Clifford L Knight Foundation
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.
Clifford L Knight Foundation at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $154,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- Average grant
- $4,544
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,538,060
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (38% 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 Clifford L Knight Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15401 N May Ave Ste 1300, Oklahoma City, OK 73013
Phone: (405) 740-1147
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clifford L Knight Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Association ($15K). Together the top 10 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 150 grants of 150 (100%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2020) to $155K (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Provide care and fund research for victims of Alzheimer's | $15,000 |
| St Clare of Assisi Church Ellisville, MO | To promote knowledge of Jesus Christ to the world | $14,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Physicianss offering international medical services voluntarily around the world in areas of crisis | $12,000 |
| National Audubon Society New York, NY | Protect birds and environment in America | $8,000 |
| The Salvation Army Edmond, OK | Social assistance to the needy | $7,000 |
| Oklahoma City Beautiful Oklahoma City, OK | Beautification and education of Oklahoma City Community | $5,750 |
| Benedictine Sisters of Mount St Sch Atchison, KS | To 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, OK | Fighting hunger in Oklahoma through public food pantry | $5,000 |
| Miracle Feet Chapel Hill, NC | Provide access to clubfoot medical treatment | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma Museum of Art Oklahoma City, OK | To meet art, cultural, and educational needs of community | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,538,060 | $298,358 | $188,644 | $154,500 | 34 | $154,500 | $264,214 | $131,775 |
| 2022 | $1,494,437 | $113,100 | $117,961 | $87,750 | 38 | $87,750 | $82,889 | $102,590 |
| 2021 | $1,499,300 | $242,914 | $124,385 | $90,000 | 35 | $90,000 | $208,529 | — |
| 2020 | $1,380,775 | $191,682 | $109,310 | $87,000 | 43 | — | $169,372 | $85,398 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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