Knight Family Foundation Formerly
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable initiatives, primarily focused on improving education, quality of life, and social conditions. It funds programs that benefit children, veterans, and community service organizations, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the well-being of diverse populations. The foundation actively supports healthcare, educational institutions, and faith-based organizations, indicating a broad interest in community welfare. While it primarily operates in Louisiana, its funding also extends to organizations in Texas and Tennessee.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit or local institution (especially in Louisiana/Acadiana) working in education, health, community services, or faith-based programming with projects sized to one-time grants in the $5k–$25k range.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in or serves Lafayette/Acadiana or elsewhere in Louisiana.
- • Programmatic focus on education, children’s services, healthcare, or community quality-of-life projects.
- • Can submit a concise written request with supporting materials by mail and provide local references.
- • Project budget and scope match one-time grants typical in the filings (many awards around $5k–$25k).
- • Has or can develop a local referral or relationship with a previously funded intermediary.
Geography
Grants reached five states in the latest year, but about 65% of dollars were directed to Louisiana, indicating a regional focus with some out-of-state giving.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 35–39 distinct recipients each year (36 in 2024) across multiple sectors, with many independent organizations rather than a tiny closed set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of occasional new entrants exists (seven new recipients in the latest year, ~19%), and a written-request submission route is listed, but no public online application exists and most grantees are repeat recipients, so openness is plausible but not fully public.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
