JAMES A AND FAITH KNIGHT FOUNDATION
https://KNIGHTFOUNDATIONMI.ORG
$19.4M
Total Assets (2023)
$905K
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2023)
$1.8M
Giving on File
(2 yrs)
(2 yrs)
68
Grants on File
$24K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
JAMES A AND FAITH KNIGHT FOUNDATION
Phone
7347695653
Deadlines
OCTOBER 31ST
How to Apply
GRANT APPLICATION FORM MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. APPLICATIONS TO INCLUDE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY GRANT PURPOSE, EXPECTED RESULTS, GRANT BUDGET, AND ENTITY BACKGROUND INFORMATION.
Restrictions
GRANT PRIORITIES INCLUDE WOMEN AND GIRLS' NEEDS, ANIMALS AND ECOLOGICAL ISSUES, AND EFFORTS IMPACTING INTERNAL CAPACITY.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $15.5M | $873K | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | $18.8M | $1.0M | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $18.9M | $164K | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $22.2M | $1.2M | N/A |
| 2022 | $961K | $17.9M | $767K | 33 |
| 2023 | $850K | $19.4M | $1.3M | 35 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 68 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$20K
Median
$25K
Average
$27K
75th Pctl
$35K
Maximum
$56K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| CAROL KNIGHT-DRAIN | PRESIDENT | $35K |
| CAROL A KNIGHT-DRAIN | PRESIDENT | $20K |
| SCOTT DRAIN | TREASURER | $10K |
| CHRISTOPHER BALLARD | SECRETARY | — |
Grants Awarded (68 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOMEN'S CENTER OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGA | ANN ARBOR, MI | $55,900 | TO HELP SUPPORT THE HIRING OF AN OPE | 2022 |
| FOOD GATHERERS | ANN ARBOR, MI | $50,000 | TO HELP WITH GENERAL OPERATING EXPEN | 2023 |
| FOOD GATHERERS | ANN ARBOR, MI | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT PANDEMIC FOOD RESPONSE | 2022 |
| SHELTER ASSOCIATION OF WASHTENAW CO | ANN ARBOR, MI | $50,000 | TO HELP FUND EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO C | 2022 |
| COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK | ANN ARBOR, MI | $50,000 | SUPPORT THE COST TO LAUNCH ONLINE IP | 2022 |
| WOMEN'S CENTER OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGA | ANN ARBOR, MI | $50,000 | TO HELP SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION WIT | 2023 |
| YPSILANTI DISTRICT LIBRARY | YPSILANTI, MI | $50,000 | NEW LIBRARY | 2022 |
| AVALON HOUSING | ANN ARBOR, MI | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT EXPENSES FOR 126 SINGLE M | 2022 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MICHIGAN | ANN ARBOR, MI | $45,000 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE | 2022 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MICHIGAN | ANN ARBOR, MI | $45,000 | TO HELP PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SU | 2023 |
| PEACE NEIGHBORHOOD | ANN ARBOR, MI | $40,000 | TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION WITH THEIR | 2023 |
| PEACH NEIGHBORHOOD | ANN ARBOR, MI | $40,000 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO WO | 2022 |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF HURON VALLE | ANN ARBOR, MI | $40,000 | TO HELP COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH WOMEN | 2022 |
| GROWING HOPE | YPSILANTI, MI | $35,000 | TO HELP WITH GENERAL OPERATING EXPEN | 2022 |
| MICHIGAN LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOT | ANN ARBOR, MI | $35,000 | HELP EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT PFAS | 2022 |
| SAFEHOUSE CENTER | ANN ARBOR, MI | $35,000 | TO HELP PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SU | 2023 |
| GIRLS GROUP | ANN ARBOR, MI | $35,000 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE | 2022 |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF HURON VALLE | ANN ARBOR, MI | $35,000 | TO HELP WITH COST ASSOCIATED WITH WO | 2023 |
| MICHIGAN ABILITY PARTNERS | ANN ARBOR, MI | $30,000 | TO HELP WITH GENERAL OPERATING EXPEN | 2022 |
| YPSILANTI MEALS ON WHEELS | YPSILANTI, MI | $30,000 | TO SUPPORT "CARE ON WHEELS" | 2022 |
| ELE'S PLACE | AN ARBOR, MI | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| MICHIGAN THEATER FOUNDATION | ANN ARBOR, MI | $30,000 | TO HELP WITH GENERAL OPERATING EXPEN | 2023 |
| COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK | ANN ARBOR, MI | $30,000 | TO HELP SUPPORT THE COST OF 6 COMMUN | 2023 |
| BIRD CENTER OF WASHTENAW COUNTY | ANN ARBOR, MI | $26,000 | TO HELP FUND 18 STUDENT INTERNS AND | 2023 |
| BIRD CENTER OF WASHTENAW COUNTY | ANN ARBOR, MI | $26,000 | SUPPORT THE COST FOR 14 NEW INTERNS | 2022 |