William S Knight Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
William S Knight Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$39.0 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
39% 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 | $1.1 million | 25 | $35.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 31 | $39.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gary Grabowski 3630 Grand Cypress Dr, Naples, FL 34119 |
|---|---|
| What to submit | One-page letter email describing purpose and request for application. |
| Deadlines | Quarterly meeting dates to be determined |
| Restrictions | Favor to K-12 education promoting classical traditional values. |
What William S Knight Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 9 | $384,725 |
| Missouri | 1 | $250,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $150,000 |
| California | 2 | $110,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $104,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $82,740 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $78,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $60,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $60,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of the Ozarks | Chop cheese facility- student work-for-tuition | $250,000 |
| Northshore Classical Academy | Early-stage development costs | $140,725 |
| Hillsdale College | Graduate school of classical ed. Endow. | $104,000 |
| Prageru | Prageru in schools project | $100,000 |
| Benedictine College | Summer teachers inst. . | $82,740 |
| Young America's Foundation | Student cvonferences | $75,000 |
| Trinitas Classical Academy | School start-up costs | $70,000 |
| Belmont Abbey College | Masters classical ed. Program startup | $60,000 |
| Libertas Institute | Childrens entrepreneur market | $50,000 |
| Real Clear Foundation | Research/publication issues in educational freedom | $50,000 |
| Rock County Christian School | Entrepreneurial education | $50,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Leadership summit training program | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty | Restoring american education project | $35,000 |
| Badger Institute | RESEARCH/jOURNALISM-EDUCATION REFORM | $30,000 |
| Fund for American Studies | Economics for leaders | $28,000 |
| Institute for Reforming Government | Policy research re education | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin | Stock market challenge | $25,000 |
| Mercatus Center-George Mason U | Marginal revolution university program | $25,000 |
| Network of Enlightened Women | General support | $25,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | School choice research and advocacy-school choice | $20,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Defense of educational freedom | $20,000 |
| Leadership Institute | School board leaders program | $20,000 |
| Forge Leadership Network | General support | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education | Free-market education | $10,000 |
| Independent Institute | Support for traditional education | $10,000 |
| Institute for Humane Studies | Support classical liberal ed. | $10,000 |
| Open the Books | Expose excessive government spending | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement South Central Region | Rock county programing | $7,500 |
| Cato Institute | Project sphere education initiative | $5,000 |
| Moms for Liberty Foundation | Parents rights in education | $5,000 |
| Ozaukee Christian School | School security system | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer K Rauscher
- Thomas L Brown
- GARY G GRABOWSKI Also see attachmen
- Donald F Wichelt
- Fran D Sorenson
Questions people ask
Does William S Knight Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Quarterly meeting dates to be determined.
How much does William S Knight Foundation Inc give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs William S Knight Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer K Rauscher (Director), Thomas L Brown (Vice Pres.), GARY G GRABOWSKI Also see attachmen (Scretary /Treas) and Donald F Wichelt (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does William S Knight Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and faith communities.