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Environment Nonprofits in New York

New York is home to 1,690 Environment nonprofit organizations.

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New York Botanical Garden

Bronx, NY

Assets: $699m

Revenue: $98m

MISSION:

A MUSEUM OF PLANTS AND A SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CENTER DEVOTED TO THE STUDY OF PLANTS AND THEIR USES. IT IS THE GARDEN'S MISSION TO IMPROVE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURAL WORLD, HORTICULTURE, AND THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PLANTS AND PEOPLE. IT IS ALSO THE GARDEN'S MISSION TO EXPAND HUMANITY'S KNOWLEDGE OF PLANTS AND HOW THEY ARE UTILIZED.

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.

Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated

New York, NY

Assets: $452m

Revenue: $285m

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL SYSTEMS ON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS. GUIDED BY SCIENCE & ECONOMICS, WE FIND PRACTICAL & LASTING SOLUTIONS TO THE MOST SERIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS.

Peconic Land Trust Incorporated

Southampton, NY

Assets: $410m

Revenue: $28m

MISSION:

THE TRUST MANAGES AND RESTORES LAND; MONITORS AND ENFORCES CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON PROTECTED PROPERTY; PROVIDES SERVICES TO LANDOWNERS TO HELP MANAGE AND RESTORE THEIR LAND; OPERATES A SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC GARDEN; A FARMS FOR THE FUTURE PROGRAM PROVIDING ACCESS TO FARMLAND, FARMING INFRASTRUCTURE AND MENTORING FOR NEW FARMERS; AN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) FARM; AND OTHER STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS INCLUDING HIKING AND ALL ACCESS TRAILS ON PROTECTED PROPERTY.

Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc

New York, NY

Assets: $355m

Revenue: $44m

MISSION:

A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE, INC. THAT PROTECTS AND CONSERVES LAND.

Scenic Hudson Land Trust Inc

Poughkeepsie, NY

Assets: $275m

Revenue: $13m

MISSION:

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

Catskill Watershed Corporation

Arkville, NY

Assets: $167m

Revenue: $18m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO ADMINISTER WATER- SHED PROTECTION AND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE WATER QUALITY IN THE WEST OF HUDSON WATERSHED AND TO MAKE DECISIONS ON FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SUCH PROGRAMS.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corporation

Brooklyn, NY

Assets: $141m

Revenue: $29m

MISSION:

AN URBAN BOTANIC GARDEN THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE TO THE WORLD OF PLANTS (SEE SCHEDULE O).

Cary Institute Of Ecosystem Studies Inc

Millbrook, NY

Assets: $141m

Revenue: $16m

MISSION:

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

Wave Hill Incorporated

Bronx, NY

Assets: $101m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

TO CELEBRATE THE ARTISTRY AND LEGACY OF ITS GARDENS AND LANDSCAPES, TO PRESERVE ITS MAGNIFICENT VIEW, AND TO EXPLORE HUMAN CONNECTIONS TO THE WORLD OF NATURE THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS.

Butler Conservation Fund Inc

Great Neck, NY

Assets: $92m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide all forms of support except for financial assistance or fund raising for other organizations within the Environment major group area.

Alexander Foundation Inc

New York, NY

Assets: $78m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Environment major group area.

Rainforest Alliance Inc

New York, NY

Assets: $72m

Revenue: $55m

MISSION:

RA WORKS AT THE INTERSECTION OF BUSINESS, AGRICULTURE & FORESTS TO IMPROVE LIVES & PROTECT NATURE BY TRANSFORMING HOW LAND IS USED, PRODUCTION OF GOODS & CONSUMER CHOICES.

Duke Farms Foundation

New York, NY

Assets: $65m

Revenue: $14m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in ornamental plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, house plants, herbs, garden fruits and vegetables or other species of plants.

Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail Inc

Poughkeepsie, NY

Assets: $52m

Revenue: $45m

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE O FOR HUDSON HIGHLANDS FJORD TRAIL'S MISSION STATEMENT.

The Garden Club Of America

New York, NY

Assets: $51m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

TO CULTIVATE THE BOND AMONG PEOPLE, PLANTS, AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation

New York, NY

Assets: $50m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to conserve existing energy resources, ensure efficient use of available energy and develop new energy resources while protecting the quality of the environment.

Stonecrop Gardens Inc

Cold Spring, NY

Assets: $49m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

TO UPHOLD AND DEMONSTRATE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF HORTICULTURAL PRACTICE AND TO PROMOTE THE USE OF SUCH STANDARDS AMONG AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL GARDENERS THROUGH AESTHETIC DISPLAYS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Wethersfield Foundation Inc

Amenia, NY

Assets: $44m

Revenue: $4m

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.