Kentucky Environmental Nonprofits

65organizations
$109.8 millioncombined annual revenue (52 reporting)
1930oldest founding year on record

Appalachian Wildlife Foundation

Corbin, KY

Creating a path to economic, educational, and environmental success in Appalachian kentucky

Amphibian And Reptile Conservancy Inc

Louisville, KY

Conservation of amphibians, reptiles and their habitats in the united states.

Twelve Stones Christian Academy

Erlanger, KY

With academic excellence, the Academy partners with Christian parents in their roles of educating and disciplining their children. We stand on the authority of…

Bluegrass Greensource

Lexington, KY

Empower the Bluegrass to create a sustainable environment.

Trees Lexington

Lexington, KY

Tree Lexington is a nonprofit that empowers community members to dig into the fun and fulfilling work of expanding and maintaining our local tree…

Blessed Earth Inc

Lexington, KY

Educational nonprofit that inspires and facilitates faith based communities to become better stewards of the Earth

American Bonsai Society Inc

Versailles, KY

Promoting an interest in the art of Bonsai through publications, symposia, and other educational activities.

Beautiful Paducah Inc

Paducah, KY

WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE BEAUTIFICATION AND PRESERVATION OF PADUCAH, KY WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON THE DOWNTOWN & HISTORIC REGIONS. BEAUTIFUL PADUCAH'S SHORT…

Association Of Air Pollution Control Agencies

Lexington, KY

The purpose of the organization is to provide technical assistance to state and local air pollution control agencies, provide a forum for agencies to…

Banklick Watershed Council Inc

Fort Mitchell, KY

Protect and restore Banklick Creek

States Organization For Boating Access

Lexington, KY

States Organization for Boating Access (SOBA) fosters collaboration and the sharing of best practices among members and is a recognized advocate for state agencies,…

Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center

Whitesburg, KY

The Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center is a nonprofit law firm that fights for justice in the coalfields by representing coal miners and their families…

Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest

Clermont, KY

Mission: Connecting people with nature

Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance

Newport, KY

The Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance (CORA) is a 501c3 non-profit association of volunteers dedicated to developing a thriving community by creating and advocating for sustainable…

Friends Of Red River Gorge, Inc.

Lexington, KY

Friends of Red River Gorge assists the U.S. Forest Service in its mission to preserve and protect the Red River Gorge by raising funds,…

Fort Campbell Historical Foundation Inc

Fort Campbell, KY

THE PURPOSE OF THE FORT CAMPBELL HISTORICAL FOUNDATION IS TO EDUCATE, HONOR, AND INSPIRE THROUGH THE EXTRAORDINARY HISTORY AND SERVICE OF THE 101ST AIRBORNE…

Clean Streams Foundation Inc

Lexington, KY

The Foundation's mission is to assure that funds will be available to operate and maintain water treatment systems to prevent OR abate pollution and…

Kentucky Natural Lands Trust

Berea, KY

Protecting, Connecting & Restoring Wildlands

Waterfront Botanical Gardens Inc

Louisville, KY

To develop an urban Botanical garden by transforming a landfill and creating a place where nature prospers and people thrive through education, entertainment, community,…

Isaac W Bernheim Foundation Inc

Clermont, KY

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Green Forests Work

Lexington, KY

At Green Forests Work, our mission is to restore healthy and productive forests on formerly mined lands in Appalachia and beyond.

Parks Alliance Of Louisville Inc

Louisville, KY

Drive equitable investment in our public Parks to improve the health and wellbeing of the entire community.

Bluegrass Land Conservancy

Lexington, KY

Bluegrass Land Conservancy Inc is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with regenerative agriculture / food systems. Based in Lexington, KY,…

Yew Dell Inc

Crestwood, KY

The mission of Yew Dell botanical gardens is to spark a passion for plants and gardening through accessible science and inspiring beauty.

Environmental nonprofits in Kentucky: key facts

How many environmental nonprofits are in Kentucky?

Ideal Location lists 65 environmental and conservation nonprofits in Kentucky. The 52 that report revenue bring in a combined $109.8 million a year.

What is the largest environmental nonprofit in Kentucky?

By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Fort Campbell Historical Foundation Inc (Fort Campbell, KY), at $21.1 million. Next are Clean Streams Foundation Inc, Kentucky Natural Lands Trust, Waterfront Botanical Gardens Inc and Isaac W Bernheim Foundation Inc.

What do Kentucky's environmental nonprofits focus on?

The most common focus areas are Land Conservation (19), Education Advocacy (10), Wildlife Biodiversity (9) and Natural Resources Conservation (8).

Which bioregions do they work in?

Most work in Ohio Valley Bluegrass (17) and Appalachian Highlands (2).

What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in Kentucky?

Isaac W Bernheim Foundation Inc, founded in 1930, 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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