Philanthropy Northwest
Non-profit OrganizationsWashington, United States11-50 Employees
Philanthropy Northwest is a regional network of philanthropic organizations serving Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. It promotes collaboration to strengthen communities by providing professional development, networking, research, publications, public policy work, and consulting for the philanthropic sector. Based in Seattle, Washington, the organization was founded in 1976 and functions as a hub that connects funders and affiliated groups across the Northwest. As a mid-sized nonprofit, it supports a diverse ecosystem of grantmakers and related organizations throughout the region. Its work centers on helping funders address community needs through coordinated action, knowledge sharing, and policy engagement, rather than delivering services directly to the public. A notable recent development is the Environmental Protection Agency selecting Philanthropy Northwest in December 2023 to serve as a regional grantmaker for its Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program, following a competitive RFP process.