McKnight Foundation
| Formation | 1953 |
|---|---|
| Founder | William L. McKnight and Maude L. McKnight |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) organisation |
| Location | |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Tonya Allen, President; |
| Endowment | $2.5 billion USD |
| Website | https://www.mcknight.org/ |
The McKnight Foundation is an American Minnesota-based family foundation. Established in 1953, the McKnight Foundation maintains a $2.5 billion endowment, which it distributes in grants. In 2022, the foundation issued $120 million, supporting Minnesota cultural institutions, climate change efforts, and social justice initiatives, among other goals.