Ecotrust
Ecotrust is a Portland, Oregon–based nonprofit working across the region (California to Alaska) at the intersection of equity, the economy, and the environment. The official site (ecotrust.org) displays EIN 93-1050144, Portland addresses, a staff & board page, program/opportunity pages, and recent news from March 2026.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A regional Pacific Northwest nonprofit or tribal organization working at the intersection of equity, economy, and environment (examples include Indigenous leadership, tribal forestry workforce development, food systems, or green workforce collaborations).
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on Indigenous leadership, tribal forestry, food systems, or green workforce development.
- • Project geographic focus in Oregon or elsewhere in the PNW (WA, AK, CA) with clear regional impact.
- • Capacity to manage grants in the typical observed range (small to mid-size awards, many between about $8K and $100K).
- • Willingness to engage as a collaborative member or subgrantee in multi-partner initiatives.
Geography
Grantmaking is regionally focused: four states received awards in the latest year but roughly 80% of dollars were awarded in Oregon, indicating a strong Oregon concentration within a Pacific Northwest footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 18 distinct recipients covering Indigenous leadership, workforce development, food systems and other program purposes, with 17 of those recipients new to the portfolio, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for the funder's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence from the latest year shows very high turnover—17 new recipients—so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio, although no formal application guidelines were published.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
