James A and Faith Knight Foundation
Preselected recipients only
James A and Faith Knight Foundation is a private foundation in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $939,169 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $57,300. 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$939,169
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$57,300
- Assets$20.8 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $849,837 the year before.
41% 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 | $849,837 | 35 | $19.4 million |
| 2024 | $939,169 | 42 | $20.8 million |
How to apply
James A and Faith Knight 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What James A and Faith Knight Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 42 | $939,169 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Center of Southeast Michiga | To help provide free or affordable m | $57,300 |
| Children's Healing Center | To help with costs associated with t | $50,000 |
| Food Gatherers | To help with general operating expen | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Michigan | To help provide general operating su | $45,000 |
| Michigan League of Conservation Vot | To support the engagement and educa | $40,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valle | To help with cost associated with wo | $35,000 |
| Neutral Zone | To help support the after school dro | $30,000 |
| Safehouse Center | To help provide general operating su | $30,000 |
| Bird Center of Washtenaw County | To help with the general operating e | $28,000 |
| 826 Michigan | To help with general operating expen | $25,000 |
| Civil Air Patrol | To help support the cadet program fo | $25,000 |
| Community Action Network | To help support the cost of 6 commun | $25,000 |
| Friends in Deed | To help with general operating expen | $25,000 |
| Nonprofit Network | To help with the general operating e | $25,000 |
| Packard Health | To help with general operating expen | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of | To help support the organization wit | $25,000 |
| Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels | To help with general operating expen | $25,000 |
| Therapeutic Riding Inc | To help with the adoopt a horse prog | $24,000 |
| Avalon Housing Inc | To help with the general operating e | $20,000 |
| Foundations Preschool of Ann Arbor | To help support the operating expens | $20,000 |
| Girls Group | To help support the general operatin | $20,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | To help support the rename and rebra | $20,000 |
| Peace Neighborhood | To help the organization with their | $20,000 |
| Stewardship Network | To help provide general operating su | $20,000 |
| Washtenaw Area Council for Children | To support the organization with the | $20,000 |
| Cancer Support Community | To help improve and expand digital m | $16,119 |
| Ann Arbor Summer Festival | To help with general operating expen | $15,000 |
| Apple Playschools | To help with operating expenses for | $15,000 |
| Arbor Hospice | To help with the general operating e | $15,000 |
| Educate Youth | To help with general operating expen | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Ann Arbor Public Sch | To help support the purchase of audi | $15,000 |
| Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy | To help cover general operating and | $15,000 |
| St Louis Center | To help with general operating expen | $15,000 |
| Washtenaw Camp Placement | To help fund the opportunity for gir | $15,000 |
| Washtenaw Literacy | To help supportthe cost of developme | $15,000 |
| Children's Literacy Network | To help support the reading stars re | $14,750 |
| Ann Arbor Active Against ALS | To help support administration staff | $12,500 |
| Ann Arbor YMCA | To help with general operating expen | $10,000 |
| Student Advocacy Center of Michigan | To help support the general operatin | $10,000 |
| Jackson Pride Center | To help with the general operating e | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Knight-Drain
- Scott Drain
- Christopher Ballard
Questions people ask
Does James A and Faith Knight Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James A and Faith Knight Foundation give?
$939,169 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs James A and Faith Knight Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carol Knight-Drain (President), Scott Drain (Treasurer) and Christopher Ballard (Secretary).
What does James A and Faith Knight Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and food and hunger.