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Michigan environmental organizations

There are 936 environmental organizations in Michigan. Combined, these Michiganian environmental organizations employ 2,655 people, earn more than $347 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of environmental organizations in Michigan

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
 
412
 
$200,061,683
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
 
160
 
$93,366,640
Botanical nonprofits and horticultural societies
 
120
 
$50,536,753
Environmental education organizations
 
119
 
$43,470,443
Garden clubs and horticultural programs
 
91
 
$1,269,630
Pollution abatement and control organizations
 
78
 
$26,809,544
Civic environmental and open space organizations
 
74
 
$13,331,933
Land conservation organizations
 
60
 
$48,415,737
Recycling programs
 
42
 
$18,180,717
Energy conservation and development organizations
 
29
 
$32,465,831
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Environmental organizations by major Michigan cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Detroit
 
251
 
$82,521,857
Hartford
 
79
 
$28,469,728
Grand Rapids
 
79
 
$71,411,497
Ann Arbor
 
50
 
$25,381,281
Muskegon
 
21
 
$577,944
Kalamazoo
 
21
 
$6,502,117
Niles
 
18
 
$3,492,242
Jackson, MI
 
16
 
$801,907
Bay City
 
16
 
$2,353,334
Flint
 
15
 
$6,327,700
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Job trends for Michigan environmental organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
91
1-10
 
69
11-25
 
44
26-100
 
17
101 to 1,000
 
5
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of environmental organizations in Michigan

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
193
$250k to $1M
 
81
$1M to $5M
 
51
$5M to $25M
 
13
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of environmental organizations in Michigan

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1-20 of 936

Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy (GTRLC)

We protect significant natural, scenic, and farm lands, and advance stewardship, now and for future generations. We serve a regional community that includes Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Manistee counties in northwest Lower Michigan.
Revenue
$11.4m
Assets
$88.7m
Employees
40
EIN
38-2994229
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Little Traverse Conservancy

Little Traverse Conservancy preserves land in Michigan through management, stewardship, and acquisition of scenic areas in Northern Michigan.
Revenue
$12.6m
Assets
$147.5m
Employees
23
EIN
23-7267810
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sanford Lake Preservation Association

Four Lakes Task Force maintains water levels and dams of Wixom, Sanford, Smallwood, and Secord Lakes to enhance recreation and safety.
Revenue
$19.9m
Assets
$71.9m
Employees
9
EIN
27-4698447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

And Sculpture Park

Promotes gardens, sculpture, natural environment and arts. Offers exhibitions and educational opportunities. Located in Grand Rapids, MI.
Revenue
$30.1m
Assets
$388.6m
Employees
348
EIN
38-2394044
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Leelanau Conservancy

Leelanau Conservancy conserves land, water, and scenic character in Leelanau County, MI through protection projects and educational programs.
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$44.1m
Employees
20
EIN
38-2710855
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Outdoor Discovery Center (ODCMG)

ODCMG purpose is to connect people with nature through outdoor education for the benefit of wildlife and the conservation of the natural world.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$19.7m
Employees
110
EIN
38-2461102
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Huron Pines Resource Conservation and Development Council

Huron Pines protects northern Michigan's natural resources through prioritization and restoration of iconic places. They inspire water stewardship and promote economic growth.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
55
EIN
38-2502172
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Superior Watershed Partnership

Superior Watershed Partnership conserves, protects and restores natural resources in Michigan through various programs and infrastructure projects.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
63
EIN
38-3492677
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conservative Energy Network

Conservative Energy Network connects and supports state-level conservative clean energy organizations to promote efficient and cleaner energy usage.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
32
EIN
81-3459199
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy maintains and develops public parks, green spaces, and the Detroit Riverwalk for recreation along the Detroit International Riverfront.
Revenue
$25.0m
Assets
$175.2m
Employees
16
EIN
30-0125283
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for Community Progress

Center for Community Progress transforms problem properties into neighborhood assets, fostering strong, equitable communities with knowledge and systems for vitality.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$6.6m
Employees
25
EIN
27-0718458
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Detroit River (FDR)

The mission of Friends of the Detroit River is to enhance the environmental, educational, economic, cultural and recreational opportunities associated with the Detroit River watershed through citizen involvement and community action.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
8
EIN
38-3103021
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Recycle Ann Arbor

Recycle Ann Arbor is committed to developing innovative recycling programs that will limit the abundance of reusable materials from ending up in landfills.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$11.5m
Employees
88
EIN
38-2224861
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Michigan Energy Options (MEO)

To guide communities toward being more Energy efficient and sustainable through our expertise, our programs, and our effect on decision makers, business leaders, and residents of Michigan.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
14
EIN
38-2221101
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chippewa Nature Center (CNC)

CNC is a non-profit organization whose mission is to facilitate the enjoyment and understanding of our natural and cultural resources as relevant to the Saginaw Valley's ecosystems, to promote environmental awareness and foster responsible stewardship.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$39.5m
Employees
80
EIN
38-1859315
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Country Trail Association Incorporated (NCTA)

The North Country Trail Association (NCTA) unites individuals, affiliated trail groups, local chapters, corporate sponsors and others linked in support of building and maintaining the North Country National Scenic Trail, and telling its story.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
16
EIN
38-2423480
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Michigan Environmental Council (MEC)

MEC promotes public policies to ensure that Michigan families will enjoy clear waters, clean beaches, beautiful landscapes and healthy communities for years to come.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
22
EIN
38-2517980
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Michigan League of Conservation Voters

The Michigan League of Conservation Voters is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to passing strong environmental laws, electing environmental champions and holding lawmakers accountable for their actions.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
50
EIN
38-3481677
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Seeds

Since 1999, SEEDS have been fostering local solutions to global issues. SEEDS is a collective of designers ranging from those who design educational curriculum to those who design wastewater treatment systems.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
118
EIN
38-3482266
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Howell Nature Center

A nature center in Howell, MI offering outdoor activities and wildlife rehabilitation with a mission to teach faithful care of the world.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
123
EIN
47-4324628
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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