Private foundation · EIN 92-1270300 · Wichita, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Philip J and Laura C 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $100K total, median $100K. 100% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$100K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in KS
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ku EndowmentLawrence, KSCharitable contribution to ku endowm$100K

About this foundation

Philip J and Laura C Knight Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wichita, Kansas, administered in care of Robert M Hughes, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Philip J and Laura C Knight Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Philip J and Laura C Knight Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $100K across 1 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Philip J and Laura C Knight Foundation Inc give?

Kansas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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