Two Environmental Groups in Washington State Merge

March 2, 2011

Two environmental groups—EarthCorps, in Seattle; and Friends of the Hylebos, in Federal Way, Wash., have merged, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal. An official with Friends of the Hylebos said the group’s local government funding had been cut, and the merger with EarthCorps would ensure it could continue its work.

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Maria directs the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual Philanthropy 50, a comprehensive report on America’s most generous donors. She writes about wealthy philanthropists, family and legacy foundations, next generation philanthropy, arts organizations, key trends and insights related to high-net-worth donors, and other topics.