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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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www.knightfoundation.org
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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
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
Akron Civic Theatre To Host Lunar New Year Celebration Jan. 28
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
If you can't make it to Ohio's Akron on Jan. 28, you can still celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with friends and family at the Akron Civic Theatre. The annual Lunar New Year celebration will...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
If you can't make it to Ohio's Akron on Jan. 28, you can still celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with friends and family at the Akron Civic Theatre. The annual Lunar New Year celebration will...more
2023 People to Watch: Tonya Allen, McKnight Foundation - The Business Journals
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
... civic and philanthropic leaders committed to racial equity and carbon neutrality in the Twin Cities. ... Philanthropy &...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
... civic and philanthropic leaders committed to racial equity and carbon neutrality in the Twin Cities. ... Philanthropy &...more
Yarmouth nonprofit preserves a piece of working waterfront - Portland Press Herald
Foundation: Knight Foundation
More than 30 small marine enterprises work out of the Sea Meadow Marine center, which also offers education programs and has plans for...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
More than 30 small marine enterprises work out of the Sea Meadow Marine center, which also offers education programs and has plans for...more
ProPublica founder Dick Tofel speaks on funding/ philanthropy flaws and more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
ProPublica founder Dick Tofel speaks on funding/ philanthropy flaws and ... about how philanthropic funds are awarded to journalistic...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
ProPublica founder Dick Tofel speaks on funding/ philanthropy flaws and ... about how philanthropic funds are awarded to journalistic...more
New theater productions offer innovative format, iconic drama to Columbia
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Free Times' arts, culture and music coverage is provided courtesy of a Knight Foundation grant. This week in Columbia, both Workshop Theatre...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Free Times' arts, culture and music coverage is provided courtesy of a Knight Foundation grant. This week in Columbia, both Workshop Theatre...more
VCU chooses not to participate in asset manager diversity study -
Foundation: Knight Foundation
VCU Investment Management Company, a nonprofit organization run by VCU, is exempt from taxes under Virginia law for some nonprofits, according...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
VCU Investment Management Company, a nonprofit organization run by VCU, is exempt from taxes under Virginia law for some nonprofits, according...more
Debate Commission: Dates announced for U.S. Senate, gubernatorial debates - WHIO-TV
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Akron Community Foundation, GAR Foundation, AARP Ohio, and the Kiplinger Program for...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Akron Community Foundation, GAR Foundation, AARP Ohio, and the Kiplinger Program for...more
Debates, forum set ahead of November general elections - Spectrum News
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Akron Community Foundation, GAR Foundation and, as well as AARP Ohio and the Kiplinger Program...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Akron Community Foundation, GAR Foundation and, as well as AARP Ohio and the Kiplinger Program...more
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Senay Ataselim-Yilmaz, Chief Operating Officer, Turkish Philanthropy Funds, writes that philanthropy often solves the very problems that stems from market failure. Some social issues, however, cannot be tackled by questioning the return on investment.