Knight Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Knight Foundation is a private foundation based in Beaverton, Oregon with $4.47B in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$4.47Btotal assets

1997IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 1% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Knight Foundation has awarded

10 grantees · $191.4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

University Of Oregon Foundation $100M
Stanford University $63.8M
Providence St Vincent Medical Foundation $7.5M
Sei Inc $5M
Albina Head Start $5M
Barack Obama Foundation $5M
The Brookings Institution $2M
Blue Meridian Partners $1.9M
Fanconi Anemia Research Fund $1M
St Mary's Home For Boys $100K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$39.9M
FY2019$60.1M
FY2020$81M
FY2021$157.5M
FY2022$212.5M
FY2023$191.4M

About Knight Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersBeaverton, Oregon
EIN911791788
IRS ruling1997

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Knight Foundation?

Knight Foundation is a private foundation based in Beaverton, Oregon with $4.47B in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Knight Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Knight Foundation?

Knight Foundation's EIN is 911791788. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Knight Foundation?

Private foundations like Knight Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Knight Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.