Texas Environmental Nonprofits

330organizations
$1.1 billioncombined annual revenue (267 reporting)
1957oldest founding year on record

San Antonio Food Bank

San Antonio, TX

A nonprofit working on reducing hunger in South Texas. The program supported through 1% for the Planet is our 75 acre urban organic demonstration…

San Marcos River Foundation (SMRF)

San Marcos, TX

To create a clean and flowing San Marcos River accessible for current and future generations, supported by a healthy watershed and an engaged community…

SEED Coalition

Austin, TX

Iowa and minnesota campus compact strengthens the capacity of colleges and universities to fulfill the public purposes of higher education through its network of…

Shared World Project

Brookshire, TX

Shared World Project reduces waste and builds resilient communities through material recovery, regenerative farming, eco-building, and sustainability education.

Solar San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Solar San Antonio is a cutting edge non-profit 501(c)(3) organization making solar energy a major contributor to the creation of the new energy economy.…

Target Hunger

Houston, TX

Target Hunger located in Houston, Texas serves thousands of vulnerable households whose residents suffer from food insecurity each month. In 2020, Target Hunger distributed…

Texan By Nature

Austin, TX

Texan By Nature is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with terrestrial ecosystems. Based in Austin, TX, United States of America,…

Texas Children in Nature Network

Manchaca, TX

We are a network of over 600 partners in Texas working to engage more children in families in the outdoors.

Textile Exchange

Lamesa, TX

A global non-profit, Textile Exchange guides a community of brands, manufacturers, and farmers towards purposeful production from the start of the supply chain

TreeFolks

Austin, TX

Our mission is to empower Central Texans to build stronger communities through planting and caring for trees.

Urban Harvest

Houston, TX

To cultivate thriving communities through gardening and access to healthy, local food.

Water is Basic

Dallas, TX

Water is Basic’s mission is to bring safe, clean water within reasonable access of every person in South Sudan.

Well Aware

Austin, TX

Well Aware funds and implements sustainable clean water systems to drive economic development and empower communities in East Africa.

Whole Foods Market Foundation

Austin, TX

Whole Foods Market Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit, is on a mission to nourish people and the planet in our local and global communities.

Wildcat Bluff Nature Center

Amarillo, TX

A non-profit nature center located in the heart of the Panhandle.

Wildlife Habitat Federation (WHF)

Cat Spring, TX

Wildlife Habitat Federation equips landowners with education, tools, and technical assistance to achieve their conservation goals and outcomes.

Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation

Kendalia, TX

Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with biodiversity & wildlife. Based in Kendalia, TX, United States…

You EAt I EAt Community Unity Food Pantry Corp

Elpaso, TX

Acquiring food items to be distributed to individuals and families experiencing food insecurities so that they may maintain a healthy and nutritional lifestyle.

Environmental nonprofits in Texas: key facts

How many environmental nonprofits are in Texas?

Ideal Location lists 330 environmental and conservation nonprofits in Texas. The 267 that report revenue bring in a combined $1.1 billion a year.

What is the largest environmental nonprofit in Texas?

By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is El Pasoans Fighting Hunger (El Paso, TX), at $233.3 million. Next are Great Hearts America-Texas, Rewild, Alliance To End Plastic Waste Inc and Dallas Arboretum & Botanical.

What do Texas's environmental nonprofits focus on?

The most common focus areas are Wildlife Biodiversity (73), Land Conservation (59), Environment (52) and Education Advocacy (38).

Which bioregions do they work in?

Most work in Gulf Coast (64), Texas Hill Country (57), Blackland Prairie (10), Chihuahuan Desert (4), Rio Grande Valley (3) and High Plains (2).

What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in Texas?

International Palm Society Inc, founded in 1957, 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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