Knight Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4265122 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$60,000
Total assets$28M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $120,000.
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
46% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox College | Galesburg, IL | General support | $250,000 |
| Saugatuck Center for the Arts | Saugatuk, MI | General support | $200,000 |
| Chicago Scots Fka Illinois Saint Andrew Society | North Riverside, IL | General support | $150,000 |
| El Dorado Foundation | Placerville, CA | General support | $120,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $100,000 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | General support | $75,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $60,000 |
| North Shore Country Day School | Winnetka, IL | General support | $60,000 |
| Howard Brown Health Center | Chicago, IL | General support | $50,000 |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Erika's Lighthouse | Winnetka, IL | General support | $30,000 |
| Community Health Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | General support | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| SPCA of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,200,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $990,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $855,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632229349100633
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4265122
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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