Kentucky Environmental Nonprofits

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

Friends Of The Lost River Inc

Bowling Green, KY

To preserve Lost River cave and its heritage and to provide educational, historical, and family-oriented activities.

Operation P R I D E Inc

Bowling Green, KY

Landscape beautification projects, corridor entry, maintenance and code enforcement for residents of the city of bowling green and warren county, kentucky.

Land Between The Lakes Association

Golden Pond, KY

Provide environmental education and conservation opportunities

National Bobwhite And Grassland Initiative Foundation

Lawrenceburg, KY

The partnership's mission is to restore and maintain wild northern bobwhite, associated species, and their native grassland habitats through science-based research and management to…

Bluegrass Regional Recycling Corporation

Richmond, KY

Educate and train the public and private sectors on the benefits of Recycling and procedures to implement the Recycling process.

Kentucky Waterways Alliance

Louisville, KY

To protect, restore and celebrate Kentucky's unique Waterways and watersheds.

Kentucky Association For Environmental Education

Elizabethtown, KY

The Kentucky Association for Environmental Education is a professional membership based nonprofit whose primary goal is to serve as the conduit that connects Environmental…

Reefci Inc

Hebron, KY

The ultimate goal is to utilize scientifically researched based approachesto conserve and protect fragile marine ecosystems, namely coral reefs. Ourongoing marine conservation projects include:…

Kentucky Resources Council Inc

Frankfort, KY

Kentucky Resources Council (krc) is a public-interest environmental law and advocacy organization that works to protect and defend the people, communities, and natural Resources…

Kentucky Association Of Conservation Districts Foundation

Frankfort, KY

Represent and assist Kentucky's 121 local Conservation Districts and 35 watershed conservancy Districts. Provide exchange of information and educational opportunities. Assist in providing technical…

WAVE Foundation

Newport, KY

WAVE Foundation is an independent 501c(3) charitable organization located in Newport, Kentucky.

Western Kentucky Botanical Garden

Owensboro, KY

The mission is to provide education to the local population on the wonders of our environment.

Eastern Kentucky Pride Inc

Somerset, KY

The Pride initiative promotes personal responsibility in a desirable environment in 42 counties in southern and Eastern Kentucky. It links citizens with the resources…

Louisville Water Foundation

Louisville, KY

The Louisville Water Foundation's mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve and around the world by providing water…

Ekentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute Inc

Paintsville, KY

To provide state of the art job training and support in the Manufacturing and robotics industries for unemployed workers and to meet and exceed…

Louisville Nature Center Inc

Louisville, KY

The mission of the Louisville Nature Center is to be a catalyst for conservation through environmental education and connection to Nature for every person.

The Mary E Wharton Nature Sanctuary At Floracliff Inc

Lexington, KY

To promote conservation and appreciation of Nature through education, shared experiences, and stewardship of the Sanctuary.

River Fields Inc

Louisville, KY

To protect, preserve, and enhance natural and cultural resources on both sides of the ohio River between westport and west point, ky, as well…

Primate Rescue Center Inc

Nicholasville, KY

To alleviate the suffering of primates wherever it occurs

Second Chances Wildlife Center

Mt Washington, KY

Our mission is to foster compassion and environmental stewardship through education and rehabilitation

Wilderness Louisville Inc

Louisville, KY

We are stewards of natural areas and champions of nature education, recreation, and youth. Our mission is to provide and sustain quality natural spaces…

Legacy Greenscapes Inc

Winchester, KY

Legacy Greenscapes, INC. Mission is to provide continuing leadership and financial support to preserve Legacy of and promote Greenscapes located in the city of…

Equine Land Conservation Resource Inc

Lexington, KY

Access to and Conservation of Land for Equine use

Plano Volunteer Fire Department Inc

Bowling Green, KY

The Plano Volunteer Fire Department, INC. Provides Fire, accident and search and rescue services for an area of warren county, kentucky surrounding the southern…

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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