Grantmaking public charity · EIN 93-1248274
Bonneville Environmental Foundation
Portland, OR
Bonneville Environmental Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Portland, OR. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $23.5M in grants paid across 42 grants, with $68.8M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Trout Unlimited, New Venture Fund and Cocopah Tribal Nation.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Bonneville Environmental Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grantmaking for restoration is based on a proposal and scope of work submitted by the grantee. bef maintains constant contact with grantees, bef staff visit with groups on an occasional basis, and receive annual reports profiling their activities. these three mechanisms are used to indicate to bef that the grantee is using the funds in accordance with the submitted scope of work.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
We bring together partners across all sectors of society to co-create innovative solutions that address climate challenges primarily by restoring freshwater ecosystems and catalyzing a renewable energy future for all.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Unlimited | Arlington, VA | Black River Aquatic Restoration Project, Fund in Wallowa Lake Dam Rehabilitation Project, Fund in Wallowa Lake Dam Rehabilitation Project & Sierra Eight Meadows | $4,006,878 |
| New Venture Fund | Washington, DC | In Support of Blue Commons - Quechan Tribe Water Conservation & Restoration Project & in Support of Blue Commons Tribal Infrastructure and Restoration Revolving | $3,159,228 |
| Cocopah Tribal Nation | Somerton, AZ | Cocopah West Riparian Restoration Project | $2,500,000 |
| Columbia Basin Conservation District | Moses Lake, WA | Support for Community and Collaborative Capacity on Building Infrastructure for Climate and Fire Resilient Oregon Forests As Descrived in the Work Plan | $1,500,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | Missoula, MT | Three Creeks Forest Health Project & Ladybug Forest Health Project and Program Administration Fee Deduction - 20% | $1,000,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | For Verde Ditch Piping Project & Project Francis Marion National Forest Longleaf Pine Restoration #2 & Restoring Waterbodies of Peri-Urban Hyderabad Using Nbs | $999,267 |
| Taking | Austin, TX | Rock Creek Longleaf Pine Restoration Project | $879,431 |
| Santa Clara River Conservancy | Ventura Ca, CA | Santa Clara River Artesian Site Habitat Restoration Project Contract | $754,580 |
| Cumberland River Compact | Nashville, TN | Project Services Soil Health Work in the Red River Watershed Project & Reforestation of Previously Mined Lands Project | $738,628 |
| Sustainable Conservation | San Francisco, CA | Fairmead Groundwater Resiliency Project Grant Payment to Sustainable Conservation Grant & Manure Subsurface Drip Irrigation Ghg Study & Piloting Manure Subsurfa | $608,200 |
| Deschutes River Conservancy | Bend, OR | Reforestation of Previously Mined Lands Project | $545,195 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | San Luis National Wildlife Refuge - Blue Goose Unit Wetland Enhancement Project & Paul/Millers Pond Wetland Restoration Project | $519,000 |
| Waterorg | Kanasas City, MO | Water Supply and Sanitation Lending in India | $375,100 |
| Lewis Public Transportation Benefit Area | Centralia, WA | Hydrogen Fueling Station O&m | $270,800 |
| Carmichael Water District | Carmichael, CA | La Sierra Well Project | $250,000 |
| Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District | Tempe, AZ | Haigler Forest Health Project Phase 1; Monitoring and Reporting | $202,500 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper | Smyrna, GA | Chattahoochee Riverkeepers in-Stream Trash Removal Project | $180,000 |
| Gila River Indian Community | Sacaton, AZ | Cost to Shotcrete the Casa Blanca Solar-Over Canal Soil Erosion Work & Feasibility Studies for Casa Blanca Canal and Feasibility Study for Santan Canal | $140,500 |
| Yakama Nation Housing Authority | Wapato, WA | Monetary Grant to Match Required Funds From a Department of Energy Grant Provided to the Yakama Nation Housing Authority for the Wishram Gorge View Country Loop | $100,000 |
| Digdeep | Los Angeles, CA | 4050 Project Specific Navajo Water Access 2024 Project | $53,588 |
| South Santiam Watershed Council | Sweet Home, OR | To Support Beaver Based Restoration Planning and Mainstreaming Processes in Oregon. | $50,702 |
| Hood River County School District | Hood River, OR | Reimbursement of the Charger Expenses Installed for Hrcsd | $50,000 |
| Mystic River Watershed Association | Arlington, MA | Funding for Infiltration Trenches in the Mystic River Watershed Project. | $50,000 |
| Upper Trinity Conservation Trust | Lewisville, TX | Denton County Land Protection Project | $50,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Washington, DC | Donation to Support the Water Program Vwba 2.0 | $38,113 |
The 25 largest of 42 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Bonneville Environmental Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Bonneville Environmental Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Bonneville Environmental Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $23,498,704 in grants paid (42 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Bonneville Environmental Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Trout Unlimited (VA), $4.01M, New Venture Fund (DC), $3.16M, Cocopah Tribal Nation (AZ), $2.5M, Columbia Basin Conservation District (WA), $1.5M and National Forest Foundation (MT), $1M.