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For over 30 years, Columbia Basin Trust has been dedicated to strengthening the social, economic and environmental well-being of the region. Rooted in community priorities, the Trust supports what the Basin wants to achieve, whether providing resources, facilitating partnerships or leading initiatives.

Since 1995

  • $ 1.02 B
    invested in the region
  • 49,776
    projects

Housing and Well-being

  • 1,661 +
    of affordable housing units created
  • 2,435 +
    units upgraded and made more energy efficient
  • $ 91.5 M
    invested in housing initiatives
  • 7,416
    culture and community events supported

Child Care

371 early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants supported to access training opportunities.

  • 3,600
    existing child care spaces improved
  • 1,860
    child care spaces added

Natural Environment

14,444 hectares of terrestrial habitat and 2,849 hectares of aquatic habitat have been improved.

  • 17.4 M
    lifetime equivalent kilowatt-hour (kWh) saved
  • 1,301
    projects supported to address climate resilience
  • 263,359
    lifetime metric tonnes of carbon dioxide (tco2e) reduced

Economic Impact

  • 6,480
    individuals received training funding
  • $ 155.6 M
    in new business loans
  • 3,299
    student jobs created
  • 3,427
    businesses supported with advisory services

Benefits of the Trust 2025/26

In 2025/26, Columbia Basin Trust delivered $105 million in direct benefits through more than 2,700 projects supporting Basin communities, businesses and residents. This included $81 million in grants and initiatives and $24 million invested through business loans, broadband infrastructure, commercial real estate and other investment activities.

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Highlights
  • $105 million in direct benefits
  • $81 million in grants and initiatives
  • $24 million in business loans, broadband infrastructure and investment activities
  • 2,700+ projects supported
  • 62 active programs and initiatives
  • 15 new initiatives launched
  • $113.6 million in revenue
  • $2 billion book value of assets
Return on investments
  • 12.9% Power projects
  • 37.18% Private Placements
  • 12.4% Market Securities