James a and Faith Knight Foundation
Invitation OnlyAnn Arbor, Michigan · EIN 38-3465904 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$810K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$18,000
Total assets$23M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Gatherers | Ann Arbor, MI | To help with general operating expen | $60,000 |
| Women's Center of Southeast Michiga | Ann Arbor, MI | To help provide free or affordable m | $55,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | To help provide general operating su | $45,000 |
| Community Action Network | Ann Arbor, MI | To help support the cost of 6 commun | $30,000 |
| Neutral Zone | Ann Arbor, MI | To help support the after school dro | $30,000 |
| Avalon Housing Inc | Ann Arbor, MI | To help with the general operating e | $25,000 |
| Emerson School | Ann Arbor, MI | To help support the playground renov | $25,000 |
| Girls Group | Ann Arbor, MI | To help support the general operatin | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valle | Ann Arbor, MI | To help with cost associated with wo | $25,000 |
| Nonprofit Network | Jackson, MI | To help with the general operating e | $25,000 |
| Peace Neighborhood | Ann Arbor, MI | To help the organization with their | $25,000 |
| Safehouse Center | Ann Arbor, MI | To help provide general operating su | $25,000 |
| Washtenaw Area Council for Children | Ypsilanti, MI | To support the organization with the | $25,000 |
| Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels | Ypsilanti, MI | To help with general operating expen | $25,000 |
| 826 Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | To help with general operating expen | $20,000 |
| Bird Center of Washtenaw County | Ann Arbor, MI | To help with the general operating e | $20,000 |
| Ele's Place | Ann Arbor, MI | To help provide general operating su | $20,000 |
| Foundations Preschool of Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | To help support the operating expens | $20,000 |
| Friends in Deed | Ypsilanti, MI | To help with general operating expen | $20,000 |
| Growing Hope | Ypsilanti, MI | To help support the nourishing ypsil | $20,000 |
| Therapeutic Riding Inc | Ann Arbor, MI | To help with the adoopt a horse prog | $18,000 |
| Ann Arbor Art Center | Ann Arbor, MI | To help support the general operatin | $15,000 |
| Children's Healing Center | Ypsilanti, MI | To help with costs associated with t | $15,000 |
| Garret's Space | Ann Arbor, MI | To help with general operating expen | $15,000 |
| Legacy Land Conservancy | Ann Arbor, MI | To help support the general operatin | $15,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of | Ann Arbor, MI | To help support the organization wit | $15,000 |
| Sasha Farm Animal Sanctuary | Manchester, MI | To help with general operating expen | $15,000 |
| Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy | Superior Twp, MI | To help cover general operating and | $15,000 |
| Student Advocacy Center of Michigan | Ypsilanti, MI | To help support the general operatin | $15,000 |
| Children's Literacy Network | Ann Arbor, MI | To help support the reading stars re | $11,500 |
| Allen Creek Preschool | Ann Arbor, MI | To help with general operating expen | $10,000 |
| Apple Playschools | Ann Arbor, MI | To help with operating expenses for | $10,000 |
| Arbor Hospice | Ann Arbor, MI | To help with the jo nyman anchors pr | $10,000 |
| Cancer Support Community | Ann Arbor, MI | To help improve and expand digital m | $10,000 |
| Community Day Care & Preschool | Ann Arbor, MI | To help with general operating expen | $10,000 |
| Faith in Action | Chelsea, MI | To help support the general operatin | $10,000 |
| Hands Across the Water | Ann Arbor, MI | To help support the general operatin | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Ann Arbor, MI | To help support the rename and rebra | $10,000 |
| Black Men Read | Ypsilanti, MI | To help provide general operating su | $7,500 |
| Community High School Robotics | Ann Arbor, MI | To help with the general operating e | $4,500 |
| The Sunbundle | Ann Arbor, MI | To support the general operating exp | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $810,500 | 41 |
| 2024 | $939,169 | 42 |
| 2023 | $849,837 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602529349100215
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3465904
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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