Wildlife Biodiversity Environmental Nonprofits

2,630organizations
$4.5 billioncombined annual revenue (1,019 reporting)
1932oldest founding year on record

Arbor Day Foundation

Lincoln, NE

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

San Francisco, CA

The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring, explaining and sustaining life on Earth. Based in San…

Great Lakes Fishery Commission

Ann Arbor, MI

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission is an international treaty organization established in 1955 by the Canadian/U.S. Convention on Great Lakes Fisheries. The commission coordinates…

Wildlife Conservation Network

San Francisco, CA

WCN protects endangered wildlife by supporting conservationists who ensure wildlife and people co-exist and thrive.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Annapolis, MD

Founded in 1967, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest independent conservation organization dedicated solely to saving the Bay. Serving as a watchdog,…

Western Rivers Conservancy

Portland, OR

Western Rivers Conservancy’s motto is, “Sometimes to save a river, you have to buy it.” Of course, you can’t actually buy a river, but…

Western Rivers Conservancy

Portland, OR

Western Rivers Conservancy’s motto is, “Sometimes to save a river, you have to buy it.” Of course, you can’t actually buy a river, but…

Delta Waterfowl Foundation

Bismarck, ND

The Delta Waterfowl Foundation's mission is to "Produce ducks and secure the future of waterfowl hunting."

Scenic Hudson

Poughkeepsie, NY

Scenic Hudson's mission is to sustain and enhance the Hudson Valley’s inspirational beauty and health for generations to come.

Grand Canyon Conservancy

Grand Canyon, AZ

The official philanthropic and collaborative partner of Grand Canyon National Park.

Chimp Haven Inc

Keithville, LA

To provide and promote the best care of sanctuary chimpanzees and inspire action for the species worldwide.

Bat Conservation International

Austin, TX

Bat Conservation International's mission is to conserve the world’s bats and their ecosystems to ensure a healthy planet.

Cardinal Land Conservancy

Loveland, OH

Cardinal is a land trust working to protect and restore natural and agricultural spaces in Southwest Ohio, Southern Indiana, and Northern Kentuckky

Wags Pet Clinic Inc

Tampa, FL

Wags Pet Clinic, INC. Provides high quality and compassionate care for companion animals at affordable prices and supports the community and animal welfare within…

Cincinnati Nature Center

Milford, OH

Cincinnati Nature Center's mission is Inspiring Conservation ; we enrich lives by modeling and encouraging a passion for nature through experience, education, and stewardship.…

California Native Plant Society

Sacramento, CA

Protecting California’s native plants and places since 1965

Alachua Conservation Trust

Gainesville, FL

Florida, Land Conservation, Conservation Easements, Land Protection

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Inc

Girdwood, AK

Awcc is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska's Wildlife through Conservation, research, eduation, and quality animal care.

New Jersey Audubon Society

Cape May, NJ

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…

Big Life Foundation Usa

Ridgefield, WA

Using innovative conservation strategies and collaborating closely with local communities, partner ngos, national parks and government agencies, (continued on schedule o - supplemental information)Big…

Center For Orangutan And Chimpanzee Conservation Inc

Wauchula, FL

Provide a permanent sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees who have been rescued or retired from the entertainment industry, from research, or from exotic pet…

American Littoral Society

Highlands, NJ

Caring for the coast since 1961

Bird Alliance of Oregon

Portland, OR

To inspire all people to love and protect birds, wildlife, and the natural environment upon which life depends.

Earthplace

Westport, CT

Earthplace The Nature Discovery Center Inc is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with environmental justice / policy. Based in Westport,…

Wildlife Biodiversity nonprofits: key facts

How many Wildlife Biodiversity nonprofits are there?

Ideal Location lists 2,630 environmental and conservation nonprofits working on Wildlife Biodiversity. The 1,019 that report revenue bring in a combined $4.5 billion a year.

What is the largest Wildlife Biodiversity nonprofit?

By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Washington, DC), at $513.2 million. Next are Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), National Park Foundation, National Wildlife Federation and Arbor Day Foundation.

Which states have the most Wildlife Biodiversity nonprofits?

By number of organizations: California (269), Florida (115), New York (80), Colorado (75) and Texas (73).

Which bioregions do they work in?

Most work in Seine Basin Ile De France (121), Thames Basin Southeast England (102), Cascadia (100), Pacific Northwest (91), Central Valley (78) and San Francisco Bay Area (71).

What is the oldest Wildlife Biodiversity nonprofit?

Grand Canyon Conservancy, founded in 1932, 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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