Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation
Invitation OnlySalem, Oregon · EIN 27-2245059 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
2% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Rescue Mission | Richmond, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Eoic Jlad Service Dog Program | Salem, OR | General support | $10,000 |
| Community Action Organization | Hillsboro, OR | General support | $8,000 |
| Yamhill County Early Learning Hub | Mcminnville, OR | General support | $7,500 |
| Clatsop Community College | Astoria, OR | Student emergency fund; scholarship | $7,000 |
| Columbia Gorge Community College | The Dalles, OR | Student emergency fund; scholarship | $7,000 |
| Lane Community College Foundation | Eugene, OR | Student emergency fund; scholarship | $7,000 |
| Linn Benton Community College | Albany, OR | Student emergency fund; scholarship | $7,000 |
| Southwest Oregon Cc Foundation | Coos Bay, OR | Student emergency fund; scholarship | $7,000 |
| Umpqua Community College | Roseburg, OR | Student emergency fund; scholarship | $7,000 |
| Central Oregon Community College | Bend, OR | Grants & scholarships | $7,000 |
| The Safe Project | Coos Bay, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Kindness of Eastern Orego | LA Grande, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Low Umpqua Hospital Dist | Reedsport, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Services Consortium | Albany, OR | General support | $4,000 |
| Gold Beach Community Center | Gold Beach, OR | General support | $2,000 |
| Coos Bay School District | Coos Bay, OR | Ark program | $1,500 |
| Myrtle Point Sen Cit Center | Myrtle Point, OR | Meals program | $1,500 |
| Com Coalition of Empire | Coos Bay, OR | General support | $1,500 |
| Coos City Foster Parent Association | Coos Bay, OR | Digital video screen | $1,500 |
| Coos City Fri of Public Health | Coos Bay, OR | Dd community inclusion | $1,500 |
| Friends of Coos Cty Animals | North Bend, OR | Male cat neutering | $1,500 |
| Wild Rivers Animal Rescue | Gold Beach, OR | Veterinary asst. prog. | $1,400 |
| Flora M Laird Mem Library | Myrtle Point, OR | Bifokal program | $1,310 |
| Coastal Farm Relief Nursery | Coos Bay, OR | Exterior table | $1,205 |
| Friends of Langlois Public Library | Langlois, OR | Cultural enrich. series | $1,200 |
| Myrtle Point Pub Library Fon | Myrtle Point, OR | Meals program | $1,088 |
| Lapine Community Kitchen | LA Pine, OR | General support | $1,000 |
| Capital Community Media | Salem, OR | General support | $1,000 |
| Canyon Crisis Resource Center | Mill City, OR | General support | $1,000 |
| Keizer United Peer Youth Court | Keizer, OR | General support | $1,000 |
| Wild Rivers Animal Rescue | Gold Beach, OR | General support | $1,000 |
| Salem Police Foundation | Salem, OR | K-9 retirement fund | $1,000 |
| Coos County Animal Shelter | Coos Bay, OR | Generarl support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Center 50 | Salem, OR | General support | $1,000 |
| Sun Community School | Portland, OR | General support | $1,000 |
| Devine Nature Academy | Coos Bay, OR | Bff bicycle program | $1,000 |
| Bandon Com Youth Center | Bandon, OR | Summer camp program | $1,000 |
The return also lists 16 grants to individuals ($49,639). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $181,342 | 54 |
| 2023 | $148,000 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521489349100022
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2245059
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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