Private foundation · EIN 22-3656542 · Holmdel, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Faith & James Knight Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $197K total, median $1,000. 63% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
27
$197K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in NJ
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2024

27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
180 Turning Lives AroundHazlet, NJFund compensation of counselor$30K
Cascades Humane SocietyJackson, MIFund new communal cat room$25K
Cascades Humane SocietyJackson, MIFund general operating expenses$25K
Cascades Humane SocietyJackson, MIFund general operating expenses$25K
Sisters Academy of New JerseyAsbury Park, NJFund one scholarship 2025-2026$18K
Women of At&t South Jersey ChapterMiddletown, NJFund rise against hunger food events$13K
Therapeutic Riding IncAnn Harbor, MIAdopt two horses-2025$12K
180 Turning Lives AroundHazlet, NJFund naming of anna's safe house$10K
Parker Family Health CenterRed Bank, NJFund women's health program$10K
PetaNorfolk, VAFund veterinary services$10K
Contact of Ocean & Monmouth CntyToms River, NJFund charitable mission$5,000
Family & Childrens ServicesLong Branch, NJFund specialist on rep payee team$5,000
180 Turning Lives AroundHazlet, NJFund charitable mission$1,000
Favor UpstateGreenville, SCFund charitable mission$1,000
180 Turning Lives AroundHazlet, NJFund charitable mission$750
Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth CountAsbury Park, NJFund charitable mission$750
Sisters Academy of New JerseyAsbury Park, NJFund charitable mission$750
Catsbury ParkAsbury Park, NJHelp save cats/kittens in need$500
Catsburg ParkAsbury Park, NJHelp save cats/kittens in need$500
Collier Youth ServciesWickatunk, NJFund kateri summer camp$500
Contact of Ocean & Monmouth CntyToms River, NJFund charitable mission$500
Guiding Eyes for the BlindYorktown Heights, NYFund charitable mission$500
Higher HopesCommerce Twsp, MIFund charitable mission$500
National Disaster Search Dog FdSanta Paula, CAFund charitable mission$500
NjcasaTrenton, NJFund charitable mission$500
Woman's Club of Middletown Njsfwc HeadquartersNew Brunswick, NJFund charitable mission$500
Women's Sports FoundationNew York, NYFund may 2025 giving day match$500

By state: New Jersey 17 · Michigan 5 · Virginia 1 · South Carolina 1 · New York 2 · California 1

About this foundation

Faith & James Knight Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Holmdel, New Jersey, administered in care of Robert J Gaughran, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Faith & James Knight Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Faith & James Knight Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $197K across 27 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Faith & James Knight Foundation Inc give?

New Jersey (17 grants), Michigan (5 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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