Knight Foundation
Invitation OnlyBeaverton, Oregon · EIN 91-1791788 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$226.5M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$7,500,000
Total assets$5.4B
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000,000 and $10,000,000.
From the return
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
25% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon Foundation | Eugene, OR | This gift has been designated for the campus for accelerating scientific impact (the "casi program") as well as general operating and… | $182,000,000 |
| Albina Head Start | Portland, OR | This gift has been designated for general operating support. | $10,000,000 |
| Sei Inc | Portland, OR | This gift has been designated for general operating support. | $10,000,000 |
| 1803 Fund | Portland, OR | This gift has been designated for general operating support. | $8,500,000 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Foundation | Portland, OR | This gift has been designated to the cardiology program. | $7,500,000 |
| Blue Meridian Partners | New York, NY | This gift has been designated for general operating support. | $5,213,000 |
| The Brookings Institution | Washington, DC | This gift has been designated for the foreign policy program. | $2,000,000 |
| Fanconi Anemia Research Fund | Eugene, OR | This gift has been designated for general operating support. | $1,000,000 |
| Portlaoise Gaa Club | Portlaoise, EI | This gift has been designated for a capital improvement project. | $335,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $226,548,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $191,354,333 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349101214
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1791788
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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