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Environment organizations account for 37k organizations in the United States. In aggregate, these organizations generate $21b in revenue and employ 107.0k individuals.

37 Thousand

Active Organizations

$20.8 Billion

Annual Revenue

107 Thousand

Employees in Sector

$55.8 Billion

Controlled Assets

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Chicago Horticultural Society

Glencoe, IL

Assets: $333m

Revenue: $72m

MISSION:

WE CULTIVATE THE POWER OF PLANTS TO SUSTAIN AND ENRICH LIFE. THE CHICAGO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OPERATES THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN ON LAND OWNED BY THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY.

Windward Fund

Washington, DC

Assets: $328m

Revenue: $274m

MISSION:

THE WINDWARD FUND ADVANCES PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT CONSERVATION, CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS, AND THE PROTECTION OF LAND, WILDLIFE, AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES. AS A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY, WINDWARD HOSTS PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS AND GRANT-MAKING PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS CONSERVATION FROM A RANGE OF ANGLES. WINDWARD ALSO PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR DONORS TO CONVENE AND COLLABORATE ON THESE ISSUES, LEVERAGING THE WORK OF OTHER CONSERVATION PROJECTS HOUSED AT THE FUND TO STRENGTHEN THEIR EFFORTS AND ADVANCE THE FIELD. WINDWARD IS GOVERNED BY TRUSTEES WITH DEEP EXPERIENCE IN RUNNING ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, MANAGING GRANTMAKING PORTFOLIOS, AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.

Morton Arboretum

Lisle, IL

Assets: $321m

Revenue: $29m

MISSION:

COLLECT, STUDY, DISPLAY AND GROW TREES; TO ENCOURAGE THE PLANTING AND CONSERVATION OF TREES.

Peninsula Open Space Trust

Palo Alto, CA

Assets: $319m

Revenue: $30m

MISSION:

POST PROTECTS OPEN SPACE ON THE PENINSULA AND IN THE SOUTH BAY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL.

Ducks Unlimited Inc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $315m

Revenue: $339m

MISSION:

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. CONSERVES, RESTORES, AND MANAGES WETLANDS AND ASSOCIATED HABITATS FOR NORTH AMERICA'S WATERFOWL. THESE HABITATS ALSO BENEFIT OTHER WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE.

Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc

Lincoln, MA

Assets: $291m

Revenue: $38m

MISSION:

LAND AND HABITAT CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.

Maine Coast Heritage Trust

Topsham, ME

Assets: $289m

Revenue: $21m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

Natural Lands Trust Incorporated

Media, PA

Assets: $288m

Revenue: $16m

MISSION:

SAVES OPEN SPACE, CARES FOR NATURE AND CONNECTS PEOPLE TO THE OUTDOORS. (SEE SCHEDULE O)

Trust For Public Land

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $286m

Revenue: $144m

MISSION:

CREATES PARKS AND PROTECTS LAND FOR PEOPLE, ENSURING HEALTHY, LIVABLE COMMUNITIES.

United States Endowment Forforestry And Communities Inc

Greenville, SC

Assets: $282m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

TO ADVANCE POSITIVE CHANGE FOR THE NATION'S WORKING FORESTS AND FOREST-RELIANT COMMUNITIES

Earthjustice

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $277m

Revenue: $135m

MISSION:

WE USE THE POWER OF THE LAW TO PROTECT HEALTH, PRESERVE ECOSYSTEMS, AND COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE.

Scenic Hudson Land Trust Inc

Poughkeepsie, NY

Assets: $275m

Revenue: $13m

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE O FOR THE SCENIC HUDSON LAND TRUST'S MISSION STATEMENT.

Center For Natural Lands Management

Temecula, CA

Assets: $268m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

PERPETUAL PROTECTION AND STEWARDSHIP OF LANDS, NATIVE SPECIES AND THEIR HABITATS, ESPECIALLY THOSE NATURAL RESOURCES THAT ARE SENSITIVE, RARE, OR ENDANGERED.

Great Hearts America-Texas

San Antonio, TX

Assets: $264m

Revenue: $74m

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY GOAL OF GREAT HEARTS AMERICA - TEXAS IS TO GRADUATE THOUGHTFUL LEADERS OF CHARACTER WHO WILL CONTRIBUTE TO A MORE PHILOSOPHICAL, HUMANE, AND JUST SOCIETY.

Sierra Club Foundation

Oakland, CA

Assets: $245m

Revenue: $96m

MISSION:

EDUCATE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT.

Forest Park Forever Inc

St Louis, MO

Assets: $231m

Revenue: $17m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to enhance the aesthetic characteristics of the built environment by acquiring and preserving open spaces for public enjoyment; planting trees, flowers and shrubs in public places; conducting recycling and roadside cleanup campaigns; and engaging in other environmental beautification activities.

Fondo Mexicano Para La Conservacion De La Naturaleza Ac

Assets: $219m

Revenue: $35m

MISSION:

TO CONSERVE MEXICO'S NATURAL HERITAGE BY CONNECTING ACROSS SECTORS AND DELIVERING STRATEGIC FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES.

Southern Environmental Law Center

Charlottesville, VA

Assets: $217m

Revenue: $83m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Environment major group area.

Appalachian Mountain Club

Boston, MA

Assets: $209m

Revenue: $39m

MISSION:

AMC IS DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION, ENJOYMENT, AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE OUTDOORS.

Clean Streams Foundation Inc

Lexington, KY

Assets: $202m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ASSURE THAT FUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS TO PREVENT OR ABATE POLLUTION AND PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES AND PUBLIC HEALTH.