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Natural resource conservation organizations

There are 13,554 natural resource conservation nonprofits in the United States. Combined, these natural resource conservation nonprofits employ 67,902 people, earn more than $19 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $62 billion.
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Types of natural resource conservation nonprofits

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
 
13,554
 
$19,290,794,780
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
 
4,135
 
$3,718,421,200
Land conservation organizations
 
2,574
 
$4,859,739,014
Energy conservation and development organizations
 
1,114
 
$4,235,832,125
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Job trends for Natural resource conservation nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
2,071
1-10
 
1,751
11-25
 
697
26-100
 
388
101 to 1,000
 
78
1,000+
 
7
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Sizes of natural resource conservation nonprofits

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
3,382
$250k to $1M
 
1,502
$1M to $5M
 
1,208
$5M to $25M
 
372
$25M to $100M
 
84
$100M+
 
23
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Directory of natural resource conservation nonprofits

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1-20 of 13,554

ClimateWorks Foundation

The ClimateWorks Foundation drives philanthropic efforts to innovate and scale impactful climate solutions, fostering global collaboration for a sustainable future.
Revenue
$350.6m
Assets
$533.1m
Employees
189
EIN
26-2303250
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rainforest Action Network

Rainforest Action Network preserves forests, protects climate and human rights by challenging corporate power, with partners and strategic campaigns.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$11.1m
Employees
55
EIN
94-3045180
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
$52.1m
Assets
$100.8m
Employees
240
EIN
52-1190211
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Land Trust Alliance Incorporated

Land Trust Alliance works to save the places people need and love by strengthening land conservation across America.
Revenue
$22.4m
Assets
$24.7m
Employees
89
EIN
04-2751357
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grid Alternatives

Grid Alternatives advances economic and environmental justice by implementing community-driven renewable energy solutions, providing accessible solar projects for low-income households.
Revenue
$63.3m
Assets
$63.3m
Employees
210
EIN
26-0043353
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Smart Electric Power Alliance

Smart Electric Power Alliance accelerates the transition to a carbon-free energy system through collaboration, education, and actionable solutions among its diverse member community.
Revenue
$18.4m
Assets
$33.3m
Employees
70
EIN
52-1794095
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy's mission is to promote responsible energy choices that work to address the impacts of Global Climate Change and ensure clean, safe and healthy communities throughout the Southeast.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
27
EIN
58-1620669
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California State Parks Foundation

The California State Parks Foundation advocates for parks, enhances accessibility, and fosters connections between communities and nature through stewardship and climate resilience initiatives.
Revenue
$9.1m
Assets
$18.3m
Employees
26
EIN
94-1707583
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Forests

American Forests creates healthy and resilient forests, from cities to large landscapes, that deliver essential benefits for climate, people, water and wildlife.
Revenue
$26.3m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
106
EIN
53-0196544
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rainforest Alliance

The Rainforest Alliance works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.
Revenue
$100.2m
Assets
$78.5m
Employees
116
EIN
13-3377893
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
$45.5m
Assets
$122.7m
Employees
42
EIN
13-3500609
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Forest Foundation

The American Forest Foundation empowers family forest owners, enhances forest health, tackles climate change, and promotes sustainable management through collaboration and support.
Revenue
$20.3m
Assets
$157.8m
Employees
135
EIN
52-1235124
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ceres

Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy.
Revenue
$40.9m
Assets
$39.0m
Employees
285
EIN
22-3053747
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Climate Reality Project

The Climate Reality Project mobilizes diverse individuals to combat climate change, promoting renewable energy solutions and global awareness through education and grassroots campaigns.
Revenue
$23.8m
Assets
$22.7m
Employees
107
EIN
87-0745629
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sierra Club

Founded by legendary conservationist John Muir in 1892, the Sierra Club is now the nation's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with more than two million members and supporters.
Revenue
$169.0m
Assets
$151.6m
Employees
940
EIN
94-1153307
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)

EDF protects natural systems through science and economics, fighting climate change, securing food and water, and building resilient communities.
Revenue
$298.7m
Assets
$391.7m
Employees
1,153
EIN
11-6107128
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$16.9m
Assets
$22.5m
Employees
101
EIN
23-7420660
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Water Environment Federation (WEF)

Formed in 1928, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) is a not-for-profit technical and educational organization with 36,000 individual members and 75 affiliated Member Associations representing water quality professionals around the world.
Revenue
$31.9m
Assets
$46.4m
Employees
111
EIN
53-0225129
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Rivers

American Rivers protects wild rivers, restores damaged rivers, and conserves clean water for people and nature.
Revenue
$36.6m
Assets
$26.4m
Employees
112
EIN
23-7305963
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Trust for Public Land

Creates and protects land for healthy communities. Helped plan and fund parks, completed 47 conservation projects, and passed 78% of ballot measures for $662 million.
Revenue
$237.3m
Assets
$396.5m
Employees
420
EIN
23-7222333
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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