Knight Impact Partners
Preselected recipients only
Knight Impact Partners is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.1 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$5.1 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$35.0 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was up from $607,000 the year before.
72% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $607,000 | 13 | $34.8 million |
| 2024 | $5.1 million | 32 | $35.0 million |
How to apply
Knight Impact Partners 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 Knight Impact Partners funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 28 | $4.9 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 2 | $13,350 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inner-City Muslim Action Network | General support | $1.0 million |
| One Acre Fund | General support | $750,000 |
| Northshore Hospitals Foundation | General support | $560,499 |
| City Colleges of Chicago Foundation | General support | $500,000 |
| La Casa Norte | Hope for homes day & non-congregate shelter project | $325,000 |
| Northwestern University | Knight scholars fund | $250,000 |
| Maafa Redemption Project Inc | General support | $200,000 |
| One Million Degrees | General support | $200,000 |
| The Cara Program | General support | $200,000 |
| Connections for the Homeless | General support | $150,000 |
| Hope Chicago | General support | $150,000 |
| Michael Reese Health Trust | General support | $150,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | General support | $150,000 |
| Greenlight Fund Chicago | General support | $100,000 |
| AIDS Foundation of Chicago | General support | $50,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Illinois chapter programs | $50,000 |
| The Lyte Collective | General support | $50,000 |
| Window to the World Communications (WTTW) | Support of firsthand: homeless | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Chicago | General support | $35,000 |
| By the Hand Club for Kids | General support | $30,000 |
| Civic Consulting Alliance | General support | $25,000 |
| Southside Center of Hope | General support | $25,000 |
| The Father Fred Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Food Bank of the Southern Tier | General support | $10,000 |
| Hillside Food Pantry | General support | $10,000 |
| Madonna Mission | Support of educational services and resettlement programs for refugees | $10,000 |
| Second Baptist Church | General support | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Funds for the purchase of food for the needy | $5,300 |
| Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy New York | General support | $3,350 |
| Family Matters Chicago | General support | $1,500 |
| Redeeming Grace Food Pantry | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca W Knight
- Lester B Knight
- Sol A Flores
- Christopher T Childs
Questions people ask
Does Knight Impact Partners accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Knight Impact Partners give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Knight Impact Partners?
Its 2024 filing lists Rebecca W Knight (Trustee), Lester B Knight (Trustee), Sol A Flores (Ceo) and Christopher T Childs (Cfo).
What does Knight Impact Partners fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and housing and homelessness.