McKnight Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McKnight Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $121,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $70,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$121,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $122,100 the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $122,100 | 43 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $121,000 | 34 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
McKnight Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What McKnight Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 2 | $71,500 |
| Nevada | 9 | $15,500 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $10,500 |
| New York | 5 | $5,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,500 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $1,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | Pancreatic Cancer Research led by Dr. Daniel Laher AND Dr. Ana De Jesus-Acosta | $70,000 |
| American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology FD | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Las Vegas Scout Baseball Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| College of Southern Nevada Foundation Inc | For the CSN Baseball Team led by Coach Garritano | $3,000 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Bridging Voice Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Central Florida Dirt Dogs Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Olivia Constants Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Smile Train Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Team Gleason Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| University of South Florida Foundation Inc | USF Allergy and Immunology Alumni Association | $1,500 |
| WT Woodson Crew Boosters Association Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| American National Red Cross | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| CAKE4KIDS | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Calvary Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Divers Alert Network | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Nevada | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Opportunity Village Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Observer | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Shade Tree Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Three Square | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| WWP Inc - Wounded Warrior Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Grassroots Aid Partnership Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| St Judes Ranch for Children-Nevada Region Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Nra Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | University of Wisconsin- Madison Sailing Team | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick McKnight
- Sean McKnight
Questions people ask
Does McKnight Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McKnight Family Foundation give?
$121,000 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs McKnight Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patrick McKnight (Dir, Sec, Treas) and Sean McKnight (Dir, Pres).
What does McKnight Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.