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.
Web Address
www.knightfoundation.org
Social Media Links
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Twitter - @knightfdn
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
Foundation Grants and Resources
Recent News from Knight Foundation
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
Arts Briefs: Apparently Cats Can Be Trained
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
The Hmong Cultural Center Museum in St. Paul, Minn., is getting a major boost from a $49,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The money will be used to expand the...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
The Hmong Cultural Center Museum in St. Paul, Minn., is getting a major boost from a $49,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The money will be used to expand the...more
A $12 Million Catalyst: Reimagining Detroit's Midtown Cultural Center Museum District
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Knight Foundation
Among them are the Knight Foundation, the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation, and the Community Foundation for Southeast...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Knight Foundation
Among them are the Knight Foundation, the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation, and the Community Foundation for Southeast...more
Akron Civic Commons aims to create a safe, welcoming space for Summit Lake residents
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
Akron Community Foundation. Akron Metro RTA. Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority. Akron Zoo. ArtsNow. GAR Foundation. Knight...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
Akron Community Foundation. Akron Metro RTA. Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority. Akron Zoo. ArtsNow. GAR Foundation. Knight...more
Simonson, Wolff awarded individual artist grants - Park Rapids Enterprise
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Supported by funding from the McKnight Foundation, the grants are intended to fund costs associated with the exhibition, performance or...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Supported by funding from the McKnight Foundation, the grants are intended to fund costs associated with the exhibition, performance or...more
Knight Foundation Leader to Retire, Leaving a Powerful Legacy - Chronicle of Philanthropy
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Denver Foundation, Ford Foundation
Alberto Ibargüen made an indelible mark by helping to save Detroit, boost the arts in Miami, and keep journalism alive and well in the...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Denver Foundation, Ford Foundation
Alberto Ibargüen made an indelible mark by helping to save Detroit, boost the arts in Miami, and keep journalism alive and well in the...more
Knight Foundation leader to retire, leaving powerful legacy | The Independent
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Lilly Endowment
Email: alex.daniels@philanthropy.com. The AP and the Chronicle receive support from the Lilly Endowment for coverage of philanthropy and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Lilly Endowment
Email: alex.daniels@philanthropy.com. The AP and the Chronicle receive support from the Lilly Endowment for coverage of philanthropy and...more
Knight Foundation leader to retire, leaving powerful legacy - Beaumont Enterprise
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation
ALEX DANIELS of The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Chronicle of Philanthropy ... traditionally a municipal, not philanthropic,...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation
ALEX DANIELS of The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Chronicle of Philanthropy ... traditionally a municipal, not philanthropic,...more
Philanthropy Ibarguen | News | goskagit.com
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Philanthropy Ibarguen. FILE - Alberto Ibargüen, president and chief executive officer of the John S. and James L. Knight...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Philanthropy Ibarguen. FILE - Alberto Ibargüen, president and chief executive officer of the John S. and James L. Knight...more
Philanthropy Ibarguen | News | thedailyreview.com
Foundation: Knight Foundation
FILE - Alberto Ibargüen, president and chief executive officer of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, listens during testimony on...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
FILE - Alberto Ibargüen, president and chief executive officer of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, listens during testimony on...more
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