Knight Foundation
Invitation OnlyBig Sky, Montana · EIN 36-3726434 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,500.
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
0% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman Senior Center | Bozeman, MT | General Program Support | $6,000 |
| Cancer Support Community | Bozeman, MT | General Program Support | $5,000 |
| Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter | Bozeman, MT | General Program Support | $4,500 |
| Big Sky Community Housing Trus | Big Sky, MT | General Program Support | $2,500 |
| Montana Hope Project | Helena, MT | General Program Support | $2,000 |
| Morning Star Learning Center | Big Sky, MT | General Program Support | $2,000 |
| Big Sky Community Library | Gallatin Gateway, MT | General Program Support | $1,500 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | Big Sky, MT | General Program Support | $1,000 |
| Gallatin Historical Museum | Bozeman, MT | General Program Support | $500 |
| Gallatin Valley Land Trust | Bozeman, MT | General Program Support | $500 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($34,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $47,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533049349100918
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3726434
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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