Oregon Environmental Nonprofits
BEF – Bonneville Environmental Foundation
To empower communities, corporations, and utilities to play the leading role in creating a future with a stable climate; healthy watersheds that provide abundant,…
Western Rivers Conservancy
Western Rivers Conservancy’s motto is, “Sometimes to save a river, you have to buy it.” Of course, you can’t actually buy a river, but…
Western Rivers Conservancy
Western Rivers Conservancy’s motto is, “Sometimes to save a river, you have to buy it.” Of course, you can’t actually buy a river, but…
The Climate Trust
The Climate Trust combats climate change by funding and managing projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
McKenzie River Trust
McKenzie River Trust protects and manages over 8,000 acres in western Oregon for clean water, fish and wildlife habitat, and healthy communities.
Bird Alliance of Oregon
To inspire all people to love and protect birds, wildlife, and the natural environment upon which life depends.
Zenger Farm
A WORKING URBAN FARM THAT MOSELS, PROMOTES & EDUCATE ABOUT SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ACCESS TO GOOD FOOD FOR ALL.
1000 Friends of Oregon
1000 Friends of Oregon’s mission is to work with Oregonians to enhance our quality of life by building livable urban and rural communities, protecting…
Westwind Stewardship Group
The Westwind Stewardship Group inspires people to be stewards of the environment and their communities by conserving Westwind's diverse ecosystems in perpetuity and fostering…
Central Oregon Environmental Center
Our mission is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. We advance change for a healthier community and planet now and for…
Upper Deschutes Watershed Council
Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with conservation / land trusts. Based in Bend, OR, United…
Beyond Toxics
Beyond Toxics protects and enhances human and environmental health. We use environmental justice engagement and community-based environmental grassroots organizing to ensure environmental protection and…
Wildlife Images Rehabilitation And Education Center
Wildlife care and Rehabilitation
Willamette Cascades Community Land Trust
Lost valley is a 501c(3) learning center, educating youth and adults in the practical application of sustainable living skills. We take a holistic approach…
Cascade Forest Conservancy
The Cascade Forest Conservancy is recognized as a leading organization for ecosystem protection. Originally formed in 1985 as the Gifford Pinchot Task Force (GPTF),…
Tiger Preservation Center Nevada
We are a non-breeding facility. Our mission is to rescue! We rescue and care for all the broken and mistreated animals that make their…
Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center
KS Wild's mission is to protect and restore wild nature in the Klamath-Siskiyou region of southwest Oregon and northwest California. We promote science-based land…
Bark
To transform MT. Hood national forest into a place where natural processes prevail, where wildlife thrives and where local communities have a social, cultural,…
Chintimini Wildlife Center
Chintimini Wildlife Center provides care for injured and orphaned Wildlife with the goal of returning them to their natural habitat, and fosters a connection…
Central Oregon Trail Alliance
COTA's mission is to develop, protect, and enhance the Central Oregon mountain bike experience through trail stewardship, advocacy, collaboration, and education.
Wyeast Resource Conservation And Development Area Council Inc
The mission of wy'east is to invest in people, partnerships and resources that achieve solutions leading to a sustainable future in central and north…
Yakona Learning Center
Yakona Learning Center is a living laboratory that serves to protect, preserve, and enhance the natural ecosystems and cultural history of oregon's central coast…
Calapooia Watershed Council
The Calapooia Watershed Council shall promote and sustaine the health of the Calapooia Watershed. Stewardship, restoration, education, community involvement, and strategic partnerships are the…
Environmental nonprofits in Oregon: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits are in Oregon?
Ideal Location lists 370 environmental and conservation nonprofits in Oregon. The 235 that report revenue bring in a combined $813.2 million a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in Oregon?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Energy Trust Of Oregon Inc (Portland, OR), at $251.2 million. Next are BEF – Bonneville Environmental Foundation, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Inc, National Network Of Abortion Funds and Western Rivers Conservancy.
What do Oregon's environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Land Conservation (107), Water Rivers (81), Wildlife Biodiversity (65) and Climate Energy (58).
Which bioregions do they work in?
Most work in Pacific Northwest (197), Cascadia (196), Willamette Valley (152), Cascade Range (28), Klamath Siskiyou (14) and Columbia Plateau (3).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in Oregon?
Mazamas, founded in 1946, 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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