Knight Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-3726434
Foundation Overview
Based in Big Sky, MT, Knight Foundation has awarded 201 grants totaling $595,000 to organizations in Montana. Individual grants range from $500 to $10,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 19 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Montana, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Montana, funding concentrates in Bozeman (53%), Big Sky (33%), Helena (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 36% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Knight Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer Support Community | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Bozeman Senior Center | $6,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Soldier's Chapel | $6,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Warriors And Quiet Waters | $2,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Montana Hope Project | $2,000 | Helena, MT, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Crail Ranch | $1,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Gallatin Valley Food Bank | $6,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Aware | $2,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Gallatin Historical Museum | $500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter | $4,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Eagle Mount | $10,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Morning Star Learning Center | $2,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | $1,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Gallatin River Task Force | $2,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Big Sky Community Library | $1,500 | Gallatin Gateway, MT, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Big Sky Community Housing Trus | $2,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Family Promise Of Gallatin Valley | $3,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Gallatin Valley Land Trust | $500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Wellness In Action | $2,000 | Gallatin Gateway, MT, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Cancer Support Community | $4,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Bozeman Senior Center | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Soldier's Chapel | $5,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Warriors And Quiet Waters | $2,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Montana Hope Project | $2,000 | Helena, MT, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Gallatin Valley Food Bank | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Aware | $2,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Gallatin Historical Museum | $500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter | $4,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Eagle Mount | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Morning Star Learning Center | $2,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | $2,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Gallatin River Task Force | $2,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Big Sky Community Library | $1,000 | Gallatin Gateway, MT, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Big Sky Community Housing Trus | $2,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Gallatin Valley Land Trust | $500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Wellness In Action | $2,000 | Gallatin Gateway, MT, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Women In Action | $2,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Cancer Support Community | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Bozeman Senior Center | $9,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Soldier's Chapel | $5,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Warriors And Quiet Waters | $3,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Montana Hope Project | $2,000 | Helena, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Crail Ranch | $1,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Gallatin Valley Food Bank | $8,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Aware | $2,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Gallatin Valley Ice Foundation | $500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Gallatin Historical Museum | $500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter | $4,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Eagle Mount | $7,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Big Sky Education | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Morning Star Learning Center | $1,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | $1,000 | Helena, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | $2,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Gallatin River Task Force | $2,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Big Sky Community Library | $1,000 | Gallatin Gateway, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Big Sky Community Housing Trus | $5,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Gallatin Valley | $3,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Women In Action | $2,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Cancer Support Community | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Bozeman Senior Center | $9,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Soldier's Chapel | $5,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Warriors And Quiet Waters | $3,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Montana Hope Project | $2,000 | Helena, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Crail Ranch | $1,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Gallatin Valley Food Bank | $8,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Aware | $2,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Gallatin Valley Ice Foundation | $500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Gallatin Historical Museum | $500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter | $4,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Eagle Mount | $7,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Big Sky Education | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Morning Star Learning Center | $1,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | $1,000 | Helena, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | $2,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Gallatin River Task Force | $2,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Big Sky Community Library | $1,000 | Gallatin Gateway, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Big Sky Community Housing Trus | $5,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Gallatin Valley | $3,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Women In Action | $2,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Cancer Support Community | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Bozeman Senior Center | $9,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Soldier's Chapel | $5,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Warriors And Quiet Waters | $3,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Montana Hope Project | $2,000 | Helena, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Crail Ranch | $1,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Gallatin Valley Food Bank | $8,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Aware | $2,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Gallatin Valley Ice Foundation | $500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Gallatin Historical Museum | $500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter | $4,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Eagle Mount | $7,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Big Sky Education | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Morning Star Learning Center | $1,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | $1,000 | Helena, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | $2,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Gallatin River Task Force | $2,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Big Sky Community Library | $1,000 | Gallatin Gateway, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Big Sky Community Housing Trus | $5,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Gallatin Valley | $3,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Women In Action | $2,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Cancer Support Community | $6,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Bozeman Senior Center | $10,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Soldier's Chapel | $5,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Warriors And Quiet Waters | $2,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Montana Hope Project | $2,000 | Helena, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Crail Ranch | $2,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Gallatin Valley Food Bank | $7,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Aware | $2,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Gallatin Historical Museum | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter | $4,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Eagle Mount | $8,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Friends Of Big Sky Education | $3,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Morning Star Learning Center | $2,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Big Sky Skating Hockey Association | $2,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | $2,000 | Helena, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | $2,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Gallatin River Task Force | $2,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Big Sky Community Library | $1,060 | Gallatin Gateway, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Big Sky Community Housing Trus | $5,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Family Promise Of Gallatin Valley | $2,440 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Women In Action | $1,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Cancer Support Community | $4,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Bozeman Senior Center | $8,150 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Soldier's Chapel | $5,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Warriors And Quiet Waters | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Montana Hope Project | $2,000 | Helena, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Crail Ranch | $1,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Gallatin Valley Food Bank | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Aware | $2,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Gallatin Valley Ice Foundation | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Gallatin Historical Museum | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter | $4,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Bozeman School Foundation | $750 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Eagle Mount | $7,750 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Friends Of Big Sky Education | $3,250 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Morning Star Learning Center | $1,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Big Sky Skating Hockey Association | $2,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | $1,000 | Helena, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | $2,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Gallatin River Task Force | $2,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Big Sky Community Library | $1,600 | Gallatin Gateway, MT, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Women In Action | $2,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2018 |
| Cancer Support Community | $3,300 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2018 |
| Bozeman Senior Center | $8,300 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2018 |
| Soldier's Chapel | $4,800 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2018 |
| Warriors And Quiet Waters | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2018 |
| Montana Hope Project | $2,000 | Helena, MT, US | General Program Support | 2018 |
| Crail Ranch | $2,600 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2018 |
| Aware | $2,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2018 |
| Gallatin Valley Ice Foundation | $8,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2018 |
| Gallatin Historical Museum | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2018 |
| Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter | $4,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2018 |
| Bozeman School Foundation | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2018 |
| Eagle Mount | $10,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2018 |
| Friends Of Big Sky Education | $2,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2018 |
| Morning Star Learning Center | $1,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2018 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | $2,000 | Helena, MT, US | General Program Support | 2018 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | $2,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2018 |
| Gallatin River Task Force | $2,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2018 |
| Big Sky Community Library | $1,500 | Gallatin Gateway, MT, US | General Program Support | 2018 |
| Women In Action | $2,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| Cancer Support Community | $2,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| Bozeman Senior Center | $7,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| Soldier's Chapel | $3,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| Warriors And Quiet Waters | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| Montana Hope Project | $2,000 | Helena, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| Crail Ranch | $2,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| Gallatin Valley Food Bank | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| Aware | $1,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| Gallatin Valley Ice Foundation | $2,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| Gallatin Historical Museum | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| Ophir School Library | $1,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter | $4,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| Bozeman School Foundation | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| Eagle Mount | $7,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| Friends Of Big Sky Education | $2,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| Big Sky Skating Hockey Association | $1,500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | $1,000 | Helena, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | $2,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| Gallatin River Task Force | $2,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| Hrdc | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2017 |
| Women In Action | $2,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2016 |
| Cancer Support Community | $2,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2016 |
| Bozeman Senior Center | $7,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2016 |
| Soldier's Chapel | $3,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2016 |
| Warriors And Quiet Waters | $500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2016 |
| Montana Hope Project | $1,500 | Helena, MT, US | General Program Support | 2016 |
| Crail Ranch | $500 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2016 |
| Gallatin Valley Food Bank | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2016 |
| Aware | $1,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2016 |
| Gallatin Valley Ice Foundation | $2,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2016 |
| Gallatin Historical Museum | $500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2016 |
| Ophir School Library | $1,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2016 |
| Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter | $3,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2016 |
| Bozeman School Foundation | $500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2016 |
| Eagle Mount | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2016 |
| Friends Of Big Sky Education | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Program Support | 2016 |
| Morning Star Learning Center | $1,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2016 |
| Montana Community Foundation | $4,500 | Helena, MT, US | General Program Support | 2016 |
| Big Sky Skating Hockey Association | $1,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Program Support | 2016 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | $500 | Helena, MT, US | General Program Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-3726434 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 160279 Big Sky, MT 59716-0279 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Knight Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Mike Scholz |
|---|---|
| Director | Beth Naert |
| Treasurer | Robert Lehrkind |
| Director | Joe Cameron |
| Vice President | Bob Naert |
Forms 990-PF
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