Land Conservation Environmental Nonprofits
Trustees Of Reservations
Overview - founded in boston by pioneering landscape architect and open space visionary charles eliot in 1891, the Trustees is the nation's first and…
Wildlife Conservation Network
WCN protects endangered wildlife by supporting conservationists who ensure wildlife and people co-exist and thrive.
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…
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…
American Forest Foundation
The mission of the American Forest Foundation is to deliver meaningful conservation impact through the empowerment of family Forest owners. Through strong partnerships and…
Scenic Hudson
Scenic Hudson's mission is to sustain and enhance the Hudson Valley’s inspirational beauty and health for generations to come.
Grand Canyon Conservancy
The official philanthropic and collaborative partner of Grand Canyon National Park.
Chesapeake Conservancy
Chesapeake Conservancy is a non-profit organization based in Annapolis, Maryland that protects, restores, and expands naturally and culturally important areas. We believe that the…
West Creek Conservancy
Protect, Restore, Connect: the organization protects and restores land and water resources throughout Northeast Ohio, and builds trails and greenways.
Cardinal Land Conservancy
Cardinal is a land trust working to protect and restore natural and agricultural spaces in Southwest Ohio, Southern Indiana, and Northern Kentuckky
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation funds the critical development and demonstration phases of new emissions-reduction technologies to help transform research-stage innovation into real-world impact, producing…
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.
Urban Sustainability Directors Network
To connect local government leaders in the united states, canada and abroad to accelerate Sustainability practices.
Wilderness Inquiry
Wilderness Inquiry has a rich history involving many people as well as the convergence of multiple social issues. Since the mid 70’s, the organization…
California Native Plant Society
Protecting California’s native plants and places since 1965
Alachua Conservation Trust
Florida, Land Conservation, Conservation Easements, Land Protection
Lake Forest Open Lands Association
SINCE ITS ESTABLISHMENT IN 1967, THE ASSOCIATION HAS ACQUIRED, PRESERVED AND MAINTAINED OVER 930 ACRES OF LOCAL NATIVE LANDSCAPES INCLUDING PRAIRIES, SAVANNAS, RAVINES, WOODLANDS…
Ventura Botanical Gardens
To create and maintain public Gardens for the preservation, education, cultural contribution, and enhancement of the entire Ventura coastal community.
New Jersey Audubon Society
The New Jersey Audubon Society fosters environmental awareness and a conservation ethic among New Jersey's citizens; protects New Jersey's birds, mammals, other animals, and…
Alaska Conservation Foundation
We protect Alaska’s unique landscapes and ways of life by supporting conservation leaders, organizations, and initiatives.
McKenzie River Trust
McKenzie River Trust protects and manages over 8,000 acres in western Oregon for clean water, fish and wildlife habitat, and healthy communities.
Ce Buyers Institute
Clean energy Buyers Institute (cebi) is a non-profit organization focused on solving the toughest market and policy barriers to achieving a carbon-free energy system…
Land Conservation nonprofits: key facts
How many Land Conservation nonprofits are there?
Ideal Location lists 3,060 environmental and conservation nonprofits working on Land Conservation. The 1,350 that report revenue bring in a combined $5.5 billion a year.
What is the largest Land Conservation nonprofit?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Iso New England Inc (Holyoke, MA), at $264.6 million. Next are Energy Trust Of Oregon Inc, Central Park Conservancy Inc., Alameda County Community Food Bank and Urban Land Institute.
Which states have the most Land Conservation nonprofits?
By number of organizations: California (372), Colorado (137), Massachusetts (119), New York (118) and Oregon (107).
Which bioregions do they work in?
Most work in Cascadia (144), Pacific Northwest (125), Southern Rockies (125), Central Valley (120), New England Coast (110) and Northern Forest (93).
What is the oldest Land Conservation 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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