William S Knight Foundation Inc is located in Naples, FL. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. William S Knight Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, William S Knight Foundation Inc generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, William S Knight Foundation Inc has awarded 141 individual grants totaling $10,955,792. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NONE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jennifer K Rauscher Director | 1 | $3,500 | |
Thomas L Brown Vice Pres. | 1 | $7,000 | |
Gary G Grabowski Also See Attachmen Scretary /treas | 6 | $7,000 | |
Donald F Wichelt President | 1.5 | $7,000 | |
Fran D Sorenson Director | 1 | $7,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Interest on Savings | $0 |
Dividends & Interest | $688,918 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $2,707,508 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $2,707,508 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,396,426 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $31,500 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $50,089 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $3,889 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $3,063 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $282,050 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $1,127,991 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $1,410,041 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,139 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $575,477 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $11,047 |
Total assets | $35,787,578 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, William S Knight Foundation Inc has awarded $2,085,991 in support to 29 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
BADGER INSTITUTE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
MERCATUS CENTER-GEORGE MASON U PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
BENEDICTINE COLLEGE PURPOSE: SUMMER TEACHERS INST. . | $52,000 |
INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
TURNING POINT USA PURPOSE: LEADERSHIP SUMMIT | $50,000 |
FREEDOM WORKS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: BUILDING EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS PROG. | $30,000 |