Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc
Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. It reported 13 grants totaling $148,150 in 2024, supporting organizations in Wisconsin and other states.
Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc gave $148K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Wisconsin. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $148,150
- -29.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -56.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,396
- +62.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,981,662
- -3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not require applicants to use a form. A short letter of interest sent to the foundation is sufficient to initiate an informal discussion. The filing states there are no limitations or restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation states that it has no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- The foundation states that it has no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Renee Miller Knight
Mailing address: 122 West Washington Avenue Suite, 530, Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 244-3850
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Land Stewardship Project ($25K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 78 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 20% to Minnesota, 13% to New York, 7% to California, and 7% to Alabama. The listed grants also included a $5,150 grant to the World Food Program in Washington, DC. These figures describe the locations of 2024 recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2022) to $210K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Land Stewardship Project Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $25,000 |
| Drama Club Jackson Heights, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| People Building Opportunity Through Grace and Action Madison, WI | General Support | $15,000 |
| Uw Foundation Madison, WI | General Support | $13,000 |
| BSP Free Clinic Madison, WI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Delores Mission Fodmc Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Driftless Area Land Conservancy Dodgeville, WI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Madison, WI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Midwest Environmental Advocates Madison, WI | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,981,662 | $183,002 | $293,249 | $148,150 | 13 | $245,436 | $135,186 | $172,240 |
| 2023 | $3,094,936 | $-79,228 | $363,650 | $210,000 | 30 | $315,749 | $21,938 | $162,595 |
| 2022 | $3,536,529 | $-84,547 | $226,621 | $101,500 | 10 | $181,019 | $12,676 | $180,552 |
| 2021 | $3,849,462 | $176,124 | $266,832 | $132,000 | 12 | $212,247 | $125,329 | $200,543 |
| 2020 | $3,936,682 | $323,654 | $277,470 | $126,500 | 13 | — | $270,293 | $175,839 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $172K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Driftless Area Land Conservancy describes its work as protecting and restoring southwest Wisconsin’s natural and agricultural landscape. Midwest Environmental Advocates says it combines law and community action to protect people’s rights to healthy water, land, and air. Drama Club describes its work as caring for incarcerated and court-involved youth through improv and theater-making.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $148,150. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The total and number of grants were $210,000 and 30 in 2023, and $101,500 and 10 in 2022.
Notable 2024 grants included $25,000 to Land Stewardship Project, $20,000 to Drama Club, $15,000 to People Building Opportunity Through Grace and Action, and $13,000 to UW Foundation. The foundation also gave $10,000 each to BSP Free Clinic, Delores Mission FODMC, Driftless Area Land Conservancy, Second Harvest Food Bank, Southern Poverty Law Center, and Midwest Environmental Advocates.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anastasia Knight as director, James A Knight Jr as president, and Renee Miller Knight as executive director.
Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc is led by James A. Knight Jr., President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James A. Knight Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$33K (2020) → $32K (2024)
Renee Miller Knight
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $26K (2024)
Anastasia Knight
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $32K, to James a Knight Jr (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc
How much does Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc give each year?
Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc gave $148K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $210K across 30 grants.
What is Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,396, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc give grants?
Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc's top state is Wisconsin, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (20%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (5 grants).
Does Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Land Stewardship Project ($25,000), Drama Club ($20,000) and People Building Opportunity Through Grace and Action ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc?
Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $245K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $172K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Driftless Area Land Conservancy describes its work as protecting and restoring southwest Wisconsin’s natural and agricultural landscape. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not require applicants to use a form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1960035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Bradshaw-Knight Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bradshaw-knight-foundation-inc-morg_0f665e8d61b24cfbb74da9429a75a42f
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