Illinois Environmental Nonprofits
Todo Nfp
TODO connects people to the planet through science, art, technology and outdoor adventure sports.
Wonder Woods NFP
The mission of Wonder Woods is to pave the way for children to play and learn in a living ecosystem, every day, in nearly…
Elevate Energy
Elevate Energy promotes and expands access to future-focused energy and water solutions. Elevate Energy designs and implements programs that reduce costs, create jobs, and…
The Morton Arboretum
Morton Arboretum is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with conservation / environment. Based in Lisle, IL, United States of America,…
Conservation Foundation
We improve the health of our communities by preserving and restoring natural areas, protecting rivers and watersheds, and promoting stewardship of our environment.
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (meea) is a collaborative network, promoting Energy Efficiency to optimize Energy generation, reduce consumption, create jobs and decrease carbon…
Current Innovation Nfp
Current's mission is to grow an inclusive blue economy, accelerate innovation, and solve persistent water challenges.
Wildlife Prairie Park
1800 acre zoological park inspiring conservation with educational & recreational experiences.
Preservation Foundation Of The Lakecounty Forest Preserves
The Preservation Foundation of the lake county Forest perservers, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, was foundted to provide meaningful ways for the community to partner…
Natural Land Institute
To create an enduring legacy of Natural Land in northern illinois for people, plants and animals
Faith in Place
Faith in Place is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with climate / clean energy. Based in Chicago, IL, it is…
Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse
Rebuilding Exchange invests in our communities by reusing building materials, reducing construction waste, and training, connecting, and supporting people seeking careers in the building…
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with environmental justice / policy. Based in Chicago, IL, United…
Illinois Audubon Society
To perpetuate the existence and appreciation of the native flora and fauna of Illinois and the supporting habitat
Council Of Great Lakes Governors Inc
The Council is devoted to working cooperatively on public policy issues common to member states. The benefits of a regional approach to addressing the…
Evergreen Climate Innovations
Evergreen advances Climate tech in the greater midwest.we support startups bringing impactful Climate technologies to market. We make seed investments and provide hands-on support…
Kindness Campaign
Empower people to lead change in their community by advancing community health, youth leadership, workforce development, and neighborhood opportunity.
Experimental Station
The mission of the Experimental Station is to build independent cultural infrastructure on the South Side of Chicago, by fostering a dynamic ecology of…
Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund
To educate the public about Environmental issues.
Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation Inc
Jdcf works to preserve and steward land and water for the lasting well-being of all people and wildlife.
Heartlands Conservancy
The mission of Heartlands Conservancy is to empower and colaborate with the people of southern illinois to advance and protect the health of our…
Living Lands & Waters
To aid in the protection, preservation and restoration of the natural environment of the nations’ major rivers and their watersheds. To expand awareness of…
Environmental nonprofits in Illinois: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits are in Illinois?
Ideal Location lists 168 environmental and conservation nonprofits in Illinois. The 119 that report revenue bring in a combined $342.4 million a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in Illinois?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Chicago Horticultural Society (Glencoe, IL), at $68.1 million. Next are Elevate Energy, The Morton Arboretum, Lake Forest Open Lands Association and Alliance for the Great Lakes.
What do Illinois's environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Land Conservation (29), Education Advocacy (25), Natural Resources Conservation (25) and Climate Energy (22).
Which bioregions do they work in?
Most work in Corn Belt (64) and Great Lakes (58).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in Illinois?
The Morton Arboretum, founded in 1925, 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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