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Also known as: C/O RLK PARTNERS LLC
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Knight Impact Partners is a private trust based in LAKE FOREST, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Rlk Partners LLC. It holds total assets of $24M. Annual income is reported at $6.4M. Total assets have grown from $3.8M in 2011 to $24M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and New York. According to available records, Knight Impact Partners has made 69 grants totaling $6.3M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.3M in 2020 to $607K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1M, with an average award of $91K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$87K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 17 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 Impact Partners primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 69 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, IL, MA.
Knight Impact Partners has distributed a total of $6.3M across 69 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $91K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1M.
Knight Impact Partners typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Knight Impact Partners is headquartered in LAKE FOREST, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca W Knight | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lester B Knight | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$24M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$24M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
69
Total Giving
$6.3M
Average Grant
$91K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ForefrontGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2021 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryFUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOOD FOR THE NEEDY | Chicago, IL | $182K | 2023 |
| New Life Centers Of ChicagolandGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $125K | 2023 |
| Greenlight Fund ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Grace And Peace Fellowshipunity InitiativeGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of The Southern TierGENERAL SUPPORT | Elmira, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Hillside Food PantryGENERAL SUPPORT | Evanston, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Golden Apple Foundation For Excellence In TeachingGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| All Chicago Making Homelessness HistoryGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Madonna MissionSUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND RESETTLEMENT PROGRAMS FOR REFUGEES | Northfield, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Second Baptist ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Evanston, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Southside Center Of HopeGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| The Father Fred FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Traverse City, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| One Acre FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $1M | 2022 |
| Northwestern UniversityKNIGHT SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Evanston, IL | $250K | 2022 |
| By The Hand Club For KidsGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $120K | 2022 |
| Breakthrough Urban MinistriesGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| Chicago CaresSUPPORT OF AMPT: ADVANCING NONPROFITS | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| St Paul Ame ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Glencoe, IL | $48K | 2022 |
| Tart TrailsSUPPORT OF SLEEPING BEAR HERITAGE TRAIL | Traverse City, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| The Nora ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Highland Park, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Women In Need (Win)GENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2021 |
| Golden Apple FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2021 |
| Civic Consulting AllianceGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $9K | 2021 |
| United Way Of Metro ChicagoSUPPORT OF COVID-19 FUND | Chicago, IL | $500K | 2020 |