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California natural resource conservation nonprofits

There are 1,463 natural resource conservation organizations in California. Combined, these Californian natural resource conservation nonprofits employ 10,236 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $7 billion.
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Types of natural resource conservation nonprofits in California

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
 
1,463
 
$3,160,073,177
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
 
370
 
$713,615,555
Land conservation organizations
 
276
 
$791,217,220
Energy conservation and development organizations
 
181
 
$819,445,179
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Natural resource conservation nonprofits by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
282
 
$441,774,253
San Francisco
 
271
 
$1,486,292,640
Sacramento
 
145
 
$315,360,821
San Diego
 
132
 
$343,352,084
Riverside
 
72
 
$110,549,236
Santa Rosa
 
56
 
$37,050,138
San Jose
 
44
 
$50,034,549
Santa Maria
 
40
 
$13,790,409
San Luis Obispo
 
32
 
$22,151,709
Oxnard
 
29
 
$29,624,248
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Job trends for California natural resource conservation nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
229
1-10
 
224
11-25
 
80
26-100
 
78
101 to 1,000
 
13
1,000+
 
1
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of natural resource conservation nonprofits in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
384
$250k to $1M
 
182
$1M to $5M
 
150
$5M to $25M
 
74
$25M to $100M
 
10
$100M+
 
8
Key takeaways for revenue stats:
  • Large organizations like ClimateWorks Foundation, The Trust for Public Land, Center for Sustainable Energy, Calstart, and Sierra Club earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in California natural resource conservation nonprofits.
  • Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 3.6% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in California natural resource conservation nonprofits with more than $100 million account for 50.9% of nonprofit earnings.

Directory of natural resource conservation nonprofits in California

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ClimateWorks Foundation

The ClimateWorks Foundation drives philanthropic efforts to innovate and scale impactful climate solutions, fostering global collaboration for a sustainable future.
Revenue
$330.5m
Assets
$503.1m
Employees
164
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
$12.9m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
53
EIN
94-3045180
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grid Alternatives

Grid Alternatives offers accessible renewable energy technology and job training to underprivileged communities, advancing economic and environmental justice.
Revenue
$23.1m
Assets
$33.3m
Employees
227
EIN
26-0043353
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sustainable Conservation

Sustainable Conservation partners with businesses, agriculture and government to protect California's land, air and water through collaboration and restoration.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$7.6m
Employees
34
EIN
94-3232437
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
$167.5m
Assets
$147.1m
Employees
1,052
EIN
94-1153307
IRS type
501(c)(4)

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
$297.4m
Assets
$324.3m
Employees
411
EIN
23-7222333
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peninsula Open Space Trust

Post protects open space on the Peninsula and in the South Bay, creating a network of protected lands for people and nature.
Revenue
$24.8m
Assets
$337.0m
Employees
63
EIN
94-2392007
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sempervirens Fund

Sempervirens Fund permanently preserves natural resources in the Santa Cruz Mountains through strategic land acquisitions and outreach efforts.
Revenue
$12.8m
Assets
$38.4m
Employees
19
EIN
94-2155097
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco Estuary Institute

SF Estuary Institute provides science support and tools for decision-making and communication, located in Richmond, CA.
Revenue
$13.8m
Assets
$18.5m
Employees
80
EIN
94-2951373
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Pachamama Alliance

Empowers Amazonian indigenous people to protect their lands and culture. Uses insights to inspire global change for a just society.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
27
EIN
94-3249793
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John Muir Land Trust prev Muir Heritage Land Trust

Protects open space, ranches, farms, and shoreline in Contra Costa County for environmental sustainability; promotes local environmental awareness through outreach.
Revenue
$31.1m
Assets
$54.0m
Employees
29
EIN
68-0194652
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Klamath River Renewal Corporation

KRRC restores the Klamath River by removing four hydroelectric dams and advancing design work and permitting efforts. Located in Berkeley, CA.
Revenue
$104.8m
Assets
$106.4m
Employees
5
EIN
81-2761910
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Global Energy Monitor

Global Energy Monitor develops info for clean energy, including oil and gas and coal databases, GCPT tracking operating coal plants.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
70
EIN
82-2723327
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wildlife Heritage Foundation

The Wildlife Heritage Foundation is dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and restoring wildlife habitat on lands conserved for the benefit of future generations. They provide outdoor educational and recreational events for all ages, with a particular ...
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$100.6m
Employees
12
EIN
94-3352965
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eden Peopleplanet

Eden Reforestation Projects fights poverty and deforestation through fair employment, planting 350M trees across seven countries in 2021.
Revenue
$35.3m
Assets
$12.3m
Employees
74
EIN
95-4804581
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United States Energy Foundation

The United States Energy Foundation promotes clean energy and combats climate change by funding education, analysis, and marketing strategies.
Revenue
$133.3m
Assets
$127.9m
Employees
122
EIN
83-1740146
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB)

The mission of The Conservation Corps of Long Beach is to raise self-esteem, develop basic work skills, work ethics, education, and promote teamwork for Long Beach area at-risk youth through a combination of work, conservation, and education programs.
Revenue
$13.1m
Assets
$9.1m
Employees
225
EIN
33-0293393
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Climate Initiative (WCI)

The Western Climate Initiative (WCI) is a collaboration among states and provinces to tackle climate change at a regional level.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$25.8m
Employees
21
EIN
45-4044016
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Digdeep Right To Water Project

Digdeep provides safe, clean water for basic human needs worldwide through education and community-led projects.
Revenue
$27.0m
Assets
$32.0m
Employees
76
EIN
46-0686920
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA)

To promote and assist in the shaping of environmental justice in communities around the world, local environmentally sustainable economies, and creative zero waste solutions.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
23
EIN
45-3543427
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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