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Environment Nonprofits in Illinois

Illinois is home to 709 Environment nonprofit organizations.

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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden Foundation

Springfield, IL

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, FESTIVALS, AND VARIOUS MISCELLANEOUS SALES AND EVENTS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE GARDEN (IN HONOR OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN) AND ITS RELATED ECOLOGICAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND CONSERVATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance

Chicago, IL

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

THE GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY ALLIANCE INSPIRES, EDUCATES AND PROVOKES EXPLORATION THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND EXPERIENCES IN ONE OF THE NATION'S LARGEST AND FINEST PLANT CONSERVATORIES. THE CONSERVATORY CHANGES LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF NATURE. THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, VISITOR SERVICES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY AND LOCAL COMMUNITY.

Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance

Chicago, IL

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT AND COORDINATE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCE PROGRAMS.

Prairie Rivers Network

Champaign, IL

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

AT PRAIRIE RIVERS NETWORK, WE PROTECT WATER, HEAL LAND, AND INSPIRE CHANGE. USING THE CREATIVE POWER OF SCIENCE, LAW, AND COLLECTIVE ACTION, WE PROTECT AND RESTORE OUR RIVERS, RETURN HEALTHY SOILS AND DIVERSE WILDLIFE TO OUR LANDS, AND TRANSFORM HOW WE CARE FOR THE EARTH AND FOR EACH OTHER.

Council Of Great Lakes Governors Inc

Arlington Heights, IL

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

THE COUNCIL IS DEVOTED TO WORKING COOPERATIVELY ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES COMMON TO MEMBER STATES. THE BENEFITS OF A REGIONAL APPROACH TO ADDRESSING THE VARIOUS CHALLENGES OF THE GREAT LAKES STATES IS EMPHASIZED.

Green Era Educational Nfp

Chicago, IL

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO CREATE MORE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES BY SUPPORTING LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION THROUGH MANAGEMENT OF BIODEGRADABLE WASTE AND ACCESS TO SOIL WITH GOVERNMENT PROVIDED GRANTS.

Living Lands & Waters

East Moline, IL

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO AID IN THE PROTECTION, PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE NATION'S MAJOR RIVERS AND THEIR WATERSHEDS.

Friends Of Nachusa Grasslands

Franklin Grove, IL

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $684k

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF FRIENDS OF NACHUSA GRASSLANDS IS TO BUILD ENDOWMENTS THAT WILL HELP DEFRAY THE COST OF NATURAL AREAS OF MANAGEMENT, STAFF AND OPERATING EXPENSES; CONDUCT AND ENCOURAGE STEWARDSHIP; SUPPORT EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY; AND FUND LAND ACQUISTION AT THE PRESERVE. OVER 96% OF INCOME IS EXPENDED ON ACHIEVING THOSE GOALS.

Heartlands Conservancy

Belleville, IL

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $704k

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CONSERVE, CONNECT, AND RESTORE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES TO SUSTAIN THE PEOPLE OF SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS.

Friends Of The Sangamon Valley

Springfield, IL

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $822k

MISSION:

ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN, AND PROTECT ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT LANDS IN THE SANGAMON WATERSHED

Kurtis Conservation Foundation

Libertyville, IL

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $119k

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.

Illinois Landscape Contractors Association

Oak Brook, IL

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO ENHANCE THE PROFESSIONALISM AND CAPABILITIES OF MEMBERS BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION AND VALUED SERVICES WHILE PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY.

Barrington Area Conservation Trust Inc

Barrington, IL

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $359k

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE THE OPEN LAND, RURAL CHARACTER AND THE SCENIC, HISTORIC, RECREATIONAL, AND ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES WITHIN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES OF BARRINGTON, IL.

Illinois State Public Interest Research Group

Chicago, IL

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $338k

MISSION:

WHEN CONSUMERS ARE CHEATED OR THE VOICES OF ORDINARY CITIZENS ARE DROWNED OUT BY SPECIAL INTEREST LOBBYISTS, ILLINOISPIRG SPEAKS UP AND TAKES ACTION. WE UNCOVER THREATS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING AND FIGHT TO END THEM, USING THE TIME-TESTED TOOLS OF INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH, MEDIA EXPOSS, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY, AND LITIGATION.

Trust U/A Dated May 6 1940 F/B/O Brookgreen Gardens

Chicago, IL

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $216k

MISSION:

SUPPORTS THE AIM AND MISSION OF BROOKGREEN GARDENS, PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC

Water Quality Research Foundation

Lisle, IL

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $343k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to conduct research and/or public policy analysis within the Environment major group area.

Sugar Grove Foundation

Mclean, IL

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $282k

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A PLACE WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN EXPERIENCE, STUDY, AND ENJOY THE ENVIRONMENT AND HISTORY OF FUNKS GROVE, AND AS A RESULT BE INSPIRED TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT.

Forest Park Foundation

Peoria Heights, IL

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $839k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance.

Center For Neighborhood Technology

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE MORE EQUITABLE, SUSTAINABLE, AND RESILIENT URBAN COMMUNITIES.

Illinois Park And Recreation Association

Lagrange, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

ILLINOIS PARKS AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONALS IN THE ILLINOIS PARK, RECREATION, AND CONSERVATION COMMUNITIES.