Forterra Nw
Grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington · EIN 94-3112461
- Washington
- Seattle
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Washington
- Total giving
- $4.1MTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 13Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $45MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
FORTERRA IS AN UNCONVENTIONAL LAND TRUST THAT WORKS ACROSS WASHINGTON'S COMMUNITIES AND LANDSCAPES, FROM THE RANCHES AND SHRUB-STEPPE OF THE YAKIMA BASIN, TO THE ESTUARIES, FARMS AND FORESTS OF WASHINGTON'S COAST, REACHING MORE THAN 100 COUNTIES, CITIES, TOWNS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. WORKING COOPERATIVELY WITH PEOPLE AND NATURE, FORTERRA DRIVES LAND STEWARDSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING; INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND POLICIES; FARMING AND FORESTRY APPROACHES; COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES; AND DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS. FORTERRA IS LEADING INTEGRATED PROJECTS, POLICY AND PROGRAMS TO CONTRIBUTE TO HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES AIMING TO PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES, GROW WITHIN OUR EXISTING FOOTPRINT, SUPPORT OVERBURDENED COMMUNITIES, AND RESPOND TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS. WE IMPLEMENT OUR MISSION THROUGH LAND: HOW IT IS OWNED, STEWARDED, DEVELOPED AND FINANCED. OUR WORK HAS RECEIVED NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR INNOVATION AND PROMISE.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Roslyn Downtown Association | $27K | 2024 |
| Tilth Alliance | $26K | 2024 |
| Whale Scout Inc | $25K | 2024 |
| Tulalip Tribes of Washington | $23K | 2024 |
| Freedom Farmers Co Olympia High School | $18K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (13 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
Website: www.forterra.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.