Knight Foundation

Overview

Private foundation rooted in the legacy of John S. and James L. Knight.¹

Endowment supports grantmaking in journalism, local communities, and arts programs.¹

Estimated AUM: $2.6B as of Dec 31, 2023³
Capital pool: Private foundation endowment²
Investment model: Not listed yet¹
Investment approach: Finance plans, manages, and forecasts the foundation’s financial resrouces, supporting budgeting and long-term financial planning in partnership with program and operational teams.⁴
Spending support: Not listed yet
Spending policy: Not listed yet
Asset allocation: Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: infrastructure.⁵
Performance: Not listed yet
Governance: An appreciation for the importance of maintaining confidential information and adherence to foundation information governance and records retention policies.⁴
Investment team: Not listed yet¹
Unfunded commitments: Not listed yet
Source freshness: Last verified Jul 4, 2026 · Verified

Last verified Jul 4, 2026 from public career and organization materials.

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