Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation
The Foundation builds charitable capital for those in need, making philanthropic grants and providing volunteer services that contribute to the socioeconomic health and vitality of the communities in which Knight-Swift and its employees live, serve and work.
Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation gave $178K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $178,431
- -71.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,490
- -63.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $732,353
- +37.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Childrens Miracle Network ($102K). Together the top 7 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 24 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 73% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $178K (2024) to $685K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Miracle Network Phoenix, AZ | Assist Children in Need | $102,066 |
| Patsy Reeve Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Send Kids with Spina Bifida to Camp | $20,000 |
| St Marys Food Bank Phoenix, AZ | Assist with Nutrition Needs | $20,000 |
| Fresh Start Womens Fndn Phoenix, AZ | Gala Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children Svcs Phoenix, AZ | Assist with Behavioral Health | $10,000 |
| Truckers Against Trafficking Englewood, CO | Help Fight Trafficking | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Childrens Hospital Phoenix, AZ | Christmas Card Sponsorship | $6,365 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $732,353 | $713,777 | $383,521 | $178,431 | 7 |
| 2023 | $531,462 | $767,297 | $762,818 | $624,922 | 9 |
| 2022 | $412,094 | $907,708 | $816,679 | $684,678 | 2 |
| 2021 | $40,165 | $280,129 | $783,484 | $657,234 | 6 |
| 2020 | $697,237 | $670,671 | $127,151 | — | — |
About Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $732K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $178K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation is led by Yomahira Villalobos, President & CEO on the 2024 filing; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yomahira Villalobos
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Fitzsimmons
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Dominy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Liu
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Monti
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth McBee
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Stewart
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Baes
Secretary
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Whitney Buck (2020–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Kevin Quast (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Todd Cantrill (2020–2022) — 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-Swift Charitable Foundation
How much does Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation give each year?
Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation gave $178K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $625K across 9 grants.
What is Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,490, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation give grants?
Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (6 grants).
Does Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Childrens Miracle Network ($102,066), Patsy Reeve Foundation ($20,000) and St Marys Food Bank ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation?
Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation reported $732K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $714K.
What is Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation?
Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $732K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Knight-Swift Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4034572. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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