Knight John Mem JRNL FD Endw
Knight John Mem JRNL FD Endw is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Brooklyn, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $432K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $16K.
Knight John Mem JRNL FD Endw at a glance
In short: Knight John Mem JRNL FD Endw gave $50K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $431,608
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Knight John Mem JRNL FD Endw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kent State University ($40K). Together the top 2 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Knight John Mem JRNL FD Endw gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 225% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2020) to $55K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kent State University Kent, OH | Scholarship | $40,000 |
| University of Akron Akron, OH | Scholarship | $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 | $431,608 | $45,608 | $59,485 | $50,000 | 2 | $54,485 | $15,808 | $24,212 |
| 2023 | $443,036 | $37,415 | $59,146 | $50,000 | 3 | $54,604 | $9,124 | $23,067 |
| 2022 | $463,142 | $45,647 | $58,546 | $52,500 | 2 | $52,500 | $15,835 | $23,896 |
| 2021 | $476,040 | $85,449 | $63,596 | $55,000 | 2 | $56,200 | $59,980 | $27,224 |
| 2020 | $454,190 | $61,467 | $53,048 | $45,500 | 1 | — | $35,745 | $25,101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Knight John Mem JRNL FD Endw reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Knight John Mem JRNL FD Endw is led by Bruce Winges, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce Winges
President
Board President → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Douglas
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carla Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Bartz
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Sarah Vradenburg (2022) — Board Member
- Former: M. L. Schultze (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Henry (2020–2021) — Board President
- Former: Ronald Kopp (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 Knight John Mem JRNL FD Endw
How much does Knight John Mem JRNL FD Endw give each year?
Knight John Mem JRNL FD Endw gave $50K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 3 grants.
How large is Knight John Mem JRNL FD Endw?
Knight John Mem JRNL FD Endw reported $432K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Knight John Mem JRNL FD Endw?
Knight John Mem JRNL FD Endw is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Brooklyn, OH. It holds $432K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Knight John Mem JRNL FD Endw operate?
Knight John Mem JRNL FD Endw has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Knight John Mem JRNL FD Endw's EIN?
Knight John Mem JRNL FD Endw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1820183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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