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Pennsylvania environmental organizations

There are 1,169 environmental organizations in Pennsylvania. Combined, these Pennsylvanian environmental organizations employ 3,623 people, earn more than $427 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of environmental organizations in Pennsylvania

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
 
484
 
$212,970,400
Botanical nonprofits and horticultural societies
 
215
 
$39,743,863
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
 
193
 
$51,182,621
Garden clubs and horticultural programs
 
178
 
$3,829,482
Civic environmental and open space organizations
 
108
 
$22,932,787
Environmental education organizations
 
106
 
$54,241,619
Pollution abatement and control organizations
 
103
 
$32,519,527
Land conservation organizations
 
99
 
$126,927,342
Recycling programs
 
42
 
$8,948,354
Environmental professional societies
 
35
 
$44,446,612
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Environmental organizations by major Pennsylvania cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Philadelphia
 
354
 
$185,112,810
Pittsburgh
 
250
 
$125,008,149
Harrisburg
 
63
 
$13,300,802
Allentown
 
47
 
$11,898,848
Scranton
 
40
 
$12,099,664
Lancaster
 
31
 
$15,586,169
Erie
 
29
 
$3,526,595
Reading
 
28
 
$26,862,315
York
 
22
 
$5,013,777
State College
 
19
 
$2,840,010
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Job trends for Pennsylvania environmental organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
167
1-10
 
91
11-25
 
56
26-100
 
27
101 to 1,000
 
6
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of environmental organizations in Pennsylvania

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
290
$250k to $1M
 
103
$1M to $5M
 
69
$5M to $25M
 
12
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of environmental organizations in Pennsylvania

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1-20 of 1,169

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS)

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1827 that provides great events, activities and publications for novice gardeners, experienced horticulturists, and flower lovers of all ages.
Revenue
$37.8m
Assets
$68.2m
Employees
228
EIN
23-1352265
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Natural Lands

Natural Lands is a non-profit organization that saves open space, cares for nature, and connects people to the outdoors in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey.
Revenue
$25.5m
Assets
$306.0m
Employees
120
EIN
23-6272818
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Willistown Conservation Trust

The mission of the Willistown Conservation Trust is to preserve and manage the open land, rural character, scenic, recreational, historic, agricultural and natural resources of the Willistown area and nearby communities.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$40.5m
Employees
41
EIN
23-2841453
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stroud Water Research Center

Stroud Water Research Center seeks to advance knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, education, and watershed restoration and to help businesses, landowners, policymakers, and individuals.
Revenue
$10.1m
Assets
$59.4m
Employees
94
EIN
52-2081073
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fairmount Park Conservancy

Fairmount Park Conservancy lead capital projects and historic preservation efforts, foster neighborhood park stewardship, attract and leverage investments, and develop innovative programs throughout the 10,200 acres that include Fairmount Park.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$14.7m
Employees
41
EIN
23-2703821
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bartram's Garden

To protect and enhance the landmark Bartram's Garden and House, advance the Bartram legacy of discovery, gardening, and art, and inspire audiences of all ages to care for the natural world.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
93
EIN
23-7393771
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust

Pennypack Trust protects and preserves central Pennypack Creek Valley to enhance visitors' lives through restoration, research, and open space management.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$47.6m
Employees
18
EIN
23-1732453
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Phipps is a botanical garden in Pittsburgh that inspires and educates visitors on plants, sustainability, and human well-being.
Revenue
$16.8m
Assets
$79.8m
Employees
214
EIN
25-1492587
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Riverlife

Riverlife connects people to Pittsburgh's riverfronts through exceptional places and experiences by creating, activating and celebrating public access.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$11.9m
Employees
13
EIN
31-1674160
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC)

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy protects and restores exceptional places to provide our region with clean waters and healthy forests, wildlife and natural areas for the benefit of present and future generations.
Revenue
$34.5m
Assets
$128.6m
Employees
277
EIN
25-1053485
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Berks Nature

Berks Nature leads conservation in Berks County, preserving farmlands, open spaces, and historical structures while educating on environmental issues through various programs.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$42.0m
Employees
44
EIN
23-1966295
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Philadelphia Green Capital Corporation

Philadelphia Green Capital Corporation connects projects to capital and supports clean energy to respond to local climate challenges in Philadelphia.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
4
EIN
86-2714334
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Glen Foerd Conservation Corporation

Glen Foerd Conservation Corporation preserves a riverfront estate in Philadelphia for community enjoyment and education through inclusive experiences.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
24
EIN
22-2490682
IRS type
501(c)(3)

French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust

A land conservation organization in Northern Chester County, PA. Protects over 13,500 acres with a mission to preserve and connect people to the land.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$86.2m
Employees
11
EIN
23-6429095
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Philadelphia Outward Bound School

Philadelphia Outward Bound School inspires character development, self-discovery, and service through active learning expeditions for all ages and backgrounds.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
97
EIN
56-2472884
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Earth Conservancy (EC)

Earth Conservancy was formed in 1992 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to the reclamation and reutilization of former coal mining lands in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$31.7m
Employees
7
EIN
23-2683110
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Schuykill River Greenway Association

Schuylkill River Greenway Association manages Schuylkill River Heritage Area to preserve cultural and natural environment through grants, outdoor adventures, and education.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
16
EIN
23-2048152
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rodale Institute

Rodale Institute researches regenerative organic agriculture to improve people and planet health through education, outreach, and best practices.
Revenue
$18.6m
Assets
$54.4m
Employees
134
EIN
23-7206884
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clean Air Council

Clean Air Council is a member-supported, environmental health organization dedicated to protecting everyone's right to breathe clean air.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
35
EIN
23-1683461
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Delaware Riverkeeper Network (DRN)

The Delaware Riverkeeper Network champions the rights of our communities to a Delaware River and tributary streams that are free-flowing, clean, healthy, and abundant with a diversity of life.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
34
EIN
74-3255972
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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