Bonneville Environmental Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Bonneville Environmental Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Portland, Oregon, registered in 1998, with $51,836,979 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1500 Sw 1st Ave Ste 710, Portland, OR, 97201 EIN 93-1248274 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$51.8M
▲ 4.5% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$44.8M
Net assets
$52.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Bonneville Environmental Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · +14% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Bonneville Environmental Foundation: 14 mo reserves · +14% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Bonneville Environmental Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Bonneville Environmental Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1500 Sw 1st Ave Ste 710, Portland, OR, 97201
- City
- Portland
- State
- Oregon
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Pollution Abatement & Control
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $6.9M (FY2013) to $51.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $16.1MNet assets $52.7M
Operating margin
13.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$68.8M
Total liabilities
$16.1M
Net assets
$52.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,836,979▲4.5% | $44,821,564▲17.5% | $52,687,285▲15.5% | $68,825,464▲22.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $49,593,635▲124% | $38,138,540▲88.3% | $45,610,682▲34.3% | $56,003,828▲48.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $22,138,820▼0.7% | $20,251,613▲14.5% | $33,949,970▲5.9% | $37,638,511▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $22,287,565▲22.8% | $17,692,839▲51.3% | $32,062,763▲16.7% | $37,270,230▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $18,155,144▲59.5% | $11,694,327▲29.8% | $27,468,037▲30.8% | $29,779,523▲29.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $11,379,109▼0.2% | $9,012,187▲12.2% | $21,007,220▲12.7% | $23,029,155▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $11,402,053▲75.6% | $8,033,367▲31.7% | $18,640,298▲22.1% | $19,505,645▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $6,494,035▲30.4% | $6,099,090▲2.8% | $15,271,612▲2.7% | $16,549,518▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,979,425▼34.0% | $5,933,627▲4.8% | $14,876,667▼7.4% | $15,969,075▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $7,547,173▲13.3% | $5,663,206▲8.7% | $16,069,504▲12.4% | $17,292,400▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $6,662,535▼4.1% | $5,211,757▲8.5% | $14,295,849▲10.4% | $16,277,253▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $6,944,122 | $4,802,122▼22.6% | $12,944,109▲18.9% | $14,562,212▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $6,205,653 | $10,887,708 | $12,034,776 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $22.3M total
55 grants to Bonneville Environmental Foundation totaling $22.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $4,067,200 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $4,067,200 |
| The Thunderbirds | Environmental | 2024 | $323,334 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $126,418 |
| New Venture Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $65,200 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Pollution abatement & control | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | K12 education | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Sustainable environment | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2023 | $5,000,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Promote envir sustainable transport solutions | 2023 | $243,676 |
| The Thunderbirds | Environmental | 2023 | $113,334 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Environmental education | 2023 | $100,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Environmental programs | 2023 | $96,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2023 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bonneville Environmental Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bonneville Environmental Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 93-1248274, based in Portland, Oregon. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bonneville Environmental Foundation's EIN?
- Bonneville Environmental Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 93-1248274.
- How much revenue does Bonneville Environmental Foundation report?
- Bonneville Environmental Foundation reported $51,836,979 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bonneville Environmental Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Bonneville Environmental Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bonneville Environmental Foundation (EIN 93-1248274) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.