Sustainable Northwest
SUSTAINABLE NORTHWEST BRINGS PEOPLE, IDEAS, AND INNOVATION TOGETHER SO THAT NATURE, LOCAL ECONOMIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES CAN THRIVE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.1M
+7.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
Grant Count
11
Avg Grant Size
$235K
About Sustainable Northwest
Based on IRS filings
Sustainable Northwest is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $2.6M. Net investment income was $88K.
Focus Areas
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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 | $6,051,824 | $5,643,260 | $6,885,220 |
| Revenue | $9,464,220 | $5,733,139 | $5,342,652 |
| Expenses | $10,124,088 | $7,552,606 | $4,178,877 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $87,746 | $97,902 | $22,471 |
| 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
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ecotrust ($791,726), Northwest Natural Resources ($591,034), Vibrant Planet Public Benefit Corporation ($359,162).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BONNEVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION PORTLAND, OR | BUILDING NURSERY AND RECOVERY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CLIMATE AND FIRE RESILIENT OREGON FORESTS | $113,485 |
| CLACKAMAS SOIL AND WATER BEAVERCREEK, OR | TO ESTABILSH THE FRAMEWORK FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN NRCS AND LEAD PARTNER TO IMPLEMENT ELGIBLE ACTIVITIES AND OBTAIN RCPP PROJECT CONSERVATION BENEFITS BY ADDRESSING RESOURCE CONCERNS WITH ELIGIBLE PRODUCERS AND PARTNERS WITHIN THE APPROVED PROJECT AREA | $44,912 |
| ECOTRUST PORTLAND, OR | TO BUILD MARKETS FOR CLIMATE-SMART COMMODITIES AND INVEST IN AMERICA'S CLIMATE-SMART PRODUCERS TO STRENGTHEN US RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITIES | $791,726 |
| JACKSON SOIL AND WATER CENTRAL POINT, OR | BUILDING NURSERY AND RECOVERY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CLIMATE AND FIRE RESILIENT OREGON FORESTS | $48,140 |
| JACKSON SOIL AND WATER CENTRAL POINT, OR | TO ESTABILSH THE FRAMEWORK FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN NRCS AND LEAD PARTNER TO IMPLEMENT ELGIBLE ACTIVITIES AND OBTAIN RCPP PROJECT CONSERVATION BENEFITS BY ADDRESSING RESOURCE CONCERNS WITH ELIGIBLE PRODUCERS AND PARTNERS WITHIN THE APPROVED PROJECT AREA | $68,558 |
| MOUNT ADAMS RESOURCE GLENWOOD, WA | TO PROMOTE A RANGE OF WORK RELATED TO WILDFIRE MITIGATION AND RISK REDUCTION ACTIVITIES. | $11,761 |
| NORTHWEST NATURAL RESOURCES SEATTLE, WA | TO BUILD MARKETS FOR CLIMATE-SMART COMMODITIES AND INVEST IN AMERICA'S CLIMATE-SMART PRODUCERS TO STRENGTHEN US RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITIES | $591,034 |
| TROUT MOUNTAIN FORESTRY PORTLAND, OR | TO BUILD MARKETS FOR CLIMATE-SMART COMMODITIES AND INVEST IN AMERICA'S CLIMATE-SMART PRODUCERS TO STRENGTHEN US RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITIES | $134,359 |
| VIBRANT PLANET DATA COMMONS CONIFER, CO | TO BUILD MARKETS FOR CLIMATE-SMART COMMODITIES AND INVEST IN AMERICA'S CLIMATE-SMART PRODUCERS TO STRENGTHEN US RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITIES | $175,375 |
| VIBRANT PLANET PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION TRUCKEE, CA | TO BUILD MARKETS FOR CLIMATE-SMART COMMODITIES AND INVEST IN AMERICA'S CLIMATE-SMART PRODUCERS TO STRENGTHEN US RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITIES | $359,162 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN ROSE | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BETSY COWLES | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| STEVE STADUM | FINANCE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN GOODMAN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DR KIMBERLEE CHAMBERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR CRISTINA EISENBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTIN GOEBEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR LAURA HAZLETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR STEPHEN KELLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF NUSS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSIE PAPE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NAT PARKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN VON SCHLEGELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DUDLEY SLATER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL WARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE WARJONE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN WILSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREG BLOCK | PRESIDENT (THRU 10/2024) | 35 | $160,723 |
| DYLAN KRUSE | VICE PRESIDENT (THRU 10/2024) | 35 | $146,255 |
| LEE RAHR | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 35 | $121,210 |
| BRIAN YORK | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $141,120 |
| NATALIE BENNON | COMMS. & DEV. DIRECTOR | 35 | $125,987 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sustainable Northwest?
Sustainable Northwest is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds $6.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sustainable Northwest?
As of 2024, Sustainable Northwest holds $6.1M in total assets with $9.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $2.6M in 2024.
Where does Sustainable Northwest operate?
Sustainable Northwest has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington.
What size grants does Sustainable Northwest award?
In 2024, Sustainable Northwest awarded 11 grants totaling $2.6M — an average of about $235K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sustainable Northwest's EIN?
Sustainable Northwest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1152222. 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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