Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation is a private foundation in Salem, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $181,342 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$181,342
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was up from $148,000 the year before.
83% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $148,000 | 30 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $181,342 | 54 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 53 | $171,342 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harriets Housing | General support | $10,000 |
| Bay Area Rescue Mission | General support | $10,000 |
| Eoic Jlad Service Dog Program | General support | $10,000 |
| Community Action Organization | General support | $8,000 |
| Construction Hope | General support | $7,500 |
| Reach Northwest | General support | $7,500 |
| Yamhill County Early Learning Hub | General support | $7,500 |
| Clatsop Community College | Student emergency fund; scholarship | $7,000 |
| Columbia Gorge Community College | Student emergency fund; scholarship | $7,000 |
| Lane Community College Foundation | Student emergency fund; scholarship | $7,000 |
| Linn Benton Community College | Student emergency fund; scholarship | $7,000 |
| Southwest Oregon CC Foundation | Student emergency fund; scholarship | $7,000 |
| Umpqua Community College | Student emergency fund; scholarship | $7,000 |
| Central Oregon Community College | Grants & scholarships | $7,000 |
| Bag Baggage Production | General support | $7,000 |
| The Safe Project | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Kindness of Eastern Orego | General support | $5,000 |
| Low Umpqua Hospital Dist | General support | $5,000 |
| Philomath Hs Perf Arts Prog | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Services Consortium | General support | $4,000 |
| Gold Beach Community Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Salem-Keizer Meals on Wheels | General support | $2,000 |
| Coos Bay School District | Ark program | $1,500 |
| Myrtle Point Sen Cit Center | Meals program | $1,500 |
| Com Coalition of Empire | General support | $1,500 |
| Coos City Foster Parent Association | Digital video screen | $1,500 |
| Coos City Fri of Public Health | Dd community inclusion | $1,500 |
| Friends of Coos Cty Animals | Male cat neutering | $1,500 |
| Snipped | Feral cat vaccinations | $1,500 |
| Wild Rivers Animal Rescue | Veterinary asst. Prog. | $1,400 |
| Flora M Laird Mem Library | Bifokal program | $1,310 |
| Coastal Farm Relief Nursery | Exterior table | $1,205 |
| Friends of Langlois Public Library | Cultural enrich. Series | $1,200 |
| SW or Veterans Outreach | It equipment purchase | $1,139 |
| Myrtle Point Pub Library Fon | Meals program | $1,088 |
| Lapine Community Kitchen | General support | $1,000 |
| Capital Community Media | General support | $1,000 |
| Canyon Crisis Resource Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Marion Polk Food Share | Meals on wheels | $1,000 |
| Keizer United Peer Youth Court | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Emilee Provost
- Richard McGinty
- Patrick Melius
- Sharon Smith
- Stephen Blowers
- Elise Hamner
Questions people ask
Does Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation give?
$181,342 in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Emilee Provost (Director), Richard McGinty (Treasurer), Patrick Melius (President) and Sharon Smith (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and animals.