Quick Summary
Name: The Stronghold Fund Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | Information not publicly available |
| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed |
| Average Grant | Not publicly disclosed |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / Strategic Partnerships |
Contact Details
Address: 721 NW 9th Ave Ste 300, Portland, OR 97209
Website: https://thestrongholdfund.org/
Parent Organization: Wild Salmon Center
- Phone: (971) 255-5556
- Email: donate@wildsalmoncenter.org
Geographic Focus
North Pacific region, including:
- Alaska (Bristol Bay)
- British Columbia (Skeena, Dean River, central coast)
- Oregon
- Washington
- Sakhalin Island, Russia
- Kamchatka Peninsula
Funding Priorities
- Salmon, steelhead, and trout stronghold conservation
- Watershed protection and restoration in key North Pacific regions
- Science-based, preemptive conservation activities
- Strategic campaigns to protect stronghold rivers (e.g., Stop Pebble Mine, Stand for Salmon)
- Fisheries management improvements
- Water rights and instream flow protection
- Habitat conservation partnerships and coalitions
- Forest conservation affecting salmon habitats
What They Don't Fund
- Conventional organizational operating needs
- Year-to-year budget gaps
- Activities outside stronghold watersheds in the North Pacific
- Projects not aligned with salmon/steelhead/trout conservation
Application Method
No public application process. The Stronghold Fund operates as a strategic impact fund that proactively identifies and supports partner organizations and coalition-based initiatives. The fund is described as a "win-now" resource that delivers funding to targeted initiatives within stronghold watersheds.
Dave Finkel serves as Executive Director. Organizations interested in partnership should contact the Wild Salmon Center directly.
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