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John S. and James L. Knight Foundation (FL)
Knight foundation is a private, independent foundation that started with the Knight family's belief in the value of education. The Knight Memorial Education Fund was established in 1940 to provide financial aid to college students from the Akron area.
The Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities, and foster the arts.
They help sustain democracy by leading journalism to its best possible future in the 21st century. They focus on funding Media Innovation, Journalistic Excellence, and Freedom of Expression.
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The Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities, and foster the arts.
They help sustain democracy by leading journalism to its best possible future in the 21st century. They focus on funding Media Innovation, Journalistic Excellence, and Freedom of Expression.
Web Address
www.knightfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/knightfdn
Vimeo - www.vimeo.com/knightfdn/videos
Vimeo - www.vimeo.com/knightfdn/videos
Twitter - @knightfdn
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Recent News from Knight Foundation
Playwrights' Center announces McKnight-funded grants to playwrights
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
As the national residency and commission recipient, James Anthony Tyler will receive a $15,000 commission and up to $12,250 in workshop funds...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
As the national residency and commission recipient, James Anthony Tyler will receive a $15,000 commission and up to $12,250 in workshop funds...more
Massive new McKnight Foundation program to grant $12.6 million to Minnesota BIPOC arts groups
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation, McKnight Foundation
A Minnesota native, Ross Raihala joined the Pioneer Press as pop music critic in 2004, after stints at The Forum in Fargo, N.D., and The Olympian...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation, McKnight Foundation
A Minnesota native, Ross Raihala joined the Pioneer Press as pop music critic in 2004, after stints at The Forum in Fargo, N.D., and The Olympian...more
Op-Ed: NJ's census counts highlight successful campaign
Foundation: Knight Foundation, PSEG Foundation, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
The $9.5 million in state funds and millions more in philanthropic grants ensured that nonprofits and county and local governments had sufficient...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, PSEG Foundation, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
The $9.5 million in state funds and millions more in philanthropic grants ensured that nonprofits and county and local governments had sufficient...more
'Asbury Band Aid' virtual concert raises funds for local artists
Foundation: Community Foundation of New Jersey, Knight Foundation, PSEG Foundation, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
Donations are still being accepted at AsburyBandAid.com with all the proceeds going toward artist grants badly needed as venues remain shut...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of New Jersey, Knight Foundation, PSEG Foundation, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
Donations are still being accepted at AsburyBandAid.com with all the proceeds going toward artist grants badly needed as venues remain shut...more
“Where there is disruption, there is opportunity”: What does the future hold for nonprofit newsrooms?
Foundation: Knight Foundation
In a recent report, Anya Schiffrin acknowledges philanthropy's role in the ... The uneven distribution of philanthropic funds has also revealed some...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
In a recent report, Anya Schiffrin acknowledges philanthropy's role in the ... The uneven distribution of philanthropic funds has also revealed some...more
Bush Foundation takes on debt for $100M effort to close wealth gap
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Bush Foundation, McKnight Foundation
To do so, Bush is taking on debt — a rare move in the philanthropy world. ... Twin Cities philanthropic leaders created the Philanthropic Collective...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Bush Foundation, McKnight Foundation
To do so, Bush is taking on debt — a rare move in the philanthropy world. ... Twin Cities philanthropic leaders created the Philanthropic Collective...more
Knight Foundation grants boost St. Paul efforts tackling racial disparities
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation grants boost St. Paul efforts tackling racial disparities ... including the city of St. Paul's Community-First Public Safety...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation grants boost St. Paul efforts tackling racial disparities ... including the city of St. Paul's Community-First Public Safety...more
Long Beach Community Foundation begins 25th anniversary celebration
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Long Beach Community Foundation
Jean Bixby Smith and Jim Worsham, two founders of the Long Beach Community Foundation, will be part of the webinar. (Courtesy...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Long Beach Community Foundation
Jean Bixby Smith and Jim Worsham, two founders of the Long Beach Community Foundation, will be part of the webinar. (Courtesy...more
Business report: Aid for music and arts venues, PPE discount program, state tax filing deadline
Foundation: Community Foundation of New Jersey, Knight Foundation, PSEG Foundation, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
The Small Business Administration will begin accepting applications for the program on April 8. The New Jersey Economic Development...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of New Jersey, Knight Foundation, PSEG Foundation, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
The Small Business Administration will begin accepting applications for the program on April 8. The New Jersey Economic Development...more
With city's 'wish list' for University Avenue Corridor established, backers and city leaders now ...
Foundation: Knight Foundation
City leaders have started to dive into a newly released study organized by the local Community Foundation of and the Knight Foundation that gives...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
City leaders have started to dive into a newly released study organized by the local Community Foundation of and the Knight Foundation that gives...more
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New Vineyard Philanthropy Group Supports Island Youth
MVYouth, a newly formed Vineyard philanthropy group with a mission to support Island youth, will pledge $4 million over the next four years to a diverse set of youth causes.