Pennsylvania Environmental Nonprofits
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy protects and restores exceptional places to provide our region with clean waters and healthy forests, wildlife and natural areas for…
Berks Nature
Our vision is to be a cornerstone of excellence in the stewardship of the environment. Clearly identified with our specific mission, we strive to…
Center For Coalfield Justice
Improve policy and regulations for the oversight of fossil fuel extraction and use; to educate, empower, and organize Coalfield citizens; and to protect public…
Allegheny County Conservation District
The Allegheny County Conservation District is an urban conservation district that engages and leads through partnerships, innovation, and implementation to conserve, promote, and improve…
Building Performance Foundation Inc
To encourage the creation of energy-efficient, healthy, sustainable homes through education, training, advocacy and outreach.
Citizens For Pennsylvanias Future
The mission of pennfuture is to lead the transition to a clean energy economy in pennsylvania and beyond. Pennfuture is protecting our air, water…
Central Pennsylvania Conservancy
The mission of Central Pennsylvania Conservancy (CPC) is to acquire, preserve, and protect local land and natural resources in a five-county, South-Central PA region.…
Brandywine Red Clay Alliance
BRC's mission is too promote the restoration, conservation , and enjoyment of the natural resources of Brandywine Red Clay Alliance , formed in 2015…
Air And Waste Management Association
To assist in the professional development and critical environmental decision-making of our members to benefit society. The core purpose is to improve environmental knowledge…
Venture Outdoors Inc
We remove barriers and create access to outdoor experiences. We are a pittsburgh-based non-profit connecting people to the benefits of getting Outdoors. Since 2001,…
Pocono Environmental Education Center
Peec's mission is to advance Environmental Education, sustainable living, and appreciation for nature through a hands-on experience in a national park.
Weconservepa
Weconservepa helps people protect, wisely use, and enjoy what nature offers. We advocate for pro-conservation, life sustaining government policy. We assist individuals and organizations…
Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
To care for injured and orphaned wild animals, rehabilitate them and release them into the appropriate habitat.
Greener Partners
As urban farmers and educators, who are connected to food from seed to plate, we believe that fresh food has the power to strengthen…
Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community
The Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community seeks to protect the residents of southwestern pennsylvania, with emphasis on those in Beaver County, by informing them…
Sustainable Pittsburgh
Provide information to decision maker in the Pittsburgh region to promote economic prosperity, social equity, and environmental quality for Sustainable solutions for communities and…
Strawberry Hill Foundation Inc
To provide environmental education and natural science programs for adults and children.
Wildlife Leadership Academy
The mission of the Wildlife Leadership Academy is to engage and empower high school age youth to become conservation ambassadors to ensure a sustained…
Bucks County Horse Park
The Bucks County Horse Park, Inc. part of the Bucks County Park System, is a unique facility dedicated to the preservation of natural environment…
Allegheny Goatscape Inc
Use goat herds to remove vegetation in public landscapes: In 2023, Allegheny GoatScape utilized five herds of goats to complete 42 projects on 68…
10000 Friends Of Pennsylvania
10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania is the nonpartisan voice for creating healthy, vibrant, and resiliant communities in PA. We promote smart growth, resilience, and equity…
Westmoreland Conservancy
The Westmoreland Conservancy is an accredited non-profit land trust located in murrysville about 20 miles east of pittsburgh in Westmoreland county. The organization was…
Pennsylvania Envirothon
Teach students about issues related to wildlife, aquatics, soils, forestry, and special resource issues.
Environmental nonprofits in Pennsylvania: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits are in Pennsylvania?
Ideal Location lists 283 environmental and conservation nonprofits in Pennsylvania. The 226 that report revenue bring in a combined $433.2 million a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in Pennsylvania?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (Philadelphia, PA), at $40.9 million. Next are Fairmount Park Conservancy, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Natural Lands and Phipps Conservatory And Botanical Gardens Inc.
What do Pennsylvania's environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Land Conservation (64), Water Rivers (47), Education Advocacy (41) and Wildlife Biodiversity (39).
Which bioregions do they work in?
Most work in Appalachian Highlands (49), Delaware River Basin (21), Chesapeake Bay (19) and Great Lakes (2).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in Pennsylvania?
John J Tyler Arboretum, founded in 1942, 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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