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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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Knight Foundation leader to retire, leaving powerful legacy - WLRN
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
WLRN 91.3 FM | By Alex Daniels | The Chronicle of Philanthropy ... traditionally a municipal, not philanthropic,...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
WLRN 91.3 FM | By Alex Daniels | The Chronicle of Philanthropy ... traditionally a municipal, not philanthropic,...more
Alberto Ibargüen steps down from leading Knight Foundation | Crain's Detroit Business
Foundation: Knight Foundation
... of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation since 2005, announced Friday his decision to retire from the $2.5 billion philanthropy...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
... of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation since 2005, announced Friday his decision to retire from the $2.5 billion philanthropy...more
He Brought an Artistic Flair to the Knight Foundation's Philanthropy - The New York Times
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Large philanthropic organizations are generally known for their safe choices. For decades, the Miami-based Knight Foundation, whose endowment...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Large philanthropic organizations are generally known for their safe choices. For decades, the Miami-based Knight Foundation, whose endowment...more
Knight Foundation president to retire - Grand Forks Herald
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The organization works closely the Grand Forks Community Foundation. Photo_Credit_Gesi_Schilling.jpg. Alberto Ibargüen (Photo by Gesi...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The organization works closely the Grand Forks Community Foundation. Photo_Credit_Gesi_Schilling.jpg. Alberto Ibargüen (Photo by Gesi...more
Knight Foundation Funds the Future of Art With Grants for South Florida Artists
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Grants totaling more than $40 million — which include the KNW 2022 awards — were announced in December 2022, bringing the foundation's...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Grants totaling more than $40 million — which include the KNW 2022 awards — were announced in December 2022, bringing the foundation's...more
Bloomberg Philanthropies Pledges Additional $420 Million to Curb Tobacco Use
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Knight Foundation, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Truist Foundation
Bloomberg Philanthropies has committed nearly $1.6 billion to anti-tobacco efforts since 2005.$140 million will aim to curb the use of e-cigarettes among teenagers in the United States.$50 million to...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Knight Foundation, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Truist Foundation
Bloomberg Philanthropies has committed nearly $1.6 billion to anti-tobacco efforts since 2005.$140 million will aim to curb the use of e-cigarettes among teenagers in the United States.$50 million to...more
Southwest Initiative Foundation's quiet leader Diana Anderson takes her leave after 22 years
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Knight Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Willmar Area Community Foundation helps farmers plan for a community legacy. The world is in the middle of the largest transfer of wealth...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Knight Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Willmar Area Community Foundation helps farmers plan for a community legacy. The world is in the middle of the largest transfer of wealth...more
Miami-Dade Innovation Authority to provide funding and pilot-testing to startups addressing ...
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Startups will be invited to pilot new technologies in collaboration with Miami-Dade County, potentially fast-tracking innovative solutions to...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Startups will be invited to pilot new technologies in collaboration with Miami-Dade County, potentially fast-tracking innovative solutions to...more
Miami-Dade Innovation Authority funding announced during State of County address
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The Innovation Authority was set up to provide grants to innovative companies working to solve pressing community challenges in climate,...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The Innovation Authority was set up to provide grants to innovative companies working to solve pressing community challenges in climate,...more
Dozens of journalism groups join coalition to save local news - Axios
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
... billion in relief for local news companies through philanthropy, ... as well as major journalism philanthropic groups, such as the...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
... billion in relief for local news companies through philanthropy, ... as well as major journalism philanthropic groups, such as the...more
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