Columbia Riverkeeper
Columbia Riverkeeper is a public charity based in Hood River, Oregon, formed in 1989. It supports work to protect and restore the Columbia River and connected life, including efforts involving clean water, salmon, river communities, and climate action.
Columbia Riverkeeper at a glance
In short: Columbia Riverkeeper gave $188K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Oregon. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $187,500
- +247.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,625
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $7,782,182
- -10.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (8 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Columbia Riverkeeper
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 950, Hood River, OR 97031
Phone: (541) 387-3030
Website: https://columbiariverkeeper.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Columbia Riverkeeper funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 350 Deschutes ($47K). Together the top 10 received $173K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 48 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s mission concerns the Columbia River from its headwaters to the Pacific Ocean. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (67%), Washington (14%), Idaho (9%), and New York (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Columbia Riverkeeper open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 12 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $17K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2023) to $257K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $188K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 350 Deschutes Bend, OR | Stop GTN XPRESS Coalition | $47,000 |
| Or Physicians Social Resp Portland, OR | Stop GTN XPRESS Coalition | $18,500 |
| Wa Interfaith Power & Light Seattle, WA | Stop GTN XPRESS Coalition | $18,500 |
| Waterkeeper Alliance New York, NY | Stop GTN XPRESS Coalition | $17,500 |
| 350 PDX Portland, OR | Stop GTN XPRESS Coalition | $15,000 |
| Crag Portland, OR | Stop GTN XPRESS Coalition | $15,000 |
| Ecumenical Ministries of OR Portland, OR | Stop GTN XPRESS Coalition | $15,000 |
| Wild Idaho Rising Tide Sandpoint, ID | Stop GTN XPRESS Coalition | $10,000 |
| Wa Physicians Seattle, WA | Stop GTN XPRESS Coalition | $8,500 |
| WBR We Black Radio LLC Bend, OR | Stop GTN XPRESS Coalition | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,782,182 | $3,531,580 | $4,893,593 | $187,500 | 12 | $219,665 |
| 2023 | $8,662,206 | $5,571,934 | $2,643,889 | $54,000 | 4 | $127,554 |
| 2022 | $5,468,055 | $2,551,124 | $2,477,493 | $253,501 | 14 | $23,314 |
| 2021 | $5,520,101 | $3,527,378 | $2,056,989 | $256,660 | 18 | $27,848 |
| 2020 | $4,211,120 | $3,012,706 | $1,702,162 | — | — | $4,269 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Columbia Riverkeeper’s mission is to protect and restore the water quality of the Columbia River and all life connected to it, from the headwaters to the Pacific Ocean.
Its stated program work includes enforcing the Clean Water Act and challenging decisions that allow pollution; opposing fossil-fuel infrastructure and promoting a just transition; advocating for Hanford cleanup; and protecting salmon through pollution reduction, habitat protection and restoration, and dam-removal advocacy. The organization also describes work to support Tribal climate action and to engage people with the river through science and hands-on learning.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Columbia Riverkeeper reported 12 grants totaling $187,500. Grant amounts ranged from $7,000 to $47,000, with a median of $15,000. All 12 listed grants had the stated purpose “STOP GTN XPRESS COALITION.” The largest awards were:
The filing describes its grant monitoring process as establishing the work to be funded, having the grantee sign to confirm, and receiving a report on progress at the end of the grant period.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Lauren Goldberg, Executive Director; Miles Johnson, Legal Director; Acasia Berry, Strategic Advisor; Elizabeth Terhaar, Communications Director; Kelly Campbell, Policy Director; and Siobhan O’Halloran, Finance Director. The filing also lists Emily Washines as President, Rudy Salakory as Vice President, Alanna Nanegos as Secretary, and Susan Vosburg as Treasurer.
Columbia Riverkeeper is led by Lauren Goldberg, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 6 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lauren Goldberg
Executive Director
Legal Director → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$109K (2021) → $178K (2024)
Emily Washines
President
Secretary → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miles Johnson
Legal Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$111K (2023) → $133K (2024)
Elizabeth Terhaar
Communications Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$122K (2024)
Kelly Campbell
Policy Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
Siobhan O'Halloran
Finance Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$96K (2024)
Acasia Berry
Strategic Advisor
Finance Director → Strategic Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$113K (2023) → $121K (2024)
David Spurr
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rudy Salakory
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Wolf
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alanna Nanegos
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Marroquin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ana Molina
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Buck Parker
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Harvey
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Black
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Vosburg
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Brett Vandenheuvel (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Linda McLain (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sue Vosburg (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Marta Yera Cronin (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cathy Sampson-Kruse (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Colleen Coleman (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Karen Haberman Trusty (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Paloma Ayala (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth Furse (2020) — Board Member
- Former: George Kimbrell (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $178K, to Lauren Goldberg (Executive Dir.). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Riverkeeper
How much does Columbia Riverkeeper give each year?
Columbia Riverkeeper gave $188K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $54K across 4 grants.
What is Columbia Riverkeeper's typical grant size?
Columbia Riverkeeper's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,625, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Columbia Riverkeeper that year got $12K on average.
Where does Columbia Riverkeeper give grants?
Columbia Riverkeeper gives mostly in Oregon: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (14%) and Idaho (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (5 grants), Bend, OR (2 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Columbia Riverkeeper give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Columbia Riverkeeper's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Stop GTN XPRESS Coalition" (12 grants).
Who are Columbia Riverkeeper's largest grantees?
Columbia Riverkeeper's largest 2024 grantees include 350 Deschutes ($47,000), Or Physicians Social Resp ($18,500) and Wa Interfaith Power & Light ($18,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Columbia Riverkeeper?
Columbia Riverkeeper reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What does Columbia Riverkeeper fund?
Columbia Riverkeeper’s mission is to protect and restore the water quality of the Columbia River and all life connected to it, from the headwaters to the Pacific Ocean. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Columbia Riverkeeper?
Columbia Riverkeeper has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check columbiariverkeeper.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Columbia Riverkeeper's EIN?
Columbia Riverkeeper's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1583492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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