McKenzie River Trust
Acquire and manage land and conservation easements through purchase and donation to ensure long term conservation of clean water, fish and wildlife habitat, and other community values.
McKenzie River Trust at a glance
In short: McKenzie River Trust gave $405K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $202K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $404,632
- +279.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $202,316
- +468.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $202,316
- Total assets
- $27,345,967
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who McKenzie River Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Or Parks & Recreation Dept ($354K). Together the top 2 received $405K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $405K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $405K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Or Parks & Recreation Dept Salem, OR | Pass-Through Property in-Kind | $353,632 |
| Conf Tribes of Siletz Siletz, OR | Stewardship for Cape Foulweather | $51,000 |
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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 | $27,345,967 | $7,947,444 | $6,100,100 | $404,632 | 2 | $207,553 |
| 2023 | $25,805,434 | $13,044,180 | $5,804,858 | $106,716 | 3 | $178,547 |
| 2022 | $16,214,688 | $2,997,660 | $2,559,837 | $5,500 | Total only | $204,098 |
| 2021 | $16,079,126 | $5,680,639 | $3,377,269 | — | — | $330,264 |
| 2020 | $13,212,783 | $2,375,221 | $1,775,475 | $28,829 | 4 | $120,433 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About McKenzie River Trust
Based on IRS filings
McKenzie River Trust is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Eugene, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $405K. Net investment income was $208K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McKenzie River Trust is led by Joe Moll, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joe Moll
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
44 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $122K (2024)
Mariah Acton
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allegra Burdick
Director of Finance
On filings since 2023
41 hrs/week
$90K (2023) → $98K (2024)
Ann Fidanque
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Warren
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Carnine
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Barkin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Fryefield
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Contreras
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Derecat
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Hulse
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Burns
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa May
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Beck
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shoshana Cohen
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Dolan
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Doug Dupriest (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jim Regali (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Charlie Zennache (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Allegra Jasper (2021–2022) — Director of Finance
- Former: Helena Virga (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Alison Deak (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ben Miller (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bev Hollander (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Louise Solliday (2020–2021) — Director
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 $122K, to Joe Moll (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about McKenzie River Trust
How much does McKenzie River Trust give each year?
McKenzie River Trust gave $405K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $107K across 3 grants.
How large is McKenzie River Trust?
McKenzie River Trust reported $27.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.9M.
What is McKenzie River Trust?
McKenzie River Trust is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Eugene, OR. It holds $27.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does McKenzie River Trust operate?
McKenzie River Trust has awarded grants in Oregon, Washington.
What is McKenzie River Trust's EIN?
McKenzie River Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1029808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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