Hawaiian Islands Environmental Nonprofits
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Surfrider Foundation Maui
The Surfrider Foundation Maui Chapter is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches for…
Sustainable Tourism Association of Hawaii
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational resources for visitors and community members to protect our natural and cultural resources.
The Hawai’i Association for Marine Education and Research
Our mission is to conduct sound research to better understand the health and status of our marine resources and how better to preserve them.…
The Waipa Foundation
Waipā Foundation’s mission is to restore Waipā’s vibrant natural systems and resources and inspire healthy, thriving communities connected to their resources.
West Maui Mountains Watershed Partnership – Malama Kahalawai, Inc.
To protect the vital source waters and native forests of the West Maui Mountains, to protect and enhance their function as a watershed and…
Environmental nonprofits in the Hawaiian Islands bioregion: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits work in the Hawaiian Islands bioregion?
Ideal Location lists 79 environmental and conservation nonprofits in the Hawaiian Islands bioregion. The 26 that report revenue bring in a combined $33.9 million a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in the Hawaiian Islands bioregion?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Kokua Hawaii Foundation (Haleiwa, HI), at $5.3 million. Next are Lahaina Community Land Trust, Papahanaumokuakea Marine Debris Project, The Kohala Center and Pacific Whale Foundation.
What do these environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Land Conservation (26), Wildlife Biodiversity (23), Climate Energy (19) and Marine Oceans (17).
Which states have the most organizations in the Hawaiian Islands bioregion?
By number of organizations: Hawaii (79).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in the Hawaiian Islands bioregion?
Conservation Council for Hawaii, founded in 1980, 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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