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Richmond environmental organizations

There are 143 environmental organizations in the greater Richmond metro area. Combined, these Richmond metro environmental organizations employ 393 people, earn more than $53 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $182 million.
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Types of environmental organizations in Richmond

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
 
43
 
$24,037,862
Botanical nonprofits and horticultural societies
 
37
 
$14,896,112
Garden clubs and horticultural programs
 
30
 
$63,192
Environmental professional societies
 
14
 
$2,269,578
Pollution abatement and control organizations
 
14
 
$6,915,713
Environmental education organizations
 
11
 
$1,031,312
Civic environmental and open space organizations
 
9
 
$4,122,079
Land conservation organizations
 
8
 
$6,809,926
Recycling programs
 
7
 
$2,772,969
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
 
6
 
$8,925,760
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Job trends for Richmond environmental organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
17
1-10
 
20
11-25
 
5
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of environmental organizations in Richmond

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
30
$250k to $1M
 
20
$1M to $5M
 
8
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of environmental organizations in Richmond

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1-20 of 143

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Our mission is education, our passion is connecting plants and people to measurably improve our community.
Revenue
$13.7m
Assets
$36.8m
Employees
185
EIN
54-1273467
IRS type
501(c)(3)

James River Association

The mission of the James River Association is to be guardian of the James River. We provide a voice for the River and take action to promote conservation and responsible stewardship of its natural resources.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$13.7m
Employees
65
EIN
51-0211913
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Capital Region Land Conservancy

Capital Region Land Conservancy protects natural and historic resources in Richmond, promoting equitable access to nature and fostering thriving local communities.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
5
EIN
20-2797635
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Environmental Endowment (VEE)

The mission of the VEE is to improve the quality of the environment by using its capital, expertise and resources to encourage all sectors to work together to prevent pollution, conserve natural resources, and promote environmental literacy.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$33.6m
Employees
3
EIN
54-1041973
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Enrichmond Foundation

Enrichmond Foundation supports Richmond, VA's parks, recreation, and cultural arts through citizen involvement, education, fundraising. Programs include Treelab and Evergreen Cemetery.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
7
EIN
54-1610700
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia League of Conservation Voters

Virginia environmental advocacy group engaging public awareness, community organization, and direct lobbying around climate, clean water, and healthy communities.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$607.1k
Employees
20
EIN
54-1973929
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Virginia Nutrient Credit Exchange Association

The Nutrient Exchange was established in 2005 to coordinate and facilitate nutrient credit trading among its members to help improve water quality efficiently and cost-effectively.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
0
EIN
84-1703144
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Viridiant

Viridiant advances sustainable construction through education and technical support, delivering EarthCraft programs that ensure affordable, energy-efficient housing for thousands.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
17
EIN
26-3983513
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Lower Appomattox River

Friends of the Lower Appomattox River supports programs and activities to conserve and protect the Appomattox River for all to enjoy. Friends of the Lower appomatox River supports programs and activities to conserve and protect the Appomattox River.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
4
EIN
30-0289556
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Garden Club of Virginia

The Garden Club of Virginia restores and preserves historical gardens, promotes conservation, inspires horticulture knowledge, and offers educational opportunities.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$10.6m
Employees
9
EIN
54-0591220
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Conservation Network

Virginia Conservation Network advocates for conservation in VA, through public policy research, education, and capacity-building for its member orgs.
Revenue
$975.3k
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
11
EIN
51-0198762
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sustainable Chesapeake

Sustainable Chesapeake empowers environmental solutions for farms, business, and communities to cultivate prosperity in the Chesapeake Bay region.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$543.6k
Employees
2
EIN
45-5448314
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Foundation

The Foundation exists for the purpose of suppporting the programs and activities of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
Revenue
$840.8k
Assets
$26.6m
Employees
0
EIN
54-2042084
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Interfaith Alliance for Climate Justice

Interfaith Alliance for Climate Justice is an environmental alliances or advocate in Richmond, VA that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-4482518
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Riverine Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalist Program

Riverine Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalist Program is a natural resource conservation organization in Dinwiddie, VA that was founded in 2009.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-5317066
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Resource-Use Education Council

BAY EDUCATION: As the organization designated as Virginia's implementation team for EPA's Chesapeake Bay Program, the Council provides bay education to classroom teachers, science lead teachers, administrators, and community educators to provide watershed....
Revenue
$10.3k
Assets
$76.6k
Employees
N/A
EIN
54-6054181
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Tree Farm Foundation

Virginia Tree Farm Foundation promotes sustainable forestry via coordinating inspections, outreach programs, and public events in Richmond, VA.
Revenue
$20.7k
Assets
$188.6k
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-1220603
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Federation of Garden Club / Woodland Pond Garden Club

Virginia Federation of Garden Club / Woodland Pond Garden Club is a garden club or horticultural program in Chesterfield, VA that was founded in 1984.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-2568487
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the James River Park

Friends of the James River Park supports conservation and enhancement of the park system with trail improvements, educational programs, and invasive species removal.
Revenue
$594.6k
Assets
$521.3k
Employees
1
EIN
26-3587880
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Scenic Virginia

Scenic Virginia preserves and enhances Virginia's natural beauty with a focus on significant vistas and scenic lands.
Revenue
$74.2k
Assets
$102.5k
Employees
N/A
EIN
54-1903204
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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