Washington Environmental Nonprofits
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation funds the critical development and demonstration phases of new emissions-reduction technologies to help transform research-stage innovation into real-world impact, producing…
Big Life Foundation Usa
Using innovative conservation strategies and collaborating closely with local communities, partner ngos, national parks and government agencies, (continued on schedule o - supplemental information)Big…
Capitol Land Trust
Strategically conserve vital natural areas and working lands in the south puget sound and chehalis basin watersheds, for their ecological and community benefits.
350 Seattle
350 Seattle is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with climate adaptation. Based in Seattle, WA, United States of America, it…
Bainbridge Island Land Trust
The Bainbridge Island Land Trust’s mission is to conserve and steward the diverse natural environments of Bainbridge Island for the benefit of all.
Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest provides lifetime quality care for chimpanzees and works to educate the public about the plight of primates worldwide.
American Friends Of Canadian Conservation
To protect and to promote the protection of the ecological integrity and other Conservation values of the natural areas of canada through securement of…
Chengeta Wildlife
We believe in long-lasting solutions for effective nature conservation. Chengeta means 'to look after' in shona. We work to end poaching across the globe,…
Adopt-A-Stream Foundation
Teaching people to be stewards of their watersheds by providing environmental education, instruction materials and stream/wetland restoration technical assistance.
The Lands Council
Preserves and revitalizes our inland northwest forests, water, and wildlife through advocacy, education, effective action, and community engagement.
Center For Sustainable Infrastructure
To catalyze state-of-the-art Sustainable Infrastructure solutions that help communities of every kind thrive economically, socially, and environmentally.
Tetiaroa Society
Tetiaroa Society is a charitable, nonprofit organization dedicated to education, conservation, and research activities related to tropical island socio-ecosystems, particularly that of Tetiaroa atoll,…
American Lands Project
American Lands Project's mission is to connect decision-makers and thought leaders with American's public Lands through educational programming and travel opportunities, informing their future…
Beavers Northwest
Increase acceptance and understanding of beavers to support healthier and more resilient ecosytems.
Watershed Alliance Of Southwest Washington
To empower community members to protect and restore Southwest Washington's waterways and natural areas for the benefit of current and future generations.
Agroforestry Northwest
Vision - A Pacific Northwest with widespread land-based systems that simultaneously increase food production, protect our unique ecosystems, and restore human connection to place.…
Center For Responsible Forestry
The mission of Center for Responsible Forestry (CRF) is to achieve the permanent protection of the last remaining legacy forests in Western Washington by…
Belltown United
Belltown United is the voice of our residents, businesses, and stakeholders working together for a vibrant, healthy, and diverse Belltown.
Animal Grantmakers Inc
Philanthropy infrastructure organization (PIO) for funders of animal protection, as well as individuals or professional services firms that advise and facilitate grants from funders…
Center for Conservation Biology
Mission statement: our mission is to provide the global community with the information needed to drive thoughtful, science-based Conservation, to educate and train the…
Adventure Travel Conservation Fund
ATCF is a nonprofit that unites the global travel community to fund grassroots conservation projects protecting the places that make adventure travel possible.
Environmental nonprofits in Washington: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits are in Washington?
Ideal Location lists 352 environmental and conservation nonprofits in Washington. The 249 that report revenue bring in a combined $394.7 million a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in Washington?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Columbia Land Trust (Vancouver, WA), at $13.8 million. Next are IslandWood, Forterra, Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation and Great Peninsula Conservancy.
What do Washington's environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Land Conservation (84), Wildlife Biodiversity (71), Climate Energy (52) and Education Advocacy (49).
Which bioregions do they work in?
Most work in Cascadia (161), Pacific Northwest (153), Puget Sound (137), Cascade Range (122) and Columbia Plateau (11).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in Washington?
Arboretum Foundation, 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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