Sustainable Northwest
Portland, Oregon · EIN 931152222 · Private foundation
Sustainable Northwest is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.6M in grants paid and $6.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 11 individual grants from this funder — $2.6M awarded across 2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.
What Sustainable Northwest funds
Sustainable Northwest's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation, substance use & recovery.
Populations it has supported include rural communities.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Sustainable Northwest, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecotrust TO BUILD MARKETS FOR CLIMATE-SMART COMMODITIES AND INVEST IN AMERICA'S CLIMATE-SMART PRODUCERS TO STRENGTHEN US RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL COMMU | Portland, OR | $792K | 2024 |
| Northwest Natural Resources TO BUILD MARKETS FOR CLIMATE-SMART COMMODITIES AND INVEST IN AMERICA'S CLIMATE-SMART PRODUCERS TO STRENGTHEN US RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL COMMU | Seattle, WA | $591K | 2024 |
| Vibrant Planet Public Benefit Corporation TO BUILD MARKETS FOR CLIMATE-SMART COMMODITIES AND INVEST IN AMERICA'S CLIMATE-SMART PRODUCERS TO STRENGTHEN US RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL COMMU | Truckee, CA | $359K | 2024 |
| Washington Conservation Action TO BUILD MARKETS FOR CLIMATE-SMART COMMODITIES AND INVEST IN AMERICA'S CLIMATE-SMART PRODUCERS TO STRENGTHEN US RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL COMMU | Seattle, WA | $244K | 2024 |
| Vibrant Planet Data Commons TO BUILD MARKETS FOR CLIMATE-SMART COMMODITIES AND INVEST IN AMERICA'S CLIMATE-SMART PRODUCERS TO STRENGTHEN US RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL COMMU | Conifer, CO | $175K | 2024 |
| Trout Mountain Forestry TO BUILD MARKETS FOR CLIMATE-SMART COMMODITIES AND INVEST IN AMERICA'S CLIMATE-SMART PRODUCERS TO STRENGTHEN US RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL COMMU | Portland, OR | $134K | 2024 |
| Bonneville Environmental Foundation BUILDING NURSERY AND RECOVERY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CLIMATE AND FIRE RESILIENT OREGON FORESTS | Portland, OR | $113K | 2024 |
| Jackson Soil and Water TO ESTABILSH THE FRAMEWORK FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN NRCS AND LEAD PARTNER TO IMPLEMENT ELGIBLE ACTIVITIES AND OBTAIN RCPP PROJECT CONSERVATIO | Central Point, OR | $69K | 2024 |
| Jackson Soil and Water BUILDING NURSERY AND RECOVERY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CLIMATE AND FIRE RESILIENT OREGON FORESTS | Central Point, OR | $48K | 2024 |
| Clackamas Soil and Water TO ESTABILSH THE FRAMEWORK FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN NRCS AND LEAD PARTNER TO IMPLEMENT ELGIBLE ACTIVITIES AND OBTAIN RCPP PROJECT CONSERVATIO | Beavercreek, OR | $45K | 2024 |
| Mount Adams Resource TO PROMOTE A RANGE OF WORK RELATED TO WILDFIRE MITIGATION AND RISK REDUCTION ACTIVITIES. | Glenwood, WA | $12K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Sustainable Northwest
Sustainable Northwest's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Sustainable Northwest
- Does Sustainable Northwest accept grant applications?
- Sustainable Northwest's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
- What does Sustainable Northwest fund?
- Sustainable Northwest's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Ecotrust, Northwest Natural Resources, Vibrant Planet Public Benefit Corporation. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Sustainable Northwest give in grants?
- Sustainable Northwest reported $2.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.6M over 11 grants.
- Where is Sustainable Northwest located?
- Sustainable Northwest is based in Portland, Oregon. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 931152222.
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