Grantmaking public charity · EIN 94-3112461
Forterra Nw
Seattle, WA
Forterra Nw is a public charity that makes grants based in Seattle, WA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.13M in grants paid across 18 grants, with $45.5M in total assets. Its largest grants went to State of Wa Dept of Natural Resources, Washington State Parks and Tulalip Tribes of Washington.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Forterra Nw's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Forterra monitors the use of grant funds in accordance with contracts signed by grantees. the scope of work for the grant is included as an exhibit to the contract which outlines specific terms and deliverables. final reports, due within a year of executing the contract, are provided by the grantees which are reviewed to ensure compliance with contract terms.
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
To enhance, support and steward the region's most precious resources. many of the projects which forterra undertakes is to achieve our mission through efforts that can often span several years. net revenues from completion of these projects can be reinvested to fund the development of projects in future periods, covering net losses in years with no significant project closings.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Wa Dept of Natural Resources | Olympia, WA | Hancock Creek Timber Right Transfer | $1,349,671 |
| Washington State Parks | Olympia, WA | Arrowhead Ce | $1,199,999 |
| Tulalip Tribes of Washington | Tulalip, WA | Woods Lake Transfer | $720,000 |
| Washington Recreation and Conservation Office | Olympia, WA | Upper Naneum Creek Ce | $330,000 |
| US Dept of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | Spokane, WA | Upper Naneum Creek Ce | $329,999 |
| Roslyn Downtown Association | Roslyn, WA | Donation Net of Main Street B&o Tax Credit | $27,357 |
| Tilth Alliance | Seattle, WA | Community Restoration Grant | $25,875 |
| Whale Scout Inc | Bothell, WA | Community Restoration Grant | $25,000 |
| Tulalip Tribes of Washington | Tulalip, WA | Community Restoration Grant | $22,500 |
| Freedom Farmers Co Olympia High School | Olympia, WA | Community Restoration Grant | $18,000 |
| Environmental Science | Burien, WA | Community Restoration Grant | $13,585 |
| Issaquah Alps Trails | Issaquah, WA | Community Restoration Grant | $13,500 |
| Nature Vision | Woodinville, WA | Community Restoration Grant | $9,000 |
| Earthcorps | Seattle, WA | Community Restoration Grant | $9,000 |
| Thornton Creek Alliance | Seattle, WA | Community Restoration Grant | $9,000 |
| Puget Sound Estuarium | Olympia, WA | Community Restoration Grant | $9,000 |
| Delridge Neighborhood | Seattle, WA | Community Restoration Grant | $6,750 |
| Friends of Lake Sammamish | Issaquah, WA | Community Restoration Grant | $6,300 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Forterra Nw accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Forterra Nw'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 Forterra Nw give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $4,134,494 in grants paid (18 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Forterra Nw funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to State of Wa Dept of Natural Resources (WA), $1.35M, Washington State Parks (WA), $1.2M, Tulalip Tribes of Washington (WA), $720K, Washington Recreation and Conservation Office (WA), $330K and US Dept of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (WA), $330K.