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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Recent News from Knight Foundation


Baptist Health Announces Knight Foundation Fellowship in Healthcare Technology Innovation
Foundation: Knight Foundation

Fellows will also gain skills in innovative arts, including opportunity assessment, economic modeling and investment presentations. “The...more

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Foundation: Knight Foundation

16, 2020. Movie Theatre Relief Grants Awardees include: Moore Family Theatres ... is in the works thanks to a $40,000 grant by the Knight...more

Amazon's Bezos tops list of richest charitable gifts in 2020
Foundation: Knight Foundation

... in 2020, according to The Chronicle of Philanthropy's annual list of top donations, a $10 billion gift that is intended to help fight climate...more

Knight Foundation grants help Charlotte creatives community
Foundation: Knight Foundation

Knight Foundation funding offers hope to local cultural organizations. COVID-19 forced arts organizations and cultural institutions to make an...more

A force behind Minnesota's Legacy Fund, arts advocate Sheila Smith retires after a quarter-century
Foundation: Knight Foundation

Graham attended an Americans for the Arts conference in Minnesota and noted the Legacy Amendment logos on signs and in programs. She knows...more

Foothills Forum: A community news organization
Foundation: Knight Foundation

Its funding, from individual contributions by more than 200 local citizens as well as from foundation grants, is increasing. As the 2020...more



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