Waste Circular Economy Environmental Nonprofits

787organizations
$1.5 billioncombined annual revenue (382 reporting)
1964oldest founding year on record

The Climate Trust

Portland, OR

The Climate Trust combats climate change by funding and managing projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

1 For The Planet Inc

Burlington, VT

1% For the Planet exists to ensure that our Planet and future generations thrive. We engage members to accelerate smart environmental giving.

Alliance for the Great Lakes

Chicago, IL

The mission of the Alliance for the Great Lakes is to protect, conserve, and restore the Great Lakes, ensuring healthy water in the lakes…

Shirley Heinze Land Tr Inc

Valparaiso, IN

To preserve and restore natural lands and waters in northwestern indiana, and to engage people in nature and conservation

Alaska Community Action on Toxics

Anchorage, AK

We believe everyone has a right to clean air, clean water, and toxic-free food. Driven by a core belief in environmental justice, ACAT empowers…

Athens-Hocking County Recycling Centers Inc

Athens, OH

Recycling-the collection, processing and remanufacturing of recyclable materials benefits our immediate customers and the nation in general in two ways: it reduces the amount…

California Stormwater Quality Association

Redondo Beach, CA

Advances sustainable stormwater management protective of California water resources by protecting and collecting water for our future.

350 Seattle

Seattle, WA

350 Seattle is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with climate adaptation. Based in Seattle, WA, United States of America, it…

Seventh Generation Advisors

Santa Monica, CA

Seventh Generation Advisors focuses on ways to preserve the environment by advocating policy and promoting a sustainable economy. Our team researches and creates ideas,…

Bronx River Alliance Inc

Bronx, NY

The Bronx River Alliance serves as a coordinated voice for the River and works in harmonious partnership to protect, improve and restore the Bronx…

Berkeley Earth Inc

Berkeley, CA

Berkeley Earth is an independent non-profit research organization that provides open-source data, accessible analysis, and scientific insight on climate change. Our mission is to…

Asset Network For Educationworldwide Inc

San Marino, CA

To support healthy growth by connecting surplus items to groups and communities in need. Serves charitable organizations, public agencies and communities by providing surplus…

Audubon Of Kansas Inc

Manhattan, KS

To promote the enjoyment, understanding, protection, and restoration of natural ecosystems; and to establish a culture of conservation and an environmental ethic.

The Us Climate Action Network

Washington, DC

To build trust and alignment among its members to fight Climate change in a just and equitable way.

Bay Area Recycling For Charities

Traverse City, MI

To inspire an environmentally conscious culture in Northern Michigan and beyond by educating people on the long-term value of recycling and making recycling and…

The Center For Community Transportation Inc

Ithaca, NY

To enhance Community access to Transportation while reducing negative environmental and economic impacts of car use. The organization is invested in staying in touch…

Twelve Stones Christian Academy

Erlanger, KY

With academic excellence, the Academy partners with Christian parents in their roles of educating and disciplining their children. We stand on the authority of…

Browning the Green Space

Boston, MA

Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the clean energy sector and beyond

Southeastern Wind Coalition

Raleigh, NC

The Southeastern Wind Coalition (SEWC) is a non-profit that works to advance the wind industry in the Southeast. We focus on land-based wind, offshore…

The Citizens Campaign Inc

Metuchen, NJ

For 25 years, the Citizens Campaign has been teaching residents in minority and economically challenged urban communities how to engage directly and constructively in…

Charge Across Town Inc

San Francisco, CA

Charge Across Town's mission is to increase equitable access to clean personal transportation, to help reduce air pollution and meet federal, state and municipal…

Austin Youth River Watch

Austin, TX

Austin Youth River Watch transforms and inspires Youth through environmental education, community engagement, and adventure.

Gasp

Birmingham, AL

Gasp's mission is to advance healthy air and environmental justice in the greater-birmingham area through education, advocacy, and collaboration. Gasp strives to reduce air…

Chocorua Lake Conservancy

Tamworth, NH

To preserve the ecosystem and pristine waters of Chocorua Lake, protect the natural resources and conservation values of the Chocorua Lake basin, maintain trails…

Waste Circular Economy nonprofits: key facts

How many Waste Circular Economy nonprofits are there?

Ideal Location lists 787 environmental and conservation nonprofits working on Waste Circular Economy. The 382 that report revenue bring in a combined $1.5 billion a year.

What is the largest Waste Circular Economy nonprofit?

By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Great Hearts America-Texas (San Antonio, TX), at $148.6 million. Next are Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, Paintcare Inc, Food Rescue US and Southern Environmental Law Center.

Which states have the most Waste Circular Economy nonprofits?

By number of organizations: California (122), New York (33), District of Columbia (28), Oregon (28) and Massachusetts (23).

Which bioregions do they work in?

Most work in Central Valley (36), Southern California (34), San Francisco Bay Area (31), Chesapeake Bay (31), Pacific Northwest (28) and Cascadia (28).

What is the oldest Waste Circular Economy nonprofit?

National Council On Radiation Protection And Measurements, founded in 1964, 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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