Willamette Valley Environmental Nonprofits
New to this region? Read the Willamette Valley bioregion guide.
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County
Emergency Services • Shelter Assistance • Youth and Family Services • Supportive Housing Programs Affordable Housing Services • Self Sufficiency Services
StoveTeam International
StoveTeam International delivers high-quality clean cookstove programs that protect health, strengthen communities, and build climate resilience.
Sustainable Northwest
Sustainable Northwest brings entrepreneurial solutions to natural resources challenges to keep lands healthy and provide economic and community benefits. We believe a healthy economy,…
Synth Library Portland
Synth Library Portland is a collectively-run organization that provides low-cost access to electronic music gear and education.
The Blueprint Foundation
The Blueprint Foundation is a culturally-specific non-profit serving Black-identified youth in the Portland, OR area via discipline-specific mentorship. We provide youth resources and mentoring…
The Council for Responsible Sport
The Council for Responsible Sport is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with climate adaptation. Based in Eugene, OR, United States…
The Street Trust
The Street Trust envisions a complete, safe, low-carbon, multimodal transportation system that contributes to equity in access, opportunity, health, and prosper
The WaterStrong Initiative (WaterStrong)
A non-profit delivering the life skills of basic water safety and environmental education to under-served kids and their families.
The Wilderness Calling Conservation Initiative (TWCCI)
Ocean Tracking of Salmon/Steelhead, scientific study of salmonids, and studying the fresh and salt water intersection of species that inhabit both ecosystems.
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats.
TransPonder
TransPonder is a transgender-founded and led nonprofit based in Oregon, that provides support for the transgender and gender-diverse community and allies.
Twende Solar
Twende Solar empowers marginalized communities with electricity independence through solar to achieve a world with sustainable energy for all.
Verde
BIPOC led, Community Organizing, Air Quality, Water Justice, Adult & Youth Environmental Ed., Green Jobs, Livable Wages, Legislative Wins, Community Power
VertueLab
VertueLab is a nonprofit fighting climate change by providing funding and holistic entrepreneurial support to cleantech startups. Through a decade of work, we have…
Waste-Free Advocates
Waste-Free Advocates spreads awareness and strengthen Portland's reuse culture, systems, and policies, while connecting the low-waste movement.
Western Environmental Law Center
Climate and Energy; Wildlife and Wildlands; Safeguarding Climate
Westside Trail Federation
Westside Trail Federation is a volunteer-run 501(c)3 focused on advocating for, building, and maintaining mountain biking trails in the NW Oregon geo region.
Wonderfolk
A social impact innovator for motivated lower-income and BIPOC highschoolers
Yamhill Community Action Partnership
To advocate for people in need by providing access to resources and tools to strengthen communities in Yamhill County.
Environmental nonprofits in the Willamette Valley bioregion: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits work in the Willamette Valley bioregion?
Ideal Location lists 163 environmental and conservation nonprofits in the Willamette Valley bioregion. The 58 that report revenue bring in a combined $227.9 million a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in the Willamette Valley bioregion?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is BEF – Bonneville Environmental Foundation (Portland, OR), at $51.8 million. Next are Western Rivers Conservancy, Western Rivers Conservancy, The Climate Trust and Wild Salmon Center.
What do these environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Climate Energy (57), Land Conservation (51), Water Rivers (45) and Wildlife Biodiversity (30).
Which states have the most organizations in the Willamette Valley bioregion?
By number of organizations: Oregon (152).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in the Willamette Valley bioregion?
Bird Alliance of Oregon, founded in 1947, is the oldest with a founding year on record.
Counts and revenue come from the organizations listed in the Ideal Location directory and their most recent reported filings.
Keep exploring: Nature Nonprofit Directory · Bioregions of the world · Willamette Valley bioregion guide · How conservation easements protect land · The Atlas