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Wisconsin natural resource conservation nonprofits

There are 499 natural resource conservation organizations in Wisconsin. Combined, these Wisconsinite natural resource conservation nonprofits employ 1,246 people, earn more than $168 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $504 million.
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Types of natural resource conservation nonprofits in Wisconsin

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
 
499
 
$167,958,122
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
 
219
 
$42,868,101
Land conservation organizations
 
64
 
$40,556,242
Energy conservation and development organizations
 
20
 
$44,338,217
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Natural resource conservation nonprofits by major Wisconsin cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Madison
 
81
 
$76,433,857
Milwaukee
 
69
 
$18,048,049
Green Bay
 
21
 
$2,919,324
Wausau
 
19
 
$3,265,826
Appleton
 
19
 
$5,368,896
Racine
 
14
 
$9,919,730
Minneapolis, MN
 
14
 
$5,799,439
Eau Claire
 
14
 
$140,436
Sheboygan
 
10
 
$523,243
Duluth, MN
 
10
 
$0
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Job trends for Wisconsin natural resource conservation nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
67
1-10
 
40
11-25
 
22
26-100
 
11
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of natural resource conservation nonprofits in Wisconsin

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
119
$250k to $1M
 
38
$1M to $5M
 
33
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of natural resource conservation nonprofits in Wisconsin

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1-20 of 499

Sand County Foundation

To advance the use of ethical and scientifically-sound land management practices and partnerships for the benefit of people and the environment.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$17.5m
Employees
0
EIN
39-6089450
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Slipstream Group

Slipstream Group accelerates climate solutions, focusing on energy efficiency programs and emerging tech to lower carbon emissions in buildings.
Revenue
$38.8m
Assets
$38.2m
Employees
182
EIN
39-1356152
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Walnut Way Conservation Corporation

Walnut Way Conservation Corp. is a resident-led neighborhood organization in north sideMilwaukee's Lindsay Heights neighborhood that is committed to sustaining an economically diverse community through civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and crea....
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$7.0m
Employees
40
EIN
39-2007850
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation

Conserves natural environment of Cedar Lakes region in Washington County, WI through land protection to maintain beauty, clean water, and biodiversity.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$25.3m
Employees
5
EIN
39-1284451
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Des Plaines Wetlands Conservancy

Des Plaines Wetlands Conservancy acquires ecologically significant Wetlands to conserve, preserve, and retain them in their natural state. Its mission is to promote education regarding the need for environmental conservation of undeveloped land.
Revenue
$17.4m
Assets
$21.7m
Employees
0
EIN
39-1461671
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Groundswell Conservancy

Groundswell Conservancy protects special places in southern Wisconsin through conservation, outreach, and education.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$10.7m
Employees
11
EIN
39-1452825
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aldo Leopold Foundation

Fostering a land ethic through Aldo Leopold's legacy with stewardship, education, and outreach efforts.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$11.5m
Employees
38
EIN
39-1423225
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Natural Resources Foundation of

Conservation and education organization connecting generations to Wisconsin's natural wonders. Provides funding for priority conservation projects for rare and endangered species.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$21.5m
Employees
14
EIN
39-1572034
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Madison Audubon Society

Madison Audubon Society protects and manages wildlife sanctuaries, educates the public, and advocates for environmental justice.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$13.5m
Employees
29
EIN
39-1393389
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Landmark Conservancy (BRC)

The mission of the Bayfield Regional Conservancy is to protect the natural lands, waters, forests, farms and places of scenic, historic, and spiritual value in Northwestern Wisconsin.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$14.1m
Employees
13
EIN
39-1872550
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tall Pines Conservancy

Tall Pines Conservancy preserves rural heritage, protects farmland and natural areas, and partners with organizations to launch environmental protection projects.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
4
EIN
39-1966972
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Conservation Coalition

TCC educates and mobilizes college students and young people around market-based, limited-government environmental reforms. Growing rapidly with a strong media presence.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$861.4k
Employees
25
EIN
82-3815628
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mississippi Valley Conservancy (MVC)

The mission of Mississippi Valley Conservancy is to conserve native and working landscapes that enrich our communities, through private, voluntary action, for the health and well being of current and future generations.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$25.7m
Employees
18
EIN
39-1871201
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Savanna Institute

Savanna Institute promotes agroforestry in the Midwest US through collaboration with farmers and scientists, exploring diverse woody cropping systems.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$10.7m
Employees
34
EIN
46-3004682
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Door County Land Trust

Preserves Door County's exceptional lands and waters forever through conservation purchases, land donations, and education. Located in Sturgeon Bay, WI.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$37.5m
Employees
14
EIN
39-1561423
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network

A network funding and facilitating locally initiated projects to restore, protect, and sustain the Root-Pike basin watersheds for over two decades.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
5
EIN
20-0971618
IRS type
501(c)(3)

THE PRAIRIE ENTHUSIASTs

Conserves and restores prairies, oak savannas, and other associated ecosystems of the Upper Midwest through protection, management, restoration, and education.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$13.2m
Employees
31
EIN
39-1601574
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wisconsin Conservation Voters

We are dedicated to electing conservation leaders, holding decision makers accountable, and encouraging lawmakers to champion conservation policies that effectively protect Wisconsin's natural resources and public health.
Revenue
$780.0k
Assets
$896.1k
Employees
37
EIN
39-2018854
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Midwest Environmental Advocates

MEA provides legal and technical support to grassroots organizations working for environmental justice in the western Great Lakes and Mississippi River regions.
Revenue
$814.4k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
12
EIN
39-2006475
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wiscorps

Wiscorps actively stewards Wisconsin's natural resources to develop leadership, self-confidence, and a strong work ethic in youth and young adults.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
125
EIN
27-0774779
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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