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Renewable Northwest Project

Public charity · Grantmaker Portland, OR EIN: 91-1815618 Website

Renewable northwest (RNW) works to protect recently passed clean energy legislation in Oregon and washington and to encourage state regulators to enforce these standards. RNW advocates for bpa to thoughtfully decide how and when to participate in day-ahead regional markets to yield the best outcomes for the entire region. RNW expanded relationships With county level staff and elected officials in order to improve siting outcomes for renewable energy projects. RNW expanded relationships across Montana and Idaho in support of new renewable energy and transmission. In Oregon, RNW helped scope a state-wide energy strategy and an off-shore wind roadmap.

Key facts about Renewable Northwest Project

In short: Renewable Northwest Project gave $220K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $55K), top state Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
91-1815618
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$219,528
Grants made (2025)
4
Average grant
$54,882
Median grant
$51,794
Total assets
$1,810,512
Primary geography
Oregon (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$1.8M

-12.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$220K

Grant Count

4

Avg Grant Size

$55K

About Renewable Northwest Project

Based on IRS filings

Renewable Northwest Project is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $220K. Net investment income was $42K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

BoiseDenverPortlandSeattle

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024 4 grants2025

In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $220K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2025

Oregon Environmental Council: $91KOregon Environmental Council$91KIdaho Engergy Freedom: $65KIdaho Engergy Freedom$65KWashington Maritime Blue: $39KWashington Maritime Blue$39KColorado Energy & Water Institute: $25KColorado Energy & WaterInstitute$25K

The largest 2025 recipient was Oregon Environmental Council ($91K). Together the top 4 received $220K.

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Oregon Environmental Council Portland, ORSupport for Oregon Clean Grid Collective$90,940
Idaho Engergy Freedom Boise, IDFiscal Sponsorship Communication Support$65,000
Washington Maritime Blue Seattle, WAOff Shore Wind Project Support$38,588
Colorado Energy & Water Institute Denver, COWestern Energy Caucus$25,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M$4M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,810,512$2,068,066$2,258,823
Revenue$2,738,202$3,359,633$2,651,117
Expenses$3,093,428$3,416,632$2,409,266
Net Investment Income$41,916$48,813$16,123

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Renewable Northwest Project is led by Nicole Hughes, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Nicole Hughes

    Executive Director

    Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $160K (2020) → $205K (2025)

  • David Bobzien

    Chair

    Director → Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Adam Capage

    Outreach & Communications Director

    Board Chair → Outreach & Community Director, 2024

    Outreach & Community Director → Outreach & Communications Director, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $139K (2024) → $144K (2025)

  • Mike Goetz

    Regulatory Affairs Director

    Director → Board Chair, 2023

    Board Chair → Regulatory Affairs Director, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $143K (2025)

  • Diane Brandt

    Policy & Legislative Affairs Director

    Policy & Legislative Affairs Director → Policy & Legislative Affai, 2024

    Policy & Legislative Affai → Policy & Legislative Affairs Director, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $106K (2023) → $150K (2025)

  • Holly Ross

    Operations Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $122K (2025)

  • Pam Mahon

    Administrative Director - Prior

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $158K (2025)

  • Sarah Qureshi

    Director

    Director → Secretary, 2022

    Secretary → Director, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anne Hedges

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eileen Quigley

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nora Apter

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Abby Arnold

    Director

    Deputy Director → Director, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bo Downen

    Director

    Vice Chair → Director, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Damien Hall

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Gardner

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Thompson

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matt Traldi

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Priya Sreedharan

    Secretary

    Director → Secretary, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tim Miller

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ben Otto

    Vice Chair

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (14)
  • Former: Nancy Hirsh (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Nancy Kelly (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Noah Long (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Kenneth Labeja (2021–2024) — Treasurer
  • Former: Dan Jaynes (2024) — Director
  • Former: Pamela A. Mahon (2024) — Administrative Director
  • Former: Jon Chase (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Kevin Lynch (2020–2023) — Board Vice Chair
  • Former: Virinder Singh (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Max Greene (2022–2023) — Deputy Director
  • Former: Daniel Osborn Mills (2022) — Director
  • Former: Jeff Bissonnette (2020–2021) — Treasurer
  • Former: Jim Jensen (2020–2021) — Secretary
  • Former: V. John White (2020–2021) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Nicole Hughes — Executive Director: $205KNicole HughesExecutive Director$205KPam Mahon — Administrative Director - Prior: $158KPam MahonAdministrative Director - Prior$158KDiane Brandt — Policy & Legislative Affairs Director: $150KDiane BrandtPolicy & Legislative Affairs…$150KAdam Capage — Outreach & Communications Director: $144KAdam CapageOutreach & Communications…$144KMike Goetz — Regulatory Affairs Director: $143KMike GoetzRegulatory Affairs Director$143KHolly Ross — Operations Director: $122KHolly RossOperations Director$122K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $205K, to Nicole Hughes (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Renewable Northwest Project

How much does Renewable Northwest Project give each year?

Renewable Northwest Project gave $220K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

What is Renewable Northwest Project's typical grant size?

Renewable Northwest Project's median grant in 2025 was $51,794, and its average grant was $54,882, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does Renewable Northwest Project give grants?

Renewable Northwest Project's top state is Oregon, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Idaho (30%) and Washington (18%).

Does Renewable Northwest Project give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Renewable Northwest Project's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

How large is Renewable Northwest Project?

Renewable Northwest Project reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.

What is Renewable Northwest Project?

Renewable Northwest Project is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2025.

What is Renewable Northwest Project's EIN?

Renewable Northwest Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1815618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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