Hawaii Environmental Nonprofits
North Shore Lifeguard Association
The NSLA is a nonprofit organization founded by North Shore Oʻahu lifeguards to promote ocean safety, youth mentorship, and community resilience.
Population and Development International (PDI)
Population and Development International (PDI)
Re-use Hawai’i
Re-use Hawai‘i was founded in 2006 as a solution to Oahu's solid waste problem. More than one third of Oahu's waste comes from unnecessary…
Save the Sea Turtles International
Save the Sea Turtles International (STSTI) is a non-profit that was founded in 1988 with the goal of preservation and conservation for sea turtles…
Sierra Club Hawaii Chapter
The Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi is a local environmental organization dedicated to empowering people to take climate action in their communities. With 50 years…
Summer Marine Mammal Intensive Learning Experiences
Summer Marine Mammal Intensive Learning Experiences
Surfrider Foundation Maui
The Surfrider Foundation Maui Chapter is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches for…
Sustainable Tourism Association of Hawaii
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational resources for visitors and community members to protect our natural and cultural resources.
The Hawai’i Association for Marine Education and Research
Our mission is to conduct sound research to better understand the health and status of our marine resources and how better to preserve them.…
The Waipa Foundation
Waipā Foundation’s mission is to restore Waipā’s vibrant natural systems and resources and inspire healthy, thriving communities connected to their resources.
West Maui Mountains Watershed Partnership – Malama Kahalawai, Inc.
To protect the vital source waters and native forests of the West Maui Mountains, to protect and enhance their function as a watershed and…
Environmental nonprofits in Hawaii: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits are in Hawaii?
Ideal Location lists 157 environmental and conservation nonprofits in Hawaii. The 104 that report revenue bring in a combined $173.1 million a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in Hawaii?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Elemental Excelerator Inc (Honolulu, HI), at $34.1 million. Next are National Tropical Botanical Garden, Hiipaka Llc, Kokua Hawaii Foundation and Hawaii Pacific Parks Association Ltd.
What do Hawaii's environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Land Conservation (40), Wildlife Biodiversity (27), Education Advocacy (25) and Climate Energy (19).
Which bioregions do they work in?
Most work in Hawaiian Islands (79).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in Hawaii?
Garden Club Of Honolulu, founded in 1909, 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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