New England Coast Environmental Nonprofits
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Woodwell Climate Research Center
Restoring a safe and stable climate is the greatest challenge of our time, and we can’t do it without science. Woodwell Climate Research Center…
Buzzards Bay Coalition
Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with watershed / rivers / oceans. Based in New Bedford,…
Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire (SELT)
To protect and sustain the significant lands in our communities for clean water, outdoor recreation, fresh food, wildlife, and healthy forests.
Boston Harbor Now
Our mission is to ensure that the people of greater Boston benefit from a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive waterfront, Harbor, and islands; these spaces…
Charles River Watershed Association
We work to protect, restore, and enhance the Charles River and its watershed using science, advocacy, and the law.
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with watershed / rivers / oceans. Based in Providence, RI,…
All In Energy, Inc
All In Energy is advancing an inclusive clean energy economy by bringing energy efficiency and renewable energy to underserved communities, while increasing job opportunities…
Center for Wildlife
Center for Wildlife is a private, non-profit conservation medicine and environmental education organization located in Cape Neddick, ME.
Blue Hill Heritage Trust
Community land trust based in Blue Hill, Maine, serving the Blue Hill Peninsula.
Change is Simple
Instilling lifelong social and environmental responsibility through experiential learning that inspires action for healthy people, planet & community.
Browning the Green Space
Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the clean energy sector and beyond
Charles River Conservancy, Inc.
The Charles River Conservancy strives to make the Charles River and its parks a well-maintained network of natural urban places that invite and engage…
Better Future Project
Better Future Project works to build a powerful grassroots movement to address the climate crisis and advance a rapid and responsible transition beyond coal,…
Avian Haven
Avian Haven is a nonprofit wild bird rehabilitation center dedicated to the return of injured and orphaned birds and turtles to natural roles in…
Bicycle Coalition of Maine
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s mission is to make Maine a better place for cycling, walking, and rolling.
Androscoggin Land Trust
ALT works to conserve and steward critical land in perpetuity for Androscoggin River watershed protection, wildlife habitat, natural resources, and outdoor recreational opportunities. We…
Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation
Protecting marine life in the Gulf of Maine through research, education and inspiring action.
Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation
The Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation is a 501.c.3 nonprofit corporation in the State of Maine. As such we are a board-managed organization that enhances…
Cape Ann Trail Stewards
Cape Ann Trail Stewards helps to maintain existing trails, improve access, and support the responsible and safe use of the Cape Ann Trail network…
Stripers Forever
Stripers Forever, a 501(c)(3) organization, advocates for the conservation and responsible stewardship of wild striped bass along the Atlantic Coast. We seek game fish…
350 Maine
350 Maine grew quickly in 2013 when faced with a pipeline project that would allow export of the dirtiest oil on earth from South…
Acord Food Pantry
Acord's mission is to support our community by providing nourishing food in a welcoming and respectful environment to all of our neighbors in need.
Allied Whale
Allied Whale, founded in 1972 by College of the Atlantic faculty, staff, and students, is one of the oldest marine mammal research organizations in…
Amego, Inc.
Amego is committed to supporting people living with autism and other developmental disabilities at home, school, work, and as members of their families and…
Environmental nonprofits in the New England Coast bioregion: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits work in the New England Coast bioregion?
Ideal Location lists 360 environmental and conservation nonprofits in the New England Coast bioregion. The 115 that report revenue bring in a combined $519.6 million a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in the New England Coast bioregion?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Massachusetts Audubon Society (Lincoln, MA), at $56.2 million. Next are Clean Air Task Force, New England Wildlife Center, Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts and Woodwell Climate Research Center.
What do these environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Land Conservation (110), Climate Energy (104), Education Advocacy (88) and Water Rivers (64).
Which states have the most organizations in the New England Coast bioregion?
By number of organizations: Massachusetts (228), Maine (104), New Hampshire (16) and Rhode Island (10).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in the New England Coast bioregion?
Maine Audubon, founded in 1940, 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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