WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT OUTSTANDING RIVER ECOSYSTEMS IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.WE ACQUIRE LAND TO CONSERVE CRITICAL HABITAT, PROVIDE PUBLIC ACCESS FOR COMPATIBLE USE AND ENJOYMENT, AND COOPERATE WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES TO SECURE THE HEALTH OF WHOLE RIVER ECOSYSTEMS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$78.5M
+21.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$60K
-28.6% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$60K
-28.6% YoY
About Western Rivers Conservancy
Based on IRS filings
Western Rivers Conservancy is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $78.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $78,470,097 | $64,820,415 | $69,706,599 |
| Revenue | $25,203,080 | $16,821,602 | $6,069,985 |
| Expenses | $15,610,993 | $14,319,260 | $14,727,214 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,555,971 | $1,602,526 | $-204,708 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kittitas County ($60,187).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KITTITAS COUNTY ELLENSBURG, WA | RESTORATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF LAND | $60,187 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUE DOROFF | PRESIDENT (THRU 06/24) | 40 | $279,129 |
| NELSON MATHEWS | V.P. & INTERIM PRES. | 40 | $200,036 |
| JULIETTE HARDING | TREASURER / DIR. OF FINANCE | 40 | $158,001 |
| JOSH KLING | CONSERVATION DIRECTOR | 40 | $136,795 |
| DANIEL PALMERLEE | DIR. OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $138,448 |
| HEIDI WILCOX | DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION & CORPORATE | 40 | $131,323 |
| JIM COX | DIRECTOR OF DONOR RELATIONS | 40 | $128,867 |
| PETER COLBY | CALIFORNIA PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 32 | $124,527 |
| DECHEN BARTSO | ASST. SECRETARY / PARALEGAL | 40 | $97,333 |
| JIM SMITH | BOARD CHAIR | 2.5 | — |
| CARTER MACNICHOL | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 2.5 | — |
| JULIA TURRINI | BOARD SECRETARY | 40 | — |
| ERIC ADEMA | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL BROWN | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALLEN DAMON | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| KEN GROSSMAN | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| RICH HASSLACHER | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| LYNN LOACKER | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3.5 | — |
| NANCY MCKAY | BOARD DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LIAM THORNTON | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRUCE WILLIAMS | BOARD DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TIM WOOD | BOARD DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DENISE WULFEKUHLE | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Rivers Conservancy?
Western Rivers Conservancy is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds $78.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Western Rivers Conservancy?
As of 2024, Western Rivers Conservancy holds $78.5M in total assets with $25.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $60K in 2024.
Where does Western Rivers Conservancy operate?
Western Rivers Conservancy has awarded grants in California, Washington.
What size grants does Western Rivers Conservancy award?
In 2024, Western Rivers Conservancy awarded 1 grants totaling $60K — an average of about $60K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Western Rivers Conservancy's EIN?
Western Rivers Conservancy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1326405. 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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