With a $2.3 billion endowment, the McKnight Foundation has the opportunity to align its money with its mission. Using a prudent approach to risk and return, the Foundation seeks investment opportunities that reflect new economic, environmental, and social realities for almost 10% of its portfolio ($200 million). As we learn more, we are finding exciting …
We believe McKnight's four-point framework can help any investor contribute to a truly resilient economy. It is a practical framework that can be scaled up or down depending on financial and human resources, and it can assist experienced impact investors in flexing the muscle of their entire endowment. The McKnight Foundation grants over $100 million …
Founded by one of the early leaders of the 3M Company, the McKnight Foundation has innovation embedded in its approach to philanthropy. Carrying that spirit in 2013, the board embarked on a careful process, asking: What more can our endowment do to further our mission of improving the quality of life for present and future …
Explore Why We Invest How We Invest Where We Invest Impact Investing FAQ Impact Investing Goal: Invest our endowment in ways that advance financial, program, and learning returns. We act as an owner of assets, a consumer of financial products, a shareholder, and a market participant to advance sustainability and select program goals. McKnight's Strategic …
Get answers to the most frequently asked funding questions. What are the basic requirements to be eligible for a grant?With very few exceptions, applicants must be classified by the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations to be eligible for a grant. We provide planning, operating, and project grants. Please note that the Foundation’s primary …
McKnight grantees can get quick answers to common questions with the grantee application and reporting process. They can also access communications tools and guidelines on how to share the news of a recent grant. Please visit our Programs page for in-depth information about our focus areas. grant APPLICATION AND REPORTING Account Login TroubleI’m having trouble …
Thank you for your interest in seeking a grant from the McKnight Foundation. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with our varied Programs and their specific strategies and grantmaking criteria. In addition, McKnight has ended four program areas: Education, Region & Communities, Mississippi River, and Southeast Asia. Arts & CultureThe Arts & Culture program supports …
Our grants database features organizations from the past five years. It is updated on a quarterly basis about a month after board approval. Please select a complete date range to view your search results.
For Grantees Find answers about the grant application and reporting process. For Grantseekers Learn about funding opportunities in each of our program areas. Funding FAQ Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about how we approach funding. Grantmaking by Program McKnight granted nearly $108 million in 2023, and granted on average $100 million annually …
As an employer, McKnight has the opportunity and responsibility to embed equity across our policies and practices—in how we hire, train, develop, and support our teams, and in how we craft our culture as an organization.