The Ruth M Knight Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyColumbia, Maryland · EIN 13-6093663 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$150K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $20,000.
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
87% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan School of Music | New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Moving Arts Espanola | Ohkay Owinegh, NM | General | $20,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | Shelburne, VT | General | $20,000 |
| Montgomery Countryside Alliance | Poolesville, MD | General | $20,000 |
| Young Storytellers | Los Angeles, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Girls on the Run | Greenwood Village, CO | General | $20,000 |
| We Are Instrumental | Fort Ticonderoga, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Tampa Bay Abortion Fund | Beaverton, OR | General | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $150,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $151,250 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349101420
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6093663
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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