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Tennessee natural resource conservation nonprofits

There are 147 natural resource conservation organizations in Tennessee. Combined, these Tennessean natural resource conservation nonprofits employ 308 people, earn more than $69 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $378 million.
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Types of natural resource conservation nonprofits in Tennessee

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
 
147
 
$68,963,477
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
 
31
 
$34,973,196
Land conservation organizations
 
25
 
$19,177,194
Energy conservation and development organizations
 
6
 
$3,322,282
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Natural resource conservation nonprofits by major Tennessee cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Nashville
 
47
 
$23,212,832
Knoxville
 
30
 
$15,341,909
Chattanooga
 
20
 
$7,228,653
Memphis
 
14
 
$18,505,331
Johnson City
 
6
 
$754,594
Kingsport
 
3
 
$192,328
Morristown
 
2
 
$2,344,856
Cleveland, TN
 
1
 
$902,785
Clarksville
 
1
 
$66,930
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Job trends for Tennessee natural resource conservation nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
16
1-10
 
16
11-25
 
6
26-100
 
4
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of natural resource conservation nonprofits in Tennessee

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
27
$250k to $1M
 
12
$1M to $5M
 
10
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of natural resource conservation nonprofits in Tennessee

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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
$4.6m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
27
EIN
58-1620669
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foothills Land Conservancy

Foothills Land Conservancy protects, preserves, and enhances the Southern Appalachian region's lands and environments through donations by landowners.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$18.1m
Employees
5
EIN
62-1256238
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cumberland River Compact

The Cumberland River Compact and its members have worked to improve the quality of water in the Cumberland River Basin, and in doing so, to improve the quality of life of our basin's communities.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$32.8m
Employees
38
EIN
62-1709756
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wolf River Conservancy

Wolf River Conservancy conserves and educates on the importance of the Wolf River environment for public education and low impact recreation.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$9.1m
Employees
12
EIN
62-1245975
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tennessee River Gorge Trust Tennessee River Gorge Trust (TRGT)

Tennessee River Gorge Trust's mission is to preserve the Tennessee River Gorge as a healthy and productive resource through land protection, education, community engagement, and good land stewardship practices.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$21.2m
Employees
8
EIN
62-1278612
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clinch-Powell Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D)

Provides affordable single-family homes, foreclosure mitigation counseling, promoting sustainable tourism, spearheading conservation efforts to protect streams, educating young people on environmental issues, and providing small business support.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
50
EIN
62-1396815
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Land Trust for Tennessee

Tennessee's Land Trust conserving the state's natural and historic landscapes and sites for future generations, having protected 2,455 acres of land.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$23.3m
Employees
24
EIN
62-1770549
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lookout Mountain Conservancy

Lookout Mountain Conservancy protects and conserves Lookout Mountain's natural resources for recreation, education, and ecological purposes.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
22
EIN
62-1460535
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council

To conserve natural resources and improve rural economies and lifestyles through community leadership and enhanced educational opportunities. The conserving of natural resources and improving rural economies through leadership and education.
Revenue
$754.6k
Assets
$282.1k
Employees
24
EIN
62-1590577
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tenngreen Land Conservancy

Tenngreen Land Conservancy preserves Tennessee's natural beauty by creating parks, greenways, and wildlife areas that connect existing public lands.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$21.5m
Employees
16
EIN
62-1557574
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wetlands America Trust

Wetlands America Trust is a water quality or wetland conservation organization in Memphis, TN whose mission is: Wetlands America trust,inc.
Revenue
$14.6m
Assets
$177.1m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3330394
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lula Lake Land Trust

The Lula Lake Land Trust is a private foundation located in Lookout Mountain, TN that seeks to preserve the natural and historic landscapes surrounding rock creek, bear creek, and their tributaries through conservation and education.
Revenue
$973.2k
Assets
$9.1m
Employees
28
EIN
62-6283607
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harpeth River Watershed Association (HRWA)

The Harpeth River Watershed Association (HRWA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the State Scenic Harpeth River and clean water in Tennessee.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$728.8k
Employees
8
EIN
62-1802858
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rock The Ocean Foundation

Rock The Ocean Foundation increases ocean conservation awareness and funds scientific research and education through benefit concerts and entertainment events.
Revenue
$796.2k
Assets
$441.2k
Employees
3
EIN
46-1317742
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southern Conservation Corporation

Southern Conservation Corporation protects and restores vital habitats in the southeastern U.S., collaborating with agencies to enhance biodiversity and support endangered species recovery.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$19.6m
Employees
0
EIN
16-1666137
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southeast TN RC&D Council

To plan and develop resource conservation and development programs in Southeast Tennessee. Plan and develop resource conservation and development programs.
Revenue
$902.8k
Assets
$180.9k
Employees
0
EIN
51-0153265
IRS type
501(c)(3)

East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition

East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition promotes use of cleaner American fuels, vehicles & transportation technologies to improve air quality, health, and the state's economy.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$822.6k
Employees
0
EIN
75-3073054
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund

A Southeast-based organization providing educational research and programs to support clean energy solutions, located in Knoxville, TN.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
0
EIN
62-1103006
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Little River Watershed Association

Preserve and enhance the Little River by organizing volunteers to remove trash from the River, plant trees around the River and other activities, conduct community and school presentations to provide information about the River.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
62-1831722
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Green Interfaith Network Incorporated

Green Interfaith Network Incorporated is a natural resource conservation organization in Johnson City, TN that was founded in 2011.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-3992329
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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