Mojave Desert Environmental Nonprofits
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Bear Valley Protection Society
The mission of the Bear Valley Protection Society (BVPS) is to protect, restore, and enhance the natural beauty, ecological integrity, and resilience of the…
Green Our Planet
Green Our Planet’s mission is to help create a world where humans and all living beings thrive in harmony with the planet. We do…
Nevada Conservation League Education Fund
The Nevada Conservation League Education Fund works to increase awareness and leadership on conservation and environmental issues through education, coalition building, and leadership development.
Eden: People+Planet
Eden Reforestation Projects “Eden” is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides restoration and community development through nature-based solutions to climate change. By working directly…
Evoke Family Foundation
The mission of the Evoke Family Foundation is to reduce financial barriers by providing grants to families of adolescents and young adults seeking behavioral,…
Friends of Joshua Tree
High Desert Nature Resource protection, responsible recreation access advocacy
John Muir Project of Earth Island Institute
The John Muir Project, a project of Earth Island Institute, is dedicated to protecting public forestlands from commercial logging and other exploitation, and expanding…
Joshua Tree National Park Association
The Joshua Tree National Park Association has been supporting programming at Joshua Tree National Park since 1962. As the park’s primary non-profit partner, we…
Joshua Tree Residential Education Experience
Joshua Tree Residential Education Experience is seeking to establish a youth residential education science program and camp at Joshua Tree National Park.
Keep A Breast Foundation
Breast cancer is an environmental disease. Less than 10% of all new breast cancer cases are related to family history. 90% is related to…
Mojave Desert Land Trust
Our mission is to protect the Mojave Desert ecosystem and its natural, scenic, and cultural resource values.
Environmental nonprofits in the Mojave Desert bioregion: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits work in the Mojave Desert bioregion?
Ideal Location lists 12 environmental and conservation nonprofits in the Mojave Desert bioregion. The 3 that report revenue bring in a combined $8.7 million a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in the Mojave Desert bioregion?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Green Our Planet (Las Vegas, NV), at $8.0 million. Next are Nevada Conservation League Education Fund and Sarvodaya Institute.
What do these environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Climate Energy (7), Land Conservation (5), Sustainable Food Agriculture (3) and Wildlife Biodiversity (2).
Which states have the most organizations in the Mojave Desert bioregion?
By number of organizations: California (9), Nevada (2) and Utah (1).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in the Mojave Desert bioregion?
Nevada Conservation League Education Fund, founded in 2003, 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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