Knight Aid Fund
Knight Aid Fund is a private foundation, based in DEL MAR, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $283K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $15K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$283K
-0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$17K
-2.8% YoY
Grant Count
8
-11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+9.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Knight Aid Fund reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Knight Aid Fund
Based on IRS filings
Knight Aid Fund is a private foundation, based in DEL MAR, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $283K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $15K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $283,483 | $285,213 | $292,730 |
| Revenue | $18,828 | $9,991 | $688 |
| Expenses | $20,558 | $17,508 | $19,846 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $17,000 | $17,483 | $17,800 |
| Net Investment Income | $15,295 | $9,095 | $3,199 |
| Distributable Amount | $19,168 | $16,886 | $17,495 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Violence Policy Center ($3,000), Lawyers for Good Government ($3,000), Planned Parenthood ($2,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| FEEDING AMERICA SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| VIOLENCE POLICY CENTER WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL | $3,000 |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| INTL RESCUE COMMITTEE SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| LAWYERS FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL | $3,000 |
| LAMBDA LEGAL NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| PLAN C WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID M KNIGHT | Trustee | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Knight Aid Fund?
As of 2024, Knight Aid Fund holds $283K in total assets with $19K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $17K in 2024.
Where does Knight Aid Fund operate?
Knight Aid Fund has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Oregon.
What size grants does Knight Aid Fund award?
In 2024, Knight Aid Fund awarded 8 grants totaling $17K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Knight Aid Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Knight Aid Fund reported a distributable amount of $19K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Knight Aid Fund's EIN?
Knight Aid Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6093619. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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