Private foundation · EIN 36-3726434 · Big Sky, Montana

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: 19 grants paid, $60K total, median $2,000. 100% of grants stayed in Montana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$60K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in MT
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Eagle MountBozeman, MTGeneral Program Support$10K
Bozeman Senior CenterBozeman, MTGeneral Program Support$6,000
Soldier's ChapelBig Sky, MTGeneral Program Support$6,000
Gallatin Valley Food BankBozeman, MTGeneral Program Support$6,000
Cancer Support CommunityBozeman, MTGeneral Program Support$5,000
Heart of the Valley Animal ShelterBozeman, MTGeneral Program Support$4,500
Family Promise of Gallatin ValleyBozeman, MTGeneral Program Support$3,000
Warriors and Quiet WatersBozeman, MTGeneral Program Support$2,500
Big Sky Community Housing TrusBig Sky, MTGeneral Program Support$2,500
Montana Hope ProjectHelena, MTGeneral Program Support$2,000
AwareBozeman, MTGeneral Program Support$2,000
Morning Star Learning CenterBig Sky, MTGeneral Program Support$2,000
Gallatin River Task ForceBig Sky, MTGeneral Program Support$2,000
Wellness in ActionGallatin Gateway, MTGeneral Program Support$2,000
Big Sky Community LibraryGallatin Gateway, MTGeneral Program Support$1,500
Crail RanchBig Sky, MTGeneral Program Support$1,000
Big Sky Community OrganizationBig Sky, MTGeneral Program Support$1,000
Gallatin Historical MuseumBozeman, MTGeneral Program Support$500
Gallatin Valley Land TrustBozeman, MTGeneral Program Support$500

About this foundation

Knight Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Big Sky, Montana, administered in care of B Lehrkind, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 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 Knight Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $60K across 19 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Knight Foundation Inc give?

Montana (19 grants), per its latest filing.

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