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William S Knight Foundation Inc

Naples, Florida  ·  EIN 810797771  ·  Private foundation

William S Knight Foundation Inc is a Florida-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.5M in annual giving against $35.1M in assets. This page documents the 118 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for William S Knight Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$35.1M
Total assets
118
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What William S Knight Foundation Inc funds

William S Knight Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on economic development, education, higher education.

Economic DevelopmentEducationHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, families.

childrenfamilies

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for William S Knight Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
College of the Ozarks
PATRIOTIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMING
Point Outlook, MO$500K2022
College of the Ozarks
PATRIOTIC EDUCATION CENTER
Point Outlook, MO$500K2020
Brodhead Historical Society
Building Expansion
Brodhead, WI$335K2017
Hillsdale College
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL ED. ENDOW.
Hillsdale, MI$304K2023
Lake Country Classical Academy
START-UP CHALLENGE GRANT
Oconomowoc, WI$250K2023
College of the Ozarks
CHOP CHEESE FACILITY- STUDENT WORK-FOR-TUITION
Point Lookout, MO$250K2024
Lake Country Classical Academy
START-UP FUNDING
Wales, WI$200K2020
Beloit College
CELEB Program
Beloit, WI$160K2017
Turning Point USA
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AND ALUMNI PROG.
Lemont, IL$150K2022
Northshore Classical Academy
EARLY-STAGE DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Mequon, WI$141K2024
Lake Country Classical Academy
START-UP FUNDING
Oconomowoc, WI$140K2022
Turning Point USA
ALUMNI PROG. AND LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Lemont, IL$125K2020
Kelch Aviation Museum
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN -MUSEUM BUILDING
Brodhead, WI$123K2020
Rock County Christian School
ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION
Beloit, WI$120K2022
Lake Country Classical Academy
START-UP FUNDING
Oconomowoc, WI$110K2022

William S Knight Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.0M
2020$1.5M
2022$1.6M
2023$1.1M
2024$1.4M

How to apply for funding from William S Knight Foundation Inc

William S Knight Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about William S Knight Foundation Inc

Does William S Knight Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
William S Knight Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does William S Knight Foundation Inc fund?
William S Knight Foundation Inc's grants focus on economic development. Recent recipients include College of the Ozarks, College of the Ozarks, Brodhead Historical Society. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does William S Knight Foundation Inc give in grants?
William S Knight Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.6M over 118 grants.
Where is William S Knight Foundation Inc located?
William S Knight Foundation Inc is based in Naples, Florida. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 810797771.
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About this profile. This page is built from William S Knight Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with William S Knight Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.