The Brainerd Foundation protects the environment of the Northwest and builds broad citizen support for conservation. We make grants, provide guidance, leverage funding and encourage collaboration within the philanthropic community.
Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, British Columbia and the Yukon Territory constitute our geographic funding region.
Foundation to Sunset
Paul Brainerd announces his intention to spend the foundation's entire endowment in the next 10 to 12 years.
In his announcement he explains, "Despite all that we have accomplished, the ecological challenges before us are as significant as humanity has ever faced.
"I believe we must each do whatever we can to protect the natural resources that sustain this planet because the need is nothing short of urgent. There are many ways to accomplish this, of course, and mine is to see that the foundation's entire endowment is spent in my lifetime, then to pass the baton to a new generation of conservationists and philanthropists."
Read Paul's announcement and our FAQ to learn more.
- Read about our Strategic Focus
- President's Letter : Shifting Our Focus
- Executive Director's Message: Inspired to Lead
- Recommended Resource: Spitfire Strategies SmartChart