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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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Columbus 2025, Boys &Amp; Girls Club Unveils New Community-Inspired Mural
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Painted Spaces Project commissions community-inspired murals in areas with limited public art access.Carlie Hedges was chosen for the Boys & Girls Club project as her style and previous works reflect...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Painted Spaces Project commissions community-inspired murals in areas with limited public art access.Carlie Hedges was chosen for the Boys & Girls Club project as her style and previous works reflect...more
National Arts Summit Explores the Transformative Power of Culture in Our Communities
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Knight Foundation, Heinz Endowments, Joyce Foundation, Kresge Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
"At this moment marked by threats to our democracy, the arts and humanities are an asset to our country that allows us to understand each other better," Maria Rosario Jackson, chair of the National...more
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Knight Foundation, Heinz Endowments, Joyce Foundation, Kresge Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
"At this moment marked by threats to our democracy, the arts and humanities are an asset to our country that allows us to understand each other better," Maria Rosario Jackson, chair of the National...more
News philanthropy leader Karen Rundlet to helm INN as CEO | Editor and Publisher
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Philanthropy leader and multimedia journalist Karen Rundlet will become chief executive officer of the Institute for Nonprofit News...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Philanthropy leader and multimedia journalist Karen Rundlet will become chief executive officer of the Institute for Nonprofit News...more
Gala Breaks Coral Gables Community Foundation Records
Foundation: Coral Gables Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
Gala breaks $500k record for Coral Gables Community Foundation.Next big events are Wine Auction and Tour of Kitchens.Tickets and sponsorships are at www.Gablesfoundation.org.Miami's Community...more
Foundation: Coral Gables Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
Gala breaks $500k record for Coral Gables Community Foundation.Next big events are Wine Auction and Tour of Kitchens.Tickets and sponsorships are at www.Gablesfoundation.org.Miami's Community...more
Coral Gables Community Foundation's Japan-Themed Gala Breaks Record
Foundation: Coral Gables Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
Coral Gables Community Foundation's Japan-themed gala breaks record.Donations and sponsorships for aUnder the Cherry Blossom Sky topped last yearas aRoad to Rioa gala.The Community Foundation awarded...more
Foundation: Coral Gables Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
Coral Gables Community Foundation's Japan-themed gala breaks record.Donations and sponsorships for aUnder the Cherry Blossom Sky topped last yearas aRoad to Rioa gala.The Community Foundation awarded...more
A Federal Push to Electrify the U.S.'s School Buses Started With Philanthropy | Barron's
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
... philanthropic dollars have catalyzed the electric transition. “We would not be where we are today without having the [financial] support that...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
... philanthropic dollars have catalyzed the electric transition. “We would not be where we are today without having the [financial] support that...more
Industry leaders in law, technology, journalism and philanthropy join ProJourn advisory committee
Foundation: Knight Foundation
On Wednesday, ProJourn, a Reporters Committee program with support from Microsoft, Davis Wright Tremaine, and the Knight Foundation, announced...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
On Wednesday, ProJourn, a Reporters Committee program with support from Microsoft, Davis Wright Tremaine, and the Knight Foundation, announced...more
Industry Leaders Join Projourn Advisory Committee
Foundation: Knight Foundation
"We created ProJourn to give journalists who cannot afford legal assistance pro bono support in the critical areas of pre-publication review and access to public recordsand do so in a way that...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
"We created ProJourn to give journalists who cannot afford legal assistance pro bono support in the critical areas of pre-publication review and access to public recordsand do so in a way that...more
Applications open for Region 2 Arts Council Artist Fellowship - Bemidji Pioneer
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
"The goal of the fellowship program is to celebrate the region's most talented artists and assist them in furthering and innovating their work...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
"The goal of the fellowship program is to celebrate the region's most talented artists and assist them in furthering and innovating their work...more
Press Forward philanthropy initiative launched to drive local news sustainability
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation
Major philanthropy organizations, led by the MacArthur Foundation and the ... it's most needed,” including news deserts and philanthropic...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation
Major philanthropy organizations, led by the MacArthur Foundation and the ... it's most needed,” including news deserts and philanthropic...more
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