50 Years of Impact

From remote villages to urban centers, Alaskan nonprofits demonstrate their commitment to collaboration and connectedness. Organizations lead innovative healthcare delivery, leverage Alaska's environment for climate science, strengthen cultural preservation through Native traditions, and overcome geographic barriers to bring opportunities statewide, positioning communities to thrive while honoring their land connection.

Idaho's independent spirit and collaborative approach create lasting community solutions. Agricultural communities advance sustainable practices, healthcare organizations develop mobile clinics and rural networks, cultural groups achieve national and international acclaim, and universities advance science and technology with global impact. Idahoans honor their past while building their future for the common good.

In Montana, nature and community offer opportunities to connect and thrive. Nonprofits lead telemedicine initiatives addressing rural healthcare challenges, research institutions advance agricultural innovation, cultural programs bring arts statewide, and Native-led organizations honor traditions shaping this state. Still other organizations provide vital services ensuring pathways to flourishing for all under Montana's big skies.

For fifty years, innovative Oregon solutions have been replicated nationwide. Nonprofits turn e-waste into usable technology, advancing digital equity. Research universities achieve breakthrough health and environmental discoveries, cultural institutions establish Portland as a creative center, and community organizations address urban and rural inequities with vital services and pathways forward – toward a brighter future not just for Oregonians, but for all.

From Seattle's global technology hub to the agricultural heartland of the Columbia Valley, Washington encapsulates Pacific Northwest diversity. Five decades of collaboration have yielded artistic innovation, creative civic engagement methods, breakthrough vaccines, vital services for refugees and immigrants, and youth mentorship programs for those experiencing hardship. These caring and critical solutions foster a brighter Washington for all.

In a region known for its creativity and curiosity, Pacific Northwest organizations create vibrant artistic communities. Symphony orchestras, museums, theaters, and community arts programs make the arts accessible to all. Native American cultural organizations, heritage centers, and historical societies strengthen preservation efforts that keep traditions alive, while forward-thinking performance groups reimagine audience engagement boldly and beautifully.

From rural Montana to urban Seattle, nonprofits create pathways where every individual can establish roots and contribute to thriving communities. Community organizations work toward economic mobility, housing, and food security, while civic groups strengthen democratic participation and build bridges across divides. Together, these nonprofits cultivate a region where hope, opportunity, and collaborative care define the Pacific Northwest.

Across the region, educational organizations create pathways that ensure every learner can do their life's best work. Nonprofit leaders build networks of shared learning, strengthening organizations through people-first approaches. Together, they're cultivating a well-resourced social sector equipped to tackle our most complex challenges with creativity, connection, and a spirit of learning.

In a region where communities span vast distances, healthcare organizations have transformed how care reaches every corner of the Pacific Northwest. Mental health nonprofits lead community-centered approaches, while organizations supporting individuals with disabilities ensure every person's gifts strengthen our shared future. Environmental groups lead collaborative conservation efforts that honor what Jack Murdock knew: healthy people and healthy lands are inseparable.

Across Pacific Northwest laboratories, scientists unleash breakthrough discoveries in cancer research, species preservation, and energy efficiency. Research institutions foster collaborative networks pursuing cutting-edge innovation, while educators ignite scientific curiosity in future generations. Together, they're fulfilling Jack Murdock's vision of scientific research serving the common good with boldness, hope, and better futures for all.