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Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation

  • Salem, OR
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 2010
  • EIN: 27-2245059

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Independent Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$326k (2024)

Expenses
$285k (2024)

Total Assets
$6.2M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$326,247
Expenses
$284,708
Net Income
$41,539
Net Assets
$6,198,173
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $229
0.1%
Dividends $125,482
38.5%
Sales of Assets $200,536
61.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $233,387
82.0%
Compensation of Officers* $28,750
10.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,198,173
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,198,173
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Richard Mcginty (Treasurer) $5,000 $0
Patrick Melius (President) $5,000 $0
Sharon Smith (Secretary) $5,000 $0
Stephen Blowers (Director) $5,000 $0
Elise Hamner (Director) $5,000 $0
Emilee Provost (Director) $3,750 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 28, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$261,171
Expenses
$231,776
Net Income
$29,395
Net Assets
$5,697,742
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $224
0.1%
Dividends $130,285
49.9%
Sales of Assets $130,662
50.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $187,415
80.9%
Compensation of Officers* $26,250
11.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,697,742
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,697,742
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Emilee Provost (Director) $5,000 $0
Richard Mcginty (Treasurer) $5,000 $0
Patrick Melius (President) $5,000 $0
Sharon Smith (Secretary) $5,000 $0
Stephen Blowers (Director) $5,000 $0
Elise Hamner (Director) $1,250 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 14, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$183,170
Expenses
$278,630
Net Income
-$95,460
Net Assets
$5,166,358
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $72
0.0%
Dividends $128,674
70.2%
Sales of Assets $53,394
29.1%
Other Income $1,030
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $218,875
78.6%
Compensation of Officers* $32,650
11.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,166,358
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,166,358
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sharon Smith (Secretary) $8,368 $0
Patrick Melius (President) $8,045 $0
Emilee Provost (Director) $7,025 $0
Stephen Blowers (Director) $5,212 $0
Richard Mcginty (Treasurer) $4,000 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$608,634
Expenses
$281,701
Net Income
$326,933
Net Assets
$6,329,512
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $141,925
23.3%
Sales of Assets $466,394
76.6%
Other Income $315
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $229,869
81.6%
Compensation of Officers* $35,936
12.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,329,512
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,329,512
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Richard Mcginty (Treasurer) $8,125 $0
Sharon Smith (Secretary) $8,000 $0
Patrick Melius (President) $7,801 $0
Emilee Provost (Director) $6,886 $0
Stephen Blowers (Director) $5,124 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$260,045
Expenses
$302,746
Net Income
-$42,701
Net Assets
$5,615,200
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $104,118
40.0%
Sales of Assets $154,841
59.5%
Other Income $1,086
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $254,780
84.2%
Compensation of Officers* $36,156
11.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,615,201
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $5,615,200
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Emilee Provost (Director) $8,433 $0
Sharon Smith (Secretary) $8,117 $0
Richard Mcginty (Treasurer) $7,500 $0
Patrick Melius (President) $7,036 $0
Stephen Blowers (Director) $5,070 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$248,384
Expenses
$286,239
Net Income
-$37,855
Net Assets
$5,177,007
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $122,035
49.1%
Sales of Assets $126,299
50.8%
Other Income $50
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $241,532
84.4%
Compensation of Officers* $39,303
13.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,177,008
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $5,177,007
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sharon Smith (Secretary) $10,877 $0
Emilee Provost (Director) $10,063 $0
Richard Mcginty (Treasurer) $7,790 $0
Patrick Melius (President) $6,737 $0
Stephen Blowers (Director) $3,836 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 14, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$243,616
Expenses
$300,430
Net Income
-$56,814
Net Assets
$4,483,848
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $129,721
53.2%
Sales of Assets $113,358
46.5%
Other Income $537
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $247,674
82.4%
Compensation of Officers* $30,199
10.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,483,848
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,483,848
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Patrick Melius (President) $9,931 $0
Richard Mcginty (Treasurer) $6,946 $0
Emilee Provost (Director) $5,439 $0
Sharon Smith (Secretary) $5,342 $0
Stephen Blowers (Director) $2,541 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 4, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$342,414
Expenses
$282,942
Net Income
$59,472
Net Assets
$5,063,043
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $130,142
38.0%
Sales of Assets $212,034
61.9%
Other Income $238
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $240,081
84.9%
Compensation of Officers* $75,876
26.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,127,285
Total Liabilities $64,242
Net Assets $5,063,043
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Emilee Provost (Executive Director/Secreta) $54,167 $0
Sharon Smith (Director) $5,572 $0
Patrick Melius (Director) $5,483 $0
Richard Mcginty (Treasurer) $5,331 $0
Steve Blowers (Director) $5,323 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 27, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$125,908
Expenses
$282,323
Net Income
-$156,415
Net Assets
$4,673,258
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $123,053
97.7%
Sales of Assets $2,855
2.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $241,499
85.5%
Compensation of Officers* $70,792
25.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,673,258
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,673,258
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Emilee Provost (Executive Director/Secreta) $49,869 $0
Sharon Smith (Director) $5,320 $0
Patrick Melius (Director) $5,235 $0
Steve Blowers (Director) $5,204 $0
Richard Mcginty (Treasurer) $5,164 $0
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990-PF
Filed on July 17, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$395,630
Expenses
$300,679
Net Income
$94,951
Net Assets
$4,717,799
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $138
0.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $121,394
30.7%
Sales of Assets $274,093
69.3%
Other Income $5
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $250,575
83.3%
Compensation of Officers* $70,000
23.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,717,799
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,717,799
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Emilee Provost (Executive Director/Secreta) $48,120 $0
Patrick Melius (Director) $5,821 $0
Sharon Smith (Director) $5,533 $0
Richard Mcginty (Treasurer) $5,338 $0
Steve Blowers (Director) $5,188 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 2, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$522,188
Expenses
$290,249
Net Income
$231,939
Net Assets
$5,070,875
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $26,933
5.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $116,942
22.4%
Sales of Assets $378,313
72.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $245,062
84.4%
Compensation of Officers* $68,462
23.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,070,875
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,070,875
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Emilee Provost (Executive Director/Secreta) $47,200 $0
Sharon Smith (Director) $5,453 $0
Patrick Melius (Director) $5,416 $0
Steve Blowers (Director) $5,215 $0
Richard Mcginty (Treasurer) $5,178 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 23, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$471,406
Expenses
$299,006
Net Income
$172,400
Net Assets
$5,051,286
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $111,084
23.6%
Sales of Assets $360,322
76.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $254,515
85.1%
Compensation of Officers* $68,369
22.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,051,286
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,051,286
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Emilee Provost (Executive Director/Secreta) $47,200 $0
Sharon Smith (Director) $5,475 $0
Patrick Melius (Director) $5,404 $0
Steve Blowers (Director) $5,250 $0
Richard Mcginty (Treasurer) $5,040 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 9, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$239,502
Expenses
$265,650
Net Income
-$26,148
Net Assets
$4,519,391
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $111,275
46.5%
Sales of Assets $128,227
53.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $225,153
84.8%
Compensation of Officers* $55,204
20.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,519,391
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,519,391

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$169,623
Expenses
$229,162
Net Income
-$59,539
Net Assets
$4,285,457
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $90,922
53.6%
Sales of Assets $78,590
46.3%
Other Income $111
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $190,438
83.1%
Compensation of Officers* $53,429
23.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,285,457
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,285,457

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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