James A. & Faith Knight Foundation (Associate Member)

We feel that programs that understand and specifically serve the needs of women and girls have the best chance to improve communities. In addition, national studies have found that less than 7% of the philanthropic dollar goes to programs that are focused on women and girls.

For these reasons, we fund programs that:

  • increase economic self-sufficiency for women and girls,
  • effect public policy and advocacy in support of women and girls, and
  • address the issues of human rights and equality of women in our communities.
Mission: 

Primarily serving Jackson and Washtenaw counties, the James A. & Faith Knight Foundation is dedicated to improving communities by providing grant support to qualified nonprofit organizations including, but not limited to, those that address the needs of women and girls, animals and the natural world, and internal capacity.

Values:
We believe:

  • In fairness and equity
  • In programs that change lives
  • In protection and safety for the vulnerable
  • In strengthening nonprofit organizations to enhance their effectiveness