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Madison environmental organizations

There are 169 environmental organizations in the greater Madison metro area. Combined, these Madison metro environmental organizations employ 841 people, earn more than $95 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $193 million.
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Types of environmental organizations in Madison

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
 
81
 
$75,906,762
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
 
22
 
$4,932,264
Environmental education organizations
 
20
 
$5,651,360
Botanical nonprofits and horticultural societies
 
18
 
$367,147
Garden clubs and horticultural programs
 
15
 
$242,974
Land conservation organizations
 
13
 
$7,907,831
Pollution abatement and control organizations
 
12
 
$6,314,761
Civic environmental and open space organizations
 
8
 
$525,451
Energy conservation and development organizations
 
8
 
$42,308,082
Environmental professional societies
 
7
 
$3,421,651
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Job trends for Madison environmental organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
26
1-10
 
15
11-25
 
10
26-100
 
10
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of environmental organizations in Madison

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
41
$250k to $1M
 
17
$1M to $5M
 
17
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of environmental organizations in Madison

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Sand County Foundation

To advance the use of ethical and scientifically-sound land management practices and partnerships for the benefit of people and the environment.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$17.5m
Employees
0
EIN
39-6089450
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Slipstream Group

Slipstream Group accelerates climate solutions, focusing on energy efficiency programs and emerging tech to lower carbon emissions in buildings.
Revenue
$38.8m
Assets
$38.2m
Employees
182
EIN
39-1356152
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clean Wisconsin

Clean Wisconsin protects and preserves clean air, water, and natural heritage through climate, energy & water programs.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
40
EIN
39-1413448
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Groundswell Conservancy

Groundswell Conservancy protects special places in southern Wisconsin through conservation, outreach, and education.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$10.7m
Employees
11
EIN
39-1452825
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aldo Leopold Foundation

Fostering a land ethic through Aldo Leopold's legacy with stewardship, education, and outreach efforts.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$11.5m
Employees
38
EIN
39-1423225
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin

Conservation and education organization connecting generations to Wisconsin's natural wonders. Provides funding for priority conservation projects for rare and endangered species.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$18.4m
Employees
14
EIN
39-1572034
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Olbrich Botanical Society

Olbrich Botanical Society shares the beauty and knowledge of plants through educational programs and conservation efforts in Madison, WI.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
62
EIN
39-1357247
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Madison Audubon Society

Madison Audubon Society protects and manages wildlife sanctuaries, educates the public, and advocates for environmental justice.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$13.5m
Employees
29
EIN
39-1393389
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Madison Environmental Resourcing

MERI is a licensed medical waste removal company that offers innovative and environmentally safe disposal services at a low cost.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$0
Employees
19
EIN
39-1531753
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Savanna Institute

Savanna Institute promotes agroforestry in the Midwest US through collaboration with farmers and scientists, exploring diverse woody cropping systems.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$10.7m
Employees
34
EIN
46-3004682
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wisconsin Conservation Voters

We are dedicated to electing conservation leaders, holding decision makers accountable, and encouraging lawmakers to champion conservation policies that effectively protect Wisconsin's natural resources and public health.
Revenue
$780.0k
Assets
$896.1k
Employees
37
EIN
39-2018854
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Sustain Dane

Sustain Dane inspires, connects, and supports people in accelerating sustainable actions for community well-being and a thriving environment.
Revenue
$939.2k
Assets
$523.5k
Employees
27
EIN
43-1953180
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Midwest Environmental Advocates

MEA provides legal and technical support to grassroots organizations working for environmental justice in the western Great Lakes and Mississippi River regions.
Revenue
$814.4k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
12
EIN
39-2006475
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Leonardo Academy

Leonardo Academy is a nonprofit that provides sustainability services, specializing in LEED. Located in Madison, WI, it develops emissions and lifecycle standards.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
4
EIN
39-1881853
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North American Lake Management Society

Partnerships for lake protection and management. Publishes magazine, journal, newsletter. Coordinates conferences on related topics. Based in Madison, WI.
Revenue
$899.9k
Assets
$830.0k
Employees
2
EIN
01-0372129
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Renew Wisconsin

Renew Wisconsin leads the transformation to a renewable energy future through advocacy, education, and grants for individuals and businesses.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
22
EIN
39-1702164
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clean Lakes Alliance

Clean Lakes Alliance builds a community dedicated to improving water quality and restoring watersheds in the Yahara River watershed.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
21
EIN
27-3917243
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Driftless Area Land Conservancy

Conserves, protects, and restores southwest Wisconsin's natural and agricultural landscapes while connecting people to the land and advocating for their preservation.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
11
EIN
39-2017802
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gathering Waters

Gathering Waters strengthens Wisconsin land trusts to protect special places, grow communities, and promote policies for conservation easement tax incentives.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
10
EIN
39-1805090
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cleantech Partners

Cleantech Partners promotes energy efficiency in Wisconsin, accelerating the commercialization of emerging technologies and identifying best practices in industrial firms.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$8.4m
Employees
14
EIN
81-0575115
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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