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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Do you know your county's arts vibrancy? An important piece we considered when developing the RFP for our Creative Youth Development funding was how to reach counties that have potential to increase arts vibrancy in their region. www.allenphilanthropies.org/news-and-sto...

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We joined The Earthshot Prize as a founding partner five years ago, driven by urgency—and optimism.

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

how do we fix the earth.... WITH BEAVERS? 🦫💙💚 www.instagram.com/reel/DY2wklO...

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The ocean is at the nexus of all planetary health. It is a complex system that regulates climate, produces at least half the oxygen we breathe, and supports ecosystems that millions of people depend on for survival.

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The kids are alright! Once again, we are in awe of the optimism, ingenuity, and drive of young people across the globe who have developed solutions to address the environmental challenges impacting their communities. www.nationalgeographic.org/society/proj...

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Here's 5 things Chris loves (outside of working with our grantees on community-based natural resource management projects, improving human-wildlife coexistence, and supporting high-integrity natural climate solutions!) More on our environment work here: www.allenphilanthropies.org/environment

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

For the #Funders and #Scientists focused on natural climate solutions. A study that our Director of Science Yuta Masuda contributed to analyzes a set of NCS showing there are possible 'win-wins' scenarios, but that in many places trade-offs must be considered. www.frontiersin.org/journals/env...

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Frontiers | Win-wins or trade-offs? Site and strategy determine carbon and local ecosystem service benefits for protection, restoration, and agroforestry

Nature-based solutions (NBS) can deliver many benefits to human well-being, including some crucial to climate adaptation. We quantitatively assess the global...

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

We believe science-based innovations are most impactful when developed in partnership with communities; leading to durable and sustainable solutions that address climate change and advance biodiversity and human well-being.  www.allenphilanthropies.org/environment

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Humanity has been in a crisis of connection for some time; it's time to face it by facing each other more. Here's why we are investing in the Chamber of Connection to help build healthier, more resilient communities that know & count on their neighbors. www.allenphilanthropies.org/news-and-sto...

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A new blueprint for connection takes root in Seattle | Allen Family Philanthropies

The Chamber of Connection's Seattle Pilot Program

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Do you know what's happening right below your feet? SPUN is unlocking the mystery, and it holds a key to our planet's future. www.allenphilanthropies.org/news-and-sto...

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

It’s hard to overstate the importance of salmon. For many communities across the Pacific Northwest and beyond, salmon are not just a food source; they are an integral component of culture and survival. www.allenphilanthropies.org/news-and-sto...

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The Hero’s Journey at the Heart of Wild Salmon Center’s Work | Allen Family Philanthropies

Bringing new genetic tools to address declines among wild salmon and improve conservation strategy to protect salmon in the Pacific Northwest

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

By encouraging the regrowth of once-thriving native prairie plants using seeds from the Liberty Butte remnant prairie, the Tribe is helping these landscapes rebuild a diverse, resilient ecosystem. The result is a true win-win. www.allenphilanthropies.org/news-and-sto...

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The Palouse Prairie restoration efforts incorporate the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s rich history with a hopeful future | Allen Family Philanthropies

Restoring the Palouse through Indigenous-led natural climate solutions

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

An incredible Storymap that documents public art works by Coast Salish artists, displayed throughout their ancestral lands in King County. A worthwhile cultural road trip: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/db14...

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

While our grantmaking has evolved over the years, our priorities have remained constant: supporting thriving, healthy communities; advancing our collective wellbeing; and helping creativity, future generations, and nature flourish. www.allenphilanthropies.org/news-and-sto...

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Always all-ages. Vera Forever! Read about Vera Project's work to expand youth-access to music and the arts in Seattle www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...

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New music venue coming to Seattle

Seattle's foremost all-ages music venue is expanding.

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

The Allen Family Philanthropies year in review celebrates our grantees and emphasizes how now, more than ever, building community is critical to our collective well-being. www.allenphilanthropies.org/news-and-sto...

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Creative Youth Development as a term and a practice might be relatively "new" - but arts and culture playing a vital part of development has always been true and will always be true. It's time to focus on how to build more bridges between youth engagement and the arts.

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

We are not in this alone🕯️ It is more important than ever to build and strengthen connections in our communities. These networks of support will help us all achieve our goals to live better, healthier, and creatively fulfilling lives.

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Thank you for being a part of the Allen Family Philanthropies community! It was an important year for fostering connection, and we want to continue to connect with you in purposeful, meaningful ways. Here's our annual Year In Review: www.allenphilanthropies.org/news-and-sto...

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Year In Review 2025 | Allen Family Philanthropies

Our 2025 Year In Review

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

We invest in communities across the Pacific Northwest to strengthen arts and culture, empower the next generation of changemakers, and support a global network of partners dedicated to protecting wildlife, preserving ecosystems, and creating lasting change. www.allenphilanthropies.org/what-we-do

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What We Do | Allen Family Philanthropies

Building thriving and resilient communities in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Collaboration between research institutions and conservation organizations can lead to greater impact tackling the pressing challenges we face to protect, restore, and manage the natural world. www.allenphilanthropies.org/news-and-sto...

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Why collaboration between scientists and conservation partners enables greater protection of the environment | Allen Family Philanthropies

Building thriving and resilient communities in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

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Climate Central @climatecentral.org · 19/11/2025

Scientists are turning fiber-optic cables into virtual hydrophones to spy on the iconic Orca whales of Washington's San Juan Islands. As Ben Tracy reports, this project could lead to insights about how whales cope with climate change and other stressors. w/ @allenphilanthro.bsky.social

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The Secret Sound of Killer Whales: Inside a New Ocean Listening Network

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

We believe Creative Youth Development is the key to building a powerful next generation of changemakers: www.allenphilanthropies.org/news-and-sto...

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

🎉 New funding alert! 🎨 Empowering youth leadership through the arts ✨ Eligible WA out-of-school arts programs serving ages 13–26 can now apply for Creative Youth Development funding - up to $500K! 📅 LOIs due: Nov 19 💻 Info webinar: Sept 24

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Creative Youth Development RFP | Allen Family Philanthropies

Creative Youth Development Request for Proposals

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Did you snooze your alarm this morning? ⏰ The ocean has an alarm...it's coral reefs...and we've been snoozing the alarm they have been setting off for decades.

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Our philosophy for the foundation's three program areas—Arts & Culture, Youth, and Environment—is rooted in the belief that all three merge to contribute to a healthy, thriving community. More about what we do: www.allenphilanthropies.org/what-we-do

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Hi Bluesky! We are Allen Family Philanthropies! Formerly known as the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. We have a new name but the same commitment to community. If you're interested in 🌲the environment 🎨arts & cultural experiences 🔎youth development and empowerment Say hi! 👋

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

🔎Can you guess what's happening here? a) sand castle contest! b) searching for buried treasure c) lost their keys...whoops d) A grantee at NC State University and North Carolina Aquariums implementing coastal habitat restoration to help conserve the crystal skipper butterfly

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Allen Family Philanthropies @allenphilanthro.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

When you think of carbon storage, rainforests probably come to mind. What if we told you that seagrasses store thousands of years of carbon too? Learn more about the power of seagrasses for humans (and manatees!) pgafamilyfoundation.org/news/2025/ea...

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