Knights Baseball Club
Knights Baseball Club is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its activities include operating the Corvallis Knights summer wood-bat baseball team and making charitable contributions; its 2024 filing reports 14 grants totaling $80,082.
Knights Baseball Club at a glance
In short: Knights Baseball Club gave $80K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $80,082
- -39.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,720
- -48.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,732
- Total assets
- $1,339,330
- +22.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Knights Baseball Club
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 40212, Portland, OR 97240
Phone: (541) 752-5656
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Knights Baseball Club funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was OSU Dugout Club ($45K). Together the top 10 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 52 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Oregon recipients: 98% were in Oregon and 2% in Washington. The club’s website describes its team and community activities in Corvallis, Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Knights Baseball Club gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $132K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OSU Dugout Club Corvallis, OR | Charitable Contribution | $45,000 |
| Linn-Benton Community College Foundation Albany, OR | Charitable Contribution | $9,999 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis Corvallis, OR | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
| Old Timers Baseball Association of Portland Portland, OR | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Trilliam Family Services Portland, OR | Charitable Contribution | $4,964 |
| Community Outreach Inc Corvallis, OR | Charitable Contribution | $2,905 |
| The Corvallis Clinic Foundation Corvallis, OR | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Only 7 Seconds Chelan, WA | Charitable Contribution | $1,464 |
| Jackson Street Youth Shelter Corvallis, OR | Community Benefit | $1,000 |
| Friends of Baseball Portland, OR | Charitable Contribution | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,339,330 | $1,325,450 | $1,083,188 | $80,082 | 14 | $1,077,570 | $43,351 |
| 2023 | $1,097,068 | $1,218,891 | $1,128,266 | $132,051 | 12 | $1,138,098 | $17,095 |
| 2022 | $1,006,239 | $1,002,597 | $1,053,327 | $34,905 | 14 | $1,058,674 | $1,927 |
| 2021 | $1,056,969 | $913,910 | $932,612 | $14,924 | 9 | $930,127 | $2,167 |
| 2020 | $1,075,671 | $956,471 | $549,911 | $8,236 | 3 | — | $2,326 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Corvallis Knights’ stated mission is to accelerate prospect development, increase player exposure, and better the community through baseball. The club’s 2024 filing describes specialized instruction, coaching, and other activities for more than 45 student-athletes, as well as internships that give college students practical sports-business experience. It also reports hosting an annual event with Oregon State to promote science and the arts.
The 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Linn-Benton Community College Foundation says it advances the interests and development of the college and its students, faculty, and community. Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis says it provides youth-development opportunities for school-aged youth. Community Outreach Inc. describes its mission as helping people lead healthy and productive lives, while the Corvallis Clinic Foundation says it supports health education, preventive care, and health care for at-risk populations. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the club reported 14 grants totaling $80,082. Grants ranged from $100 to $45,000, with a median of $1,732. The largest listed awards were $45,000 to OSU Dugout Club, $9,999 to Linn-Benton Community College Foundation, $6,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis, $5,000 to Old Timers Baseball Association of Portland, and $4,964 to Trillium Family Services. Other listed recipients include Community Outreach Inc. ($2,905), the Corvallis Clinic Foundation ($2,000), Only 7 Seconds ($1,464), and Jackson Street Youth Shelter ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dan Segel as CEO; Doug Nichols as vice president; Jeff Post as secretary; Joe Segel as treasurer; and Eric Gunderson, Geoff Loomis, Brett Smith, Rich Sermone, Don Nichols, and Randy Rutschman as directors.
Knights Baseball Club is led by Dan Segel, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dan Segel
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$140K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Brett Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Gunderson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabe Sandy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoff Loomis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaimie Van Vleet
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Rutschman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Sermone
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Fair
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Nichols
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Nichols
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Post
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Segel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Vince Ircandia (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Gits (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rob Stewart (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $151K, to Dan Segel (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Knights Baseball Club
How much does Knights Baseball Club give each year?
Knights Baseball Club gave $80K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $132K across 12 grants.
What is Knights Baseball Club's typical grant size?
Knights Baseball Club's median grant in 2024 was $1,732, and its average grant was $5,720, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Knights Baseball Club give grants?
Knights Baseball Club gives mostly in Oregon: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Corvallis, OR (5 grants), Portland, OR (5 grants) and Albany, OR (2 grants).
Who are Knights Baseball Club's largest grantees?
Knights Baseball Club's largest 2024 grantees include OSU Dugout Club ($45,000), Linn-Benton Community College Foundation ($9,999) and Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Knights Baseball Club?
Knights Baseball Club reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Knights Baseball Club fund?
The Corvallis Knights’ stated mission is to accelerate prospect development, increase player exposure, and better the community through baseball. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Knights Baseball Club?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Knights Baseball Club's EIN?
Knights Baseball Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1135130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Knights Baseball Club accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Knights Baseball Club funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/knights-baseball-club-morg_0886c5fcd71141fab9389bbd7d15d558
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