John S Knight Memorial Journalism Fund Corporation
Historical FunderBrooklyn, Ohio · EIN 34-1820183 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MICHAEL DOUGLAS CO AKRON BEACON JO |
|---|---|
| Address | 44 E EXCHANGE ST BOX 640, AKRON OH 443090640 |
| Phone | 3309963514 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION & INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT "WWW.THEBEACONJOURNAL.COM/PUBLIC/JSKSCHOLARSHIP.PDFCALL MICHAEL DOUGLAS. |
| Deadlines | MARCH 2ND |
| Restrictions | COLLEGE STUDENT PURSUING DEGREE IN JOURNALISM.PHOTOJOURNALISM BROADCASTING OR PUBLIC RELATIONS. STUDENT MUST EITHER LIVE IN OR ATTEND A COLLEGE IN SUMMIT, PORTAGE, STARK, MEDINA, OR WAYNE COUNTY. |
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 Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University | Kent, OH | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| University of Akron | Akron, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Ohio University | Athens, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Berea, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642649349100709
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1820183
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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