Western Rivers Forestry
To support the conservation and charitable purposes of western rivers conservancy, engage in conservation forestry and to carry on other charitable and educational activities.
Western Rivers Forestry at a glance
In short: Western Rivers Forestry gave $22.5M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $11.2M), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,496,134
- +684.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,248,067
- +292.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,248,067
- Primary geography
- California (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Western Rivers Forestry funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yurok Tribe a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe ($19.8M). Together the top 2 received $22.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Western Rivers Forestry gives
- Giving grew 8425% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $264K (2022) to $22.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $22.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yurok Tribe a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe Klamath, CA | Conservation Efforts | $19,825,000 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy Portland, OR | Support Western Rivers Conservancy's Mission | $2,671,134 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $2,706,686 | $22,577,869 | $22,496,134 | 2 |
| 2024 | $21,198,815 | $3,156,180 | $3,225,455 | $2,867,542 | 1 |
| 2023 | $21,268,090 | $330,485 | $2,383,703 | $1,983,963 | 1 |
| 2022 | $23,321,308 | $14,485,130 | $661,127 | $263,886 | 1 |
| 2021 | $21,712,714 | $13,743,350 | $2,078,233 | $1,545,509 | 1 |
| 2020 | $21,718,082 | $1,907,641 | $2,149,800 | $1,587,457 | 1 |
| 2019 | $21,935,346 | $1,236,865 | $1,479,163 | $937,357 | 1 |
About Western Rivers Forestry
Based on IRS filings
Western Rivers Forestry is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $22.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western Rivers Forestry is led by Nelson Mathews, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nelson Mathews
President
Board President → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Brown
Director
Director → Board Director, 2024
Board Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Smith
Director
Director → Board Director, 2024
Board Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juliette Harding
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2024
Board Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Turrini
Secretary
Board Secretary → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mik McKee
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Peter Colby (2019–2024) — Board Vice President
- Former: Sue Doroff (2019–2024) — Board President
- Former: Frankie Myers (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Tim Wood (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Western Rivers Forestry
How much does Western Rivers Forestry give each year?
Western Rivers Forestry gave $22.5M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.9M across 1 grant.
What is Western Rivers Forestry?
Western Rivers Forestry is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR.
Where does Western Rivers Forestry operate?
Western Rivers Forestry has awarded grants in California, Oregon.
What is Western Rivers Forestry's EIN?
Western Rivers Forestry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3852365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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