Clifford L Knight Foundation
Invitation OnlyOklahoma City, Oklahoma · EIN 73-1371834 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,750.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Provide care and fund research for victims of Alzheimer's | $15,000 |
| St Clare of Assisi Church | Ellisville, MO | To promote knowledge of Jesus Christ to the world | $14,000 |
| National Audubon Society | New York, NY | Protect birds and environment in America | $8,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Edmond, OK | Social assistance to the needy | $7,000 |
| Oklahoma City Beautiful | Oklahoma City, OK | Beautification and education of Oklahoma City Community | $5,750 |
| Oklahoma Museum of Art | Oklahoma City, OK | To meet art, cultural, and educational needs of community | $5,000 |
| YWCA | Oklahoma City, OK | Helps women with shelter and job education | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma City Ballet | Oklahoma City, OK | Support classical and contemporary dance programs, education, and community service | $5,000 |
| Amnesty International | New York, NY | International non-government organization focused on protection of human rights | $5,000 |
| KGOUOU Foundation | Norman, OK | Media organization that distributes world news and cultural programming to various radio stations | $4,500 |
| Regis Jesuit High School | Aurora, CO | Private educational onstitution for secondary level | $4,000 |
| Infant Crisis Services Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Provides formula and food as well as diapers and clothing for infants and toddlers in crisis in Oklahoma | $3,750 |
| City Rescue Mission Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Provides water, food, and care for the homeless and near homeless in Oklahoma City | $2,000 |
| Central Oklahoma Humane Society | Oklahoma City, OK | Promote the well-being of animals | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma 4-H Foundation | Stillwater, OK | Youth development through hands-on experimental approach to learning in the field of agriculture | $1,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Protection of endangered species | $1,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Preservation of natural resources, ecological survival, and historical structures | $1,000 |
The return also lists 17 grants to individuals ($65,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $154,500 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503159349100000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1371834
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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