Columbia River Bioregional Education Project
An education project and clearinghouse, promoting a context of economic and social development in sustaining the health and life of indigenous ecosystems in the intermountain west and upper columbia river bioregion.
Columbia River Bioregional Education Project at a glance
In short: Columbia River Bioregional Education Project reported $29K in grants paid in 2023 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2023)
- $28,879 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -75.3% vs 2022
- Total assets
- $10,608
- +90.3% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $39,254
- -64.1% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $32,789
- -74.9% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Columbia River Bioregional Education Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2023) to $117K (2022). In 2023 it reported $29K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Erin Mitchell Tucson, AZ | — | $96,768 |
| Leslee Goodman Twisp, WA | — | $20,222 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,608 | $39,254 | $32,789 | $28,879 | Total only |
| 2022 | $5,574 | $109,369 | $130,508 | $116,990 | 2 |
| 2021 | $76,677 | $91,027 | $74,265 | $57,869 | 2 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Columbia River Bioregional Education Project
Based on IRS filings
Columbia River Bioregional Education Project is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Oroville, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $11K in total assets. In 2023, it reported $29K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Columbia River Bioregional Education Project is led by Joseph Enzensperger, Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Joseph Enzensperger
Chair
President → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
McKenna McShane
Chair
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Lisa Leber
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stephanie Clark
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bob Clark
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jack Buchard
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kari Jeroue
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart R. Gillespie
Member
Vice President → Vice Chairsecretary, 2022
Vice Chairsecretary → Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Columbia River Bioregional Education Project
How much does Columbia River Bioregional Education Project give each year?
Columbia River Bioregional Education Project reported $29K in grants paid in 2023 on its 2023 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2022 it gave $117K across 2 grants.
How large is Columbia River Bioregional Education Project?
Columbia River Bioregional Education Project reported $11K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $39K.
What is Columbia River Bioregional Education Project?
Columbia River Bioregional Education Project is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Oroville, WA. It holds $11K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Columbia River Bioregional Education Project operate?
Columbia River Bioregional Education Project has awarded grants in Arizona, Washington.
What is Columbia River Bioregional Education Project's EIN?
Columbia River Bioregional Education Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1372443. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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