Knight Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CORDOVA, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $34K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$34K
+2.4% YoY
Grant Count
3
-40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+70.7% YoY
About Knight Charitable Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Knight Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CORDOVA, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $34K.
Focus Areas
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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 | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include OSU Foundation ($15,000), MSU Foundation ($12,000), Men United ($7,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OSU Foundation Stillwater, OK | Support organization programs | $15,000 |
| Men United Hugo, OK | Support organization programs | $7,000 |
| MSU Foundation Mississippi State, MS | Support organization programs | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Knight | Trustee | — | — |
| Lana Knight | Trustee | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knight Charitable Foundation?
Knight Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CORDOVA, TN. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Knight Charitable Foundation operate?
Knight Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Mississippi, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Washington.
What size grants does Knight Charitable Foundation award?
In 2024, Knight Charitable Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $34K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Knight Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Knight Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6315139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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