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California environmental education programs

There are 589environmental education organizations in California. Combined, these Californianenvironmental education programsemploy 4,749 people, earn more than $627 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Environmental education programs by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
145
$89,637,448
San Francisco
131
$341,527,991
San Diego
52
$48,901,912
Sacramento
32
$9,337,646
San Jose
25
$21,216,752
Santa Rosa
24
$20,558,883
Riverside
24
$37,568,255
Santa Maria
19
$4,812,175
Santa Cruz
18
$10,924,443
Oxnard
13
$8,050,999
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Job trends for California environmental education programs

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
71
1-10
67
11-25
50
26-100
39
101 to 1,000
9
1,000+
0
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Sizes of environmental education programs in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
172
$250k to $1M
80
$1M to $5M
71
$5M to $25M
15
$25M to $100M
5
$100M+
0
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Directory of environmental education programs in California

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1-20 of 589

California State Parks Foundation

California State Parks Foundation: Nonprofit improving and preserving California State Parks through community engagement, volunteer stewardship, and park improvements.
Revenue
$9.1m
Assets
$18.3m
Employees
26
EIN
94-1707583
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sierra Club Foundation

Sierra Club Foundation educates and empowers people to protect the environment through programs like Our Wild America and Beyond Coal.
Revenue
$89.1m
Assets
$199.3m
Employees
19
EIN
94-6069890
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy revitalizes parks, enhances visitor experiences, fosters community engagement, and supports conservation efforts across iconic Bay Area sites.
Revenue
$52.9m
Assets
$80.9m
Employees
359
EIN
94-2781708
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Earth Island Institute

Earth Island Institute supports grassroots environmental projects, fosters young leaders, and connects ecological issues with social justice through advocacy and its publication, Earth Island Journal.
Revenue
$34.9m
Assets
$42.5m
Employees
203
EIN
94-2889684
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dream Corps

Green For All is a national organization dedicated to building an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty.
Revenue
$53.5m
Assets
$97.1m
Employees
92
EIN
26-1140201
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sustainable Ocean Alliance

Sustainable Ocean Alliance develops leaders, cultivates ideas, and accelerates solutions in the field of Ocean health and sustainability.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$10.0m
Employees
22
EIN
82-4972091
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Inaturalist

Inaturalist connects people to nature, advancing biodiversity science through global observations and data sharing, helping prevent species extinction.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
9
EIN
92-1296468
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Guided Discoveries

Guided Discoveries offers educational programs in marine and physical science, island ecology, astronomy, and ocean adventure, impacting the lives of 20K+ children annually.
Revenue
$22.7m
Assets
$21.0m
Employees
346
EIN
95-3285562
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Physicians Scientists and Engineers for Sustainable and Healthy Energy

Pse Healthy Energy provides scientific information to help people make informed choices about sustainable and healthy energy options.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
30
EIN
27-4364320
IRS type
501(c)(3)

NatureBridge

At NatureBridge, we believe environmental science education should be a part of every child's life. We open children's minds to the wonder and science of nature and ignite in them the courage to take action and to make the world a healthier place.
Revenue
$15.6m
Assets
$16.9m
Employees
203
EIN
94-2145930
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pacific Environment and Resources Center

Scientific/Education on environmental issues. Protects the living environment of the Pacific Rim by strengthening local community leadership and championing environmental and social justice in Russia, China, the Arctic, Alaska and California.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$13.0m
Employees
29
EIN
94-2628924
IRS type
501(c)(3)

the Rose Foundation for Communities the Environment

Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment is a grantmaking public charity. Unlike a private foundation, they were not launched with a big endowment.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$29.0m
Employees
39
EIN
94-3179772
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Surfrider Foundation

The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's ocean, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network.
Revenue
$12.3m
Assets
$20.2m
Employees
83
EIN
95-3941826
IRS type
501(c)(3)

YES Nature to Neighborhoods

Youth enrichment strategies' mission is To enrich the lives of underserved, cont on sch ochildren, caregivers and family members in richmond, ca by deepending relationships through experiences in Nature.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
17
EIN
03-0458294
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Two Bit Circus Foundation

Two Bit Circus Foundation inspires entrepreneurship, young inventors, and environmental stewardship by providing hands-on learning experiences with repurposed materials.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
49
EIN
56-2464067
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, educates and empowers manufacturers of consumer products to become a positive force for society and the environment, helping to bring about a new industrial revolution.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
10
EIN
27-1832830
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Environmental Nature Center

Environmental Nature Center provides education through nature experiences. Recently acquired Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, featuring a museum, trails, and bird observation deck.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$17.8m
Employees
56
EIN
23-7182423
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marin Art and Garden Center (MAGC)

Marin Art and Garden Center's vision is to enrich our community through exploration and discovery in the arts and the natural environment, providing opportunity for positive impact and change.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
34
EIN
94-1085734
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ten Strands

We believe that all California students deserve a high-quality education that promotes achievement, health, and wellbeing. We have a unique opportunity at this moment in time to ensure that happens.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$6.6m
Employees
12
EIN
27-4118171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Living Desert

The Living Desert is a 1200 acre facility that specializes in the plants and animals found throughout the deserts of the world. Many exotic and endangered species can be seen in natural surroundings.
Revenue
$30.6m
Assets
$144.7m
Employees
244
EIN
95-3385354
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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