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Minnesota environmental organizations

There are 729 environmental organizations in Minnesota. Combined, these Minnesotan environmental organizations employ 3,945 people, earn more than $425 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $938 million.
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Types of environmental organizations in Minnesota

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
 
408
 
$207,548,350
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
 
194
 
$25,924,837
Environmental education organizations
 
86
 
$75,988,724
Pollution abatement and control organizations
 
50
 
$40,433,844
Botanical nonprofits and horticultural societies
 
44
 
$44,368,467
Civic environmental and open space organizations
 
34
 
$2,508,473
Land conservation organizations
 
30
 
$32,027,288
Garden clubs and horticultural programs
 
30
 
$513,704
Energy conservation and development organizations
 
26
 
$114,656,935
Recycling programs
 
23
 
$26,384,550
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Environmental organizations by major Minnesota cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Minneapolis
 
379
 
$384,894,975
Duluth
 
46
 
$12,904,065
St. Cloud
 
24
 
$577,338
Rochester, MN
 
24
 
$2,994,174
Mankato
 
13
 
$129,377
Grand Forks, ND
 
5
 
$167,429
Fargo, ND
 
5
 
$0
La Crosse, WI
 
3
 
$0
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Job trends for Minnesota environmental organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
66
1-10
 
48
11-25
 
30
26-100
 
17
101 to 1,000
 
8
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of environmental organizations in Minnesota

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
128
$250k to $1M
 
40
$1M to $5M
 
39
$5M to $25M
 
14
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of environmental organizations in Minnesota

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BlueGreen Alliance Foundation

The BlueGreen Alliance Foundation is organization that conducts research and educates the public and media about solutions to environmental challenges that create economic opportunities for the American people.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$13.8m
Employees
5
EIN
20-3477309
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for Energy and Environment

CEE discovers and deploys effective energy solutions to strengthen the economy and improve the environment through energy efficiency, community education, and policy advancement.
Revenue
$17.9m
Assets
$45.2m
Employees
218
EIN
41-1647799
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development

Great Plains Institute transforms the energy system to benefit the economy and environment by efficiently using all forms of energy.
Revenue
$14.1m
Assets
$16.8m
Employees
71
EIN
41-1921126
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Land Bank Twin Cities

LBTC captures strategic real estate opportunities for low to moderate income individuals and lends to nonprofits, prioritizing people of color.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$31.2m
Employees
6
EIN
61-1756962
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Voyageur Outward Bound School

Voyageur Outward Bound School challenges and inspires personal growth through wilderness expeditions for veteran and student groups.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
143
EIN
41-0877459
IRS type
501(c)(3)

District Energy St Paul

District Energy St. Paul operates the largest, most successful, hot water district heating system in North America and is a national leader in renewable energy. District Energy provides heating and cooling to downtown Saint Paul.
Revenue
$61.5m
Assets
$172.0m
Employees
105
EIN
41-1358662
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Minnesota Land Trust

The Minnesota Land Trust protects and restores Minnesota's most vital natural lands in order to provide wildlife habitat, clean water, outdoor experiences and scenic beauty for generations to come.
Revenue
$18.9m
Assets
$16.8m
Employees
40
EIN
41-1713652
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation

Nature-inspired displays, plant collections, and natural areas make up the community resource of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation in Chaska.
Revenue
$42.1m
Assets
$87.7m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7081057
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saint Therese Communities

Nonprofit Catholic senior living community providing housing and nursing care for the elderly with a mission to do ordinary things with extraordinary love.
Revenue
$49.1m
Assets
$119.1m
Employees
794
EIN
20-5835911
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indigenous Environmental Network

Environmental education for Indigenous people and youth across the US, focusing on water, mining, fossil fuels and health impacts.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$12.7m
Employees
25
EIN
38-3653476
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fresh Energy

To shape and drive realistic, visionary energy policies that benefit all. Together we are working toward a vision for an economy we thrive in and energy that ensures our well-being.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
38
EIN
41-1735501
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conservation Corps MN and IA

Conservation Corps engages youth and young adults in environmental stewardship through AmeriCorps placements and afterschool programming in MN and IA.
Revenue
$11.5m
Assets
$8.4m
Employees
476
EIN
41-1881102
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tree Trust

Tree Trust transforms lives and landscapes through green jobs training, community forestry, and inspiring volunteers to plant thousands of trees.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
371
EIN
41-1291626
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wilderness Inquiry

Wilderness Inquiry connects diverse groups to nature through inclusive outdoor adventures, with tailored programs for individuals and families with disabilities.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
180
EIN
93-0708637
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eureka Recycling

Eureka Recycling promotes zero waste and provides recycling collection, sorting, advocacy, and education.
Revenue
$22.7m
Assets
$21.6m
Employees
170
EIN
41-2021202
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Regenerative Agriculture Foundation

RAF fosters regenerative land stewardship, climate solutions, racial equity and a just economy through knowledge, policy and economic support.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
4
EIN
84-4278182
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Minnesota Waste Wise Foundation

Minnesota Waste Wise Foundation helps businesses and organizations save money and protect the environment by implementing sustainable business practices.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
26
EIN
41-1834630
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for Earth Energy and Democracy

CEED works for just climate, energy, and environmental policies through education, advocacy, research, and national programming for environmental justice.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
9
EIN
45-2580349
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clean Grid Alliance

Clean Grid Alliance advances renewable energy in the Midwest through policy, education and advocacy, with a focus on transmission.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
10
EIN
06-1670689
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center

To develop a citizenry that has the knowledge, skills, commitment, and motivation to work together for a quality environment.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$14.5m
Employees
86
EIN
41-1251705
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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