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Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation is a private corporation based in SALEM, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. It holds total assets of $6.2M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have grown from $4.3M in 2011 to $5.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Oregon. According to available records, Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation has made 160 grants totaling $898K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $212K in 2020 to $148K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $354K distributed across 64 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $28K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 87 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Oregon. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$28K
Based on 31 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 160 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR.
Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation has distributed a total of $898K across 160 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $28K.
Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation is headquartered in SALEM, OR.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Smith | Secretary | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Patrick Melius | President | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Stephen Blowers | Director | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Emilee Provost | Director | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Richard Mcginty | Treasurer | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Elise Hamner | Director | $1K | $0 | $1K |
Total Giving
$232K
Total Assets
$5.7M
Fair Market Value
$5.7M
Net Worth
$5.7M
Grants Paid
$148K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$217K
Distribution Amount
$268K
Total: $4.7M
Total Grants
160
Total Giving
$898K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
87
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Helping HandsGENERAL SUPPORT | Albany, OR | $11K | 2023 |
| Foster ClubGENERAL SUPPORT | Seaside, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Companion Animal Medical ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Bend, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Farmworker'S Housing DevelopmenGENERAL SUPPORT | Woodburn, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Ymca Marion Polk CountiesGENERAL SUPPORT | Salem, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| St Timothy'S Episcopal ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Salem, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Gladstone Food PantryGENERAL SUPPORT | Gladstone, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Central Oregon Community CollegeGRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS | Bend, OR | $7K | 2023 |
| Southwest Oregon Cc FoundationSTUDENT EMERGENCY FUND; SCHOLARSHIP | Coos Bay, OR | $7K | 2023 |
| Umpqua Community CollegeSTUDENT EMERGENCY FUND; SCHOLARSHIP | Roseburg, OR | $7K | 2023 |
| Columbia Gorge Community CollegeSTUDENT EMERGENCY FUND; SCHOLARSHIP | The Dalles, OR | $7K | 2023 |
| Clatsop Community CollegeSTUDENT EMERGENCY FUND; SCHOLARSHIP | Astoria, OR | $7K | 2023 |
| Linn Benton Community CollegeSTUDENT EMERGENCY FUND; SCHOLARSHIP | Albany, OR | $7K | 2023 |
| Lapine Community KitchenGENERAL SUPPORT | La Pine, OR | $6K | 2023 |
| Urban GleanersGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $6K | 2023 |
| Mid-Valley Literacy CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Salem, OR | $6K | 2023 |
| Philomath Community ServicesGENERAL SUPPORT | Philomath, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Charlston Fishing FamiliesGENERAL SUPPORT | Cos Bay, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Lane Community College FoundationSTUDENT EMERGENCY FUND; SCHOLARSHIP | Eugene, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Clackamas Community CollegeGRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS | Oregon City, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Oregon Coast Community Action ProgrGENERAL SUPPORT | Coose Bay, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Harriets HousingGENERAL SUPPORT | Philomath, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Bend Heros FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Bend, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Neighborhood ImpactGENERAL SUPPORT | Redmond, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Family Building BlocksGENERAL SUPPORT | Salem, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Salem HarvestGENERAL SUPPORT | Salem, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Southside Youth OutreachGENERAL SUPPORT | Corvallis, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| The Devereux CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Coos Bay, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Salem Free ClinicsGENERAL SUPPORT | Salem, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| South Lincoln ResourcesGENERAL SUPPORT | Waldport, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Eugene MissionGENERAL SUPPORT | Eugene, OR | $24K | 2022 |
| Henderson HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Mcminnville, OR | $18K | 2022 |
| Assistance League Of BendGENERAL SUPPORT | Bend, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Portland Animal Welfare TeamGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Yamhill Community Action ProgramGENERAL SUPPORT | Mcminnville, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Safespace Children'S Advocacy Center Of The GorgeGENERAL SUPPORT | Hood River, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Quadriplegics United Against Dependency IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Central Oregon Veteran'S RanchGENERAL SUPPORT | Bend, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Yamhill County GleanersGENERAL SUPPORT | Mcminnville, OR | $6K | 2022 |