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Washington DC environmental organizations

There are 994environmental organizations in the greater Washington DCmetro area, including the cities of Washington DC, Bethesda, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Alexandria, Arlington, and Reston within the states of Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia. Combined, these Washington DC metro environmental organizationsemploy 16,926 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $15 billion.
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Types of environmental organizations in Washington DC

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
373
$3,312,578,607
Energy conservation and development organizations
102
$532,332,304
Botanical nonprofits and horticultural societies
86
$5,013,627
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
79
$499,047,474
Pollution abatement and control organizations
75
$279,717,966
Garden clubs and horticultural programs
69
$2,907,434
Environmental education organizations
59
$156,267,348
Land conservation organizations
57
$1,646,230,465
Environmental alliances and advocates
45
$11,378,259
Civic environmental and open space organizations
41
$11,301,627
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Job trends for Washington DC environmental organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
127
1-10
87
11-25
53
26-100
43
101 to 1,000
22
1,000+
2
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Sizes of environmental organizations in Washington DC

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
158
$250k to $1M
81
$1M to $5M
85
$5M to $25M
54
$25M to $100M
17
$100M+
6
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Directory of environmental organizations in Washington DC

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Land Trust Alliance Incorporated

Land Trust Alliance works to save the places people need and love by strengthening land conservation across America.
Revenue
$13.3m
Assets
$22.4m
Employees
68
EIN
04-2751357
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP)

Clasp improves the energy and environmental performance of the appliances and equipment we use every day, accelerating our transition to a more sustainable world.
Revenue
$14.6m
Assets
$14.0m
Employees
42
EIN
33-1112770
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Geographic Society (NGS)

The National Geographic Society is scientific and educational organization that pushes the boundaries of exploration to further our understanding of our planet and empower us all to generate solutions for a more sustainable future.
Revenue
$70.5m
Assets
$1.7b
Employees
481
EIN
53-0193519
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rare

Rare inspires change so that both people and nature thrive. In the face of a global extinction crisis, climate change, dwindling fish stocks, and disappearing forests, Rare is changing behaviors at the local level by teaching community leaders how to re...
Revenue
$22.9m
Assets
$37.0m
Employees
113
EIN
23-7380563
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Farmland Trust (AFT)

To save the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land.
Revenue
$31.1m
Assets
$46.3m
Employees
120
EIN
52-1190211
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rainforest Trust

Rainforest Trust protects threatened tropical forests and endangered wildlife by partnering with local and community organizations in and around the areas that are being threatened.
Revenue
$23.9m
Assets
$63.5m
Employees
50
EIN
13-3500609
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Forests

Protection and expansion of threatened urban and wildland forest ecosystems. American Forests creates healthy and resilient forests, from cities to wilderness, that deliver essential benefits for climate, people, water and wildlife. We advance our missi...
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
31
EIN
53-0196544
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Forest Foundation

We ensure the sustainability of america's family forests for present and future generations in conjuction with our strategic partners. The American Forest Foundation works on-the-ground with families, teachers, and elected officials to promote stewardsh...
Revenue
$11.4m
Assets
$171.6m
Employees
54
EIN
52-1235124
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF)

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) charity whose vision is to strengthen and expand the network of national marine sanctuaries for the benefit of current and future generations.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$8.0m
Employees
69
EIN
94-3370994
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greenpeace Fund

Greenpeace Fund is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization set up to continue the vital work of Greenpeace by increasing public awareness and understanding of environmental issues through research, the media, and other educational programs.
Revenue
$20.0m
Assets
$23.0m
Employees
0
EIN
95-3313195
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clean Water Action

Clean Water Action's mission is to protect their environment, health, economic well-being and community quality of life. Clean Water Action organizes strong grassroots groups and coalitions, and campaigns to elect environmental candidates.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
503
EIN
23-7128611
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Friends of the Earth

Friends of the Earth fights to defend the environment and create a more healthy and just world. They are part of a federation of grassroots groups in 76 countries.
Revenue
$12.0m
Assets
$15.9m
Employees
77
EIN
23-7420660
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Rivers

American Rivers protects wild rivers, restores damaged rivers, and conserves clean water for people and nature.
Revenue
$16.7m
Assets
$17.5m
Employees
94
EIN
23-7305963
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Food and Water Watch

Food and Water Watch conducts extensive research and public education to ensure the Food, Water and fish we consume is safe, accessible and sustainably produced. So we can all enjoy and trust in what we eat and drink, we help people take charge of where...
Revenue
$17.9m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
167
EIN
32-0160439
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wilderness Society

To protect wilderness and inspire Americans to care for our wild places. We contribute to better protection, stewardship and restoration of our public lands, preserving our rich natural legacy for current and future generations.
Revenue
$39.5m
Assets
$73.8m
Employees
175
EIN
53-0167933
IRS type
501(c)(3)

World Resources Institute (WRI)

World Resources Institute (WRI) is a global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being.
Revenue
$159.3m
Assets
$183.6m
Employees
622
EIN
52-1257057
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Conservation Fund

The Conservation Fund is the nation's top environmental nonprofit dedicated to protecting America's most important landscapes and waterways for future generations.
Revenue
$221.5m
Assets
$939.1m
Employees
220
EIN
52-1388917
IRS type
501(c)(3)

World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.
Revenue
$286.4m
Assets
$507.2m
Employees
677
EIN
52-1693387
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Parks Conservation Association

The National Parks Conservation Association helps preserve our National Parks by engaging the public, educating them, and empowering them to help protect the parks from threats.
Revenue
$40.1m
Assets
$65.7m
Employees
194
EIN
53-0225165
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy makes careful use of your support, and holds high ratings from charity watchdogs. Ocean Conservancy seeks the best and brightest to help us achieve our goal of a healthy, thriving ocean.
Revenue
$33.8m
Assets
$52.6m
Employees
131
EIN
23-7245152
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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