National Environmental Nonprofits
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Margaret McNamara Education Grants
MMEG awards higher education grants to women from developing communities working to achieve sustainable and equitable livelihoods.
Mighty Earth, Inc.
Mighty Earth (www.mightyearth.org) is a global advocacy organization working to defend a living planet.
National Fish Habitat Partnership
Since 2006, the National Fish Habitat Partnership has supported over 1,500 on-the-ground conservation projects benefiting fish habitat in all 50 states.
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
NSAC is an alliance of 130+ grassroots agricultural organizations across the US, that advocates for solutions to pressing food and farm systems issues.
Nuru
Nuru has equipped over 456k people with resources to overcome extreme poverty and unlock their prosperity.
Oceanites, Inc.
Our scientific data forces Antarctic penguin conservation and and spreads climate change awareness worldwide.
One Common Unity
One Common Unity (OCU) breaks cycles of violence and builds compassionate, healthy communities through the transformative power of music, arts and peace education.
OpenStreetMap United States Inc.
OSM US is advancing geospatial data democracy by catalyzing collaborative action between individuals, government agencies, nonprofits, corporations & academia.
Organic Trade Association
OTA'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT ORGANIC WITH A UNIFYING VOICE THAT SERVES AND ENGAGES ITS DIVERSE MEMBERS FROM FARM TO MARKETPLACE. OTA'S…
Organic Voices
The mission of Organic Voices (ov) is to educate consumers about the usda Organic seal. We aim to highlight the benefits of Organic food,…
Organizing Resilience
Housed at the Amalgamated Foundation, Organizing Resilience is a new initiative coordinating national and local expertise to develop the tools, talent, and networks that…
Osa Conservation
We're a conservation nonprofit protecting terrestrial and marine biodiversity of Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula from climate change with local community partners.
Park Rx America
Decrease the burden of chronic disease, increase health and happiness, and foster environmental stewardship, by prescribing Nature during the routine delivery of health care.
Planet Forward
Effective environmental and science communication is needed now more than ever. Planet Forward, a project of the Center for Innovative Media at the George…
Plastic Pollution Coalition (a project of Earth Island Institute)
Plastic Pollution Coalition educates, connects, & advocates for a world free of plastic pollution & its toxic impacts on human health, wildlife, & the…
Potomac Riverkeeper, Inc.
Our mission is to protect the public’s right to clean water in the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers and their tributaries. We stop pollution to…
Reserva: The Youth Land Trust
Reserva empowers young people to make a measurable difference for threatened species and habitats through conservation, education, and storytelling.
Resolve
We are a small, agile, and global organization where innovative solutions meet the right partners, and we drive results that benefit people and the…
She Should Run
She Should Run builds leadership pathways for women and girls through programs that spark civic engagement, challenge stereotypes, and expand equality.
Soul Trak Outdoors
Soul Trak Outdoors is a D.C. based nonprofit organization that connects communities of color to outdoor spaces while also building a coalition of diverse…
St. Croix Sea Turtle Project @ The Ocean Foundation
Sea Turtle Conservation in the US Virgin Islands
The Center for Responsible Travel (CREST)
CREST's mission is to promote responsible tourism policies and practices so that local communities may thrive and steward their cultural resources and biodiversity.
The Climate Reality Project
Former US Vice President Al Gore founded The Climate Reality Project to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action…
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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