Connecticut Environmental Nonprofits
GMO/Toxin Free USA
GMO / Toxin Free USA’s mission is to harness independent science and agroecological concepts to advocate for clean and healthy food and ecological systems.…
GreenWave
GreenWave’s mission is to train and support regenerative ocean farmers in the era of climate change.
Groundwork Bridgeport, Inc.
Groundwork Bridgeport is a community based organization that was established over 20 years ago by community members with support from the city, the National…
Horizons at CT State Norwalk
Horizons at CT State Norwalk provides out of school time learning opportunities for Norwalk students.
Joshua’s Tract Conservation and Historic Trust
The Mission of Joshua's Tract Conservation and Historic Trust is to permanently protect and maintain the land and preserve the heritage of northeastern Connecticut…
KNOX, Inc.
KNOX was founded in 1966 when city councilwoman Betty Knox established a trust fund to help make Hartford greener and healthier. During its first…
Lincoln Bassett Community School
Our mission is “develop and empower every student to be a productive, responsible and successful global citizen by creating an exemplary, inclusive educational system…
Mill River Park Collaborative
Mill River Park Collaborative is the 501(c)3 nonprofit responsible for growing and maintaining Stamford’s central park. The Collaborative was established in 2004 to bring…
New England Science & Sailing Foundation
NESS was established in 2002 with the mission to develop inclusive, open enrollment, sailing programs to benefit the community at large. In 2004, NESS…
New Haven Ecology Project
New Haven Ecology Project, INC. Is a center for environmental learning and leadership where a diverse community of children, young people, and adults cultivate…
New Haven Farms
New Haven Farms is a nonprofit organization that promotes health and community building through urban agriculture. We transform vacant, urban spaces into small organic…
New Haven Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO)
New Haven Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with terrestrial ecosystems. Based in Branford, CT, United…
New Haven/Leon Sister City Project
The primary work of the NH/LSCP in León, Nicaragua is to support community based initiatives in the rural communities of Goyena and Troilo and…
Riverfront Recapture
Riverfront Recapture' s mission is to connect people with the Connecticut River. This is accomplished through its goal of restoring public access to the…
Securing Safe Food
A 501(c)(3) fighting food insecurity and improving access to allergen-free foods
Sleeping Giant Park Association, Inc.
Protecting and Caring for the Sleeping Giant Since 1924
Sustainable CT
A voluntary certification program to recognize thriving and resilient Connecticut municipalities.
Trumbull Nature & Arts Center
The Trumbull Nature & Arts Center (TNAC) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization located in Trumbull, Connecticut. We provide E-STEM (environmental-science, technology, engineering and math…
United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
The Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center mobilizes community resources to increase food security in New London County Connecticut.
Environmental nonprofits in Connecticut: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits are in Connecticut?
Ideal Location lists 143 environmental and conservation nonprofits in Connecticut. The 106 that report revenue bring in a combined $196.4 million a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in Connecticut?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Food Rescue US (Stamford, CT), at $75.1 million. Next are Inclusive Prosperity Capital Inc, Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy, Connecticut Audubon Society and Save the Sound.
What do Connecticut's environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Land Conservation (54), Education Advocacy (21), Wildlife Biodiversity (16) and Natural Resources Conservation (16).
Which bioregions do they work in?
Most work in Long Island Sound (43) and Connecticut River Valley (10).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in Connecticut?
Newtown Forest Association Inc, founded in 1940, 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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