Overview
The Knight Foundation, based in Big Sky, Montana, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $1,035,257. It focuses on supporting initiatives in arts and culture, education, and human services. The foundation primarily funds projects in Montana, specifically in the cities of Big Sky, Bozeman, Gallatin Gateway, and Helena. Despite its financial activities, the foundation's key personnel, including President Mike Scholz and Vice President Bob Naert, do not receive compensation for their roles. The foundation reported expenses of $61,214 and revenue of $104,056, indicating a commitment to maintaining its financial health while supporting community projects.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $992,415 in 2023
17 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | Bozeman Senior Center | General Program Support | 807 N Tracy Ave Bozeman, MT US | 2022 |
| $9,000 | Bozeman Senior Center | General Program Support | 807 N Tracy Ave Bozeman, MT US | 2023 |
| $8,000 | Eagle Mount | General Program Support | 6901 Goldstein Lane Bozeman, MT US | 2022 |
| $8,000 | Gallatin Valley Food Bank | General Program Support | PO Box 1129 Bozeman, MT US | 2023 |
| $7,000 | Gallatin Valley Food Bank | General Program Support | PO Box 1129 Bozeman, MT US | 2022 |
| $7,000 | Eagle Mount | General Program Support | 6901 Goldstein Lane Bozeman, MT US | 2023 |
| $6,000 | Cancer Support Community | General Program Support | 102 S 11th Ave Bozeman, MT US | 2022 |
| $5,000 | Soldier's Chapel | General Program Support | PO Box 161042 Big Sky, MT US | 2022 |
| $5,000 | Big Sky Community Housing Trus | General Program Support | P O Box 160164 Big Sky, MT US | 2022 |
| $5,000 | Cancer Support Community | General Program Support | 102 S 11th Ave Bozeman, MT US | 2023 |
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People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
MS
Mike Scholz
| President | $0 | 2022 |
BN
Beth Naert
| Director | $0 | 2022 |
RL
Robert Lehrkind
| Treasurer | $0 | 2022 |
JC
Joe Cameron
| Director | $0 | 2022 |
BN
Bob Naert
| Vice President | $0 | 2022 |
MS
Mike Scholz
| President | $0 | 2023 |
BN
Beth Naert
| Director | $0 | 2023 |
RL
Robert Lehrkind
| Treasurer | $0 | 2023 |
JC
Joe Cameron
| Director | $0 | 2023 |
BN
Bob Naert
| Vice President | $0 | 2023 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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