Edward B and Joan T Knight Foundati Foundation Inc
Historical FunderKey West, Florida · EIN 38-4039936 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$2.9M
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$51.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LOWELL J CHICK |
|---|---|
| Address | 1218 SE 52 STREET, OCALA FL 34480 |
| Phone | 3057417745 |
| INFO@KNIGHTFOUNDATIONFLORIDA.ORG | |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION AND REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS FOUND ON WWW.KNIGHTFOUNDATIONFLORIDA.ORG OR BY REQUESTING IN WRITING A PAPER APPLICATION FROM THE FOUNDATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE FOUNDATION AND SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE TRUSTEES. GRANTS REQUESTS MAY BE ADJUSTED BASED ON VARIOUS FACTORS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cfk Foundation | Key West, FL | Education | $500,000 |
| School Board of Monroe County | Key West, FL | Education | $500,000 |
| Basilica of St Mary Star of the Se | Key West, FL | Builing fund | $250,000 |
| Southernmost Hockey Club | Key West, FL | Building improvements | $250,000 |
| Westley House Family Service | Key West, FL | Family services | $150,000 |
| South Florida Council-Boy Scouts | Miami Lakes, FL | Boy scounts support | $100,000 |
| Monroe County Educational Foundatio | Key West, FL | Education | $75,000 |
| Womankind | Key West, FL | Family services | $60,000 |
| Samuel's House | Key West, FL | Family services | $55,000 |
| Star of the Sea Foundation | Key West, FL | Family services | $50,000 |
| Key West Literary Seminar | Key West, FL | Education | $50,000 |
| Montessori Childrens School | Key West, FL | Building fund | $50,000 |
| Florida Keys Children's Shelter | Tavenier, FL | Family services | $50,000 |
| Key West Art & Historical Society | Key West, FL | Historical presivation | $50,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of America | Key West, FL | Education | $50,000 |
| Cheryl Cates Foundation | Key West, FL | Family services | $50,000 |
| Sigsbee Charter School | Key West, FL | Education | $50,000 |
| The Studios of Key West | Key West, FL | Education | $50,000 |
| Knight Heros Fund | Key West, FL | Community events | $46,238 |
| Key West Lions Club | Key West, FL | Medical program | $40,000 |
| Key West Rotary Foundation | Key West, FL | Education | $40,000 |
| Key West High School | Key West, FL | Education | $35,000 |
| Key West Preschool Coop Inc | Key West, FL | Education | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity-Lower Keys | Key West, FL | Housing | $30,000 |
| Key West Botanical Gardens | Key West, FL | Education | $25,000 |
| Florida Keys Outreach Coalition | Key West, FL | Healthcare | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity-Upper Keys | Key Largo, FL | Housing | $25,000 |
| South Florida Haiti Project | Boca Raton, FL | Education | $25,000 |
| Key West Impromptu Classical Concer | Key West, FL | Promote music in monroe county | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Key West, FL | Family services | $20,000 |
| Kids Come First Fl Keys | Key West, FL | Family services | $20,000 |
| Marine Resource Development | Key Largo, FL | Education | $20,000 |
| Reeling for the Cause | Big Pine Key, FL | Community event | $20,000 |
| Cancer Foundation of the Florida Ke | Key West, FL | Healthcare | $15,000 |
| Conch Republic Cuties in Action | Key West, FL | Family services | $15,000 |
| Catholic Daughters of America | Key West, FL | Family services | $13,410 |
| Performing Arts Center of Key West | Key West, FL | Community events | $10,000 |
| Christina's Courage | Key West, FL | Family services | $10,000 |
| Guidancecare Center | Key West, FL | Healthcare | $10,000 |
| Keys to Be the Change | Key West, FL | Community events | $10,000 |
| Veteran Sailing Inc | Key Largo, FL | Education | $5,000 |
| Chapter 1810 Woman of the Moose | Big Pine Key, FL | Healthcare | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,904,648 | 42 |
| 2024 | $2,107,638 | 34 |
| 2023 | $2,099,315 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601929349100300
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-4039936
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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