Overview
The Edward B. and Joan T. Knight Foundation is a philanthropic organization based in Key West, Florida, with a focus on supporting initiatives within the state. The foundation has assets totaling over $51 million and annual expenses of approximately $2.6 million, with revenues slightly lower at about $2.5 million. It primarily funds projects in various cities across Florida, including Key West, Miami Lakes, and Tampa. The foundation is managed by key personnel including Claude Gardner Jr. as President, Velma Christain as Secretary, and Lowell J. Chick as Treasurer, each working part-time with a compensation of $100,000. The foundation's activities are centered around philanthropy and supporting other foundations.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $51,308,861 in 2023
33 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000,000 | BASILICA SCHOOL OF SAINT MARY STAR | BUILDING ADDITION | 1010 WINDSOR LANE KEY WEST, FL US | 2023 |
| $600,000 | WESTLEY HOUSE FAMILY SERVICE | BUILDING | 1304 TRUMAN AVE KEY WEST, FL US | 2023 |
| $600,000 | WESTLEY HOUSE FAMILY SERVICE | BUILDING | 1304 TRUMAN AVE KEY WEST, FL US | 2024 |
| $250,000 | FL KEYS AREA HEALTH EDUCATION | HEATHCARE | 5800 OVERSEAS HWY 38 MARATHON, FL US | 2022 |
| $183,846 | FL KEYS HEALTHY START COALITION | EDUCATION | PO BOX 6166 KEY WEST, FL US | 2024 |
| $150,000 | KEY WEST WILDLIFE CENTER | EDUCATION | 1801 WHITE STREET KEY WEST, FL US | 2022 |
| $150,000 | MONROE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIO | EDUCATION | PO BOX 2561 KEY WEST, FL US | 2024 |
| $143,750 | BASILICA SCHOOL OF SAINT MARY STAR | SCHOOL SUPPORT | 1010 WINDSOR LANE KEY WEST, FL US | 2022 |
| $142,000 | KEY WEST LITERARY SEMINAR | EDUCATION | 717 LOVE LANE KEY WEST, FL US | 2024 |
| $118,500 | SOUTH FLORIDA COUNCIL-BOY SCOUTS | BOY SCOUNTS SUPPORT | 15255 NW 82 AVE MIAMI LAKES, FL US | 2024 |
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Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
CGJ
CLAUDE GARDNER JR
| PRESIDENT | $100000 | 2022 |
VC
VELMA CHRISTAIN
| SECRETARY | $100000 | 2022 |
LJC
LOWELL J CHICK
| TREASUER | $100000 | 2022 |
CGJ
CLAUDE GARDNER JR
| PRESIDENT | $100000 | 2023 |
VC
VELMA CHRISTAIN
| SECRETARY | $100000 | 2023 |
LJC
LOWELL J CHICK
| TREASUER | $100000 | 2023 |
CGJ
CLAUDE GARDNER JR
| PRESIDENT | $100000 | 2024 |
VC
VELMA CHRISTAIN
| SECRETARY | $100000 | 2024 |
LJC
LOWELL J CHICK
| TREASUER | $100000 | 2024 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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