Great Plains Environmental Nonprofits
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Arbor Day Foundation
Founded in 1972 — the centennial of the first Arbor Day observance — the Arbor Day Foundation is the largest 501(c)3 nonprofit membership organization…
Dakota Resource Council
Research and education of the general public about agricultural and energy issues in north Dakota. Provide informational seminars and publications to the general public.
The Groundwater Foundation
The Groundwater Foundation connects people, businesses, and communities through local Groundwater education and action, making US all a part of the solution for clean,…
Wozu, Inc.
MISSION, VISION & VALUES What we believe: Earth is in a massive correction and recovery from human beings, and we must do all that…
Red Cloud Renewable
We recognize that the clash of cultures between Native and non-Natives has been a harsh story, but we also know that history is not…
Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, Inc.
Our Mission: To rehabilitate native Nebraska wildlife and migratory birds for return to the wild; to preserve and restore native habitats; to educate youth…
George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center
The Sutton Center is a leader in avian research and conservation though conducting intensive, conservation-oriented, ecological field research on declining grassland birds, developing and…
WATERisLIFE
To improve quality of life and transform communities by providing safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) through both immediate relief and long-term sustainable…
Friends of the Kaw
Protection and preservation of the kansas river for present and future generations.
Friends of the Big Sioux River
To protect and restore the Big Sioux River and its watershed, improve the water quality, and educate our community to build a conservation ethic.
Badlands National Park Conservancy
As an official partner of the Badlands National Park, we raise critical funds in support of capital outlay projects, resource protection, and the enhancement…
Black Hills Clean Water Alliance
Black Hills Clean Water Alliance is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with freshwater ecosystems. Based in Rapid City, SD, United…
Black Hills Parks and Forests Association
Non-profit partner for the National Park Service and the USDA Forest Service. Supporting wonder and exploration since 1946.
Center for Rural Affairs
Establish strong Rural communities, social and economic justice, environmental stewardship, and genuine opportunity for all while engaging people in decisions that affect the quality…
Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma
Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma is a 501(c)(4) NWF affiliate promoting nonpartisan policy to protect water, wildlife, habitat, and natural resources
Dakota Rural Action
Dakota Rural Action is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with climate adaptation. Based in Rapid City, SD, United States of…
Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE)
Fostering knowledge and awareness of the conservation of natural resources in Kansas.
Kansas State University Regenerative Agriculture
The Kansas State University Regenerative Agriculture Initiative advances regenerative agriculture systems that transform agriculture into a resource-efficient, climate-resilient system while ensuring nutritious food, food…
Kansas Wesleyan University
The Community Resilience Hub at Kansas Wesleyan University is a multifaceted initiative dedicated to cultivating solidarity and regenerating the community.
Red River Basin Commission
Promoting trans-boundary management of the Red River of the North
The Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund
We establish the gold standard of pollinator habitat solutions—proven to improve biodiversity, soil & water health, capture carbon, and support wildlife.
The Land Institute
The modern scale of annual agriculture threatens to collapse the cultural and natural systems upon which life on this planet depends. But what if…
Environmental nonprofits in the Great Plains bioregion: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits work in the Great Plains bioregion?
Ideal Location lists 25 environmental and conservation nonprofits in the Great Plains bioregion. The 10 that report revenue bring in a combined $121.9 million a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in the Great Plains bioregion?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Arbor Day Foundation (Lincoln, NE), at $111.9 million. Next are Wozu, Inc., Red Cloud Renewable, Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, Inc. and George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center.
What do these environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Climate Energy (8), Sustainable Food Agriculture (7), Water Rivers (6) and Wildlife Biodiversity (4).
Which states have the most organizations in the Great Plains bioregion?
By number of organizations: Kansas (7), South Dakota (6), Nebraska (4), Oklahoma (4) and North Dakota (4).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in the Great Plains bioregion?
Arbor Day Foundation, founded in 1972, 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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