The Charles and Eleanor Knight
The Charles and Eleanor Knight is a private foundation, based in Coral Gables, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $87K. Net investment income was $108K.
The Charles and Eleanor Knight at a glance
In short: The Charles and Eleanor Knight gave $87K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $10K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $87,000
- +16.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,667
- +16.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,499,794
- +0.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (89% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Charles and Eleanor Knight funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was CASA Familia Inc ($10K). Together the top 9 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Charles and Eleanor Knight gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+1%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 104% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2024) to $87K (2026). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA Familia Inc Miami, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Coral Gables Community Foundation Coral Gables, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Haywood Community College Clyde, NC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Historymiami Museum Miami, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement Coral Gables, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind Miami, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| New World Symphony Miami Beach, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Underline Miami, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Posse Foundation Miami, FL | Charitable | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,499,794 | $140,487 | $126,466 | $87,000 | 9 | $94,099 | $108,120 | $90,656 |
| 2025 | $1,485,773 | $85,999 | $113,144 | $75,000 | 9 | $82,305 | $55,160 | $86,659 |
| 2024 | $1,512,918 | $61,057 | $110,600 | $72,500 | 12 | $77,734 | $28,191 | $82,387 |
| 2023 | $1,562,461 | $13,938 | $121,722 | $86,000 | 10 | $88,834 | $4,867 | $80,720 |
| 2022 | $1,670,245 | $304,925 | $117,868 | $80,500 | 10 | $84,003 | $271,060 | $89,462 |
| 2021 | $1,483,188 | $92,215 | $108,047 | $76,000 | 7 | — | $62,904 | $83,166 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charles and Eleanor Knight reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Charles and Eleanor Knight is led by John G. Admire, President on every filing since 2021; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John G. Admire
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $4K (2026)
Pamela Admire
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $7K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ruth Admire (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $7K, to Pamela Admire (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Charles and Eleanor Knight
How much does The Charles and Eleanor Knight give each year?
The Charles and Eleanor Knight gave $87K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $75K across 9 grants.
What is The Charles and Eleanor Knight's typical grant size?
The Charles and Eleanor Knight's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,667, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Charles and Eleanor Knight give grants?
The Charles and Eleanor Knight gives mostly in Florida: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (5 grants) and Coral Gables, FL (2 grants).
Does The Charles and Eleanor Knight give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Charles and Eleanor Knight's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are The Charles and Eleanor Knight's largest grantees?
The Charles and Eleanor Knight's largest 2026 grantees include CASA Familia Inc ($10,000), Coral Gables Community Foundation ($10,000) and Haywood Community College ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Charles and Eleanor Knight?
The Charles and Eleanor Knight reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Charles and Eleanor Knight's EIN?
The Charles and Eleanor Knight's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2562596. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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