BARBARA EMILY KNUDSON FOUNDATION
Salem, OR, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
27-2245059
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Salem, OR, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
27-2245059
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Oregon, Louisiana, and Minnesota. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$60K
3%

CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$51K
3%

MARION-POLK FOOD SHARE INC
$48K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
54
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BARBARA EMILY KNUDSON FOUNDATION?
No. BARBARA EMILY KNUDSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BARBARA EMILY KNUDSON FOUNDATION give?
BARBARA EMILY KNUDSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon, Louisiana, and Minnesota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BARBARA EMILY KNUDSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BARBARA EMILY KNUDSON FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BARBARA EMILY KNUDSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BARBARA EMILY KNUDSON FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $181 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BARBARA EMILY KNUDSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BARBARA EMILY KNUDSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, and MARION-POLK FOOD SHARE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BARBARA EMILY KNUDSON FOUNDATION?
BARBARA EMILY KNUDSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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