Private Foundation · OH
John S Knight Memorial Journalism Fund Corporation
Brooklyn, OH · EIN 341820183 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$432K
Total Giving
$203K
Grants on File
8
Average Grant
$25K
Giving Radius
Where John S Knight Memorial Journalism Fund Corporation Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
Application & instructions are available online at www.thebeaconjournal.com/public/jskscholarship.pdf. Call Michael Douglas.
On Unsolicited Proposals yes
Restrictions
College student pursuing degree in journalism, photojournalism, broadcasting or public relations. Student must either live in or attend a college in Summit, Portage, Stark, Medina, or Wayne County.
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kent, OH | $46K | 2020 |
| Akron, OH | $8K | 2021 |
| Kent, OH | $48K | 2021 |
| Akron, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Kent, OH | $40K | 2023 |
| Ashland, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Akron, OH | $15K | 2022 |
| Kent, OH | $38K | 2022 |
8 grants total
Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $443K | $23K | $37K | $59K |
| 2022 | $463K | $24K | $46K | $59K |
| 2021 | $476K | $27K | $85K | $64K |
| 2020 | $454K | $25K | $61K | $53K |
| 2019 | $447K | $25K | $51K | $54K |
| 2015 | $371K | $20K | $74K | $47K |
| 2014 | $344K | $20K | $65K | $46K |
| 2013 | $324K | $18K | $30K | $27K |
| 2012 | $321K | $18K | $21K | $26K |
| 2011 | $326K | $17K | $44K | $23K |
Section VII
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