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Maine environmental organizations

There are 413environmental organizations in Maine. Combined, these Mainerenvironmental organizationsemploy 1,483 people, earn more than $151 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of environmental organizations in Maine

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
241
$108,144,892
Land conservation organizations
84
$75,767,737
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
83
$20,978,371
Botanical nonprofits and horticultural societies
34
$16,761,518
Environmental education organizations
29
$13,291,237
Garden clubs and horticultural programs
27
$3,982,030
Pollution abatement and control organizations
22
$8,566,576
Environmental alliances and advocates
11
$40,128
Energy conservation and development organizations
11
$6,613,614
Civic environmental and open space organizations
10
$719,606
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Environmental organizations by major Maine cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Portland, ME
153
$66,061,826
Bangor
30
$2,482,835
Lewiston, ME
12
$7,200,377
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Job trends for Maine environmental organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
33
1-10
66
11-25
11
26-100
14
101 to 1,000
2
1,000+
0
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Sizes of environmental organizations in Maine

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
77
$250k to $1M
47
$1M to $5M
31
$5M to $25M
7
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of environmental organizations in Maine

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Maine Audubon

Maine Audubon's mission is to conserve Maine's wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people of all ages in education, conservation, and action. Maine Audubon is considered a model Audubon organization because of our active participation on all three...
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
78
EIN
01-0248780
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT)

Maine Coast Heritage Trust conserves and stewards Maine's coastal lands and islands for their renowned scenic beauty, ecological value, outdoor recreational opportunities, and contribution to community well-being.
Revenue
$19.9m
Assets
$263.8m
Employees
81
EIN
23-7099105
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chewonki Foundation

Chewonki inspires tranformative growth, teaches appreciation and stewardship of the natural world, and challenges people to build thriving, sustainable communities throughout their lives. To provide instruction and to further the conservation and preserva...
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$28.3m
Employees
252
EIN
01-0269460
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Land and Garden Preserve

To preserve for public enjoyment the aesthetic and spiritual heritage of certain horticultural and natural landscapes on Mount Desert Island.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$130.6m
Employees
33
EIN
23-7102758
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine Farmland Trust

Maine Farmland Trust is a statewide organization that protects farmland, supports farmers, and advances farming. Their goal is not just to protect Maine farmland, but to revitalize Maine's rural landscape.
Revenue
$11.1m
Assets
$30.1m
Employees
45
EIN
01-0528014
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

The mission of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is to protect, preserve, and enhance the Botanical heritage and natural landscapes of Coastal Maine for people of all ages through horticulture, education and research. The mission of Coastal Maine Botanical ...
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$44.5m
Employees
134
EIN
01-0476545
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mid-Maine Waste Action Corporation (MMWAC)

Mid-Maine Waste Action Corporation processes about 70,000 tons of trash per year. Through 2009 MMWAC has safely and reliably processed over 1 million tons of solid waste converting it into reliable domestic renewable energy.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$18.4m
Employees
28
EIN
04-2979746
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cape Elizabeth Land Trust

The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust permanently conserves and provides stewardship for lands and easements located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$8.4m
Employees
5
EIN
22-2736834
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters

The mission of Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters is to preserve and protect the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality and distrinctive cultural resources of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and surrounding communities for the inspi....
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
7
EIN
81-5102906
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Acadia

Promote stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality, and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National Park and surrounding communities for the inspiration and enjoyment of current and future generations.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$70.3m
Employees
38
EIN
01-0425071
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association

The purpose of the Association is to help Farmers and Gardeners grow Organic food, protect the environment, recycle natural resources, increase local food production, support rural communities, and illuminate for consumers the connection between healthful...
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
61
EIN
01-6048322
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Natural Resources Council

To safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$16.3m
Employees
37
EIN
01-0270690
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Downeast Lakes Land Trust (DLLT)

DLLT's mission is to contribute to the long-term economic and environmental well-being of the Downeast Lakes region through the conservation and exemplary management of its forests and waters.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$26.8m
Employees
9
EIN
01-0541131
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Forest Society of Maine (FSM)

The Forest Society of Maine (FSM) is a statewide land trust particularly focused on protecting and conserving large tracts of Maine's North Woods.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$11.1m
Employees
10
EIN
02-0413555
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust

The mission of the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust is the permanent protection of significant scenic, historic, and natural resources of the Rangeley Lakes Region for the benefit of the public and enjoyment of future generations.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$13.8m
Employees
19
EIN
01-0472641
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC)

Downeast Coastal Conservancy is the conservation of the natural habitats and resources of the coastal watersheds, islands, and communities of Washington County, Maine, for present and future generations.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$6.2m
Employees
4
EIN
01-0430078
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Defend Our Health

The organization is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preventing harm to human Health caused by exposure to toxic chemicals; promoting safer alternatives, clean industry, and sustainable environmental solutions as a public Health ...
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$937.0k
Employees
11
EIN
38-3791803
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Midcoast Conservancy

To conserve the natural and historic heritage of the sheepscot watershed through land protection, habitat restoration, support for compatible land-use patterns, advocacy and education. To conserve the natural and historic heritage of the sheepscot watersh...
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$14.3m
Employees
29
EIN
22-2658964
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Coastal Mountains Land Trust

We conserve land permanently to benefit the natural and human communities of western Penobscot Bay. We conserve land permanently to benefit the natural and human communities of western the Penobscot Bay region.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$8.5m
Employees
9
EIN
22-2795691
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Ecology School

The mission of Ecology Education, Inc. is to foster stewardship for the Earth by educating youth and adults in the science of ecology and the practice of sustainability.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
43
EIN
01-0522241
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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