The Mcknight Foundation
Minneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 410754835 · Private foundation
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, The Mcknight Foundation has awarded $568.1M across 3,783 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Minneapolis Foundation. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Mcknight Foundation funds
The Mcknight Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Foundation for the GroundBreak Coalition special purpose fund | Minneapolis, MN | $10.0M | 2024 |
| United States Energy Foundation to equitably decarbonize the Midwest by supporting powerful and inclusive coalitions with the ability to transform markets and the economy t | San Francisco, CA | $9.6M | 2024 |
| United States Energy Foundation to equitably decarbonize the Midwest power, transportation, and building sectors | San Francisco, CA | $9.6M | 2021 |
How to apply for funding from The Mcknight Foundation
The Mcknight 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. You can review the foundation directly at mcknight.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Mcknight Foundation
- Does The Mcknight Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Mcknight 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 Mcknight Foundation fund?
- The Mcknight Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Minneapolis Foundation, United States Energy Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Mcknight Foundation give in grants?
- The Mcknight Foundation reported $105.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $568.1M over 3,783 grants.
- Where is The Mcknight Foundation located?
- The Mcknight Foundation is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 410754835.
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