We Need to Build a Common Coalition
for educating about and advocating for
Environmental Protection, Ecological Renewal,
and Solving the Problems of Climate-change

Bringing together environmental political advocates, scientists,
businesses, communities, schools, and future-minded citizens.

These organizations are truthfully based on science
and are sincere about their concerns and proposed solutions.

Many focus on advocacy and political action,
some focus on helpful projects or services,
some are primarily scientific and educational,
and some do many or all of these.

(click here to see these groups in abc order)

Environmental & Climate Groups
most active in the U.S.

The Conservation Fund
conservationfund.org

  • work: focused on land conservation and sustainable development, and protecting land and water resources across the U.S.
  • revenue: ~ $250 million annually
  • revenue: ~ $330 million (2023)
  • *Goals:
    • Protect America's land and water resources through conservation.
    • Integrate economic and environmental objectives for sustainable development.
    • Collaborate with partners to achieve tangible conservation results.

Ducks Unlimited
ducks.org
  • work: conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl.
  • revenue: ~ $320 million (2023)
  • membership: over 644,000 members and 39,000 volunteers.
  • *Goals:
    • Protect and restore wetlands and waterfowl habitats.
    • Promote sustainable waterfowl populations.
    • Engage communities in conservation efforts.

Environmental Defense Fund
edf.org

  • work: engaging in government lobbying and partnerships with businesses for environmental health and climate solutions.
  • revenue: ~ $250 million (2023)
  • membership: over 2.5 million members
  • *Goals:
    • Stabilize the climate by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
    • Strengthen the ability of people and nature to thrive.
    • Support public health by reducing pollution and promoting sustainability.

Natural Resources Defense Council
nrdc.org
  • work: combines litigation, scientific research, and advocacy to influence environmental policies at federal and state levels.
  • revenue: ~ $193 million annually
  • revenue: ~ $190 million (2023)
  • Capital Assets: ~ $577 million
  • membership: over 3 million members and online activists
  • *Goals:
    • Protect the earth's natural resources and public health.
    • Advocate for sustainable policies and practices globally.
    • Address climate change through science and legal action.

Trust for Public Land
tpl.org
  • work: conserving land for public use and enjoyment, creating parks and protecting land for people and communities.
  • revenue: ~ $150 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $200 million annually
  • Capital Assets: unknown
  • membership: supported by individual donors, foundations, and government grants
  • *Goals:
    • Create parks and protect land for public use.
    • Ensure equitable access to the outdoors for all.
    • Promote community health through nature conservation.

Earthjustice
earthjustice.org
  • work: providing legal representation for environmental protection.
  • revenue: ~ $130 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $100 million annually
  • Capital Assets: ~ $50 million
  • membership: over 1.5 million supporters
  • *Goals:
    • Use legal action to protect the environment.
    • Advocate for clean energy and combat climate change.
    • Defend the rights of people to a healthy environment.

National Wildlife Federation
nwf.org
  • work: works to protect wildlife and habitats through advocacy, education, and conservation programs.
  • revenue: ~ $125 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $118 million annually
  • Capital Assets: ~ $153 million
  • membership: over 4 million members and supporters
  • work description: Ensuring wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world.
  • *Goals:
    • Unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive.
    • Protect and restore wildlife habitats.
    • Educate and inspire people to protect wildlife.

Sierra Club
sierraclub.org
  • work: engages in lobbying, litigation, and public education to promote environmental conservation and policy change.
  • revenue: ~ $100 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $100 million annually
  • membership: over 3.5 million members and supporters
  • *Goals:
    • Explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth.
    • Promote responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources.
    • Educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the environment.

National Audubon Society
audubon.org
  • work: dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats through science, advocacy, and education.
  • revenue: ~ $100 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $100 million annually
  • Capital Assets: ~ $300 million
  • membership: over 1.7 million members and supporters
  • work description: Protecting birds and their habitats across the Americas.
  • *Goals:
    • Protect birds and the places they need.
    • Advocate for bird-friendly policies and practices.
    • Engage citizens in bird conservation efforts.

Pheasants Forever
pheasantsforever.org
  • work: conserves pheasants, quail, and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education, and conservation.
  • revenue: ~ $75 million (2023)
  • membership: approximately 150,000 members across the U.S. and Canada.
  • *Goals:
    • Enhance wildlife habitat to support healthy pheasant and quail populations.
    • Provide public access to quality hunting and outdoor recreation areas.
    • Educate and engage communities in conservation efforts.

League of Conservation Voters
lcv.org
  • work: works to elect pro-environment candidates, hold elected officials accountable for their environmental voting records, and improve environmental policy.
  • revenue: ~ $69 million (2022)
  • revenue: ~ $25 million annually
  • membership: over 2 million individual members.
  • *Goals:
    • Build political power for people and the planet.
    • Influence policy and hold politicians accountable.
    • Win elections to create safe, healthy communities.

The Wilderness Society
wilderness.org
  • work: protecting America's wilderness areas and public lands through advocacy and education.
  • revenue: ~ $60 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $50 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: over 1 million members and supporters
  • work description: Protecting wilderness and inspiring Americans to care for wild places.
  • *Goals:
    • Protect wilderness and inspire Americans to care for wild places.
    • Advocate for conservation policies and public land protection.
    • Promote equitable access to nature for all communities.

National Parks Conservation Association
npca.org
  • work: works to protect and enhance the U.S. National Park System for present and future generations.
  • revenue: ~ $50 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $30 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: over 1.3 million members and supporters
  • work description: Protecting and enhancing America's National Park System.
  • *Goals:
    • Protect and enhance America's national parks.
    • Advocate for park funding and sound policies.
    • Engage citizens in park conservation efforts.

Student Conservation Association
thesca.org
  • work: engages youth in hands-on conservation service to build the next generation of environmental stewards.
  • revenue: ~ $42 million (2022)
  • membership: annually mobilizes over 4,000 volunteers across all 50 U.S. states.
  • *Goals:
    • Develop conservation leaders through immersive service experiences.
    • Protect and restore national parks, forests, and urban green spaces.
    • Promote environmental stewardship among youth and communities.

Defenders of Wildlife
defenders.org
  • work: focuses on wildlife conservation and advocates for policies to protect endangered species.
  • revenue: ~ $30 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $30 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: over 1.8 million members and supporters
  • work description: Protecting native animals and their habitats.
  • *Goals:
    • Protect imperiled species and their habitats.
    • Advocate for conservation policies and laws.
    • Promote coexistence between people and wildlife.

The Wildlands Conservancy
wildlandsconservancy.org
  • work: preserving land for public recreation and education, managing 25 preserves across western U.S.
  • revenue: ~ $28 million (2022)
  • membership: engages with over 1.5 million visitors annually through its preserves and programs.
  • *Goals:
    • Preserve and restore natural landscapes for public enjoyment and ecological health.
    • Provide free outdoor education programs to underserved youth.
    • Support California's 30x30 initiative by protecting significant land areas.

National Forest Foundation
nationalforests.org
  • work: focused on the restoration and enhancement of national forests
  • revenue: ~ $20 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $50 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: Partners with the U.S. Forest Service, communities, and corporations
  • work description: Engaging Americans in programs that promote the health and public enjoyment of the National Forest System.
  • *Goals:
    • Engage Americans in promoting the health of national forests.
    • Restore ecosystems and enhance wildlife habitats.
    • Encourage sustainable recreation and community involvement.

American Forests
americanforests.org
  • work: works to protect and restore rivers and streams across the U.S., advocating for clean water and healthy ecosystems.
  • revenue: ~ $15 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $15 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: over 100,000 members and supporters
  • work description: Restoring and protecting urban and rural forests.
  • *Goals:
    • Restore and protect urban and rural forests.
    • Advance forest policy solutions for climate and communities.
    • Promote forest health through science and partnerships.

American Rivers
americanrivers.org
  • work: protecting and restoring rivers for people and nature.
  • revenue: ~ $20 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $20 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: over 275,000 members and supporters
  • *Goals:
    • Protect wild rivers and restore damaged ones.
    • Conserve clean water for people and nature.
    • Advocate for sustainable river management policies.

Land Trust Alliance
landtrustalliance.org
  • work: supporting land conservation
  • revenue: ~ $20 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $16 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: network of over 1,000 land trusts across the United States
  • work description: Advancing land conservation through advocacy, training, and resources.
  • *Goals:
    • Strengthen the work of land trusts across America.
    • Protect natural areas and wildlife habitats through partnerships.
    • Promote land conservation for community and environmental benefits.

Clean Water Action
cleanwateraction.org
  • work: focuses on water quality and advocates for policies to protect water resources and environmental health.
  • revenue: ~ $25 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $20 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: over 1 million members nationwide
  • work description: Protecting water resources and promoting environmental health.
  • *Goals:
    • Protect water resources from pollution and overuse.
    • Promote health and environmental justice.
    • Empower communities to advocate for clean water policies.

Environmental Working Group
ewg.org
  • work: focused on public health and environmental issues.
  • revenue: ~ $22 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $12 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: supported by individual donors and foundations
  • work description: Empowering people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment.
  • *Goals:
    • Empower consumers with information on environmental health.
    • Advocate for policies protecting public health and the environment.
    • Conduct research on toxic chemicals and corporate accountability.

Friends of the Earth
foe.org
  • advocates for sustainable ecological policies and environmental justice, through grassroots organizing and government lobbying.
  • revenue: ~ $17 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $12 million annually
  • Capital Assets: ~ $6 million
  • membership: over 2 million activists worldwide

Resources for the Future
rff.org
  • work: improving environmental economics policy to ensure sustainable natural resources for the future.
  • revenue: ~ $17 million (2023)
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: network of researchers and policy experts
  • *Goals:
    • Conduct economic research on environmental and natural resource issues.
    • Inform policies for sustainable environmental management.
    • Promote evidence-based solutions to climate and energy challenges.

Animal Legal Defense Fund
aldf.org
  • work: Protects animals' lives through the legal system.
  • revenue: ~ $17 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $20 million annually.
  • membership: supported by individual donors and advocates.
  • *Goals:
    • Protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system.
    • Advocate for stronger enforcement of anti-cruelty laws.
    • Support animal protection legislation.

American Farmland Trust
farmland.org
  • work: protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land.
  • revenue: ~ $15 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $20 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: over 30,000 members and supporters
  • *Goals:
    • Protect farmland and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
    • Advocate for policies supporting farmers and local food systems.
    • Engage communities to conserve farmland for future generations.

Rodale Institute
rodaleinstitute.org
  • work: promoting regenerative agriculture and organic farming through education, research, outreach, and policy advocacy.
  • revenue: ~ $18 million (2023)
  • membership: engages with a broad network of farmers, researchers, and consumers.
  • *Goals:
    • Advance organic farming practices through scientific research.
    • Educate farmers and the public on the benefits of regenerative agriculture.
    • Influence agricultural policies to support sustainable farming systems.

The Land Institute
landinstitute.org
  • work: developing perennial grains and polycultures to create sustainable agricultural systems.
  • revenue: ~ $10 million (2023)
  • membership: engages with a global network of researchers, farmers, and advocates.
  • *Goals:
    • Develop and promote perennial grain crops.
    • Advance sustainable agricultural practices.
    • Reduce agriculture's environmental impact.

Land Stewardship Project
landstewardshipproject.org
  • work: fostering an ethic of farmland stewardship and promoting sustainable agriculture and healthy communities.
  • revenue: ~ $4 million (2023)
  • membership: a grassroots organization comprising over 4,000 members, including farmers and rural and urban residents.
  • *Goals:
    • Promote sustainable agriculture and land stewardship.
    • Support diversified, profitable family-sized farms.
    • Organize communities for positive change and hold corporations and government accountable.

Savory Institute
savory.global
  • work: large-scale restorating of the world's grasslands through regenerative agriculture practices and holistic management.
  • revenue: ~ $2.5 million (2022)
  • membership: engages with a global network of accredited training hubs and practitioners.
  • *Goals:
    • Restore grasslands to combat desertification and climate change.
    • Promote sustainable livestock management through holistic planned grazing.
    • Support rural communities by enhancing land productivity and resilience.

Food and Water Watch
foodandwaterwatch.org
  • work: focused on food and water safety
  • revenue: ~ $12 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $15 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: over 1 million members and supporters
  • work description: Advocating for safe food, clean water, and a livable climate.
  • *Goals:
    • Advocate for safe, accessible food and clean water for all.
    • Challenge corporate control of public resources.
    • Mobilize communities for environmental justice and sustainability.

Environment America
environmentamerica.org
  • work: advocating for clean air, clean water, and open spaces, through state-based grassroots organizing.
  • revenue: ~ $8 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $10 million annually
  • membership: over 1 million members and supporters
  • *Goals:
    • Advocate for clean air, clean water, and open spaces.
    • Promote renewable energy and combat climate change.
    • Protect wildlife and natural landscapes.

American Bird Conservancy
abcbirds.org
  • work: protecting native birds and their habitats throughout the Americas.
  • revenue: ~ $10 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $10 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: over 8,000 members and supporters
  • *Goals:
    • Conserve wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas.
    • Achieve measurable results through partnerships and science-based strategies.
    • Address the greatest threats facing bird populations today.

The Marine Mammal Center
marinemammalcenter.org
  • work: rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured marine mammals, along with marine mammal research and education.
  • revenue: ~ $22 million (2023)
  • membership: a network of volunteers, researchers, and supporters.
  • *Goals:
    • Rescue and rehabilitate marine mammals in distress.
    • Conduct scientific research to advance marine mammal health.
    • Educate the public about marine conservation.

The Ocean Foundation
oceanfdn.org
  • work: improving ocean health, promoting a blue economy, and reversing the destruction of ocean environments.
  • revenue: ~ $10 million (2023)
  • membership: engaging with a network of communities, partners, and projects.
  • *Goals:
    • Support initiatives that conserve marine habitats and protect species of concern.
    • Build the capacity of the marine conservation community.
    • Expand ocean literacy and awareness.

Surfrider Foundation
surfrider.org
  • work: focused on ocean and coastal protection
  • revenue: ~ $10 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $20 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: supported by individual donors, foundations, and corporate partnerships
  • work description: Protecting and enjoying the world's ocean, waves, and beaches through a powerful activist network.
  • *Goals:
    • Protect and enjoy the world's ocean, waves, and beaches.
    • Advocate for coastal preservation and clean water.
    • Engage communities in coastal stewardship.

Climate Reality Project
climaterealityproject.org
  • work: focuses on climate change education and advocacy.
  • revenue: ~ $20 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $20 million annually
  • Capital Assets: ~ $15 million
  • membership: global network of 3.5 million members
  • work description: Mobilizing solutions to the climate crisis.
  • *Goals:
    • Catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis.
    • Mobilize citizens and leaders to take urgent action.
    • Promote renewable energy and sustainable practices.

Climate and Energy Solutions
c2es.org
  • work: advances climate solutions through research, policy advocacy, and collaboration with businesses and governments.
  • revenue: ~ $23 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $23 million annually
  • membership: collaborates with a network of businesses and policymakers.
  • *Goals:
    • Promote policies for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.
    • Enhance climate resilience in communities and businesses.
    • Facilitate international climate cooperation.

Ceres Policy Network
ceres.org
  • work: network of investors and companies advovating for policies to accelerate a transition to a sustainable economy.
  • revenue: ~ $20 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $20 million annually
  • membership: network of investors and companies
  • Goals:
    • Mobilize investors and companies for sustainable practices.
    • Address climate change and water scarcity issues.
    • Promote equitable and sustainable economic growth.

350.org
350.org
  • work: building a global grassroots movement to address climate change.
  • revenue: ~ $10 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $15 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: active campaigns in over 188 countries; thousands of volunteers
  • work description: Building a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis.
  • *Goals:
    • End the use of fossil fuels globally.
    • Transition to renewable energy sources.
    • Build a grassroots movement to address the climate crisis.

Carbon180
carbon180.org
  • work: promotes direct air capture for carbon removal, through policy advocacy, business engagement, and innovation support.
  • revenue: ~ $8 million (2022)
  • membership: collaborates with policymakers, scientists, and businesses globally.
  • *Goals:
    • Advance equitable, science-based carbon removal policies.
    • Promote innovation in carbon removal technologies.
    • Facilitate global collaboration for carbon-negative solutions.

BlueGreen Alliance
bluegreenalliance.org
  • work: coalition of labor unions and environmental organizations to promote clean energy and good jobs.
  • revenue: ~ $7 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $10 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: Coalition includes major labor unions and environmental groups
  • *Goals:
    • Unite labor unions and environmental organizations for a clean economy.
    • Advocate for good jobs and environmental sustainability.
    • Promote policies addressing climate change and economic inequality.

Earthworks
earthworks.org
  • work: advocates for sustainable solutions and policy reforms regarding energy and mineral development.
  • revenue: ~ $6 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $10 million annually
  • Capital Assets: ~ $10 million
  • membership: network of communities and activists
  • *Goals:
    • Protect communities and the environment from the adverse impacts of mineral and energy development.
    • Promote sustainable solutions and corporate accountability.
    • Advocate for policy reforms and responsible resource extraction.

American Council for
an Energy-Efficient Economy
aceee.org
  • work: advocates for energy efficiency policies and technologies to promote economic prosperity and environmental protection.
  • revenue: ~ $5 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $10 million
  • membership: supported by industry leaders and donors.
  • *Goals:
    • Advance energy efficiency policies and technologies.
    • Promote sustainable economic development.
    • Reduce environmental impacts through energy efficiency.

Institute for Policy Studies
ips-dc.org
  • work: focused on climate justice and economic justice.
  • revenue: ~ $5 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $4 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: network of scholars, activists, and policymakers.
  • work description: Conducting research and advocacy on issues such as peace, justice, and the environment.
  • *Goals:
    • Advance peace, justice, and the environment through research and advocacy.
    • Promote progressive policies addressing inequality and climate change.
    • Support social movements for transformative change.

Green Party of the United States
gp.org
  • work: advocating for environmentalism, social and economic justice, peace and nonviolence.
  • revenue: ~ $3.5 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~varies annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: active in various states with thousands of registered members
  • *Goals:
    • Promote environmentalism and social justice through political action.
    • Advocate for nonviolence and grassroots democracy.
    • Challenge corporate influence in politics.

The Solutions Project
thesolutionsproject.org
  • work: supports climate justice solutions by funding and amplifying community projects.
  • revenue: ~ $5 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $14 million annually
  • membership: collaborates with over 300 grassroots organizations across 45 states.
  • *Goals:
    • Accelerate the transition to 100% clean, renewable energy.
    • Support community-led climate solutions.
    • Promote equitable and inclusive environmental progress.

US Climate Action Network
usclimatenetwork.org
  • work: builds trust and alignment among members to fight climate change in a just and equitable way.
  • revenue: ~ $3 million (2023)
  • membership: network of over 190 organizations actively addressing the climate crisis.
  • *Goals:
    • Promote equitable climate policies and actions.
    • Enhance collaboration among diverse climate organizations.
    • Achieve and exceed Paris Climate Agreement targets.

Climate Justice Alliance
climatejusticealliance.org
  • work: advocating for climate justice with grassroots organizing.
  • revenue: ~ $3 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $5 million annually
  • membership: coalition of over 70 organizations.
  • *Goals:
    • Build a just transition towards sustainable economies.
    • Empower frontline communities against environmental injustices.
    • Promote community-led solutions to climate change.

EcoAmerica
ecoamerica.org
  • work: building leadership and public support for climate solutions.
  • revenue: ~ $3 million (2023)
  • membership: collaborates with over 110 national partners in the health, faith, and local communities sectors.
  • *Goals:
    • Engage trusted national leaders to inspire climate action.
    • Provide comprehensive resources and training to support climate leadership.
    • Conduct and share research to enhance climate communication and advocacy.

WildEarth Guardians
wildearthguardians.org
  • work: protecting and restoring the wildlife, wild places, rivers and ecosystems.
  • revenue: ~ $5 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $10 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: supported by individual donors, foundations, and government grants
  • *Goals:
    • Protect and restore wildlife, wild places, and wild rivers.
    • Advocate for the health of the American West.
    • Promote coexistence between people and nature.

Wildlands Network
wildlandsnetwork.org
  • work: reconnecting, restoring, and rewilding North America by creating and protecting wildlife corridors for native species.
  • revenue: ~ $5 million (2023)
  • membership: collaborates with various partners and stakeholders.
  • *Goals:
    • Establish and maintain wildlife corridors to promote biodiversity.
    • Advocate for policies that support habitat connectivity.
    • Engage communities in conservation efforts to protect wildlands.

The Wildlife Society
wildlife.org
  • work: promotes science-based wildlife management and conservation.
  • revenue: ~ $3.5 million (2023)
  • revenue: unknown
  • membership: over 11,000 individual members, including wildlife professionals and students.
  • *Goals:
    • Advance science-based wildlife management and conservation.
    • Promote professional development and ethical standards.
    • Facilitate collaboration among wildlife professionals.

Protect Our Winters
protectourwinters.org
  • work: mobilizes the outdoor community to advocate for systemic climate solutions through education and political engagement.
  • revenue: ~ $6 million (2022)
  • membership: engages over 77,000 members and partners with athletes, scientists, creatives, and businesses.
  • *Goals:
    • Advocate for policies reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
    • Educate outdoor enthusiasts on climate change impacts.
    • Mobilize the Outdoor State™ for climate action.

Seed Savers Exchange
seedsavers.org
  • work: Conserves and promotes America's culturally diverse but endangered garden and food crop heritage.
  • revenue: ~ $5 million (2023)
  • revenue: unknown
  • membership: network of thousands of gardeners, farmers, and plant enthusiasts.
  • *Goals:
    • Preserve and share heirloom seeds and plant varieties.
    • Promote agricultural biodiversity and sustainability.
    • Educate the public on seed saving and heritage plants.

Green America
greenamerica.org
  • work: advocates for sustainable economic practices and consumer choices for environmental and social justice.
  • revenue: ~ $4 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $5 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: over 200,000 individual and business members
  • *Goals:
    • Promote ethical consumerism and sustainable business practices.
    • Advocate for social justice and environmental health.
    • Mobilize consumers for corporate responsibility.

Environmental Law Institute
eli.org
  • work: focused on environmental law and policy.
  • revenue: ~ $8 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $6 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: network of environmental professionals and organizations.
  • work description: Advancing environmental protection by improving law and governance.
  • *Goals:
    • Advance environmental protection by improving law and governance worldwide.
    • Provide non-partisan research and education on environmental issues.
    • Foster innovative solutions to environmental challenges.

Western Environmental Law Center
westerlaw.org
  • work: Uses legal advocacy to protect public lands, wildlife, and communities in the American West.
  • revenue: ~ $4 million (2023)
  • membership: partners with over 185 groups, including environmental organizations and community stakeholders.
  • *Goals:
    • Protect and restore the western U.S. environment through legal advocacy.
    • Promote climate action and conservation of public lands.
    • Defend wildlife and ecosystems.

Vital Ground Foundation
vitalground.org
  • work: Conserves habitat for grizzly bears and other wildlife in the Northern Rockies.
  • revenue: ~ $3 million (2023)
  • revenue: unknown
  • membership: supported by conservationists and donors.
  • *Goals:
    • Protect and restore grizzly bear habitats in North America.
    • Promote connectivity between wildlife populations.
    • Collaborate with communities for conservation solutions.

Endangered Species Coalition
endangered.org
  • work: focused on protecting endangered species.
  • revenue: ~ $2 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $2 million annually
  • Capital Assets: unknown
  • membership: coalition of over 400 conservation, scientific, and educational organizations.
  • work description: Protecting and restoring endangered species and their habitats.
  • *Goals:
    • Prevent human-caused extinction of at-risk species.
    • Protect and restore natural habitats.
    • Advocate for strong wildlife conservation policies.

Wildlands Conservation
wildlandsconservation.org
  • work: Conserves and manages wildlands through ecological research, land management, and education.
  • revenue: ~ $1 million (2023)
  • revenue: unknown
  • membership: supported by ecologists, land managers, educators, and donors.
  • *Goals:
    • Protect and manage natural habitats in Florida and the Southeast.
    • Provide environmental education and outreach.
    • Conduct research to inform conservation strategies.

New England Wilderness Trust
newildernesstrust.org
  • work: Conserves wildlands through land protection and stewardship in New England.
  • revenue: ~ $2 million (2023)
  • revenue: unknown
  • membership: supported by individual donors and conservation partners.
  • *Goals:
    • Protect and steward forever-wild landscapes in New England.
    • Promote ecological resilience and biodiversity.
    • Engage communities in wilderness conservation.

Cascadia Wildlands
cascwild.org
  • work: focused on forest and wildlife conservation in the Pacific Northwest.
  • revenue: ~ $1.5 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $1 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: Regional supporters and volunteers.
  • *Goals:
    • Defend and restore wild ecosystems in the Cascadia bioregion.
    • Promote sustainable forestry and land management practices.
    • Engage communities in conservation advocacy.

Buffalo Field Campaign
buffalofieldcampaign.org
  • work: protecting America's last wild buffalo populations, and advocating for habitat preservation and restoration.
  • revenue: ~ $1 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $1 million annually
  • membership: thousands of supporters.
  • work description: Protecting the last wild buffalo in Yellowstone.
  • *Goals:
    • Protect America's last wild buffalo populations.
    • Advocate for habitat preservation and restoration.
    • Promote awareness of buffalo conservation issues.

Center for Environmental Health
ceh.org
  • work: focusing on environmental health and toxic chemical safety.
  • revenue: ~ $7 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $5 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: collaborates with communities and businesses.
  • work description: Protecting people from toxic chemicals and promoting safer products.
  • *Goals:
    • Protect the public from toxic chemicals in air, water, and consumer products.
    • Promote business practices that are safe for human health and the environment.
    • Advocate for policies that reduce exposure to harmful chemicals.

Center for Food Safety
centerforfoodsafety.org
  • work: advocating for environmental and human health, and challenging harmful practices in food production.
  • revenue: ~ $3 million (2022)
  • membership: a national network of members and supporters.
  • *Goals:
    • Promote sustainable and organic agricultural practices.
    • Protect public health from harmful food production technologies.
    • Advocate for policies that ensure a safe and healthy food system.

Environmental Council of the States
ecos.org
  • work: National nonpartisan association of state and territorial environmental agency leaders.
  • revenue: ~ $3 million (2023)
  • revenue: unknown
  • membership: comprises leaders from 50 states and territories, with high political influence.
  • *Goals:
    • Improve the capability of state environmental agencies.
    • Articulate state positions to Congress and federal agencies.
    • Facilitate coordination among states on environmental issues.

Scenic America
scenic.org
  • work: a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the scenic beauty of America's roadways, countryside, towns, and cities.
  • revenue: ~ $1.3 million (2023)
  • membership: a network of chapters and affiliates across the U.S.
  • *Goals:
    • Preserve and enhance community character.
    • Protect parks and open spaces.
    • Promote scenic byways and reduce visual pollution.

Pesticide Action Network
panna.org
  • work: advocates in the U.S. and globally for the reduction of hazardous pesticide use and promotes ecological alternatives.
  • revenue: ~ $2 million (2022)
  • membership: part of a global network comprising over 600 NGOs, institutions, and individuals across more than 90 countries.
  • *Goals:
    • Eliminate the use of hazardous pesticides.
    • Promote sustainable and equitable food systems.
    • Advocate for policies that protect health and the environment.

US Public Interest Research Group
uspirg.org
  • work: focused on consumer protection and public health.
  • revenue: ~ $1.6 million (2022)
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: supported by individual donors and activists
  • work description: Advocating for the public interest on issues like product safety, public health, and democracy.
  • *Goals:
    • Advocate for the public interest on consumer issues.
    • Promote environmental protection and public health.
    • Encourage civic engagement and democratic participation.

Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund
celdf.org
  • work: Provides legal assistance to communities to protect their environmental rights.
  • revenue: ~ $1 million (2023)
  • revenue: unknown
  • membership: individual donors and community partnerships.
  • *Goals:
    • Assist communities in establishing rights to protect local environments.
    • Challenge corporate threats to community rights and ecosystems.
    • Promote legal frameworks recognizing the rights of nature.

Regenerative Agriculture Foundation
regenerativeagriculturefoundation.org
  • work: educates and promotes regenerative agriculture for soil improvement and helping to mitigate climate-change.
  • revenue: ~ $5.5 million (2022)
  • membership: collaborates with foundations, investors, nonprofits, community leaders, and land stewards.
  • *Goals:
    • Foster economic, policy, and knowledge conditions that support land stewardship.
    • Provide climate solutions and protect freshwater and oceans.
    • Advance racial equity and a just economy.

Bioneers
bioneers.org
  • work: promoting social and environmental innovation.
  • revenue: ~ $3 million (2023)
  • revenue: unknown
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: network of activists, scholars, and leaders.
  • work description: Hosting conferences, producing media, and supporting initiatives for sustainable solutions.
  • *Goals:
    • Highlight innovative solutions for environmental and social challenges.
    • Promote cross-disciplinary collaboration for systemic change.
    • Inspire action through storytelling and events.

Institute for Local Self-Reliance
ilsr.org
  • work: promoting local economic development and sustainability.
  • revenue: ~ $3 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $3 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: collaborates with local governments, businesses, and community organizations
  • work description: Providing strategies and resources for community-based development.
  • *Goals:
    • Empower communities to achieve self-reliance and local economic prosperity.
    • Advocate for sustainable energy, equitable broadband, and local economies.
    • Challenge corporate monopolies to foster community-based solutions.

Organic Farmers Association
organicfarmersassociation.org
  • work: advocates for domestic certified organic producers and provides political advocacy for organic farming policies.
  • revenue: supported by the Rodale Institute
  • membership: collaborates with a network of regional organic farm organizations and organic farmers across the U.S.
  • *Goals:
    • Advocate for policies that benefit organic farmers.
    • Strengthen and support the capacity of organic farmers and farm organizations.
    • Support collaboration and leadership among state, regional, and national organic farmer organizations.

Regenerative Organic Alliance
regenorganic.org
  • work: promotes regenerative organic farming practices for soil health, animal welfare, and social fairness.
  • revenue: ~ $1 million (2022)
  • membership: collaborates with a network of farmers, brands, policymakers, educators, and researchers.
  • *Goals:
    • Promote regenerative organic farming to restore ecosystems and combat climate change.
    • Ensure fair treatment and wages for farmers and workers.
    • Enhance animal welfare standards in agricultural practices.

Regeneration International
regenerationinternational.org
  • work: promotes regenerative agriculture and land-use practices to restore deteriorated farming soils and other ecological systems.
  • revenue: not found
  • membership: engages with a network of international partners.
  • *Goals:
    • Promote regenerative agriculture to restore climate stability.
    • End world hunger through sustainable farming practices.
    • Rebuild social, ecological, and economic systems.

Pollinator Partnership
pollinator.org
  • work: protecting pollinators and their ecosystems, through conservation, education, and research.
  • revenue: ~ $1.5 million (2019)
  • membership: over 170 partner organizations and numerous individual supporters.
  • *Goals:
    • Promote the health of pollinators critical to food and ecosystems.
    • Advance conservation efforts through research and education.
    • Engage diverse stakeholders to drive sustainable action for pollinator protection.

Ecosystem Restoration Communities
ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org
  • work: focused on restoring degraded ecosystems.
  • revenue: ~ $1 million (2023)
  • revenue: unknown
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: global network of volunteers and partners.
  • work description: Establishing communities dedicated to large-scale ecosystem restoration projects.
  • *Goals:
    • Mobilize global communities for ecosystem restoration projects.
    • Provide education and resources for restoration efforts.
    • Foster collaboration to scale restoration impact.

Permaculture Institute
permaculture.org
  • work: promotes permaculture education and practices, offering courses and workshops to foster sustainable ecological design.
  • revenue: not found
  • membership: collaborates with a network of permaculture practitioners and educators.
  • *Goals:
    • Provide comprehensive permaculture education and training.
    • Support the development of sustainable and resilient communities.
    • Advance ecological design principles globally.

People vs. Fossil Fuels
peoplevsfossilfuels.org
  • work: advocating for climate justice.
  • revenue: ~ $2 million (2023)
  • revenue: unknown
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: coalition of over 1,200 organizations.
  • work description: Demanding a fossil-free future and climate justice.
  • *Goals:
    • End fossil fuel extraction and infrastructure expansion.
    • Promote a just transition to renewable energy.
    • Mobilize mass action to demand climate justice.

Insure Our Future
insure-our-future.com
  • work: campaigns to hold insurers accountable for their role in the climate crisis.
  • revenue: not disclosed
  • membership: U.S. and global coalition.
  • *Goals:
    • Stop insurers from underwriting new fossil fuel projects.
    • Encourage divestment from coal, oil, and gas companies.
    • Promote investment in a clean energy economy.

Action for the Climate Emergency
acespace.org
  • work: educates and empowers young people to take action to avoid a climate crises and to advocate for ways to stop climate-change.
  • revenue: ~ $1.5 million (2023)
  • membership: over 1.1 million members engaged in campaigns.
  • *Goals:
    • Educate youth on climate science and solutions.
    • Empower youth to take climate action.
    • Promote equitable solutions to the climate crisis, and advocate climate policies.

Citizens' Climate Lobby
citizensclimatelobby.org
  • work: mobilizes citizens to advocate for bipartisan climate action policies.
  • revenue: ~ $1 million (2022)
  • membership: over 200,000 members with 568 active local chapters.
  • *Goals:
    • Empower citizens to build political will for climate solutions.
    • Advocate for carbon pricing and climate legislation.
    • Promote bipartisan support for sustainable energy policies.

Moms Clean Air Force
momscleanairforce.org
  • work: mobilizes parents to advocate for clean air and climate action.
  • revenue: ~ $1.5 million (2022)
  • membership: over 1.5 million members across the U.S.
  • *Goals:
    • Protect children's health from air pollution.
    • Advocate for strong air quality and climate policies.
    • Engage and empower communities for environmental justice.

Interfaith Power & Light
interfaithpowerandlight.org
  • work: mobilizes faith communities to take bold and just action on climate change through education and advocacy.
  • revenue: ~ $1.5 million (2021)
  • membership: network of 40 state affiliates engaging congregations nationwide.
  • *Goals:
    • Inspire faith communities to address climate change.
    • Advocate for equitable and sustainable energy policies.
    • Promote environmental justice and stewardship.

This Is Zero Hour
thisiszerohour.org
  • work: internationally youth-led movement advocating for climate and environmental justice.
  • revenue: not found
  • membership: active in over 55 countries with 50 active chapters.
  • *Goals:
    • Center the voices of diverse youth in climate and environmental justice conversations.
    • Provide entry points, training, and resources for new young activists.
    • Organize movements to protect rights and access to natural resources.

Our Climate
ourclimate.us
  • work: empowering young leaders to advocate for science-based and equitable climate justice policies.
  • revenue: ~ $1 million (2022)
  • revenue: unknown
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: network of young climate advocates.
  • work description: Provides leadership development and advocacy training for equitable climate policies.
  • *Goals:
    • Empower young leaders to advocate for equitable climate policies.
    • Promote science-based solutions to achieve climate justice.
    • Engage and educate communities on the importance of climate action.

Climate for Health
climateforhealth.org
  • work: inspiring health professionals to advocate for policies that mitigate climate-change impacts for the good of public health.
  • revenue: not found
  • membership: a diverse network of health organizations and professionals.
  • *Goals:
    • Mobilize health professionals to engage in climate action.
    • Provide resources and training to integrate climate solutions into health practices.
    • Advocate for equitable climate policies that protect public health.

Alliance of Nurses for
Healthy Environments
envirn.org
  • work: focused on health impacts from the environment and industries, and advocating for environmental public health.
  • revenue: not found
  • membership: collaborates with a diverse network of nurses and health professionals across the U.S.
  • *Goals:
    • Educate and lead the nursing profession in environmental health.
    • Advance research and incorporate evidence-based practice.
    • Influence policy to promote healthy environments.

Moms Across America
momsacrossamerica.com
  • work: raising awareness about environmental and food toxins, and promoting sustainable organic food and healthy food systems.
  • revenue: not found
  • membership: reaches thousands through national networks.
  • *Goals:
    • Educate the public on the health risks of GMOs and pesticides.
    • Promote organic and non-GMO food choices.
    • Advocate for policies that protect public health and the environment.

Climate Health Equity Toolkit
climatehealthequitytoolkit.org
  • work: providing toolkit and resources to accelerate philanthropic investments to help communities affected by climate impacts.
  • revenue: not found
  • membership: serves a network of philanthropic organizations and funders.
  • *Goals:
    • Facilitate learning and collaboration among funders on climate, health, and equity issues.
    • Provide resources to guide philanthropic investments addressing climate-related health inequities.
    • Support communities disproportionately impacted by climate change through strategic funding.

Make Polluters Pay
makepolluterspay.net
  • work: campaigns to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate damages through litigation and advocacy.
  • revenue: not disclosed
  • membership: collaborates with a coalition of charitable and campaigning groups.
  • *Goals:
    • Build public support for climate litigation against major polluters.
    • Advocate for policies that make polluters financially responsible for environmental damage.
    • Promote environmental justice and corporate accountability.

Climate Defiance
climatedefiance.org
  • work: uses nonviolent direct action to halt new gas and oil projects.
  • revenue: not disclosed
  • membership: active in multiple U.S. cities.
  • *Goals:
    • Stop the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure.
    • Mobilize mass participation in direct climate action.
    • Pressure policymakers to enact comprehensive climate policies.

Scientific and Educational
based in the U.S.

Scientific American
scientificamerican.com
  • work: providing authoritative insights on science and technology.
  • revenue: ~ $35 million estimated
  • revenue: unknown
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: reaches over 10 million readers worldwide
  • *Goals:
    • Deliver accurate and engaging scientific content to the public.
    • Promote understanding of science and its societal impacts.
    • Foster informed discussions on science-related policy issues.

National Environmental Education Foundation
neefusa.org
  • work: promotes environmental education and stewardship.
  • revenue: ~ $10 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $5 million
  • membership: supported by individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
  • *Goals:
    • Make the environment accessible and relevant to daily life.
    • Cultivate an environmentally conscious and responsible public.
    • Advance lifelong environmental learning and stewardship.

Ecological Society of America
esa.org
  • work: advancing the science and practice of ecology.
  • revenue: ~ $7 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $10 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: over 9,000 scientists, researchers, and educators
  • *Goals:
    • Promote ecological science to inform environmental policy.
    • Support education and professional development for ecologists.
    • Advance research on ecological systems and conservation.

Climate Central
climatecentral.org
  • work: specializing in climate science research and communication.
  • revenue: ~ $5 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $10 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: network of scientists and journalists
  • work description: Communicating climate change science to the public and policymakers.
  • *Goals:
    • Conduct research on climate science and impacts.
    • Inform the public and policymakers on climate change issues.
    • Promote actionable solutions to address climate change.

Environmental & Energy Study Institute
eesi.org
  • work: educates policymakers on energy and environmental solutions.
  • revenue: ~ $3 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $3 million
  • membership: supported by donors and institutional partners.
  • *Goals:
    • Advance innovative policy solutions for a sustainable future.
    • Promote energy efficiency and renewable energy.
    • Address climate change and environmental protection.

Natural Areas Association
naturalareas.org
  • work: supports the protection, management, and restoration of U.S. natural areas through science, education, and networking.
  • revenue: ~ $1 million (2023)
  • revenue: unknown
  • membership: includes land managers, scientists, and conservation professionals.
  • *Goals:
    • Conserve natural areas and biodiversity through science-based management.
    • Provide professional development for land managers and conservationists.
    • Foster collaboration to protect natural ecosystems.

National Association of Environmental Professionals
naep.org
  • work: developing the highest standards of ethics and proficiency in the environmental profession.
  • revenue: ~ $1 million (2023)
  • revenue: unknown
  • membership: ~1,500 members.
  • *Goals:
    • Advance the practice of environmental professionals.
    • Provide professional development and networking opportunities.
    • Promote ethical standards in environmental management.

Canada based

Ecojustice
ecojustice.ca
  • work: Canada-based environmental law charity.
  • revenue: ~ $10 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $7 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: Team of lawyers and scientists
  • work description: Using the law to protect and restore the environment.
  • *Goals:
    • Use the power of law to defend nature.
    • Protect communities and combat climate change.
    • Ensure environmental laws are properly enforced.

Environmental Defence Canada
environmentaldefence.ca
  • work: Canada-based environmental advocacy organization.
  • revenue: ~ $5 million (2023)
  • revenue: ~ $5 million annually
  • Capital Assets: not disclosed
  • membership: supported by individual donors and foundations
  • work description: Advocating for clean water, a safe climate, and healthy communities.
  • *Goals:
    • Protect Canada's environment and human health.
    • Advocate for clean energy and climate action.
    • Promote sustainable communities and environmental justice.

Ecotrust Canada
ecotrust.ca
  • work: collaborating with rural, remote, and Indigenous communities in Canada to build sustainable, place-based economies, focusing on fisheries, energy, and food systems.
  • revenue: ~ $3.4 million (2023)
  • membership: operates through partnerships with various communities and organizations across Canada.
  • *Goals:
    • Promote climate resilience for communities and nature.
    • Support Indigenous-led housing and homeland governance.
    • Revitalize coastal economies through local fisheries management.

Green Party of Canada
greenparty.ca
  • work: a political party in Canada emphasizing environmental sustainability, social justice, and progressive economic policies.
  • revenue: ~ $2.3 million (2022)
  • membership: a dedicated base of supporters across Canada.
  • *Goals:
    • Promote environmental protection and combat climate change.
    • Advocate for social justice and equity.
    • Support sustainable economic development.

Last Generation Canada
lastgenerationcanada.ca
  • work: demanding urgent climate action from the Canadian government, and using nonviolent civil resistance.
  • revenue: not disclosed
  • membership: composed of climate concerned citizens.
  • *Goals:
    • Establish a national emergency management agency with 50,000 full-time firefighters.
    • Support a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to phase out fossil fuels by 2030.
    • Implement legally binding citizens' assemblies to address the climate crisis.

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