The mission of Entrepreneurs Foundation of the Northwest (EFNW) is to engage high growth companies in corporate citizenship and philanthropic efforts so that new and leveraged resources are generated for community benefit. 

Our model was developed in 1988 by Gib Myers, one of the leading venture capitalists in Silicon Valley. Gib realized that despite the great wealth generated by Bay Area companies a strong culture of community involvement was missing. The goal for the Entrepreneurs Foundation was, and still is, to channel the energy, wealth and innovation of the entrepreneurial sector to build a stronger community.

Incorporated in late 2001 as the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Oregon, we are knowledge experts in the development and implementation of corporate community involvement and philanthropic programs.   EFNW provides building blocks for strengthening the communities where employees live and work.

EFNW has 501(c)(3) status as a tax exempt, non-profit corporation. We are a proud "Supporting Organization" of the Oregon Community Foundation, which allows EFNW to have public charity status.

"People around the world want companies to go beyond making a profit, paying taxes, employing people and obeying all laws; they want companies to contribute to broader societal goals as well."

The Millennium Poll on Corporate Responsibility conducted by Environics International