Raincoast Conservation Foundation
Raincoast Conservation Foundation is a public charity based in Seattle, Washington, according to its 2023 filing. The foundation describes itself as a science-based registered charity working to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of coastal British Columbia through research, informed advocacy, and community engagement.
Raincoast Conservation Foundation at a glance
In short: Raincoast Conservation Foundation reported $1.1M in grants paid in 2023 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2023)
- $1,050,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +6999900.0% vs 2022
- Total assets
- $296,331
- -60.3% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $629,793
- +26.5% vs 2022
- Net investment income (2023)
- $100
- +177.8% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $1,079,820
- +17469.5% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Raincoast Conservation Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 396, Seattle, WA 98111
Phone: (831) 566-6592
Website: https://raincoast.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Raincoast Conservation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Raincoast describes its conservation work as focused on coastal British Columbia. The Raincoast Student Award’s stated geographic scope is Canada, with a focus on British Columbia. Its 2021 grant went to an organization based in Seattle, Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $15 (2022) to $1.1M (2023). In 2023 it reported $1.1M 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oceans Initiative Seattle, WA | To help support quantitative ecologist develop an updated prey demographic relationship for chinook salmon & srkw. | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Raincoast’s financial page says its 2022 funding came 86% from government and private foundation grants, 13% from individual donations, and 1% from in-kind donations.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $296,331 | $629,793 | $1,079,820 | $1,050,000 | Total only | $100 |
| 2022 | $746,358 | $498,003 | $6,146 | $15 | Total only | $36 |
| 2021 | $254,501 | $232,688 | $20,185 | $15,000 | 1 | $4 |
| 2020 | $41,998 | $241,116 | $488,991 | $485,000 | Total only | $1 |
| 2019 | $289,873 | $236,841 | $103 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2023 filing, Raincoast stated its mission as promoting and protecting the scenic, authentic, economic, social, and ecological qualities and resources of marine and terrestrial environments in the northwest areas of North America. Its website emphasizes science-based conservation, coastal habitats and wildlife, and bringing research to decision-makers and communities. It identifies wild salmon, herring, grizzly bears, wolves, marine mammals, and marine birds among the wildlife central to its conservation work.
Raincoast’s 2021 grant to Oceans Initiative supported a grantee whose stated mission is to protect marine life and the ecosystems on which it depends, and to share science to guide conservation action.
Grantmaking
IRS filing data reports one grant totaling $15,000 in 2021, and no grants in 2022 or 2023. The 2021 recipient was Oceans Initiative in Seattle, Washington, which received $15,000.
Raincoast also offers the Raincoast Student Award, which recognizes graduate research and provides $2,000 in financial support for eligible ocean conservation and marine science research. Its stated geographic scope is Canada, with a focus on British Columbia. The listed deadline of May 31, 2026, is a past deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Charles Clark as president, Morgan Mittler as vice president, Emma Clark as secretary, and Thomas Taylor and Alex Martinsons as directors.
Raincoast’s governance page lists Maureen Gordon as chair, Jane Woodland as secretary, Corey Peet as director, and Misty MacDuffee as vice chair. It identifies Chris Genovali as executive director and says he oversees programs, budget, administration, and strategic direction.
Raincoast Conservation Foundation is led by Charles Clark, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Charles Clark
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Martinsons
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Taylor
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emma Clark
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Mittler
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Raincoast Conservation Foundation
How much does Raincoast Conservation Foundation give each year?
Raincoast Conservation Foundation reported $1.1M in grants paid in 2023 on its 2023 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2022 it reported $15 in grants paid.
How large is Raincoast Conservation Foundation?
Raincoast Conservation Foundation reported $296K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $630K.
What does Raincoast Conservation Foundation fund?
In its 2023 filing, Raincoast stated its mission as promoting and protecting the scenic, authentic, economic, social, and ecological qualities and resources of marine and terrestrial environments in the northwest areas of North America. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Raincoast Conservation Foundation?
Raincoast Conservation Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check raincoast.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Raincoast Conservation Foundation make grants?
Raincoast describes its conservation work as focused on coastal British Columbia. The Raincoast Student Award’s stated geographic scope is Canada, with a focus on British Columbia. Its 2021 grant went to an organization based in Seattle, Washington.
What is Raincoast Conservation Foundation's EIN?
Raincoast Conservation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2115603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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