National Environmental Nonprofits
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The Land Trust Alliance
The Land Trust Alliance is a national land conservation organization working to s ave the places people need and love by strengthening land conservation…
The Ocean Foundation
Ocean Foundation is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with conservation / environment. Based in Washington, DC, United States of America,…
Amazon Conservation Association
Over 25 years of protecting wild places, empowering local people, and putting science and technology to work to keep the Amazon thriving.
Acres of Ancestry Initiative/Black Agrarian Fund
Acres of Ancestry Initiative/Black Agrarian Fund is a multidisciplinary, cooperative nonprofit ecosystem rooted in Black ecocultural traditions and textile arts to regenerate custodial landownership,…
Akilah Foundation
Since 2010, the institute has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, market-relevant education for women at its campus in Kigali. Akilah’s unique model is…
American Humane Society
American Humane Society rescues, cares for and protects animals by taking action wherever and whenever they are in need.
American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC)
ASBN is building a business movement partnering with business organizations companies and investors to realize a just and sustainable economy and society.
Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC)
ASOC is a global coalition of NGOs and individuals working to ensure the conservation and protection of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean as the…
Association for Preservation Technology International
The Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) is a multi-disciplinary dedicated to promoting the longevity of the built environment.
Better Food Foundation
Better food, by default: We’re powering a global movement for sustainable and compassionate food systems by advancing plant-based food solutions.
Black Girl Environmentalist
Recognizing that the climate crisis is a leadership crisis, Black Girl Environmentalist is a national organization dedicated to addressing the pathway and retention issue…
Black in Environment
Black in Environment is an organization committed to supporting early career environmental justice students, scholars, professionals, &community practitioners.
Bonobo Conservation Initiative (BCI)
BCI’s guiding vision is the Bonobo Peace Forest, a connected network of community-managed reserves where both bonobos and their human neighbors can thrive. Our…
Carbon180
Carbon180 is a new breed of climate NGO dedicated to bringing together the people, resources, and vision to realize a carbon-removing world.
Root to Flourish Collective
Root to Flourish Collective cultivates a racially-just conservation, climate, and environmental movement through empowered leadership and community care.
Sunrise Movement
Addressing the climate crisis will require a massive government-led transformation of our society. Sunrise has spent two years training our volunteers and aligning our…
The African Wildlife Foundation
For nearly 60 years, AWF has been the leading international conservation organization focused soley on Africa. AWF promotes an African conservation vision. Conservation, to…
The Foundation for America’s Public Lands
As the official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Foundation for America’s Public Lands fosters strategic partnerships and generates private…
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Our work is focused around 6 ambitious goals with people at the center WWF’s work has evolved from saving species and landscapes to addressing…
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
To sustain, restore, and enhance the nation's Fish, Wildlife, plants, and habitats.
Environmental Defense Fund
Environmental Defense Fund's mission is to preserve the natural systems on which all life depends. Guided by science and economics, we find practical and…
National Park Foundation
As the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation generates private support and builds strategic partnerships to protect and…
League of Conservation Voters Education Fund
Lcvef works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. Lcvef, in collaboration with our state lcvef partners, educates the public, media…
Environmental nonprofits in the National bioregion: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits work in the National bioregion?
Ideal Location lists 127 environmental and conservation nonprofits in the National bioregion. The 40 that report revenue bring in a combined $1.8 billion a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in the National bioregion?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Washington, DC), at $513.2 million. Next are Environmental Defense Fund, National Park Foundation, League of Conservation Voters Education Fund and American Rivers.
What do these environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Climate Energy (54), Land Conservation (38), Wildlife Biodiversity (30) and Education Advocacy (20).
Which states have the most organizations in the National bioregion?
By number of organizations: District of Columbia (127).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in the National bioregion?
American Forests, founded in 1943, 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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