The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family
The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Woodinville, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $720K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $338K.
The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family at a glance
In short: The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family gave $23K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,000
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -52.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,875
- +124.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $720,032
- +76.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (22% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($5K). Together the top 7 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family gives
- Giving grew 93% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $23K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Funding for General Operations of the Charity | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation Wellesley Hills, ME | Funding for General Operations of the Charity | $5,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Funding for General Operations of the Charity | $5,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation Tempe, AZ | Funding for General Operations of the Charity | $3,000 |
| Providence General Foundation Everett, WA | Funding for General Operations of the Charity | $3,000 |
| Backpack Brigade Seattle, WA | Funding for General Operations of the Charity | $1,000 |
| Providence General Foundation Everett, WA | Funding for General Operations of the Charity | $500 |
| Coachella Valley Rescue Mission Indio, CA | Funding for General Operations of the Charity | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $720,032 | $344,954 | $32,180 | $23,000 | 8 | $23,250 | $338,425 | $26,102 |
| 2024 | $407,258 | $11,958 | $29,503 | $21,750 | 17 | $21,750 | $10,865 | $23,232 |
| 2023 | $424,803 | $20,561 | $16,345 | $9,150 | 7 | $11,175 | $10,490 | $21,720 |
| 2022 | $424,255 | $25,282 | $22,485 | $11,940 | 5 | $13,852 | $3,924 | $20,738 |
| 2021 | $428,847 | $63,671 | $21,733 | $10,370 | 12 | $11,945 | $53,891 | $22,379 |
| 2020 | $386,909 | $7,451 | $11,917 | $4,000 | 4 | — | $577 | $21,184 |
| 2019 | $282,099 | $156,710 | $23,625 | $20,650 | 9 | — | $2,554 | $11,085 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family is led by Jeffrey R. Knudson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey R. Knudson
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura J. Knudson
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family
How much does The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family give each year?
The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family gave $23K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 17 grants.
What is The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family's typical grant size?
The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,875, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family give grants?
The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family's top state is North Carolina, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (22%) and Tennessee (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Everett, WA (2 grants).
Does The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family's largest grantees?
The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family's largest 2025 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($5,000), Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation ($5,000) and St Judes Children's Research Hospital ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family?
The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family reported $720K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family?
The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Woodinville, WA. It holds $720K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family's EIN?
The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2505762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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