Save Our Wild Salmon
To protect and restore abundant, self-sustaining, harvestable populations of salmon and steelhead to the columbia and snake river basin and the marine waters of the pacific northwest for the benefit of people, wildlife and ecosystems. Wild salmon and steelhead, resilient rivers and watersheds, vibrant communities are cornerstones of a healthy environment and sustainable economy and culture for the pacific northwest
Save Our Wild Salmon at a glance
- Total assets
- $434,805
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $753,472
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $2,530
- +411.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $702,507
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Save Our Wild Salmon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Save Our Wild Salmon gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2023) to $107K (2021). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association Oregon City, OR | Memorial funds for general usememorial funds for general usememorial funds for general usememorial funds for general usememorial funds for general usememorial funds for general usememorial funds for general use | $38,000 |
| Children of the Setting Sun Bellingham, WA | Memorial Funds for General Use | $9,500 |
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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 | $434,805 | $753,472 | $702,507 | — | — | $2,530 |
| 2023 | $384,059 | $804,369 | $686,820 | $47,500 | 2 | $495 |
| 2022 | $255,003 | $579,086 | $763,124 | $60,500 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $476,016 | $810,875 | $586,969 | $107,000 | 8 | — |
| 2020 | $247,024 | $473,215 | $490,898 | $66,000 | 6 | — |
About Save Our Wild Salmon
Based on IRS filings
Save Our Wild Salmon is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $435K in total assets. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Save Our Wild Salmon is led by Joseph Bogaard, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Bogaard
Executive Director
Executive Directior → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$68K (2020) → $95K (2024)
Tom Stuart
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Rees
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Giulia Good-Stefani
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glen Spain
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norm Ritchie
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Phillips
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Alfaro-Gonzalez
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Heutte
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julian Matthews
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kody Osborne
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margie Van Cleve
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Fasciano
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Alex Craven (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Brooks (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Fred Huette (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joel Kawahara (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Steve Mashuda (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Pam Clough (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: David Dittloff (2020–2022) — 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 $95K, to Joseph Bogaard (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Save Our Wild Salmon
How large is Save Our Wild Salmon?
Save Our Wild Salmon reported $435K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $753K.
What is Save Our Wild Salmon?
Save Our Wild Salmon is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $435K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Save Our Wild Salmon operate?
Save Our Wild Salmon has awarded grants in Idaho, Oregon, Washington.
What is Save Our Wild Salmon's EIN?
Save Our Wild Salmon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1673170. 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 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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