Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation

Open & Accessible
Private Foundation
SALEM, OregonSmallEIN: 272245059
Education NonprofitsCommunity CentersFood PantriesFoster Care and Child Welfare AgenciesAnimal Shelters

Official website for the Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation (EIN 27-2245059). The site describes grants (including application guidance) and scholarships supporting Oregon 501(c)(3) organizations and community colleges. Contact details and a Board of Directors page are provided.

Source: Website · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

A registered Oregon 501(c)(3) or community college with programs in community services, education/scholarships, food security, or animal welfare seeking modest general support or emergency/student aid.

Good Fit

  • Organization is based in Oregon or serves Oregon communities.
  • Request size aligns with typical grants (roughly $1K–$10K).
  • Purpose matches past funding: general operating support, student emergency funds, scholarships, food pantry or animal welfare work.
  • Local presence or partnerships that make the organization visible to regional funders and board members.

Geography

Restrictive

Observed giving is strongly state-focused: the latest year sent about 94% of dollars to Oregon and only a small share to one other state.

Recipient Variety

Broad

The latest year funded 53 distinct recipients across diverse program areas (education, human services, food programs, animal welfare and more), indicating a broad recipient set for a small foundation.

New Applicants

Moderate

Behavior shows many new grantees in the latest year, but the public application process is invitation-only; the website does invite organizations to email with a link to their site, so newcomer consideration appears possible but not an open self-serve application.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026