Mcknight Brain Research Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Orlando, Florida · EIN 65-6301255
- Florida
- Orlando
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Florida
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $3.1MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 6Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $43MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
The Foundation hosts an annual conference and other events for the purpose of fostering the necessary collaboration between research scientists in each of the four McKnight Brain Institutes to achieve successful outcomes in the understanding of cognitive aging and the problems of learning and memory in the aging with the emphasis on cognitive health, prevention and treatment of cognitive decline and loss. This year's conference was designed to foster and emphasize the collaboration between the research scientists in three main areas: epigenetics, neuroimaging, and standardization of cognitive assessment measures.See Statement 14 for additional information regarding the Foundation's activities.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| American Federation for Aging Research | $1.5M | 2025 |
| Foundation for the NIH | $1M | 2025 |
| American Brain Foundation | $250K | 2025 |
| University of Miami | $170K | 2025 |
| University of Alabama Birmingham | $94K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (6 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: mcknightfoundation.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.