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Colorado environmental organizations

There are 892environmental organizations in Colorado. Combined, these Coloradanenvironmental organizationsemploy 9,647 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of environmental organizations in Colorado

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
369
$1,121,159,913
Environmental education organizations
150
$97,368,334
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
96
$43,898,928
Pollution abatement and control organizations
88
$68,821,908
Land conservation organizations
86
$118,669,828
Botanical nonprofits and horticultural societies
63
$53,645,024
Environmental alliances and advocates
62
$4,686,933
Energy conservation and development organizations
47
$826,205,758
Recycling programs
46
$25,010,493
Civic environmental and open space organizations
43
$2,685,167
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Environmental organizations by major Colorado cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Denver
293
$957,658,438
Boulder
125
$244,377,274
Fort Collins
77
$24,062,290
Colorado Springs
59
$13,352,654
Greeley
20
$644,302
Grand Junction
14
$9,555,147
Pueblo
12
$4,027,591
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Job trends for Colorado environmental organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
124
1-10
114
11-25
52
26-100
41
101 to 1,000
4
1,000+
2
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Sizes of environmental organizations in Colorado

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
208
$250k to $1M
126
$1M to $5M
88
$5M to $25M
19
$25M to $100M
4
$100M+
2
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Directory of environmental organizations in Colorado

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The Water Research Foundation (WRF)

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is the leading research organization advancing the science of all water to meet the evolving needs of its subscribers and the water sector.
Revenue
$24.5m
Assets
$46.6m
Employees
57
EIN
13-6211384
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Urban Land Conservancy

Urban Land Conservancy acquires, develops, and preserves affordable community assets in Colorado to positively impact lives and promote urban revitalization.
Revenue
$11.3m
Assets
$145.1m
Employees
27
EIN
20-0405066
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Denver Botanic Gardens

Denver Botanic Gardens connects people with diverse plant collections, providing delight and enlightenment while inspiring stewardship of the environment.
Revenue
$34.9m
Assets
$27.2m
Employees
443
EIN
84-0440359
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation (RMMLF)

Dedicated to the scholarly and practical study of the law and regulations relating to mining, oil & gas, water, public lands, energy, environmental protection, and other related areas.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$22.9m
Employees
13
EIN
84-6037688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rocky Mountain Conservancy

Rocky Mountain Conservancy promotes stewardship of Rocky Mountain National Park through education and philanthropy, providing information to visitors.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$24.0m
Employees
93
EIN
84-0472090
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Global Greengrants Fund

To mobilize on-the-ground resources to fight environmental degradation, promote sustainability, and support social justice around the world.
Revenue
$40.3m
Assets
$38.7m
Employees
33
EIN
84-1612422
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rocky Mountain Institute

Rocky Mountain Institute transforms the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. Jon Creyts leads the organization, which operates out of Boulder, CO.
Revenue
$117.0m
Assets
$116.4m
Employees
455
EIN
74-2244146
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Open Lands

Colorado Open Lands preserves significant open lands and natural heritage in Colorado through private/public partnerships, innovative land conservation, and strategic leadership.
Revenue
$46.5m
Assets
$12.4m
Employees
32
EIN
84-0866211
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eco-Cycle

We continue to be driven by these same passions and innovative actions. To identify, explore and demonstrate the emerging frontiers of sustainable resource management through the concepts and practices of Zero Waste.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$8.9m
Employees
74
EIN
84-0730811
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado West Land Trust

To protect agricultural lands, wildlife habitat, and open space in and around Mesa County to benefit the community at large.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
14
EIN
74-2155358
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alliance for Sustainable Energy

Battelle and MRIGlobal formed Alliance for Sustainability, LLC for the purpose of winning the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL's) management and operating (M&O) contract.
Revenue
$672.1m
Assets
$146.8m
Employees
3,121
EIN
26-1939342
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Keystone Policy Center

Keystone Policy Center helps public, private, and civic-sector leaders solve complex problems with independent, science-driven collaborative processes.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
26
EIN
84-0688506
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Conservation Foundation

The Western Conservation Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to protect the land, air, and water in the Western United States. The Foundation does this by building leaders and champions for conservation, identifying timely issues, and e...
Revenue
$12.7m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
21
EIN
33-1107506
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)

NEHA's mission, "to advance the environmental health and protection professional for the purpose of providing a healthful environment for all" is represented in the services provided for the profession.
Revenue
$14.6m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
64
EIN
84-0469910
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conservation Lands Foundation

The mission of the Conservation Lands Foundation is to protect, restore and expand the National Conservation Lands through education, advocacy and partnerships.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$10.6m
Employees
27
EIN
20-8924520
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Protect Our Winters

POW mobilizes outdoor enthusiasts to advocate for climate policies through education, events, and partnerships with athletes, creatives, CEOs, and brands.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
32
EIN
20-8474909
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Resource Advocates (WRA)

WRA is a natural resource conservation organization in Boulder, CO whose mission is: Western Resource Advocates' mission is to protect the West's land, air, and water.
Revenue
$10.2m
Assets
$14.6m
Employees
98
EIN
84-1113831
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conservation Legacy (SCC)

Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) operates conservation service programs across Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico that empower individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities and the environment.
Revenue
$37.0m
Assets
$16.3m
Employees
2,150
EIN
84-1450808
IRS type
501(c)(3)

High Line Canal Conservancy

High Line Canal Conservancy preserves, protects and enhances the 71-mile legacy canal in Centennial, CO through leadership, stewardship and advocacy.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$8.9m
Employees
22
EIN
81-4337938
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The WILD Foundation

The WILD Foundation protects wilderness while meeting the needs of human communities, working across cultures and boundaries by collaborating with local peoples, organizations, the private sector, and governments to create dynamic practical projects.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
5
EIN
23-7389749
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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