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Knight Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in BIG SKY, MT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1991. The principal officer is B Lehrkind. It holds total assets of $1M. Annual income is reported at $306K. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Montana. According to available records, Knight Foundation Inc. has made 80 grants totaling $254K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $75K in 2022 to $47K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $132K distributed across 42 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Montana. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 21 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 Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 80 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MT.
Knight Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $254K across 80 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K.
Knight Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Knight Foundation Inc. is headquartered in BIG SKY, MT.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Scholz | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Beth Naert | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Lehrkind | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joe Cameron | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bob Naert | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
80
Total Giving
$254K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman Senior CenterGeneral Program Support | Bozeman, MT | $5K | 2024 |
| Eagle MountGeneral Program Support | Bozeman, MT | $5K | 2024 |
| Soldier'S ChapelGeneral Program Support | Big Sky, MT | $5K | 2024 |
| Gallatin Valley Food BankGeneral Program Support | Bozeman, MT | $5K | 2024 |
| Cancer Support CommunityGeneral Program Support | Bozeman, MT | $4K | 2024 |
| Heart Of The Valley Animal ShelterGeneral Program Support | Bozeman, MT | $4K | 2024 |
| Warriors And Quiet WatersGeneral Program Support | Bozeman, MT | $3K | 2024 |
| Big Sky Community Housing TrusGeneral Program Support | Big Sky, MT | $3K | 2024 |
| Big Sky Community OrganizationGeneral Program Support | Big Sky, MT | $2K | 2024 |
| Montana Hope ProjectGeneral Program Support | Helena, MT | $2K | 2024 |
| AwareGeneral Program Support | Bozeman, MT | $2K | 2024 |
| Morning Star Learning CenterGeneral Program Support | Big Sky, MT | $2K | 2024 |
| Gallatin River Task ForceGeneral Program Support | Big Sky, MT | $2K | 2024 |
| Wellness In ActionGeneral Program Support | Gallatin Gateway, MT | $2K | 2024 |
| Big Sky Community LibraryGeneral Program Support | Gallatin Gateway, MT | $1K | 2024 |
| Gallatin Valley Land TrustGeneral Program Support | Bozeman, MT | $500 | 2024 |
| Gallatin Historical MuseumGeneral Program Support | Bozeman, MT | $500 | 2024 |
| Family Promise Of Gallatin ValleyGeneral Program Support | Bozeman, MT | $3K | 2023 |
| Women In ActionGeneral Program Support | Big Sky, MT | $3K | 2023 |
| The Montana Land RelianceGeneral Program Support | Helena, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| Crail RanchGeneral Program Support | Big Sky, MT | $1K | 2023 |