Bonneville Environmental Foundation
Portland, Oregon · EIN 931248274 · Private foundation
Based in Portland, Oregon, Bonneville Environmental Foundation has awarded $42.5M across 237 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Trout Unlimited. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Bonneville Environmental Foundation funds
Bonneville Environmental Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, financial empowerment, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, families, foster youth, indigenous, low-income communities, older adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Unlimited BLACK RIVER AQUATIC RESTORATION PROJECT, FUND IN WALLOWA LAKE DAM REHABILITATION PROJECT, FUND IN WALLOWA LAKE DAM REHABILITATION PROJECT & | Arlington, VA | $4.0M | 2025 |
| New Venture Fund IN SUPPORT OF BLUE COMMONS - QUECHAN TRIBE WATER CONSERVATION & RESTORATION PROJECT & IN SUPPORT OF BLUE COMMONS TRIBAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND R | Washington, DC | $3.2M | 2025 |
| Cocopah Tribal Nation COCOPAH WEST RIPARIAN RESTORATION PROJECT | Somerton, AZ | $2.5M | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from Bonneville Environmental Foundation
Bonneville Environmental Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at b-e-f.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Bonneville Environmental Foundation
- Does Bonneville Environmental Foundation accept grant applications?
- Bonneville Environmental Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Bonneville Environmental Foundation fund?
- Bonneville Environmental Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Trout Unlimited, New Venture Fund, Cocopah Tribal Nation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Bonneville Environmental Foundation give in grants?
- Bonneville Environmental Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $42.5M over 237 grants.
- Where is Bonneville Environmental Foundation located?
- Bonneville Environmental Foundation is based in Portland, Oregon. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 931248274.
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