Climate Energy Environmental Nonprofits
California Center for Sustainable Energy
California Center for Sustainable Energy is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with climate / clean energy. Based in San Diego,…
Arbor Day Foundation
Founded in 1972 — the centennial of the first Arbor Day observance — the Arbor Day Foundation is the largest 501(c)3 nonprofit membership organization…
California Academy of Sciences
The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring, explaining and sustaining life on Earth. Based in San…
BEF – Bonneville Environmental Foundation
To empower communities, corporations, and utilities to play the leading role in creating a future with a stable climate; healthy watersheds that provide abundant,…
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an urban botanic garden that connects people to the world of plants, fostering delight and curiosity while inspiring an appreciation…
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies generates rigorous scientific knowledge about ecological systems and their importance to human well-being.
Shelburne Farms
Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. We believe that transformative learning experiences…
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…
Activate Global
Activate’s mission is to empower scientists to reinvent our world by bringing their groundbreaking research to market.
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…
NatureBridge
NatureBridge connects young people to the wonder and science of nature in the world’s best classrooms—our national parks. Each year, 30,000 students take part…
The Climate Trust
The Climate Trust combats climate change by funding and managing projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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…
Alaska Conservation Foundation
We protect Alaska’s unique landscapes and ways of life by supporting conservation leaders, organizations, and initiatives.
American Conservation Coalition
Founded in June 2017 by a group of young activists who recognized the need for new ideas and real climate action, ACC aims to…
Wine To Water
Over two billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water. With the lack of access to safe water, basic sanitation, and good hygiene…
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association
CFSA advocates, educates, and builds connections to create sustainable food systems in the Carolinas centered on local and organic agriculture.
BlueGreen Alliance Foundation
The BlueGreen Alliance Foundation (BGAF) conducts research and educates the public and media about solutions to environmental challenges that create economic opportunities for the…
Charles River Watershed Association
We work to protect, restore, and enhance the Charles River and its watershed using science, advocacy, and the law.
Brushwood Center
Improving health equity and access to nature through the arts, education, and community action
Connecticut River Conservancy
Connecticut River Watershed Council Inc is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with watershed / rivers / oceans. Based in Greenfield,…
Seeds
SEEDS Ecology and Education Centers is a leading environmental organization in Michigan.
Adirondack Council
Preserving the water, air, and wildlands of the Adirondack Park.
Climate Energy nonprofits: key facts
How many Climate Energy nonprofits are there?
Ideal Location lists 2,154 environmental and conservation nonprofits working on Climate Energy. The 444 that report revenue bring in a combined $4.7 billion a year.
What is the largest Climate Energy nonprofit?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is California Center for Sustainable Energy (San Diego, CA), at $502.9 million. Next are Environmental Defense Fund, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), Conservation International and Trust For Public Land.
Which states have the most Climate Energy nonprofits?
By number of organizations: California (317), Colorado (99), New York (95), Massachusetts (77) and Oregon (58).
Which bioregions do they work in?
Most work in San Francisco Bay Area (144), Central Valley (142), Northern California Coast (129), Cascadia (123), Pacific Northwest (120) and Southern Rockies (109).
What is the oldest Climate Energy nonprofit?
Save the Redwoods League, founded in 1921, 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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