Every year, as part of the Knight Arts Challenge announcement, Knight also selects a group of Knight Arts Champions — community leaders in South Florida who have contributed to our region’s rich arts and culture scene. The Champions direct $10,000, provided by Knight, to South Florida artist or arts organization of their choice. Meet the […]
With Knight support, NewsMatch is boosting local philanthropy to provide financial sustainability for diverse newsrooms throughout America. Nov. 30, 2021 – MIAMI – On this Giving Tuesday, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is announcing its continued support of NewsMatch, a national network that provides matching funds to help nonprofit newsrooms double the […]
Knight support will enable the San Jose Downtown Association to analyze mobility data to guide the urban core’s economic recovery. SAN JOSE – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and San Jose Downtown Association (SJDA) are partnering on an initiative to create a more vibrant downtown San Jose for residents and visitors to […]
Knight is announcing the selection of 24 South Florida artists and arts organizations, who will share $2M for works that showcase diversity, creativity and new forms of expression. MIAMI (Nov. 29, 2021) – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is kicking off Miami Art Week by announcing the 2021 Knight Arts Challenge winners. […]
As Miami’s tech community grows, CodePath will leverage Knight’s investment to expand and launch programming at three area colleges to connect students to tech careers. (November 22, 2021) — As Miami emerges as an international tech hub with increased demand for skilled talent, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced today a $2.25 […]
The North Beach Bandshell will be able to reach audiences in-person and around the world thanks to a $1.5M investment from Knight Foundation, ushering in a new chapter of art and technology. (November 12, 2021) – The North Beach Bandshell, a historic outdoor venue for live music and the arts in Miami Beach, will use […]
LISC Philadelphia will use nearly $1.2M from Knight Foundation to support Southwest Philadelphia residents in advancing equitable development of public spaces and community development opportunities. PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 11, 2021) — Residents and community organizations of Philadelphia’s Southwest community will collaborate with the Local Initiatives Support Corp. (LISC) to spearhead the Southwest Collaborative, an initiative supporting […]
The Will Packer Performing Arts Amphitheater will be part of the newly named Knight Foundation Plaza on FAMU’s Tallahassee campus. Knight’s latest FAMU investment continues its ongoing support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and equitable public spaces. TALLAHASSEE (October 29, 2021) — Florida A&M University announced during its Homecoming celebration today that it […]
Knight celebrates Internet Day with a $750K commitment to bring digital equity to the neighborhood by helping residents bridge the digital divide through internet access. DETROIT (October 29, 2021) — Today is Internet Day, which celebrates the birth of the global computer network. But millions of Americans still don’t have access to high-speed internet. The […]
A study to assess the representation of firms owned by women and racial or ethnic minorities among investment firms used by the country’s top 55 charitable foundations.
New study reveals that 30 of the 55 largest foundations are currently investing one in six dollars of their total U.S.-based financial assets with diverse-owned asset management firms. MIAMI — September 30, 2021 — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation released its latest findings today on who is managing the endowments of many […]