The Knights Foundation Inc
The Knights Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Zanesville, Ohio. Formed in 2012, it provides financial assistance for tuition and expenses at an individual recipient High School and Bishop Fenwick School, and supports other eligible local charities.
The Knights Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Knights Foundation Inc gave $92K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $91,650
- +135.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,332
- +49.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $795,529
- +8.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Knights Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 275 Sunrise Center Dr, Zanesville, OH 43701
Phone: (740) 452-6034
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Knights Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Zanesville KC Corporation ($11K). Together the top 9 received $38K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($53,900), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 38 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2024 went to recipients in Ohio. The foundation’s stated mission refers to an individual recipient High School and Bishop Fenwick School in Zanesville, as well as eligible local charities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Knights Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $92K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $53,900 |
| Zanesville KC Corporation Zanesville, OH | General Support of Operating Expenses | $11,000 |
| Muskingum Valley Miracle League Inc Zanesville, OH | Local Charity Contribution | $6,750 |
| Muskingum Valley Old Timers Zanesville, OH | Local Charity Contribution | $6,750 |
| Bishop Rosecrans Athletic Boosters Zanesville, OH | Assitance Toward Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Tru Light Ministries Zanesville, OH | Local Charity Contribution | $2,500 |
| Transitions Inc Zanesville, OH | Local Charity Contribution | $2,500 |
| Animal Shelter Society Inc Zanesville, OH | Local Charity Contribution | $2,000 |
| NAMI Six County Zanesville, OH | Local Charity Contribution | $750 |
| Forever Dads Zanesville, OH | Local Charity Contribution | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $795,529 | $239,640 | $178,887 | $91,650 | 11 | $10,168 |
| 2023 | $735,957 | $209,004 | $163,175 | $39,000 | 7 | $6,631 |
| 2022 | $689,583 | $261,710 | $189,374 | $75,200 | 6 | $8,162 |
| 2021 | $644,351 | $178,548 | $159,963 | $80,500 | 7 | $5,743 |
| 2020 | $629,860 | $64,480 | $64,667 | $30,000 | 7 | $3,199 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to provide financial assistance toward tuition and expenses for worthy students at an individual recipient High School and Bishop Fenwick School in Zanesville, as well as other worthy local charities registered with the State of Ohio that provide proof of federal tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3).
Its 2024 grants included support for schools, community organizations, and charities. Among the grantees described in their own mission statements, Zanesville KC Corporation says it promotes contact, fellowship, and socializing among its members; Muskingum Valley Old-Timers says it provides baseball programs for youth and all citizens; and Trulight Ministries says it offers free services to poor and needy people in the community. Transitions Inc describes its work as supporting victims and families affected by family violence, child abuse, and sexual abuse. The Animal Shelter Society says it assumes responsibility for the humane treatment and control of animals, and ForeverDads says it encourages, educates, and equips men to develop positive relationships with their children, family, and community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $91,650. The grants ranged from $500 to $50,400, with a median grant of $3,500.
The largest awards were $50,400 to an individual recipient Catholic School for tuition and operating expenses and $11,000 to Zanesville KC Corporation for general operating expenses. Other grants included $6,750 each to Muskingum Valley Miracle League Inc and Muskingum Valley Old Timers; $5,000 to an individual recipient Athletic Boosters for operating expenses; and $3,500 to an individual recipient High School for tuition and operating expenses. Tru Light Ministries and Transitions Inc each received $2,500, the Animal Shelter Society Inc received $2,000, NAMI Six County received $750, and Forever Dads received $500. The filing describes these latter awards as local charity contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott Moyer as president, Herbert Baker as vice president, Joshua Agin as treasurer, and Alex Nash as secretary. Trustees are John Wiles, Jason Newton, Larry Taylor, Jay Agin, and Steve Dillon. The filing states that Joshua Agin is a certified public accountant and the son of board member Jay Agin.
The Knights Foundation Inc is led by Scott Moyer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Moyer
President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Agin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Wiles
Trustee
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Dillon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Newton
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Herbert Baker
Vice President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Agin
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Nash
Secretary
On filings since 2023
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Bruce Kolopajlo (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Bob Miller (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Joseph Nash (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Burkhart (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Fritz Weidig (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 The Knights Foundation Inc
How much does The Knights Foundation Inc give each year?
The Knights Foundation Inc gave $92K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $39K across 7 grants.
What is The Knights Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Knights Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $8,332, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Knights Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Knights Foundation Inc give grants?
The Knights Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Zanesville, OH (9 grants).
Does The Knights Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of The Knights Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Local Charity Contribution" (7 grants).
Who are The Knights Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Knights Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Zanesville KC Corporation ($11,000), Muskingum Valley Miracle League Inc ($6,750) and Muskingum Valley Old Timers ($6,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($53,900), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Knights Foundation Inc?
The Knights Foundation Inc reported $796K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $240K.
What does The Knights Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to provide financial assistance toward tuition and expenses for worthy students at an individual recipient High School and Bishop Fenwick School in Zanesville, as well as other worthy local charities registered with the State of Ohio that provide proof of federal tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3). See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Knights Foundation Inc?
The Knights Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Knights Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Knights Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0674726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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