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New Jersey environmental organizations

There are 610 environmental organizations in New Jersey. Combined, these New Jerseyan environmental organizations employ 1,545 people, earn more than $128 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $546 million.
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Types of environmental organizations in New Jersey

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
 
218
 
$59,594,294
Botanical nonprofits and horticultural societies
 
103
 
$8,274,553
Environmental education organizations
 
87
 
$16,954,057
Garden clubs and horticultural programs
 
70
 
$1,704,128
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
 
61
 
$16,940,045
Civic environmental and open space organizations
 
47
 
$4,545,614
Pollution abatement and control organizations
 
47
 
$26,018,613
Land conservation organizations
 
40
 
$20,437,323
Environmental professional societies
 
25
 
$6,211,962
Botanical gardens and arboreta
 
24
 
$5,946,381
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Environmental organizations by major New Jersey cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
New York City, NY
 
426
 
$88,922,244
Philadelphia, PA
 
71
 
$8,519,920
Trenton
 
58
 
$24,921,696
Ocean City
 
19
 
$3,402,917
Atlantic City
 
14
 
$436,871
Allentown, PA
 
11
 
$142,231
Vineland
 
10
 
$1,742,190
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Job trends for New Jersey environmental organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
67
1-10
 
33
11-25
 
27
26-100
 
16
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of environmental organizations in New Jersey

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
173
$250k to $1M
 
41
$1M to $5M
 
29
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of environmental organizations in New Jersey

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1-20 of 610

New Jersey Conservation Foundation

The New Jersey Conservation Foundation (NJCF) is a nonprofit organization that has been working towards its goal of land preservation for over sixty years. Their program is based in Far Hills, NJ and comprises of statewide land acquisition.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$63.1m
Employees
40
EIN
22-6065456
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Jersey Audubon Society

New Jersey Audubon Society connects people to nature and promotes stewardship of the environment, founded in 1897 as a statewide membership organization.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$37.6m
Employees
98
EIN
22-1539642
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Childrens Health Defense

Childrens Health Defense eliminates harmful exposures, holds responsible parties accountable, and safeguards children's health. Education and research inform their approach.
Revenue
$16.1m
Assets
$17.6m
Employees
133
EIN
26-0388604
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Watershed Institute

The Watershed Institute protects and restores water in central NJ through science, conservation, advocacy, and education for over 10k individuals.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$31.8m
Employees
70
EIN
21-0649717
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA)

The Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) is the only non-profit organization whose sole mission is to preserve and protect the natural resources of the New Jersey Pinelands.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$8.9m
Employees
45
EIN
52-1641512
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Circulate Initiative

Circulate Initiative combats ocean plastic pollution in South and Southeast Asia while promoting circular economy entrepreneurs and providing impact metrics.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
0
EIN
83-4505154
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Littoral Society

American Littoral Society is a water quality or wetland conservation organization in Highlands, NJ whose mission is: Conserves and studies marine life, protects coastlines, and empowers others to do the same.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
45
EIN
22-1731073
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Land Conservancy of New Jersey

The Land Conservancy of New Jersey preserves land and water resources, conserves open space, and inspires and empowers individuals and communities to protect the natural land and environment.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$21.5m
Employees
26
EIN
22-2378868
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA)

The Raritan Headwaters Association's mission is to protect, preserve and improve water quality and other natural resources of the Raritan River headwaters region through science, education, advocacy, land preservation and stewardship.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$12.0m
Employees
50
EIN
22-1722944
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hackensack Riverkeeper

To provide representation for the natural living resources of the Hackensack River. This representation is manifested in Hackensack Riverkeeper's environmental advocacy, education and conservation programs.
Revenue
$847.8k
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
46
EIN
22-3530496
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Jersey Water Environment Association

The New Jersey Water Environment Association preserves and enhances the water environment through its non-profit educational organization. It provides educational programs such as seminars and conferences regarding water and the environment.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
12
EIN
22-2184162
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greenwood Gardens

A 28-acre public garden, Greenwood Gardens seeks to connect people with nature through guided tours and programs in horticulture, history, conservation and the arts, and special events.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$30.0m
Employees
21
EIN
80-0038573
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Growtorah

Growtorah advances educational, religious, and charitable purposes by providing educational torah garden programs to modern orthodox Jewish day schools, schools of other denominations within judaism, synagogues, and Jewish community centers and collaborat....
Revenue
$786.0k
Assets
$363.1k
Employees
23
EIN
82-3282925
IRS type
501(c)(3)

D&R Greenway Land Trust

D&R Greenway Land Trust's mission is to preserve and protect natural lands, farm lands, and open spaces throughout central and southern New Jersey.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$90.3m
Employees
19
EIN
22-3035836
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sustainable Jersey

Sustainable Jersey empowers NJ communities to pursue sustainable development with certification, training, and funding through grants.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
0
EIN
45-3848336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

City Green

We are dedicated to facilitating the establishment of urban community, youth and school gardens in northern New Jersey's cities to enrich the lives of inner city residents, while cultivating education in public health, nutrition and the environment.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
46
EIN
20-1065250
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Caribbean Marine Institute

Central Caribbean Marine Institute conducts marine research and education programs, aiming to preserve coral reefs for future generations.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
0
EIN
22-3609293
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Jersey Clean Communities Council

New Jersey Clean Communities Council promotes anti-littering activities and responsible solid waste handling behavior through education and public information programs. Its focus is on encouraging the New Jersey Clean Communities Programs.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
4
EIN
22-3392311
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fernbrook Environmental Education Center

The charitable purpose of the entity is to provide Education to the public (especially children) on Environmental, farmland and agricultural issues. Provide Education to the public (especially children) on Environmental, farmland and agricultural issues.
Revenue
$966.5k
Assets
$426.6k
Employees
48
EIN
36-4522589
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC)

The mission of the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions is to achieve responsible and sustainable use of New Jersey's natural resources and protection of environmental health.
Revenue
$848.7k
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
12
EIN
23-7123285
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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