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John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

Miami, Floridaknightfoundation.org

Overview

John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is a private foundation that invests in journalism, the arts, and the success of cities where the Knight brothers once published newspapers.

Year Founded

1950

Portfolio Companies

30

Investments

John S. and James L. Knight Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Philadelphia Gay NewsJun 2026GrantCo-investor
IndiegrafMay 2026GrantLead
Bluesky Software SolutionsMar 2026Series BCo-investor
BlueskyMar 2026Series BCo-investor
URL MediaDec 2025GrantCo-investor

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersMiami, Florida
Year Founded1950

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