Colorado Environmental Nonprofits
Cherry Hills Land Preserve
Quincy Farm is a 17.5-acre property that was graciously donated to the City of Cherry Hills Village by Catherine (“Cat”) Anderson. Quincy Farm is…
Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Inc
Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition ("cccc") conserves and protects the rocky mountain population of greater sandhill cranes and their habitat using science and education to…
The Lockwood Foundation
The Lockwood Foundation creates opportunities for people with limited mobility to access the trails and inclusive mountain communities through technology and community strength.
Bear Trust International
Bear Trust International works to conserve all eight species of the world's bears, other wildlife, and habitat. We believe that wild bears in their…
Regenerative Earth
Preserving biological diversity and indigenous wisdom in keystone ecosystems globally, as well as enabling conditions where humans and the environment thrive within.
Solar Barn Raising
Solar pv system installation support for la plata county, colorado and montezuma county, colorado homeowners. The organization's mission is to promote a community-based Barn-Raising…
Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute
To empower individuals and communities to become healthy and resilient through sustainable cultivation of abundant foods and natural resources by providing workshops, courses, and…
Always Choose Adventures Inc
To help people of all ages, backgrounds, skill levels and physical abilities access the outdoors
4core
4CORE is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with climate adaptation. Based in Durango, CO, United States of America, it is…
Adaptive Sports Association
The mission of the Adaptive Sports Association is to provide outdoor, sports, and recreational experiences for people with disabilities. These activities are provided regardless…
Agroecology Fund
The Agroecology Fund is a multi-donor fund that supports just and sustainable food systems.
AREI, Inc
AREI, Inc is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with climate adaptation. Based in Aspen, CO, United States of America, it…
B Local Colorado
B Local Colorado brings together the over 131 Certified B Corps in the state to use business as a force for good.
Bike Fort Collins
Advocates for Safe and Enjoyable Cycling in Fort Collins, Colorado
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Our mission at Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is the conservation of birds and their habitats through an integrated approach of science, education and…
Boulder Mountainbike Alliance
The Boulder Mountainbike Alliance exists to serve as a positive voice for mountain biking in the greater Boulder County, Colorado area by improving the…
Cannabis Certification Council
The Council is a nonprofit standard holding body whose mission is to educate the industry and consumers about sustainable and quality practices . Through…
Central Colorado Conservancy
The organization's mission is to protect in perpetuity the important natural, agricultural, scenic, historic lands, and the water resources and riparian areas in Central…
Great Old Broads for Wilderness
Great Old Broads for Wilderness is a national grassroots organization, led by women, that engages and inspires activism to preserve and protect wilderness and…
Mountain Roots Food Project
The programs and activities of Mountain Roots promote the holistic role that food plays in creating a healthy society on both a community and…
Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance
Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance fosters awareness and appreciation of the landscape and cultural heritage of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument through collaboration with…
United World Challenge
Our mission is to accelerate solutions to the ocean plastic crisis and inspire a more courageous world.
Environmental nonprofits in Colorado: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits are in Colorado?
Ideal Location lists 440 environmental and conservation nonprofits in Colorado. The 253 that report revenue bring in a combined $610.3 million a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in Colorado?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Conservation Legacy (Durango, CO), at $57.4 million. Next are Colorado Open Lands, Denver Botanic Garden Inc, Global Greengrants Fund and Colorado Clean Energy Fund.
What do Colorado's environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Land Conservation (137), Climate Energy (99), Wildlife Biodiversity (75) and Education Advocacy (69).
Which bioregions do they work in?
Most work in Southern Rockies (270), High Plains (182), Colorado Plateau (95) and San Juan Mountains (28).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in Colorado?
Denver Botanic Garden Inc, founded in 1952, 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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