Ecotrust
ECOTRUST WORKS ACROSS THE REGION FROM CALIFORNIA TO ALASKA AT THE INTERSECTION OF EQUITY, THE ECONOMY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. WE COLLABORATE WITH PARTNERS TO ADVANCE STEWARDSHIP OF LANDS AND WATERS IN WAYS THAT ARE ECOLOGICALLY AND CULTURALLY RESTORATIVE AND RACIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY JUST; BUILD BROADLY SHARED, INTERGENERATIONAL WEALTH FOR OUR REGION'S COMMUNITIES; AND SUPPORT REGIONAL CLIMATE RESILIENCE WHILE CENTERING THE NEEDS OF AND LEARNING FROM FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES. WE ARE TRANSFORMING INTO AN ANTI-RACIST ORGANIZATION WITH A CULTURE OF BELONGING AND RESILIENT BUSINESS MODEL, SUPPORTING WORK THAT IS SELF-DETERMINED AND COMMUNITY LED. OUR PROJECTS INCLUDE CO-FOUNDING THE COUNTRY'S FIRST ENVIRONMENTAL BANK; STARTING THE NATION'S FIRST ECOSYSTEM INVESTMENT FUND; CO-CREATING A RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND ORIGINAL RESEARCH IN FISHERIES, FORESTRY, AND FOOD SYSTEMS; AND DEVELOPING NEW SCIENTIFIC AND INFORMATION TOOLS TO IMPROVE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DECISION-MAKING.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$37.8M
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$706K
+86.5% YoY
Grant Count
18
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
+24.3% YoY
About Ecotrust
Based on IRS filings
Ecotrust is a nonprofit organization, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $37.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $706K. Net investment income was $150K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,846,706 | $37,079,621 | $35,982,239 |
| Revenue | $9,927,665 | $8,466,994 | $6,081,390 |
| Expenses | $11,743,783 | $10,868,041 | $9,365,060 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $150,325 | $91,092 | $41,398 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Native American Youth and Family Center ($163,360), Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Economic Development Corporation ($154,000), Cascade Pacific Rc&d Inc ($79,474).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AFFILIATED TRIBES OF NORTHWEST INDIANS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PORTLAND, OR | TRIBAL FORESTRY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | $154,000 |
| BLACK FOOD SOVEREIGNTY COALITION PORTLAND, OR | FOOD SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT SUBGRANT | $70,000 |
| CASCADE PACIFIC RC&D INC COVRALLIS, OR | OREGON FARM TO SCHOOL AND SCHOOL GARDEN NETWORK SUBGRANT | $79,474 |
| CHATHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT ANGOON, AK | FOOD SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT SUBGRANT | $8,000 |
| CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION PENDLETON, OR | INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP AWARDS HONORARIUM | $10,000 |
| HERITAGE UNIVERSITY TOPPENISH, WA | TRIBAL FORESTRY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | $22,198 |
| HOOPA VALLEY TRIBE HOOPA, CA | TRIBAL FORESTRY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | $8,000 |
| CAL POLY HUMBOLD SPONSORED PROGRAMS FOUNDATION ARCATA, CA | INDIGENOUS AGROFORESTRY WORK | $21,189 |
| JILKAAT KWAAN HERITAGE CENTER HAINES, AK | INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP AWARDS HONORARIUM | $10,000 |
| KLAWOCK COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION KLAWOCK, AK | INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP AWARDS HONORARIUM | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFTON WALSH | BOARD MEMBER, CAPITAL & FUNDRAISING CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANTONE MINTHORN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GUN DENHART | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMIE ARREDONDO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEAN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LISA MENSAH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RON GRZYWINSKI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAT GOUGHNOUR | BOARD MEMBER, CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MEGAN COLWELL | BOARD MEMBER, FINANCE & AUDIT CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KAY LITTLE JR | BOARD MEMBER, NATURAL CAPITAL HOLDINGS CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BOBBIE CONNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALI DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL DYER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHIMA SALEHI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GABE SHEOSHIPS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| OLIVIA REBANAL | VP OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE & COMMUNITY CAPITAL | 40 | $184,571 |
| NATHAN KADISH | MANAGING DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ASSETS | 40 | $168,600 |
| RONDA RUTLEDGE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $219,682 |
| LILY ABOOD TAYLAR | VP OF DEVELOPMENT & ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $140,420 |
| JAMESE KWELE | VP OF COMMUNITY RESOURCE MOBILIZATION | 40 | $143,960 |
| JON BONKOSKI | MANAGING DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ASSETS | 40 | $106,491 |
| JASMINE CUNNINGHAM | SECRETARY | 40 | $74,981 |
| KARA BRIGGS | VP FOR TRIBAL LANDS AND WATERS STEWARDSHIP | 40 | $137,658 |
| MEUY SAETERN | CONTROLLER | 40 | $133,901 |
| NEAL SACON | TRANSACTIONS AND ASSET MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR | 40 | $126,821 |
| YANKUIC GALVAN-MIYOSHI | DATA SCIENTIST, GEOSPATIAL | 40 | $100,911 |
| RYAN HODGES | DIRECTOR OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $103,151 |
| SPENCER BEEBE | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | — | $125,352 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Ecotrust?
As of 2024, Ecotrust holds $37.8M in total assets with $9.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $706K in 2024.
Where does Ecotrust operate?
Ecotrust has awarded grants in Alaska, California, Montana, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington.
What size grants does Ecotrust award?
In 2024, Ecotrust awarded 18 grants totaling $706K — an average of about $39K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ecotrust's EIN?
Ecotrust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1050144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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