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Knight Aid Fund is a private trust based in DEL MAR, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1944. The principal officer is Robt G Knight M D Trustee. It holds total assets of $283K. Annual income is reported at $27K. Total assets have grown from $159K in 2011 to $285K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and District of Columbia. According to available records, Knight Aid Fund has made 69 grants totaling $84K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $15K and $36K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $36K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $3K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, Oregon, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$991
Largest Grant
$3K
Based on 16 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Knight Aid Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 69 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, OR.
Knight Aid Fund has distributed a total of $84K across 69 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $3K.
Knight Aid Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Knight Aid Fund is headquartered in DEL MAR, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David M Knight | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$18K
Total Assets
$285K
Fair Market Value
$359K
Net Worth
$285K
Grants Paid
$17K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$9K
Distribution Amount
$17K
Total Grants
69
Total Giving
$84K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Food BankGENERAL | Poway, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Violence Policy CenterGENERAL | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Portland Street MedicineGENERAL | Portaland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL | San Diego, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Intl Rescue CommitteeGENERAL | San Diego, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Partners In HealthGENERAL | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL | Hagerstown, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of San DiegoGENERAL | San Diego, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Nature Culture IntlGENERAL | Del Mar, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Feeding America San DiegoGENERAL | San Diego, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Girls On The RunGENERAL | Poway, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Unite OregonGENERAL | Portland, OR | $1K | 2022 |
| Tucson Community Food BankGENERAL | Tucson, AZ | $1K | 2022 |
| Tucson SentinelGENERAL | Tucson, AZ | $800 | 2022 |
| PancanGENERAL | Manhattan Beach, CA | $2K | 2021 |
| Union Of Concerned ScientistsGENERAL | Washington, DC | $1K | 2021 |
| National Center For Science EducatiGENERAL | Oakland, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Wildwood Farm SanctuaryGENERAL | Newberg, OR | $1K | 2021 |
| Ca Wolf CenterGENERAL | Julian, CA | $500 | 2021 |
| CsusmGENERAL | San Marcos, CA | $385 | 2021 |
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