Program areas at Bonneville Environmental Foundation
Renewable energy services: bef works alongside partners to develop resource-efficient, cost-effective strategies that help utilities, companies, and communities adapt to evolving energy needs. This year bef supported the installation of 12 solar projects that benefit low-income households with a projected lifetime energy savings of $10.9 million and assisted 412 customers in their voluntary purchases of Environmental commodities.
Water sustainability services: bef supports science-based watershed restoration initiatives that demonstrate strong community engagement and create volumetric benefits for people and nature. This year bef deployed $31,503,110 to 65 projects resulting in 65,615 million gallons of water restored to depleted rivers and streams.
Energy education: bef's ce program provides stem based energy education throughout the country, focusing on community-based interactive energy education professional development for educators. This year bef provided 1,377 professional development hours to 110 educators teaching more than 10,300 students. The program distributed $83,595 worth of science kit materials to be used by educators in their classrooms.
Grants made by Bonneville Environmental Foundation
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| River Partners | Advance To Implement El Puente Project, Sacramento River Water Replenishment and Habitat Corridor Revitalization Project, Wa-1470 Project Enabling: Land Acquisition, Projectdevelopment, Communications, Communityengagement and Public Agency Outreach | 2024-03 | $2,127,200 |
| Council for Watershed Health | Arundo Project | 2024-03 | $1,162,289 |
| Waterstart Channels for Innovation | Aquisense Uv-Led Reactor Project, Radiative Cooling Towers | 2024-03 | $1,000,000 |
| ...and 36 more grants made totalling $8,912,382 |
Who funds Bonneville Environmental Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Bonneville Environmental Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Todd Reeve | Chief Executive Officer | $241,600 | 2024-11-05 |
| Felicia Phillips | Chief Financial Officer | $195,603 | 2025-02-13 |
| Hilary Shohoney | Chief of Staff | $138,368 | 2024-11-05 |
| Chaun MacQueen | Director of Learning and Development | | 2024-11-05 |
| Sara Hoversten | Senior Director , Business for Water Stewardship | $111,592 | 2024-11-05 |
| ...and 16 more key personnel |
Financials for Bonneville Environmental Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 03/2024 | FYE 03/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $37,697,888 | $13,259,765 | 184.3% |
| Program services | $11,208,193 | $8,555,287 | 31% |
| Investment income and dividends | $397,422 | $62,575 | 535.1% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $240,591 | $260,132 | -7.5% |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $49,541 | $1,061 | 4569.3% |
| Total revenues | $49,593,635 | $22,138,820 | 124% |
Organizations like Bonneville Environmental Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Calstart | 501(c)(3) | Pasadena, CA | $169,305,902 |
| Windward Fund | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $212,371,954 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust (OSI) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $74,821,096 |
| The Longwood Collective (MASCO) | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $36,046,444 |
| Cool Effect | 501(c)(3) | Greenbrae, CA | $18,784,571 |
| Solutions Project | 501(c)(3) | Oakland, CA | $19,356,592 |
| Energy Trust of Oregon | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $222,712,591 |
| Makeway Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Canada, | $25,794,483 |
| Rainforest Trust | 501(c)(3) | Warrenton, VA | $45,453,506 |
| Urban Land Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $12,640,882 |
Data update history
December 1, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
June 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationPollutionEnergy conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingOperates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1500 SW First Ave Suite 710
- Portland, OR 97201
- Metro area
- Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- County
- Multnomah County, OR
- Website URL
- b-e-f.org/Â
- Phone
- (503) 248-1905
- Facebook page
- bonneville-environmental-foundationÂ
- Twitter profile
- @shrinkyourfootÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 93-1248274
- Fiscal year end
- March
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1998
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C35: Energy Resource Conservation and Development
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current - Awaiting Reporting
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0278524
- FTB Entity ID
- 4747212
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-03-19
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