Mcknight Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Mcknight Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota with $2.71B in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$2.71Btotal assets

1994IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

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

Grants Mcknight Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $52.8M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

United States Energy Foundation $9.9M
The Minneapolis Foundation $5.7M
Youthprise $3.9M
The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience $3.6M
Propel Nonprofits $3.3M
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund $2M
Juxtaposition Inc $1.7M
Initiative Foundation $1.6M
Family Housing Fund $1.5M
Southwest Initiative Foundation $1.5M
Local Initiatives Support Corporation $1.2M
Towerside Innovation District $1.1M
University of Minnesota Foundation $1.1M
Fresh Energy $1M
Northside Economic Opportunity Network $850K
BMe Networks $850K
Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development $730K
TakeAction Minnesota Education Fund $715K
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council $700K
St Paul Transportation Management Organization $675K
Northland Foundation $635K
Minnesota Home Ownership Center $625K
Minnesota Shubert Center for Dance and Music $567K
The Loft Inc $550K
Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation $525K

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).

FY2019$89.6M
FY2020$105.9M
FY2021$97.6M
FY2022$120.1M
FY2023$109.3M

About Mcknight Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersMinneapolis, Minnesota
EIN410754835
IRS ruling1994

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:

Related foundations

Foundations with a similar focus and profile:

Martin and Brown Foundation$11M assets Guilder Foundation$101.6M assets Mcknight Brain Research Foundation$39.4M assets Nivin and Duncan Macmillan Foundation$13.4M assets Marbrook Corporate Foundation$14.3M assets Wells Fargo Foundation$12.2M assets

Foundations in Minnesota →

Margaret a Cargill Foundation$3.27B assets Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation$1.67B assets Bush Foundation$1.45B assets Otto Bremer Trust$1.42B assets Ghr Foundation$1.14B assets Manitou Fund$778.2M assets

Frequently asked questions

What is Mcknight Foundation?

Mcknight Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota with $2.71B in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Mcknight 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 Mcknight Foundation?

Mcknight Foundation's EIN is 410754835. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Mcknight Foundation?

Private foundations like Mcknight 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 Mcknight 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.