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Washington DC natural resource conservation nonprofits

There are 410 natural resource conservation organizations in the greater Washington DC metro area, including the cities of Washington DC, Bethesda, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Alexandria, Arlington, and Reston within the states of Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia. Combined, these Washington DC metro natural resource conservation nonprofits employ 9,394 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $17 billion.
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Types of natural resource conservation nonprofits in Washington DC

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
 
410
 
$3,633,193,616
Energy conservation and development organizations
 
105
 
$292,899,529
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
 
76
 
$289,495,307
Land conservation organizations
 
46
 
$526,861,165
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Job trends for Washington DC natural resource conservation nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
96
1-10
 
70
11-25
 
27
26-100
 
26
101 to 1,000
 
16
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of natural resource conservation nonprofits in Washington DC

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
87
$250k to $1M
 
54
$1M to $5M
 
64
$5M to $25M
 
37
$25M to $100M
 
13
$100M+
 
6
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Directory of natural resource conservation nonprofits in Washington DC

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Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP)

CLASP improves appliance sustainability and energy performance through labeling and standards, as well as research initiatives with global partnerships.
Revenue
$26.3m
Assets
$21.0m
Employees
41
EIN
33-1112770
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
$34.9m
Assets
$78.0m
Employees
156
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
$16.0m
Assets
$22.1m
Employees
82
EIN
04-2751357
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Forests

American Forests creates healthy and resilient forests, from cities to wilderness, that deliver essential benefits for climate, people, water and wildlife.
Revenue
$24.3m
Assets
$17.9m
Employees
86
EIN
53-0196544
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
$41.0m
Assets
$109.6m
Employees
43
EIN
13-3500609
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Forest Foundation

Empowers family forest owners through conservation impact and sustainable management with tens of thousands of landowners and hundreds of partners.
Revenue
$11.3m
Assets
$159.2m
Employees
116
EIN
52-1235124
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
$26.8m
Assets
$41.3m
Employees
114
EIN
53-0225129
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
$16.8m
Assets
$25.1m
Employees
98
EIN
23-7420660
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Rivers

American Rivers protects wild rivers, restores damaged rivers, and conserves clean water for people and nature.
Revenue
$21.8m
Assets
$21.4m
Employees
104
EIN
23-7305963
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

NFWF is dedicated to achieving maximum conservation impact by developing and applying best practices and innovative methods for measurable outcomes. Since its establishment.
Revenue
$415.5m
Assets
$2.7b
Employees
184
EIN
52-1384139
IRS type
501(c)(3)

League of Conservation Voters

League of Conservation Voters advocates for environmental laws and policies, educates the public on conservation issues, and holds elected officials accountable.
Revenue
$68.9m
Assets
$21.5m
Employees
135
EIN
52-1733698
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Wilderness Society

To protect wilderness and inspire Americans to care for our wild places. We contribute to better protection, stewardship and restoration of our public lands, preserving our rich natural legacy for current and future generations.
Revenue
$39.2m
Assets
$111.9m
Employees
210
EIN
53-0167933
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Conservation Fund

The Conservation Fund is the nation's top environmental nonprofit dedicated to protecting America's most important landscapes and waterways for future generations.
Revenue
$327.4m
Assets
$874.3m
Employees
244
EIN
52-1388917
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Parks Conservation Association

The National Parks Conservation Association helps preserve our National Parks by engaging the public, educating them, and empowering them to help protect the parks from threats.
Revenue
$35.1m
Assets
$71.1m
Employees
220
EIN
53-0225165
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy makes careful use of your support, and holds high ratings from charity watchdogs. Ocean Conservancy seeks the best and brightest to help us achieve our goal of a healthy, thriving ocean.
Revenue
$48.6m
Assets
$96.1m
Employees
182
EIN
23-7245152
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conservation International Foundation (CI)

People need nature, and for 30+ years, Conservation International has worked to protect it. Through cutting-edge science, innovative pol icy and global reach, we empower people to protect the nature that we rely on for food, fresh water and livelihoods.
Revenue
$235.1m
Assets
$617.1m
Employees
490
EIN
52-1497470
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Park Foundation (NPF)

The mission of the National Park Foundation is to strengthen the connection between the American people and their national parks by raising private funds, making strategic grants, creating innovative partnerships and increasing public awareness.
Revenue
$151.6m
Assets
$414.8m
Employees
116
EIN
52-1086761
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy conserves the lands and waters on which all life depends through its mission. Jennifer Morris runs the organization.
Revenue
$1.2b
Assets
$9.2b
Employees
4,459
EIN
53-0242652
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Council on Renewable Energy

Acore is a nonprofit that brings together companies and stakeholders to accelerate the transition towards renewable energy.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
30
EIN
52-2353661
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Ocean Foundation (TOF)

The Ocean Foundation (TOF) is a unique community foundation with a mission to support, strengthen, and promote those organizations dedicated to reversing the trend of destruction of ocean environments around the world.
Revenue
$15.2m
Assets
$18.3m
Employees
50
EIN
71-0863908
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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