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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also, the Pittsburgh Foundation will make $50 million in unrestricted grants for racial equity and justice in the region, and the John S....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



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