Friends of the Columbia Gorge is the only nonprofit organization dedicated solely to protecting and enhancing the resources and communities in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. With support from over 5,000 individual members, business members, endowment funds, and grants, Friends safeguards the Gorge and ensures the natural wonders found today will be preserved for future generations.

Transparency is essential for ensuring accountability to our members, donors, partners, and the communities we work with; and maintaining legitimacy and credibility. The Programmatic and Audited Financial Statements below provide a full accounting of income, expenses, and activities of Friends of the Columbia Gorge and Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust. 

Friends of the Columbia Gorge is a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity, a member of EarthShare, and an Accredited Land Trust—a distinction awarded to land trusts meeting the highest national standards for excellence and conservation permanence.

Please direct inquiries about Friends’ accountability and transparency efforts to Senior Accountant Erin Randall.

Financial Information