Who is Oregon’s richest resident? Where Nike's Phil Knight ranks on new Forbes list

Nike co-founder Phil Knight is the wealthiest resident in Oregon. Here's where he ranks on Forbes' list of wealthiest billionaires in the U.S.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Phil Knight Gives Nike Stock Worth Nearly $1 Billion to an Unnamed Nonprofit

Nike co-founder Phil Knight gave 12 million shares of Nike stock valued at $990 million to an unnamed charity on Wednesday, according to a financial document the company filed with the Securities and ...

Nike cofounder Phil Knight's $2 billion pledge for cancer research was the largest donation of 2025

Phil Knight's $2 billion cancer research pledge leads the list of the 2025 largest donations, with Buffett and Bezos also making notable gifts.
Sports Illustrated

Oregon Ducks' Dan Lanning Reacts to Phil Knight's Generous Gift

The Oregon Ducks' most famous boosters, former Nike CEO Phil Knight and his wife Penny Knight, donated a record amount of money to OHSU Cancer Center. Oregon coach Dan Lanning applauded the effort in ...