After 25 years of grantmaking, we've closed our doors.

From 1995–2020, we invested in more than 500 organizations across Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Explore here to see who we funded, how we did our work, and what we learned along the way.

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Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership with Grantees and Communities

Cover of the 25th anniversary brochure, showing sunlight streaming through a forest

Flip through our sunset booklet, read our story, and find out what we learned

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Paul Brainerd talks about how we started, and being grantee-centered

Video by InterChange Media Art Productions.

See a snapshot of some of the accomplishments that made us proud

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Programs

For 25 years, we funded organizations that protected the environment of the Northwest and built broad support for conservation.

Conservation policy

Photo via Montana Environmental Information Center

Conservation policy

Policy gains for protection of our region's air, land, and water.

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Place-based conservation

Photo by John Lambing

Place-based conservation

Landscape and wildlife protection through community engagement and empowerment.

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Conservation capacity

Photo by Michael Scott

Conservation capacity

Strengthening the next generation of Northwest conservation philanthropy, leadership, and advocacy.

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What we learned

We were priviledged to support truly inspiring people all over our region. Read about what we learned along the way.

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Meet some of our grantees

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