Cumberland Plateau Environmental Nonprofits
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Blood Origins Inc.
Ensuring survival of wildlife and their habitat through sustainable utilization
Bonnaroo Works Fund
Somewhere near the top of the Bonnaroo to-do list is “change the world.” So, in 2009, the Bonnaroo Works Fund was created as a…
Cumberland River Compact
To enhance the health and enjoyment of the Cumberland River and its tributaries through education, collaboration and action.
The Land Trust for Tennessee
To conserve the unique character of Tennessee’s natural and historic landscapes and sites for future generations.
Tennessee State Parks Conservancy
Tennessee State Parks Conservancy supports education, health and access programs that preserve, protect and enhance Tennessee’s natural areas and parks system.
Tennessee River Gorge Trust
Our mission is to preserve the Tennessee River Gorge as a healthy and productive resource through land protection, education, community engagement, and good land…
Centennial Park Conservancy
Centennial Park Conservancy's mission is to preserve, enhance and share the Parthenon and Centennial Park so that all future generations may benefit from these…
Harpeth Conservancy
To restore and protect clean water and healthy ecosystems for rivers in tennessee by employing scientific expertise and collaborative relationships to develop, promote, and…
Tennessee Environmental Council
Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) is a non profit organization focusing on environmental education and action.
Urban Green Lab
Urban Green Lab is a Nashville-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that teaches communities how to live sustainably.
Rock The Ocean Foundation
Our mission is to increase public awareness about the issues impacting the world’s oceans and to support scientific research, education and ocean conservation initiatives…
Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms
To preserve, enhance, and promote Shelby Park and Bottoms for everyone to appreciate and protect
Harvest107
1 in 9 people suffer from hunger. We’re working to change that, one garden at a time.
Racing for Sustainability
We envision a world where sustainability is as integral to a race as the start and finish lines.
Soles4Souls
At Soles4Souls, we turn unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunity, by keeping them from going to waste and putting them to good use –…
SORBAmidTN
Serving Middle TN Mountain Bikers and Land Managers: SORBAmidTN provides Trail Advocacy Resources such as Volunteer and Crew Leader Training, National Mountain
Southern Off Road Bicycle Association Chattanooga TN Chapter
SORBA Chattanooga advocates for and stewards mountain biking trails around Chattanooga, Tennessee.
TennGreen Land Conservancy
TennGreen Land Conservancy protects land where people and nature can thrive.
The Farmers Land Trust
The Farmers Land Trust works nationally to transact farmland (real estate, fundraising, legal) into community ownership through the Farmland Commons.
The Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC)
The Southeastern Climbers Coalition is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving climbing areas in the southeast for future generations. SCC members and volunteers…
The Wildlife Society
The Wildlife Society's mission is to empower wildlife professionals to advance conservation through science, community, and professional excellence.
Wild Trails
Wild Trails is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with climate adaptation. Based in Chattanooga, TN, United States of America, it…
Environmental nonprofits in the Cumberland Plateau bioregion: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits work in the Cumberland Plateau bioregion?
Ideal Location lists 23 environmental and conservation nonprofits in the Cumberland Plateau bioregion. The 9 that report revenue bring in a combined $31.5 million a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in the Cumberland Plateau bioregion?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Cumberland River Compact (Nashville, TN), at $9.6 million. Next are The Land Trust for Tennessee, Tennessee State Parks Conservancy, Tennessee River Gorge Trust and Centennial Park Conservancy.
What do these environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Land Conservation (10), Education Advocacy (6), Water Rivers (5) and Outdoor Recreation Access (4).
Which states have the most organizations in the Cumberland Plateau bioregion?
By number of organizations: Tennessee (22).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in the Cumberland Plateau bioregion?
Tennessee Environmental Council, founded in 1975, is the oldest with a founding year on record.
Counts and revenue come from the organizations listed in the Ideal Location directory and their most recent reported filings.
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