Clifford L Knight Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Oklahoma City, OK EIN: 73-1371834

Clifford L Knight Foundation is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including health, religious service, conservation, social assistance, food access, and arts and culture.

Key facts about Clifford L Knight Foundation

In short: Clifford L Knight Foundation gave $155K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Oklahoma. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
73-1371834
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$154,500
Grants made (2024)
34
Average grant
$4,544
Median grant
$4,000
New grantees (estimate)
3% first-time grantees (1 of 34, 2024)
Total assets
$1,538,060
Primary geography
Oklahoma (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.5M

Annual Giving

$155K

Grant Count

34

Avg Grant Size

$5K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clifford L Knight Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Clifford L Knight Foundation open to new grantees?

3%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 1 of 34 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count

Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.

  • Giving grew 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 117% 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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, the National Audubon Society says it works toward a future where birds thrive across the Americas through conservation, while Oklahoma City Beautiful says its mission is to lead beautification and environmental stewardship through collaboration, education, and advocacy. The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma describes its mission as leading a network that provides nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger.

Other 2024 recipients included organizations addressing medical care, hunger, housing and care for animals, support for older adults, and services for women and children.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation awarded 34 grants totaling $154,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median award of $4,000.

Among the largest awards were $15,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association for care and research; $14,000 to St Clare of Assisi Church to promote knowledge of Jesus Christ; and $12,000 to Doctors Without Borders for voluntary international medical services in crisis areas. Other notable grants included $8,000 to the National Audubon Society, $7,000 to The Salvation Army, and $5,750 to Oklahoma City Beautiful.

How to Apply

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma (38%), New York (21%), Missouri (20%), Illinois (10%), and Kansas (3%).

Grant Distribution by State

15states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.

Cities

Oklahoma CitySt. LouisNew YorkChicagoGuthrieAtchisonChapel HillEdmondNormanStillwaterWashingtonWashington DcAuroraEllisvilleHoustonMemphisPalm CoastRestonS LouisSanta Rosa

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K43 grants2020 35 grants2021 38 grants2022 34 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2020) to $155K (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $155K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Alzheimer's Association: $15KAlzheimer's Association$15KSt Clare of Assisi Church: $14KSt Clare of Assisi Church$14KDoctors Without Borders: $12KDoctors Without Borders$12KNational Audubon Society: $8KNational Audubon Society$8KThe Salvation Army: $7KThe Salvation Army$7KOklahoma City Beautiful: $6KOklahoma City Beautiful$6KBenedictine Sisters of Mount St Sch: $5KBenedictine Sisters of MountSt Sch$5KRegional Food Bank of Oklahoma: $5KRegional Food Bank of Oklahoma$5KMiracle Feet: $5KMiracle Feet$5KOklahoma Museum of Art: $5KOklahoma Museum of Art$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Association ($15K). Together the top 10 received $82K.

Grant Size Distribution

150 grants across all recorded years

150<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 150 grants of 150 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Alzheimer's Association Chicago, ILProvide care and fund research for victims of Alzheimer's$15,000
St Clare of Assisi Church Ellisville, MOTo promote knowledge of Jesus Christ to the world$14,000
Doctors Without Borders New York, NYPhysicianss offering international medical services voluntarily around the world in areas of crisis$12,000
National Audubon Society New York, NYProtect birds and environment in America$8,000
The Salvation Army Edmond, OKSocial assistance to the needy$7,000
Oklahoma City Beautiful Oklahoma City, OKBeautification and education of Oklahoma City Community$5,750
Benedictine Sisters of Mount St Sch Atchison, KSTo aid elderly Benedictine nuns in the Catholic Church who are ministering the elderly and living a monasticlife$5,000
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OKFighting hunger in Oklahoma through public food pantry$5,000
Miracle Feet Chapel Hill, NCProvide access to clubfoot medical treatment$5,000
Oklahoma Museum of Art Oklahoma City, OKTo meet art, cultural, and educational needs of community$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $1,538,060 $298,358 $188,644 $154,500
2022 $1,494,437 $113,100 $117,961 $87,750
2021 $1,499,300 $242,914 $124,385 $90,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2020 2021 2022 2024
Metric202420222021
Total Assets$1,538,060$1,494,437$1,499,300
Revenue$298,358$113,100$242,914
Expenses$188,644$117,961$124,385
Qualifying Distributions$154,500$87,750$90,000
Net Investment Income$264,214$82,889$208,529
Distributable Amount$131,775$102,590—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Sherry Knight, Vickie Dennis, and Jennifer Robertson as trustees.

Clifford L Knight Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jennifer Robertson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Sherry Knight

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Vickie Dennis

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 15401 N May Ave Ste 1300, Oklahoma City, OK 73013
Phone: (405) 740-1147

Frequently asked questions about Clifford L Knight Foundation

How much does Clifford L Knight Foundation give each year?

Clifford L Knight Foundation gave $155K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is Clifford L Knight Foundation's typical grant size?

Clifford L Knight Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,544, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clifford L Knight Foundation that year got $5K on average.

Where does Clifford L Knight Foundation give grants?

Clifford L Knight Foundation's top state is Oklahoma, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (21%) and Missouri (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (11 grants), St. Louis, MO (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).

Does Clifford L Knight Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Clifford L Knight Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Clifford L Knight Foundation's largest grantees?

Clifford L Knight Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimer's Association ($15,000), St Clare of Assisi Church ($14,000) and Doctors Without Borders ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Clifford L Knight Foundation?

Clifford L Knight Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Clifford L Knight Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Clifford L Knight Foundation?

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Clifford L Knight Foundation's EIN?

Clifford L Knight Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1371834. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Clifford L Knight Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, 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.

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