Clifford L Knight Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Clifford L Knight Foundation is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $154,500 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$154,500
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.8 million
How to apply
Clifford L 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 Clifford L Knight Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 16 | $58,500 |
| New York | 5 | $33,000 |
| Missouri | 6 | $31,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association | Provide care and fund research for victims of Alzheimer's | $15,000 |
| St Clare of Assisi Church | To promote knowledge of Jesus Christ to the world | $14,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Physicianss offering international medical services voluntarily around the world in areas of crisis | $12,000 |
| National Audubon Society | Protect birds and environment in America | $8,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Social assistance to the needy | $7,000 |
| Oklahoma City Beautiful | Beautification and education of Oklahoma City Community | $5,750 |
| Benedictine Sisters of Mount St Sch | To aid elderly Benedictine nuns in the Catholic Church who are ministering the elderly and living a monasticlife | $5,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma | Fighting hunger in Oklahoma through public food pantry | $5,000 |
| Miracle Feet | Provide access to clubfoot medical treatment | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma Museum of Art | To meet art, cultural, and educational needs of community | $5,000 |
| Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospita | Compassionate care for ill children | $5,000 |
| YWCA | Helps women with shelter and job education | $5,000 |
| Smile Train | Cleft mouth and palate treatment for underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma City Ballet | Support classical and contemporary dance programs, education, and community service | $5,000 |
| Amnesty International | International non-government organization focused on protection of human rights | $5,000 |
| KGOUOU Foundation | Media organization that distributes world news and cultural programming to various radio stations | $4,500 |
| Free To Live | No-Kill Animal Sanctuary | $4,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | Apply to critical needs of horticulture, education, and plant science work | $4,000 |
| 100 Neediest | Assistance & support for needy families in St Louis | $4,000 |
| Regis Jesuit High School | Private educational onstitution for secondary level | $4,000 |
| Infant Crisis Services Inc | Provides formula and food as well as diapers and clothing for infants and toddlers in crisis in Oklahoma | $3,750 |
| Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa | Provide delivery of food to homebound elderly in Oklahoma | $3,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Provide scientific study of birds and the environment for protection of this species | $3,000 |
| City Rescue Mission Inc | Provides water, food, and care for the homeless and near homeless in Oklahoma City | $2,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | Restore, maintain, and sustain Forest Park as one of America's great urban public parks | $2,000 |
| The Muny | Provide exceptional musical theater accessible to all | $2,000 |
| Oeta | Educational and entertaining television programming for the public | $2,000 |
| Central Oklahoma Humane Society | Promote the well-being of animals | $2,000 |
| Feed the Children | Help children, families, and community struggling with hunger and crisis | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma 4-H Foundation | Youth development through hands-on experimental approach to learning in the field of agriculture | $1,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Protection of endangered species | $1,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Preservation of natural resources, ecological survival, and historical structures | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | onservation of all land and water on which all life depends | $1,000 |
| New View | Comprehensive vision services to OKLHOMANS | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sherry Knight
- Vickie Dennis
- Jennifer Robertson
Questions people ask
Does Clifford L Knight Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clifford L Knight Foundation give?
$154,500 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Clifford L Knight Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sherry Knight (Trustee), Vickie Dennis (Trustee) and Jennifer Robertson (Trustee).
What does Clifford L Knight Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.