Knights Baseball Club
Preselected recipients only
Knights Baseball Club is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $80,082 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,732 and the largest $45,000. 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$80,082
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,732
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was down from $132,051 the year before.
64% 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 | $132,051 | 12 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $80,082 | 14 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Knights Baseball Club 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 Knights Baseball Club funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 13 | $78,618 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,464 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Osu Dugout Club | Charitable contribution | $45,000 |
| Linn-Benton Community College Foundation | Charitable contribution | $9,999 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Old Timers Baseball Association of Portland | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Trilliam Family Services | Charitable contribution | $4,964 |
| Community Outreach Inc | Charitable contribution | $2,905 |
| The Corvallis Clinic Foundation | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Only 7 Seconds | Charitable contribution | $1,464 |
| Jackson Street Youth Shelter | Community benefit | $1,000 |
| Friends of Baseball | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| McDaniel High School | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Special Olympics | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| South Albany Youth Baseball | Charitable contribution | $150 |
| Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police | Charitable contribution | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Dan Segel
- Eric Gunderson
- Geoff Loomis
- Doug Nichols
- Jeff Post
- Joe Segel
- Brett Smith
- Rich Sermone
- Don Nichols
- Randy Rutschman
- Tony Fair
- Jeff Moore
- Jaimie van Vleet
- Gabe Sandy
Questions people ask
Does Knights Baseball Club accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Knights Baseball Club give?
$80,082 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,732.
Who runs Knights Baseball Club?
Its 2024 filing lists Dan Segel (Ceo), Eric Gunderson (Director), Geoff Loomis (Director) and Doug Nichols (Vice President) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Knights Baseball Club fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.