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Charlotte environmental organizations

There are 100 environmental organizations in the greater Charlotte metro area, including the cities of Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, and Rock Hill within the states of South Carolina and North Carolina. Combined, these Charlotte metro environmental organizations employ 201 people, earn more than $48 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $291 million.
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Types of environmental organizations in Charlotte

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
 
32
 
$34,320,612
Botanical nonprofits and horticultural societies
 
15
 
$3,757,741
Environmental education organizations
 
15
 
$867,532
Land conservation organizations
 
11
 
$28,367,422
Pollution abatement and control organizations
 
11
 
$6,989,918
Garden clubs and horticultural programs
 
10
 
$21,931
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
 
9
 
$5,411,775
Civic environmental and open space organizations
 
8
 
$2,390,079
Recycling programs
 
5
 
$187,889
Environmental professional societies
 
5
 
$63,616
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Job trends for Charlotte environmental organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
12
1-10
 
8
11-25
 
4
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of environmental organizations in Charlotte

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
24
$250k to $1M
 
4
$1M to $5M
 
5
$5M to $25M
 
5
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of environmental organizations in Charlotte

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Catawba Lands Conservancy

Catawba Lands Conservancy protects land, restores ecosystems, and connects communities in North Carolina through conservation, stewardship, and a network of greenways.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$51.1m
Employees
23
EIN
58-1969605
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Three Rivers Land Trust

Land conservation organization protecting rural landscapes, family farms, and historic places in NC's Heartland. Educates public and monitors 28k+ acres of preserved land.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$33.2m
Employees
19
EIN
56-1920846
IRS type
501(c)(3)

3Gs for Gaia

3Gs for Gaia empowers communities through water purification, land restoration, women's empowerment, and partnerships to nurture interconnected ecosystems and support sustainable practices.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
0
EIN
92-1106522
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Water Well Trust

Water Well Trust drills wells and offers financial support, providing safe drinking water for families in the US lacking access.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
5
EIN
27-1659354
IRS type
501(c)(3)

TreesCharlotte

To be the driving force behind the bold initiative of achieving 50% tree canopy coverage by 2050. We work tirelessly to address the Charlotte's tree loss from development, protect its forests and native species, and create new green space.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
7
EIN
46-3867007
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Daniel Jonathan Stowe Conservancy

Inspiring garden experience, themed events, and plant-based learning opportunities. Located in Belmont, NC, USA.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
51
EIN
56-1676433
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Working Lands Trust

The Working Lands Trust conserves working farms and forests in North Carolina through the procurement and monitoring of conservation easements.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$29.6m
Employees
0
EIN
46-2913344
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Davidson Lands Conservancy

Davidson Lands Conservancy preserves local ecosystems, promotes conservation education, and enhances community through land stewardship, urban forestry, trails, and wildlife protection.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
2
EIN
56-2218814
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sustain Charlotte

Sustain Charlotte empowers residents to create a sustainable future by engaging them in decisions that affect their community.
Revenue
$762.1k
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
11
EIN
01-0975452
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation

The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation advocates for clean waterways, monitors water quality, conducts community cleanups, and educates on the preservation of the Catawba-Wateree River Basin.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
59
EIN
56-2034780
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Envision Charlotte

Envision Charlotte partners for sustainable projects and launched Envision America, creating a model for measurable community and economic sustainability.
Revenue
$863.7k
Assets
$547.5k
Employees
2
EIN
45-2763386
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CleanAIRE NC

To ensure cleaner air quality for all North Carolinians through education and advocacy and by working with our partners to reduce sources of pollution.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
12
EIN
57-0462653
IRS type
501(c)(3)

2040 Foundation

ClearPath Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Charlotte, NC that is focused on "conservative clean energy". The organization was founded to propose and support policies that accelerate clean energy without expanding the size of government.
Revenue
$-421,090
Assets
$107.9m
Employees
0
EIN
46-3891359
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Waterway Clean Up

Waterway Clean Up is a pollution abatement or control organization in Waxhaw, NC whose mission is: Waterway Clean Up cleans up waterways and public areas and also helps in the case of a disaster.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$0
Employees
0
EIN
87-4720220
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University City Garden Club

University City Garden Club is a garden club or horticultural program in Charlotte, NC that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
45-0573475
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Feminine Life Rebuilders

Feminine Life Rebuilders is an environmental professional society in Richfield, NC that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-3569730
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Union County Master Gardners

Union County Master Gardners is a garden club or horticultural program in Monroe, NC that was founded in 2008.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-1810663
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clic

Clic is an energy conservation or development organization in Charlotte, NC that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-2040533
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Uptown Wadesboro

Uptown Wadesboro beautifies the business district of Wadesboro, NC by maintaining flower planters, brick sidewalk pavers and planting trees.
Revenue
$26.4k
Assets
$21.6k
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-2033947
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Legends Largemouth Bass Restoration Project

North Carolina Legends Largemouth Bass Restoration Project is a natural resource conservation organization in Statesville, NC that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-3230911
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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