Friends of the Children of the Klamath B
Friends of the children of the klamath basin has a mission of impacting generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors 12+ years, no matter what. 92% go on to enroll in post-secondary education, serve our country, or enter the workforce. 83% graduate high school or earn a ged, 93% avoid juvenile justice system involvement, and 98% wait to become parents until after their teen years.
Friends of the Children of the Klamath B at a glance
In short: Friends of the Children of the Klamath B gave $60K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,296
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $30,148
- Median grant
- $30,148
- Total assets
- $4,625,086
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Children of the Klamath B funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of the Children-Lane County ($53K). Together the top 2 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Children-Lane County Eugene, OR | Grow a friends-specific behavioral health workforce using trauma-informed care | $52,825 |
| Friends of the Children- Central Oregon Bend, OR | Grow a friends-specific behavioral health workforce using trauma-informed care | $7,471 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,625,086 | $1,672,616 | $1,433,871 | $60,296 | 2 | $97,742 |
| 2024 | $4,062,381 | $1,220,178 | $1,301,568 | — | — | $126,611 |
| 2023 | $4,205,166 | $1,781,612 | $1,145,713 | — | — | $77,798 |
| 2022 | $3,193,728 | $2,688,812 | $809,868 | — | — | $20,135 |
| 2021 | $1,468,774 | $854,202 | $717,769 | — | — | $9,131 |
| 2020 | $1,249,529 | $728,812 | $645,208 | — | — | $15,353 |
| 2019 | $1,118,850 | $725,023 | $702,634 | — | — | $11,719 |
About Friends of the Children of the Klamath B
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Children of the Klamath B is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Klamath Falls, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $98K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Children of the Klamath B is led by Amanda Squibb, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda Squibb
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$33K (2022) → $72K (2025)
Tessa Koch
Board Chair
Treasurer → Co-Chair, 2024
Co-Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alycia Edgeworth Kersey
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debi Catron
Board Member
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Kandra
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Traci Freid
Board Member
Chair → Co-Chair, 2024
Co-Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victor Vazquez
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessie Hecocta
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Graham
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cassi Stevens
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Watah
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim McCabe
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Goodwin
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Donarski
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Cathy Mason (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Gian Christmas (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Heather Tyler (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Janet Thede (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jenine Stuedli (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Mulcare (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Heidi Gaither (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Carey Fitzgerald (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Johanna Scholer (2022) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: Benji Henslee (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Wendt (2019–2021) — Founding Board
- Former: Rick Giampietri (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Terry Kenfield (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Wayne Snoozy (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Erin Cox (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Garrett (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Noel Kersey (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $72K, to Amanda Squibb (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Children of the Klamath B
How much does Friends of the Children of the Klamath B give each year?
Friends of the Children of the Klamath B gave $60K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Friends of the Children of the Klamath B?
Friends of the Children of the Klamath B reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Friends of the Children of the Klamath B?
Friends of the Children of the Klamath B is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Klamath Falls, OR. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of the Children of the Klamath B operate?
Friends of the Children of the Klamath B has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Friends of the Children of the Klamath B's EIN?
Friends of the Children of the Klamath B's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1290284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
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