Greater Yellowstone Environmental Nonprofits
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Buffalo Field Campaign
Protecting the Last Wild Bison~BFC volunteers serve & defend the herds of Yellowstone Buffalo & ensure the survival of future buffalo, green land &…
Adventure Scientists
By mobilizing volunteers to collect high-quality data at an otherwise unattainable scale, Adventure Scientists accelerates conservation and climate solutions.
American Prairie Reserve
To create the largest nature reserve in the continental United States, a refuge for people and wildlife preserved forever as part of America’s heritage.
Atlas Cultural Foundation
Atlas Cultural Foundation is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with climate adaptation. Based in Bozeman, MT, United States of America,…
Big Sky Youth Empowerment
Big Sky Youth Empowerment (BYEP) was incorporated in 2001 to address the need for creative, preventive, and strength based programming for vulnerable teenagers residing…
Center for Large Landscape Conservation
Environmental non-profit organization based in Bozeman, MT. Founded in 2011.
Property and Environment Research Center (PERC)
Founded in 1980, PERC develops market-based conservation solutions to land, water, and wildlife issues.
Red Feather Development Group
Red Feather Development Group partners with american indian nations to develop and implement sustainable solutions to the housing needs within their communities.
Sea State Foundation
Scholarships for field-based learning abroad; with a focus on conservation and the environment.
Warriors & Quiet Waters
Warriors & Quiet Waters Empowers Post-9/11 Combat Veterans to Thrive
Yellowstone Forever
Yellowstone Forever connects people to Yellowstone National Park through outstanding visitor experiences and educational programs, and translates those experiences into lifelong support and philanthropic…
Teton Science Schools
Delivering place-based education programming to students of all ages through field education, teacher professional development, visitor engagement, and pre k through 8th grade education.…
Jackson Hole Land Trust
Our mission is to protect and steward the treasured landscapes of Northwest Wyoming.
National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States
Our mission is to impart knowledge and generate wonder through art and education.
Greater Yellowstone Coalition
The Greater Yellowstone Coalition was founded in 1983 on a simple premise: an ecosystem will remain healthy and wild only if it is kept…
Gallatin Valley Land Trust
Gvlt connects people, communities, and open lands through conservation of working farms and ranches, healthy rivers, wildlife habitat, and the creation of trails in…
Gallatin River Task Force
We are protecting the Gallatin River for future generations through habitat restoration, water conservation, and community education.
Snake River Fund
The Snake River Fund is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to promoting stewardship of and public access to the Snake River watershed in wyoming, with…
Friends of the Bridger-Teton
Friends of the Bridger-Teton is the nonprofit partner to the Bridger-Teton National Forest, 3.4 million acres of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
Protect Our Water Jackson Hole
To serve as a powerful advocate for protecting and restoring the surface waters and groundwater in teton county, wyoming.
Gallatin Watershed Council
The Gallatin Watershed Council guides collaborative watershed stewardship in the Gallatin Valley for a healthy and productive landscape. We support the sustainability and health…
Montana Freshwater Partners
To restore, enhance, and protect Montana’s rivers, streams, and wetlands through science-based and innovative solutions that benefit people, communities, and our shared natural environment.
Environmental nonprofits in the Greater Yellowstone bioregion: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits work in the Greater Yellowstone bioregion?
Ideal Location lists 77 environmental and conservation nonprofits in the Greater Yellowstone bioregion. The 33 that report revenue bring in a combined $116.8 million a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in the Greater Yellowstone bioregion?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Yellowstone Forever (Yellowstone National Park, WY), at $41.8 million. Next are Teton Science Schools, Jackson Hole Land Trust, National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States and Greater Yellowstone Coalition.
What do these environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Land Conservation (39), Wildlife Biodiversity (26), Climate Energy (24) and Water Rivers (14).
Which states have the most organizations in the Greater Yellowstone bioregion?
By number of organizations: Montana (41), Wyoming (32) and Idaho (2).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in the Greater Yellowstone bioregion?
Teton Science Schools, founded in 1974, 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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