John S and James L Knight Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
John S and James L Knight Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Miami, Florida, registered in 2014, with $139,912,312 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
2850 Tigertail Ave Ste 600, Miami, FL, 33133 EIN 65-0464177 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$139.9M
▲ 61.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$239.6M
Net assets
$2.2B
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for John S and James L Knight Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating112 mo reserves · -71% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For John S and James L Knight Foundation Inc: 112 mo reserves · -71% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for John S and James L Knight Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For John S and James L Knight Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2850 Tigertail Ave Ste 600, Miami, FL, 33133
- City
- Miami
- State
- Florida
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $178.5M (FY2013) to $139.9M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $303.5MNet assets $2.2B
Operating margin
-71.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5B
Total liabilities
$303.5M
Net assets
$2.2B
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $139,912,312▲61.1% | $239,590,667▲7.5% | $2,229,922,547▼2.2% | $2,533,415,674 | 990PF |
| 2023 | $86,858,117▲29.8% | $222,846,065▲51.2% | $2,279,581,421 | $2,533,365,916▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $66,937,027▼63.5% | $147,423,086▲25.1% | $2,279,281,789▼3.1% | $2,465,124,931▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $183,144,507▲7.6% | $117,868,918▼37.6% | $2,352,144,640▲13.2% | $2,530,104,679▲10.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $170,153,653▲2.1% | $188,784,900▲6.1% | $2,077,986,656▲7.1% | $2,283,660,148▲8.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $166,635,893▼10.8% | $177,920,968▲39.1% | $1,939,608,639▼11.8% | $2,115,429,411▼9.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $186,714,652▲99.2% | $127,906,936▲0.9% | $2,198,201,768▲10.9% | $2,325,815,386▲9.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $93,748,781▼34.9% | $126,758,836▼29.1% | $1,981,622,200▼0.3% | $2,117,076,431▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $143,925,132▼21.2% | $178,833,026▲0.8% | $1,986,786,313▼7.7% | $2,146,173,032▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $182,681,965▲2.3% | $177,424,055▲61.9% | $2,151,889,787▼1.3% | $2,285,572,378 | 990PF |
| 2013 | $178,524,173 | $109,563,044▼15.9% | $2,180,012,873▲11.3% | $2,286,101,150▲9.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $130,255,476▲10.3% | $1,958,840,972▲3.6% | $2,096,363,648▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $118,136,575▲5.8% | $1,889,888,068▼4.3% | $2,033,881,211▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $111,632,757 | $1,973,907,044 | $2,137,010,922 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Maribel Perez Wadsworth — $875,960 (0.37% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maribel Perez Wadsworth | President & Ceo | 40 | $875,960 |
| Juan J Martinez | Vp/cfo & Treasurer | 40 | $396,309 |
| Kelly Jin | Vp/communities & Nat'l | 40 | $352,200 |
| Terese Curiel | Vp/admin & Secretary | 40 | $330,493 |
| Victoria Rogers | Vp/arts | 40 | $323,686 |
| James M Brady | Vp/journalism | 40 | $319,491 |
| Ashley Zohn | Vp/learning & Impact | 40 | $312,082 |
| Jorge Martinez | Vp/cto | 40 | $287,819 |
| Alejandro De Onis | Vp/comms. & Digital Strat. | 40 | $268,659 |
| Roshell Rinkins | Vp/grant Admin & Cdeio Through 10/2024 | 40 | $230,830 |
| Christine Amer Mayer | Trustee | 2 | $45,000 |
| Adriana M Cisneros | Trustee | 2 | $40,000 |
| Austin Clements | Trustee | 2 | $40,000 |
| Charles Frank Olson | Trustee | 2 | $40,000 |
| Matthew Stephen Stepka | Trustee | 2 | $40,000 |
| Michael Marsicano | Trustee | 2 | $40,000 |
| Ramona Hood | Trustee | 2 | $40,000 |
| Ana-marie Codina | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Anna Spangler Nelson | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Christopher M Austen | Chairman and Trustee Effective 3/2024 | 2 | — |
Grants received · $1.0M total
3 grants to John S and James L Knight Foundation Inc totaling $1.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2019 | $301,415 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | Program support | 2018 | $5,797 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2016 | $717,926 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is John S and James L Knight Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John S and James L Knight Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 65-0464177, based in Miami, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John S and James L Knight Foundation Inc's EIN?
- John S and James L Knight Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 65-0464177.
- How much revenue does John S and James L Knight Foundation Inc report?
- John S and James L Knight Foundation Inc reported $139,912,312 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John S and James L Knight Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades John S and James L Knight Foundation Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does John S and James L Knight Foundation Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on John S and James L Knight Foundation Inc's latest Form 990 is $875,960, paid to Maribel Perez Wadsworth (President & Ceo).
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Data for John S and James L Knight Foundation Inc (EIN 65-0464177) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.