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Maryland natural resource conservation nonprofits

There are 248 natural resource conservation organizations in Maryland. Combined, these Marylander natural resource conservation nonprofits employ 987 people, earn more than $170 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $378 million.
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Types of natural resource conservation nonprofits in Maryland

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
 
248
 
$170,212,058
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
 
68
 
$101,193,369
Land conservation organizations
 
50
 
$17,825,830
Energy conservation and development organizations
 
23
 
$23,967,598
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Natural resource conservation nonprofits by major Maryland cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Washington DC
 
111
 
$48,749,898
Baltimore
 
90
 
$93,272,395
Salisbury
 
7
 
$4,370,671
Hagerstown
 
5
 
$2,673,852
Cumberland
 
5
 
$889,800
Lexington Park, MD
 
5
 
$1,057,793
Philadelphia, PA
 
4
 
$3,966,011
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Job trends for Maryland natural resource conservation nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
39
1-10
 
41
11-25
 
16
26-100
 
8
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of natural resource conservation nonprofits in Maryland

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
73
$250k to $1M
 
37
$1M to $5M
 
24
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of natural resource conservation nonprofits in Maryland

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Chesapeake Bay Foundation

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is an environmental organization that is dedicated to saving the Chesapeake Bay.
Revenue
$32.2m
Assets
$126.5m
Employees
278
EIN
52-6065757
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Montgomery County Green Bank Corporation

A nonprofit that accelerates affordable clean energy investment in Montgomery County, MD for a sustainable and resilient future.
Revenue
$19.4m
Assets
$41.1m
Employees
13
EIN
81-2179565
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chesapeake Bay Trust

The mission of the Chesapeake Bay Trust is to promote public awareness and participation in the restoration and protection of the water quality and aquatic and land resources of the Chesapeake Bay region and other aquatic and land resources of the State.
Revenue
$22.2m
Assets
$35.7m
Employees
38
EIN
52-1454182
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Anacostia Watershed Society

Anacostia Watershed Society protects and restores the Anacostia River, bringing partners and communities together for a clean and safe environment.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
22
EIN
52-1666511
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundations of Success

Fos provides conservation practitioners with skills, tools, and frameworks to amplify their impact in managing successful projects and demonstrating conservation outcomes.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
13
EIN
20-5561272
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Potomac Conservancy

Potomac Conservancy protects the Potomac River and its tributaries, communicates conservation impact, and works with landowners in Silver Spring.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
25
EIN
52-1842501
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rock Creek Conservancy

Rock Creek Conservancy protects and restores Rock Creek, engages volunteers, educates the public, and addresses pollution to enhance the park's natural environment.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
23
EIN
20-3874333
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay inspires and supports local action to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Revenue
$11.4m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
65
EIN
54-1060924
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Izaak Walton League of America

Izaak Walton League of America conserves, restores, and promotes the sustainable use and enjoyment of our natural resources, including soil, air, woods, waters, and wildlife.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$11.7m
Employees
17
EIN
36-1930035
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Environmental Concern (EC)

EC promotes public understanding and stewardship of wetlands with the goal of improving water quality and enhancing nature's habitat.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
16
EIN
52-0970499
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shorerivers (MRC)

Midshore RIVERKEEPER(r) Conservancy (MRC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and protection of the waterways that comprise the Choptank River watershed, Eastern Bay, and the Miles and Wye Rivers.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
32
EIN
26-3187608
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maryland Coastal Bays Foundation (MCBP)

Environmental protection of MD Coastal Bays. The Maryland Coastal Bays Foundation exists to protect and conserve the waters.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
15
EIN
52-2123356
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blue Water Baltimore

Blue Water Baltimore restores and monitors the quality of rivers, streams, and harbor in Baltimore to foster a healthy environment.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
37
EIN
52-1420138
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alliance for Green Heat

Alliance for Green Heat promotes renewable biomass heating through education, outreach & research to reduce emissions and increase efficiency.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$121.0k
Employees
3
EIN
26-4816955
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Howard County Conservancy

The mission of the Howard County Conservancy is to educate children and adults about our natural world, preserve the land and its legacy for future generations and model responsible stewardship of our environment.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$6.6m
Employees
41
EIN
52-1712913
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for Watershed Protection

Center for Watershed Protection protects and enhances our waterways through stormwater and watershed services, as well as innovative research.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
29
EIN
54-1644387
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Maryland Resource Conservation and Development Council (WMRCD)

The Western Maryland Resource Conservation and Development (WMRC&D) Council's mission is to build and sustain resource conservation programs raising the quality of social economic and environmental development in our region.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$436.2k
Employees
3
EIN
52-1859219
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pickering Creek Audubon Center

The Chesapeake Audubon Society works in the Maryland region to promote the stewardship of natural ecosystems through conservation, restoration, education, and advocacy.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
13
EIN
52-1038833
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cecil Land Trust

CLT conserves Northeastern Maryland's farm and forest lands, raises awareness of natural resource importance. Administers Maryland's Rural Legacy Program in Cecil County.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$746.1k
Employees
1
EIN
52-2111036
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Institute for Conservation Leadership (ICL)

To strengthen the leaders, organizations, and coalitions or networks that protect and conserve the Earth. ICL uses the tools of consulting, training, coaching, meeting facilitation and research to help groups more effectively accomplish their goals.
Revenue
$983.5k
Assets
$999.2k
Employees
6
EIN
52-1708211
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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