Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, food & agriculture, housing & homelessness.
Populations it has supported include homeless population, immigrants & refugees.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Acre Fund GENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $1.0M | 2022 |
| Inner-city Muslim Action Network GENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1.0M | 2024 |
| One Acre Fund GENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $1.0M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Knight Family Foundation
The Knight Family 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 The Knight Family Foundation
- Does The Knight Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Knight Family 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 The Knight Family Foundation fund?
- The Knight Family Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include One Acre Fund, Inner-city Muslim Action Network. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Knight Family Foundation give in grants?
- The Knight Family Foundation reported $2.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.9M over 84 grants.
- Where is The Knight Family Foundation located?
- The Knight Family Foundation is based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 276566394.
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