Our Mission
The Marion I. & Henry J. Knott Foundation is a Catholic family foundation committed to honoring our founders’ legacy of generosity to strengthen our community.
Working as a family, we are guided by the following shared beliefs and values:
| Understanding | and responding to the needs of our community through informed grantmaking, |
|---|---|
| Respecting | the values of the Roman Catholic faith, |
| Engaging | in the ongoing education of trustees and staff in the field of philanthropy and the nonprofit community, |
| Ensuring | good stewardship of the resources entrusted to our use, and |
| Encouraging |
open communication, compassion, respect and trust among community, staff and family. |
Our Strategic Direction
The Knott Foundation provides funds in our five areas of interest with a focus on Catholic organizations, education, and nonprofit leadership. In grantmaking we emphasize the importance of accountability and measurable outcomes. Further, we engage family members in philanthropy, develop leaders within the Foundation, and through these activities we foster family unity.