Wy'east Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 81-5366149
Foundation Overview
Based in Hood River, OR, Wy'east Foundation has awarded 149 grants totaling $7,957,500 to organizations in Massachusetts, California and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $129,167, with a median award of $35,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 17 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 38% in Oregon and funding distributed across 9 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Oregon, funding concentrates in Hood River (74%), Eugene (19%), Portland (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 572% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (33%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Wy'east Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Man Project | $75,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operations To Support Events For Art, Culture, Education And Civic Engagement | 2025 |
| Center For Artistic Activism | $15,000 | Beacon, NY, US | General Operations In Support Of Creativity And Culture | 2025 |
| Columbia Land Trust | $50,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Land Conservation | 2025 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $125,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations To Support North America Carbon Reduction | 2025 |
| Friends Of The Columbia Gorge | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operations To Ensure The Gorge Remains Vibrant; Share The Wonder | 2025 |
| Gorge Grown Food Network | $35,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations To Support Building Access To Locally Grown Food And Support Local Farmers | 2025 |
| Hood River Education Foundation | $30,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations To Support Education | 2025 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $125,000 | New York, NY, US | Climate Work | 2025 |
| Our Children's Trust | $50,000 | Eugene, OR, US | General Operations To Protect The Earth's Natural Systems | 2025 |
| Princeton University | $129,167 | Princeton, NJ, US | Education | 2025 |
| Protect Our Winters | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Operations To Support Environmental Education And Awareness | 2025 |
| Rare | $75,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operations To Inspire Change So People And Nature Thrive | 2025 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | $125,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Operations To Support Efficient And Restorative Uses Of Resources | 2025 |
| United Way Of The Columbia Gorge | $35,000 | Hood River, OR, US | Human Services | 2025 |
| Western Environmental Law Center | $30,000 | Eugene, OR, US | General Operations To Safeguard Public Lands, Wildlife, And Communitites | 2025 |
| Department Of Joy | $25,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Supporting The Operations Of Permanent And Experimental Art On Local Communities | 2025 |
| Arts In Education Of The Gorge | $5,000 | Hood River, OR, US | Supporting Arts In Education | 2025 |
| Rare | $75,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operations To Inspire Change So People And Nature Thrive | 2024 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | $125,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Operations To Support Efficient And Restorative Uses Of Resources | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Columbia Gorge | $120,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operations To Ensure The Gorge Remains Vibrant; Share The Wonder | 2024 |
| Burning Man Project | $75,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operations To Support Events For Art, Culture, Education And Civic Engagement | 2024 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $125,000 | New York, NY, US | Climate Work | 2024 |
| Safe Space Children's Advocacy Center | $25,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations In Support Of Children's Advocacy Services | 2024 |
| 350org | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | Working To Solve Climate Crisis | 2024 |
| Our Children's Trust | $75,000 | Eugene, OR, US | General Operations To Protect The Earth's Natural Systems | 2024 |
| Hood River Education Foundation | $30,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations To Support Education | 2024 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $125,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations To Support North America Carbon Reduction | 2024 |
| Princeton University | $129,167 | Princeton, NJ, US | Education | 2024 |
| Western Environmental Law Center | $30,000 | Eugene, OR, US | General Operations To Safeguard Public Lands, Wildlife, And Communitites | 2024 |
| United Way Of The Columbia Gorge | $35,000 | Hood River, OR, US | Human Services | 2024 |
| Columbia Land Trust | $50,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Land Conservation | 2024 |
| Gorge Grown Food Network | $35,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations To Support Building Access To Locally Grown Food And Support Local Farmers | 2024 |
| Center For Artistic Activism | $15,000 | Beacon, NY, US | General Operations In Support Of Creativity And Culture | 2024 |
| Protect Our Winters | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Operations To Support Environmental Education And Awareness | 2024 |
| Spirit Of Grace Church | $25,000 | Hood River, OR, US | Friends Of The Sunshine Club (Respite Care) | 2024 |
| 350org | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | Working To Solve Climate Crisis | 2023 |
| Arts In Education Of The Gorge | $5,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations In Support Of K-12 Arts | 2023 |
| Burning Man Project | $75,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operations To Support Events For Art, Culture, Education And Civic Engagement; Microgrant Program | 2023 |
| Center For Artistic Activism | $10,000 | Beacon, NY, US | General Operations In Support Of Creativity And Culture | 2023 |
| Columbia Land Trust | $35,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Land Conservation | 2023 |
| Department Of Joy | $25,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Supporting The Creation Of Permanent And Experiential Art In Local Communities | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $125,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operations To Support North America Carbon Reduction | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Columbia Gorge | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operations To Ensure The Gorge Remains Vibrant | 2023 |
| Gorge Grown Food Network | $35,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations To Support Building Access To Locally Grown Food And Support Local Farmers | 2023 |
| Hood River Education Foundation | $30,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations To Support Education | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Climate Work | 2023 |
| Our Children's Trust | $50,000 | Eugene, OR, US | General Operations To Protect The Earth's Natural Systems | 2023 |
| Protect Our Winters | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Operations To Support Environmental Education And Awareness | 2023 |
| Rare | $75,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operations To Inspire Change So People And Nature Thrive | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | $100,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Operations To Support Efficient And Restorative Uses Of Resources | 2023 |
| Safe Space Children's Advocacy Center | $25,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations In Support Of Children's Advocacy Services | 2023 |
| United Way Of The Columbia Gorge | $30,000 | Hood River, OR, US | Human Services | 2023 |
| Western Environmental Law Center | $30,000 | Eugene, OR, US | General Operations To Safeguard Public Lands, Wildlife, And Communitites | 2023 |
| Princeton University | $129,166 | Princeton, NJ, US | Education | 2023 |
| 350org | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | Working To Solve Climate Crisis | 2022 |
| Burning Man Project | $85,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operations To Support Events For Art, Culture, Education And Civic Engagement; Microgrant Program | 2022 |
| Columbia Land Trust | $35,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Land Conservation | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $125,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operations To Support North America Carbon Reduction | 2022 |
| Gorge Grown Food Network | $35,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations To Support Building Access To Locally Grown Food And Support Local Farmers | 2022 |
| Hood River Education Foundation | $30,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations To Support Education | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Climate Work | 2022 |
| Protect Our Winters | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Operations To Support Environmental Education And Awareness | 2022 |
| Rare | $75,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operations To Inspire Change So People And Nature Thrive | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | $100,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Operations To Support Efficient And Restorative Uses Of Resources | 2022 |
| Safe Space Children's Advocacy Center | $25,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations In Support Of Children's Advocacy Services | 2022 |
| United Way Of The Columbia Gorge | $30,000 | Hood River, OR, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Western Environmental Law Center | $30,000 | Eugene, OR, US | General Operations To Safeguard Public Lands, Wildlife, And Communitites | 2022 |
| Center For Artistic Activism | $20,000 | Beacon, NY, US | General Operations In Support Of Creativity And Culture | 2022 |
| Arts In Education Of The Gorge | $10,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations In Support Of K-12 Arts | 2022 |
| Department Of Joy | $15,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Supporting The Creation Of Permanent And Experiential Art In Local Communities | 2022 |
| 350org | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | Working To Solve Climate Crisis | 2022 |
| Burning Man Project | $85,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operations To Support Events For Art, Culture, Education And Civic Engagement; Microgrant Program | 2022 |
| Columbia Land Trust | $35,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Land Conservation | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $125,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operations To Support North America Carbon Reduction | 2022 |
| Gorge Grown Food Network | $35,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations To Support Building Access To Locally Grown Food And Support Local Farmers | 2022 |
| Hood River Education Foundation | $30,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations To Support Education | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Climate Work | 2022 |
| Protect Our Winters | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Operations To Support Environmental Education And Awareness | 2022 |
| Rare | $75,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operations To Inspire Change So People And Nature Thrive | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | $100,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Operations To Support Efficient And Restorative Uses Of Resources | 2022 |
| Safe Space Children's Advocacy Center | $25,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations In Support Of Children's Advocacy Services | 2022 |
| United Way Of The Columbia Gorge | $30,000 | Hood River, OR, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Western Environmental Law Center | $30,000 | Eugene, OR, US | General Operations To Safeguard Public Lands, Wildlife, And Communitites | 2022 |
| Center For Artistic Activism | $20,000 | Beacon, NY, US | General Operations In Support Of Creativity And Culture | 2022 |
| Arts In Education Of The Gorge | $10,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations In Support Of K-12 Arts | 2022 |
| Department Of Joy | $15,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Supporting The Creation Of Permanent And Experiential Art In Local Communities | 2022 |
| 350org | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | Working To Solve Climate Crisis | 2022 |
| Burning Man Project | $85,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operations To Support Events For Art, Culture, Education And Civic Engagement; Microgrant Program | 2022 |
| Columbia Land Trust | $35,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Land Conservation | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $125,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operations To Support North America Carbon Reduction | 2022 |
| Gorge Grown Food Network | $35,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations To Support Building Access To Locally Grown Food And Support Local Farmers | 2022 |
| Hood River Education Foundation | $30,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations To Support Education | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Climate Work | 2022 |
| Protect Our Winters | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Operations To Support Environmental Education And Awareness | 2022 |
| Rare | $75,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operations To Inspire Change So People And Nature Thrive | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | $100,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Operations To Support Efficient And Restorative Uses Of Resources | 2022 |
| Safe Space Children's Advocacy Center | $25,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations In Support Of Children's Advocacy Services | 2022 |
| United Way Of The Columbia Gorge | $30,000 | Hood River, OR, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Western Environmental Law Center | $30,000 | Eugene, OR, US | General Operations To Safeguard Public Lands, Wildlife, And Communitites | 2022 |
| Center For Artistic Activism | $20,000 | Beacon, NY, US | General Operations In Support Of Creativity And Culture | 2022 |
| Arts In Education Of The Gorge | $10,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations In Support Of K-12 Arts | 2022 |
| Department Of Joy | $15,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Supporting The Creation Of Permanent And Experiential Art In Local Communities | 2022 |
| 350org | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | Working To Solve Climate Crisis | 2021 |
| Burning Man Project | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operations To Support Events For Art, Culture, Education And Civic Engagement | 2021 |
| Columbia Center For The Arts | $10,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations To Promote Art And Culture In The Columbia Region | 2021 |
| Columbia Land Trust | $30,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Land Conservation | 2021 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $125,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operations To Support North America Carbon Reduction | 2021 |
| Gorge Grown Food Network | $25,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations To Support Building Access To Locally Grown Food And Support Local Farmers | 2021 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Climate Work | 2021 |
| Protect Our Winters | $20,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Operations To Support Environmental Education And Awareness | 2021 |
| Rare | $75,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operations To Inspire Change So People And Nature Thrive | 2021 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | $100,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Operations To Support Efficient And Restorative Uses Of Resources | 2021 |
| United Way Of The Columbia Gorge | $30,000 | Hood River, OR, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Western Environmental Law Center | $25,000 | Eugene, OR, US | General Operations To Safeguard Public Lands, Wildlife, And Communitites | 2021 |
| Hood River Education Foundation | $25,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations To Support Education | 2021 |
| Safe Space Children's Advocacy Center | $10,000 | Hood River, OR, US | General Operations In Support Of Children's Advocacy Services | 2021 |
| The Next Door Inc | $5,000 | Hood River, OR, US | Strenchthing Children, Families And Communities | 2020 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Ennsure Rights For All To Cleean Water, Air And Health Communitities | 2020 |
| Burning Man Project | $75,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Events For Art, Culture, Education And Civic Engagement | 2020 |
| 350org | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | Working To Solve Climate Crisis | 2020 |
| Rare | $75,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Inspire Change So People And Nature Thrive | 2020 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | $100,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Support Efficient And Restorative Uses Of Resources | 2020 |
| Gorge Grown Food Network | $35,000 | Hood River, OR, US | Building Access To Locally Grown Food And Support Local Farmers | 2020 |
| Columbia Center For The Arts | $10,000 | Hood River, OR, US | Promote Art And Culture In The Columbia Region | 2020 |
| United Way Of The Columbia Gorge | $30,000 | Hood River, OR, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Columbia Land Trust | $30,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Land Conservation | 2020 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists | $30,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Support Independent Science For A Sustainable Future. | 2020 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $125,000 | New York, NY, US | North America Carbon Reduction | 2020 |
| Western Environmental Law Center | $20,000 | Eugene, OR, US | Safeguard Public Lands, Wildlife, And Communitites | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Gorge | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | Conservation | 2020 |
| Protect Our Winters | $15,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Environmental Education And Awareness | 2020 |
| Hood River Crag Rats | $7,500 | Hood River, OR, US | Cloud Cap Roof Project | 2020 |
| Center For Artistic Activism | $10,000 | Beacon, NY, US | Social Change Via The Arts | 2020 |
| Arts In Education Of The Gorge | $5,000 | Hood River, OR, US | Art Education | 2020 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Ennsure Rights For All To Cleean Water, Air And Health Communitities | 2018 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | $100,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Support Efficient And Restorative Uses Of Resources | 2018 |
| 350org | $75,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Working To Solve Climate Crisis | 2018 |
| Burning Man Project | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Events For Art, Culture, Education And Civic Engagement | 2018 |
| Rare | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Inspire Change So People And Nature Thrive | 2018 |
| Gorge Grown Food Network | $20,000 | Hood River, OR, US | Building Access To Locally Grown Food And Support Local Farmers | 2018 |
| Columbia Land Trust | $30,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Land Conservation | 2018 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $125,000 | New York, NY, US | North America Carbon Reduction | 2018 |
| Protect Our Winters | $7,500 | Boulder, CO, US | Environmental Education And Awareness | 2018 |
| Gorge Grown Food Network | $20,000 | Hood River, OR, US | Building Access To Locally Grown Food And Support Local Farmers | 2017 |
| Columbia Land Trust | $30,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Land Conservation | 2017 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $60,000 | New York, NY, US | Educate The Public On Environmental And Conservation Matters | 2017 |
| Burning Man Project | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Events For Art, Culture, Education And Civic Engagement | 2017 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Support Efficient And Restorative Uses Of Resources | 2017 |
| Protect Our Winters | $5,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Environmental Education And Awareness | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 81-5366149 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 205 Hood River, OR 97031-0007 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Wy'east Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Jay F Sherrerd |
|---|---|
| Vice President/secretary/t | Jane A Duncombe |
| Director | Casey M Sherrerd Director |
Forms 990-PF
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