Private foundation · EIN 47-5058173 · Basalt, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Knight Family Foundation

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: 22 grants paid, $420K total, median $20K. 9% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$420K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CO
9%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arizona Agricultural Educationffa FoundationGlendale, AZGeneral support$41K
Circle the CityPhoenix, AZGeneral support$40K
Heritage Foundation of Williamson County TnFranklin, TNGeneral support$35K
Aspen Country Day SchoolAspen, COGeneral support$30K
Battle Ground AcademyFranklin, TNGeneral support$30K
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsProvo, UTGeneral support$30K
EncircleSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$29K
The Utah 1033 FoundationPark City, UTGeneral support$29K
Primary Children's HospitalSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$25K
Arizona State University FoundationTempe, AZGeneral support$20K
National Snaffle Bit Association Foundation IncGurnee, ILGeneral support$20K
American Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral support$20K
Law Enforcement Assistance Partnership (leap)Frankling, TNGeneral support$15K
American Quarter Horse FoundationAmarillo, TXGeneral support$10K
Davis House Child AdvocacyFranklin, TNGeneral support$10K
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILGeneral suppot$10K
Usana Kid's EatWest Valley, UTGeneral support$8,000
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBerthesda, MDGeneral support$5,000
Tucker's HouseFranklin, TNGeneral support$5,000
Colorado Volunteers in Juvenile & Criminal Justice Dba Friends for YouthLitleton, COGeneral support$4,000
Christ Community ChurchFranklin, TNGeneral support$2,500
Tennessee Golf FoundationFranklin, TNGeneral support$2,500

By state: Utah 5 · Arizona 3 · Tennessee 7 · Colorado 2 · Illinois 2 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Knight Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Basalt, Colorado, administered in care of Lexi McNutt, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Family Foundation 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 Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $420K across 22 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Knight Family Foundation give?

Utah (5 grants), Arizona (3 grants), Tennessee (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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