Iowa Environmental Nonprofits
Conservation Foundation Of Jefferson County Iowa
To fund the efforts of the Jefferson County Conservation board while they enhance and defend our natural resources for the benefit of our current…
Izaak Wlaton League Of America Inc
Programs to support and promote conservation and educate the public about conservation issues.
Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club
Mission Statement To recruit youth to the sport, encouraging connection to the outdoors and fishing as a lifelong passion. Vision Statement To contribute to…
Food Bank of Iowa
Food Bank of Iowa is committed to creating a hunger-free Iowa. We provide food that helps Iowa children, families, seniors and veterans lead full…
Institute for Responsible Technology
A world leader in educating the public and change-makers about the health risks and environmental dangers of GMOs, pesticides and new gene editing techniques.
Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement
To empower and unite grassroots people of all races to take control of their communities; involve them in identifying problems and needs; and in…
Okoboji Protective Association
The Organization's goals are:1. To protect and monitor water quality, including the treat of invasive species.2 To preserve and protect the wetlands in the…
Organic Farmers Association
Organic Farmers Association is a farmer-driven organization working to help organic farmers be successful nationwide & empower farmers to be organic leaders.
Prairie Rivers of Iowa Resource Conservation and Development
Prairie Rivers of IA is a nonprofit focused on water quality and threats to pollinators & wildlife.
Seed Savers Exchange
Since 1975, Seed Savers Exchange has protected the biodiversity of our food system—and our planet—by preserving rare, heirloom, and open-pollinated varieties of seeds in…
Singing Cedars School
Singing Cedars, first opened in 2003, is a 501(c)3 non-profit independent school inspired by Waldorf Education. One of the main goals of our school…
Wings2Water
Wings2Water started as an initiative launched by the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and was formed for three reasons. First, CID is one of the…
Environmental nonprofits in Iowa: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits are in Iowa?
Ideal Location lists 61 environmental and conservation nonprofits in Iowa. The 48 that report revenue bring in a combined $121.7 million a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in Iowa?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (Des Moines, IA), at $53.2 million. Next are Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Iowa Confluence Water Trails, The Spirit Of Okoboji and Water Professionals International.
What do Iowa's environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Natural Resources Conservation (12), Wildlife Biodiversity (10), Land Conservation (9) and Environment (8).
Which bioregions do they work in?
Most work in Corn Belt (19) and Driftless Area (2).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in Iowa?
Soil And Water Conservation Society, founded in 1963, 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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