# The Knowledge Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1166987 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1166987)
- Company number: 09761656
- Latest income: £83.8k; spending £905
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/knowledge-foundation

The principal objectives of the Foundation are to attract donations with which to grant awards for the advancement of education in Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States of America

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Knowledge Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Knowledge Foundation reported income of £83.8k and spending of £905.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Knowledge Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Knowledge Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Knowledge Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Knowledge Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Knowledge Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The Knowledge Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Knowledge Foundation reported income of £83.8k and spending of £905.


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