Knight Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Knight Foundation is a private foundation in Big Sky, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $60,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$60,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $47,000 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47,000 | 17 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 19 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
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.
What Knight Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 19 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Mount | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| Bozeman Senior Center | General Program Support | $6,000 |
| Soldier's Chapel | General Program Support | $6,000 |
| Gallatin Valley Food Bank | General Program Support | $6,000 |
| Cancer Support Community | General Program Support | $5,000 |
| Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter | General Program Support | $4,500 |
| Family Promise of Gallatin Valley | General Program Support | $3,000 |
| Warriors and Quiet Waters | General Program Support | $2,500 |
| Big Sky Community Housing Trus | General Program Support | $2,500 |
| Montana Hope Project | General Program Support | $2,000 |
| Aware | General Program Support | $2,000 |
| Morning Star Learning Center | General Program Support | $2,000 |
| Gallatin River Task Force | General Program Support | $2,000 |
| Wellness in Action | General Program Support | $2,000 |
| Big Sky Community Library | General Program Support | $1,500 |
| Crail Ranch | General Program Support | $1,000 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | General Program Support | $1,000 |
| Gallatin Historical Museum | General Program Support | $500 |
| Gallatin Valley Land Trust | General Program Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mike Scholz
- Beth Naert
- Robert Lehrkind
- Joe Cameron
- Bob Naert
Questions people ask
Does Knight Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Knight Foundation give?
$60,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Knight Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mike Scholz (President), Beth Naert (Director), Robert Lehrkind (Treasurer) and Joe Cameron (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Knight Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.