Speckhard-Knight Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderAnn Arbor, Michigan · EIN 38-3466344 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $8,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MAUREEN KNIGHT |
|---|---|
| Address | 405 LITTLE LAKE DRIVE SUITE A3, ANN ARBOR MI 48103 |
| Phone | 7343559926 |
| SPECKHARDKNIGHT@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION DESCRIBING THE PURPOSE AND INTENDED USE OF THE GRANT |
| Deadlines | GRANTS MADE IN APRIL & OCTOBER - APPLICATION DUE TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO THE APPLICABLE GRANT CYCLE |
| Restrictions | MUST MEET SCOPE OF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION GOALS |
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
3% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hands Across the Water | Ann Arbor, MI | Foster care and adoption | $20,000 |
| Peace Neighborhood Center | Ann Arbor, MI | Social services - parents and families | $20,000 |
| Jackson Community Foundation | Jackson, MI | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Aware Inc | Jackson, MI | Social services - domestic violence | $10,000 |
| Washtenaw Area Council for Children | Ypsilanti, MI | Children and families | $10,000 |
| Dahlem Conservancy | Jackson, MI | Education and animals | $9,993 |
| Crystal Lake Teen Center | Crystal Lake, IL | Children and youth | $8,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Ann Arbor, MI | Children and families | $8,000 |
| Safe House Center | Ann Arbor, MI | Social services - domestic violence | $8,000 |
| Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy | Superior Township, MI | Animals and land | $8,000 |
| Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy | Superior Township, MI | Animals and land | $8,000 |
| Washtenaw Camp Placement | Ann Arbor, MI | Children and families | $8,000 |
| Childrens Literacy Network | Ann Arbor, MI | Education | $7,250 |
| Children's Aid and Family Services | Jackson, MI | Family services | $6,000 |
| Foundations Preschool | Ann Arbor, MI | Education | $5,000 |
| Friends Indeed | Ypsilanti, MI | Education and families | $5,000 |
| Garrett's Space | Ann Arbor, MI | Youth and young adults | $5,000 |
| Jackson Symphony Orchestra | Jackson, MI | Youth education | $5,000 |
| Life Challenge of Michigan | Hillsdale, MI | Social services - addiction | $5,000 |
| Lily's Missions | Jackson, MI | Children and families | $5,000 |
| Lost Railway Museum | Grass Lake, MI | Education | $5,000 |
| Our Neighbor's Keeper | Jackson, MI | Children and families | $5,000 |
| The Stewardship Network | Ann Arbor, MI | Animals and land | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw Cty | Ypsilanti, MI | Children and families | $4,000 |
| Therapeutic Riding Inc | Ann Arbor, MI | Youth and adults | $4,000 |
| Evangelical Homes of Michigan | Saline, MI | Social services - elderly care | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $200,243 | 26 |
| 2023 | $268,100 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349102219
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3466344
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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