Key Takeaways

  • Airbnb is dropping $1 million into Washington state’s environmental nonprofits and forestry conservation efforts.
  • The pledge marks the company’s largest community commitment in the state to date, funding groups like Trout Unlimited and Leave No Trace.
  • Volunteers with Washington’s National Park Fund can score a $100 Airbnb credit through summer 2027.

Airbnb is putting serious money behind preserving the great outdoors in the state of Washington.

The booking giant announced on Aug. 24 that they donated $1 million toward environmental protection nonprofits and forestry conservation projects across Washington state.

This is the booking giant’s largest community investment in the Evergreen State to date.

The cash will fund local eco-friendly heavyweights through the Airbnb Community Fund, targeting climate-resilient forest projects across the Olympic Peninsula and the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area.

Beneficiaries include Washington’s National Park Fund, Trout Unlimited, Leave No Trace, the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, and EFM Investments and Advisory.

“Washington’s National Park Fund is honored to receive a donation from Airbnb to support Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks. This generous gift reflects Airbnb’s commitment to helping people connect with the natural beauty of Washington, enriching the experience for the countless visitors who explore these iconic landscapes each year,” said Steve Dubiel, CEO of Washington’s National Park Fund, in a press release shared by Airbnb.

“With Airbnb’s support, we can ensure these treasured parks remain inspiring adventures for generations to come,” he added.

Community Cash and a Neat Perk for Park Volunteers

A big chunk of the grant money was directed by Airbnb hosts themselves via the company’s $100 million global giving initiative.

But everyday outdoor enthusiasts get a piece of the action, too.

Airbnb is offering a sweet $100 travel credit to anyone who signs up to volunteer with Washington’s National Park Fund between now and the end of summer 2027.

Janaye Ingram, Airbnb’s Director of Community Investments and Sustainability, highlighted that the investment reflects a deep dedication to protecting the iconic natural spaces that draw travelers to the Pacific Northwest in the first place.

“This historic investment reflects Airbnb’s deep commitment to the communities and natural spaces that make Washington so special. It also shows what’s possible when the private sector and nonprofits come together—showing up for our communities in meaningful ways and safeguarding the places that travelers and locals cherish alike,” said Ingram.

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State officials are welcoming the support with open arms. Washington Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove noted that the reinforcement helps back an agency managing millions of public acres, safeguarding the state’s natural landscapes for both the local economy and future generations of adventurers.

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