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Minnesota natural resource conservation nonprofits

There are 408 natural resource conservation organizations in Minnesota. Combined, these Minnesotan natural resource conservation nonprofits employ 1,697 people, earn more than $208 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $442 million.
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Types of natural resource conservation nonprofits in Minnesota

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
 
408
 
$207,532,093
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
 
194
 
$25,908,580
Land conservation organizations
 
30
 
$32,027,288
Energy conservation and development organizations
 
26
 
$114,656,935
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Natural resource conservation nonprofits by major Minnesota cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Minneapolis
 
176
 
$187,374,422
Duluth
 
23
 
$4,866,886
St. Cloud
 
14
 
$231,341
Rochester, MN
 
11
 
$51,260
Mankato
 
9
 
$129,377
Grand Forks, ND
 
4
 
$69,850
La Crosse, WI
 
3
 
$0
Fargo, ND
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Minnesota natural resource conservation nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
33
1-10
 
24
11-25
 
16
26-100
 
4
101 to 1,000
 
4
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of natural resource conservation nonprofits in Minnesota

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
73
$250k to $1M
 
18
$1M to $5M
 
16
$5M to $25M
 
9
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of natural resource conservation nonprofits in Minnesota

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Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development

Great Plains Institute transforms the energy system to benefit the economy and environment by efficiently using all forms of energy.
Revenue
$14.1m
Assets
$16.8m
Employees
71
EIN
41-1921126
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for Energy and Environment

CEE discovers and deploys effective energy solutions to strengthen the economy and improve the environment through energy efficiency, community education, and policy advancement.
Revenue
$17.9m
Assets
$45.2m
Employees
218
EIN
41-1647799
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Land Bank Twin Cities

LBTC captures strategic real estate opportunities for low to moderate income individuals and lends to nonprofits, prioritizing people of color.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$31.2m
Employees
6
EIN
61-1756962
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Minnesota Land Trust

The Minnesota Land Trust protects and restores Minnesota's most vital natural lands in order to provide wildlife habitat, clean water, outdoor experiences and scenic beauty for generations to come.
Revenue
$18.9m
Assets
$16.8m
Employees
40
EIN
41-1713652
IRS type
501(c)(3)

District Energy St Paul

District Energy St. Paul operates the largest, most successful, hot water district heating system in North America and is a national leader in renewable energy. District Energy provides heating and cooling to downtown Saint Paul.
Revenue
$61.5m
Assets
$172.0m
Employees
105
EIN
41-1358662
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indigenous Environmental Network

Environmental education for Indigenous people and youth across the US, focusing on water, mining, fossil fuels and health impacts.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$12.7m
Employees
25
EIN
38-3653476
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fresh Energy

To shape and drive realistic, visionary energy policies that benefit all. Together we are working toward a vision for an economy we thrive in and energy that ensures our well-being.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
38
EIN
41-1735501
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tree Trust

Tree Trust transforms lives and landscapes through green jobs training, community forestry, and inspiring volunteers to plant thousands of trees.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
371
EIN
41-1291626
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conservation Corps MN and IA

Conservation Corps engages youth and young adults in environmental stewardship through AmeriCorps placements and afterschool programming in MN and IA.
Revenue
$11.5m
Assets
$8.4m
Employees
476
EIN
41-1881102
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clean Grid Alliance

Clean Grid Alliance advances renewable energy in the Midwest through policy, education and advocacy, with a focus on transmission.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
10
EIN
06-1670689
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Belwin Conservancy

Dedicated to preservation, restoration and appreciation of our natural world. It owns approximately 1500 acres of land in afton, west lakeland township and lakeland, mn.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$14.5m
Employees
23
EIN
41-0967891
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness

Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness conserves and protects natural resources while being run by Ingrid Lyons. They generated $2,959,413 in revenue last year.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
17
EIN
01-0743018
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Midwest Renewable Energy Tracking System (M-RETS)

M-RETS is the leading renewable energy tracking and trading system in North America, driven by balancing the needs of both voluntary and mandatory stakeholders. We are recognized for our role in public outreach and education.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
22
EIN
26-3251122
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Friends of the Mississippi River

FMR engages citizens to protect and improve the Mississippi River by influencing policies, educating communities, and promoting stewardship.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
24
EIN
41-1763226
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness

To protect, preserve and restore the wilderness character of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the Quetico-Superior Ecosystem.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
23
EIN
36-3414821
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Freshwater Society

Educating and inspiring people to value, conserve, and protect freshwater resources. Inspiring and empowering people to value and preserve our freshwater resources.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$7.0m
Employees
16
EIN
23-7007115
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conservation Minnesota

Conservation Minnesota prioritizes shared conservation values and provides non-partisan information to inform decisions. Engages network to address priority issues.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
20
EIN
41-2017329
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust

The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust acquires land, restores habitats, and enhances public access to connect people with nature and wildlife.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$40.3m
Employees
19
EIN
41-1982575
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance

Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance educates about, protects, and restores the natural heritage of Lake Pepin through events and community meetings.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$126.7k
Employees
3
EIN
27-0573238
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Energy &environmental Bldg Alliance

EEBA advances building science in residential construction through education, collaboration, and promotion with partners such as DOE and EPA.
Revenue
$979.1k
Assets
$294.8k
Employees
8
EIN
39-1704725
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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