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Natural Resources Conservation & Protection

Nonprofit OrganizationsNatural Resources Conservation & Protection

Natural Resources Conservation & Protection organizations account for 9k organizations in the United States. In aggregate, these organizations generate $4b in revenue and employ 19.6k individuals.

9 Thousand

Active Organizations

$4.3 Billion

Annual Revenue

20 Thousand

Employees in Sector

$11.2 Billion

Controlled Assets

Explore Nonprofits in the Natural Resources Conservation & Protection Sector

The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation

Arlington, VA

Assets: $889m

Revenue: $264m

MISSION:

THE CONSERVATION FUND, WORKING WITH PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND NONPROFIT PARTNERS, PROTECTS AMERICA'S LEGACY OF LAND AND WATER RESOURCES THROUGH LAND ACQUISITION, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING, EMPHASIZING THE INTEGRATION OF ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS.

World Wildlife Fund Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $704m

Revenue: $382m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

Puerto Rico Conservation Trust

San Juan, PR

Assets: $677m

Revenue: $25m

MISSION:

TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF PUERTO RICO.

Natural Resources Defense Council Inc

New York, NY

Assets: $676m

Revenue: $274m

MISSION:

WE WORK TO SAFEGUARD THE EARTH: ITS PEOPLE, ITS PLANTS & ANIMALS, ON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS.

National Audubon Society Inc

New York, NY

Assets: $575m

Revenue: $150m

MISSION:

AUDUBON'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT BIRDS AND THE PLACES THEY NEED, TODAY AND TOMORROW.

Conservation International Foundation

Arlington, VA

Assets: $569m

Revenue: $291m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

Christensen Fund

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $365m

Revenue: $47m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

Berger Action Fund Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $352m

Revenue: $310m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PROMOTE PRO-CONSERVATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE POLICIES.

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.

Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc

Lincoln, MA

Assets: $291m

Revenue: $38m

MISSION:

LAND AND HABITAT CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.

Sierra Club Foundation

Oakland, CA

Assets: $245m

Revenue: $96m

MISSION:

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

Nantucket Conservation Foundation Inc

Nantucket, MA

Assets: $152m

Revenue: $13m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

Resources Legacy Fund

Sacramento, CA

Assets: $131m

Revenue: $84m

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, EDUCATION, AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, RESOURCES LEGACY FUND BUILDS ALLIANCES THAT ADVANCE BOLD SOLUTIONS TO SECURE A JUST AND RESILIENT WORLD FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE.

Santa Catalina Island Conservancy

Avalon, CA

Assets: $118m

Revenue: $19m

MISSION:

A RESPONSIBLE STEWARD OF OUR LANDS THROUGH CONSERVATION, EDUCATION AND RECREATION.

The Natomas Basin Conservancy A Ca Non-Profit Public Benefit Corp

Sacramento, CA

Assets: $115m

Revenue: $29m

MISSION:

ACQUIRE & PRESERVE ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT LAND IN THE NATOMAS BASIN OF CA

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation

Des Moines, IA

Assets: $109m

Revenue: $35m

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION PROTECTS AND RESTORES IOWA'S LAND, WATER AND WILDLIFE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. THIS MEMBER-SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION'S PRIORITIES INCLUDE PERMANENT LAND PROTECTION, PROMOTION OF IMPROVED LAND MANAGEMENT AND BRINGING NEW CONSERVATION IDEAS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO IOWA.

The Conservancy Of Southwest Florida Inc

Naples, FL

Assets: $95m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S UNIQUE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

Sheriffs Meadow Foundation

Vineyard Haven, MA

Assets: $94m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

TO CONSERVE THE NATURAL, BEAUTIFUL, RURAL LANDSCAPE AND CHARACTER OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

French And Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust Inc

Phoenixville, PA

Assets: $83m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE, STEWARD, AND CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE LAND IN NORTHERN CHESTER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA

Lancaster County Conservancy

Lancaster, PA

Assets: $78m

Revenue: $14m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE LANCASTER COUNTY CONSERVANCY IS "PROVIDING WILD AND FORESTED LANDS AND CLEAN WATERWAYS FOR OUR COMMUNITY FOREVER". THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE LANCASTER COUNTY CONSERVANCY INCLUDE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL LANDS, ECOSYSTEMS, LANDSCAPES AND WATERWAYS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. CONSERVANCY PRESERVES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 365 DAYS A YEAR, SUN UP TO SUN DOWN. OUR WORK RESULTS IN PROTECTION OF CRITICAL WILDLIFE CORRIDORS, RECREATION LANDS, WATER RESOURCES, AND PRESERVES MATURE FORESTS THAT CLEAN OUR AIR AND WATER. WE WORK WITH NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND LOCAL PARTNERS TO PROTECT THE SPECIAL PLACES WITHIN LANCASTER COUNTY AND ALONG ITS STREAMS AND RIVERS. THIS EFFORT ALSO TAKES US INTO YORK, CHESTER AND DAUPHIN COUNTIES WITH A FOCUS ON LAND, WATER AND COMMUNITY.