Ohio Environmental Nonprofits
La Soupe
Bridging the gap between food waste and hunger by rescuing otherwise wasted produce to create delicious and highly-nutritious meals for customers, non-profits and food-insecure…
Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund
Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund organizes and mobilizes people to advocate for public interests. In person by phone and online we engage people in…
Ohio City Incorporated
Ohio City Incorporated is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with terrestrial ecosystems. Based in CLEVELAND, OH, United States of America,…
Ohio Native Plant Month
To promote awareness of the need for Ohio Native Plants to preserve the ecosystem
Ohio Ocean Foundation
Ohio Ocean Foundation Inc is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with conservation / land trusts. Based in Canton, OH, United…
Ohio Valley Forestry Fellowship
We have been reforesting the Ohio Valley for over 40 years - we have planted or assisted in over 500,000 trees being planted -…
Open Trail Collective
Our mission is to promote adventure within Northeast Ohio while advocating for a more inclusive, accessible, and collaborative outdoor community.
Produce Perks Midwest
To improve the health of under-served communities by increasing affordable access to healthy food.
Reuse Institute
Reuse Institute is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with climate adaptation. Based in Dayton, OH, United States of America, it…
Rivers Unlimited
Rivers Unlimited works to protect, restore and promote the responsible use of Ohio’s waterways. We accomplish this through public engagement, cooperation with local government…
Scrap2Home
To reduce the amount of wood sent to landfills and to provide free furniture to people who cannot afford to buy it.
Step Outside
Step Outside is committed to enhancing access to outdoor activities for high-priority youth and families.
The Dawes Arboretum
The Dawes Arboretum is dedicated to enriching lives through the conservation of trees, nature and history. This includes but is not limited to sharing…
The Fashion Community
Creativity is not a luxury. It is a vital human right. Fashion is the medium. Transformation is the mission.
Turtle Up
Turtle Up is a nonprofit dedicated to the conservation of sea turtles in Ghana and the promotion of environmental stewardship in Ghana and the…
Valley View Nature Preserve
Conserving Land...Preserving History...and Sharing it with the Community
Wild Earth Conservancy
Wild Earth Conservancy is a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation, education, and conservation organization dedicated to restoring harmony between people and the natural world. Our mission…
Woman’s City Club
We educate, engage and empower citizens to advocate for public policies that impact the environment, social justice and other issues.
Environmental nonprofits in Ohio: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits are in Ohio?
Ideal Location lists 164 environmental and conservation nonprofits in Ohio. The 125 that report revenue bring in a combined $226.8 million a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in Ohio?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Western Reserve Land Conservancy (Moreland Hills, OH), at $32.0 million. Next are West Creek Conservancy, Cardinal Land Conservancy, International Center For The Preservation Of Wild Animals Inc and Holden Arboretum.
What do Ohio's environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Land Conservation (33), Education Advocacy (24), Water Rivers (23) and Wildlife Biodiversity (19).
Which bioregions do they work in?
Most work in Corn Belt (50), Appalachian Highlands (21) and Great Lakes (19).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in Ohio?
Cleveland Botanical Garden, founded in 1937, 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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