Speckhard-Knight Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Speckhard-Knight Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $200,243 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $6,625 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$200,243
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$6,625
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $268,100 the year before.
36% 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 | $268,100 | 27 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $200,243 | 26 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Maureen Knight 405 Little Lake Drive Suite A3, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (734) 355-9926, speckhardknight@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Written application describing the purpose and intended use of the grant |
| Deadlines | Grants made in april & october - application due two months prior to the applicable grant cycle |
| Restrictions | Must meet scope of charitable foundation goals |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Speckhard-Knight Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 25 | $192,243 |
| Illinois | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hands Across the Water | Foster care and adoption | $20,000 |
| Peace Neighborhood Center | Social services - parents and families | $20,000 |
| Jackson Community Foundation | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Aware Inc | Social services - domestic violence | $10,000 |
| Washtenaw Area Council for Children | Children and families | $10,000 |
| Dahlem Conservancy | Education and animals | $9,993 |
| Crystal Lake Teen Center | Children and youth | $8,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Children and families | $8,000 |
| Safe House Center | Social services - domestic violence | $8,000 |
| Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy | Animals and land | $8,000 |
| Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy | Animals and land | $8,000 |
| Washtenaw Camp Placement | Children and families | $8,000 |
| Childrens Literacy Network | Education | $7,250 |
| Children's Aid and Family Services | Family services | $6,000 |
| Foundations Preschool | Education | $5,000 |
| Friends Indeed | Education and families | $5,000 |
| Garrett's Space | Youth and young adults | $5,000 |
| Jackson Symphony Orchestra | Youth education | $5,000 |
| Life Challenge of Michigan | Social services - addiction | $5,000 |
| Lily's Missions | Children and families | $5,000 |
| Lost Railway Museum | Education | $5,000 |
| Our Neighbor's Keeper | Children and families | $5,000 |
| The Stewardship Network | Animals and land | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw Cty | Children and families | $4,000 |
| Therapeutic Riding Inc | Youth and adults | $4,000 |
| Evangelical Homes of Michigan | Social services - elderly care | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcus Knight
- Jessica Knight
- Maureen Knight
Questions people ask
Does Speckhard-Knight Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grants made in april & october - application due two months prior to the applicable grant cycle.
How much does Speckhard-Knight Charitable Foundation give?
$200,243 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $6,625.
Who runs Speckhard-Knight Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marcus Knight (Member), Jessica Knight (Secretary) and Maureen Knight (President & Treasurer).
What does Speckhard-Knight Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.