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Colorado environmental organizations

There are 918 environmental organizations in Colorado. Combined, these Coloradan environmental organizations employ 10,223 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of environmental organizations in Colorado

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
 
382
 
$1,312,669,241
Environmental education organizations
 
158
 
$103,417,560
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
 
101
 
$49,807,854
Pollution abatement and control organizations
 
98
 
$70,331,596
Land conservation organizations
 
87
 
$126,765,594
Botanical nonprofits and horticultural societies
 
62
 
$67,110,839
Environmental alliances and advocates
 
60
 
$3,379,347
Recycling programs
 
54
 
$26,772,276
Civic environmental and open space organizations
 
45
 
$3,808,987
Energy conservation and development organizations
 
45
 
$991,611,962
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Environmental organizations by major Colorado cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Denver
 
309
 
$1,079,504,283
Boulder
 
124
 
$297,863,732
Fort Collins
 
75
 
$29,907,695
Colorado Springs
 
62
 
$12,476,200
Greeley
 
19
 
$1,009,512
Pueblo
 
13
 
$3,898,372
Grand Junction
 
13
 
$9,763,889
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Job trends for Colorado environmental organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
127
1-10
 
125
11-25
 
60
26-100
 
37
101 to 1,000
 
5
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of environmental organizations in Colorado

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
220
$250k to $1M
 
128
$1M to $5M
 
95
$5M to $25M
 
21
$25M to $100M
 
5
$100M+
 
2
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Directory of environmental organizations in Colorado

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1-20 of 918

The Water Research Foundation (WRF)

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is the leading research organization advancing the science of all water to meet the evolving needs of its subscribers and the water sector.
Revenue
$23.4m
Assets
$53.2m
Employees
58
EIN
13-6211384
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Urban Land Conservancy

Urban Land Conservancy acquires, develops, and preserves affordable community assets in Colorado to positively impact lives and promote urban revitalization.
Revenue
$12.6m
Assets
$145.0m
Employees
23
EIN
20-0405066
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Denver Botanic Gardens

Denver Botanic Gardens connects people with diverse plant collections, providing delight and enlightenment while inspiring stewardship of the environment.
Revenue
$46.0m
Assets
$31.5m
Employees
445
EIN
84-0440359
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation (RMMLF)

Dedicated to the scholarly and practical study of the law and regulations relating to mining, oil & gas, water, public lands, energy, environmental protection, and other related areas.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$22.9m
Employees
13
EIN
84-6037688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rocky Mountain Conservancy

Rocky Mountain Conservancy promotes stewardship of Rocky Mountain National Park through education and philanthropy, providing information to visitors.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$27.6m
Employees
113
EIN
84-0472090
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rocky Mountain Institute

Rocky Mountain Institute transforms the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. Jon Creyts leads the organization, which operates out of Boulder, CO.
Revenue
$139.4m
Assets
$140.7m
Employees
628
EIN
74-2244146
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES)

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) provides environmental science education programs for everyone from school children to leaders and decision-makers.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$36.9m
Employees
69
EIN
23-7042291
IRS type
501(c)(3)

GGF Global Greengrants

To mobilize on-the-ground resources to fight environmental degradation, promote sustainability, and support social justice around the world.
Revenue
$42.6m
Assets
$60.9m
Employees
32
EIN
84-1612422
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mission Possible Partnership USA

Mission Possible Partnership USA sparks net-zero transformation of 7 industrial sectors, convening leaders to agree and act on decarbonizing industry and transport.
Revenue
$26.4m
Assets
$23.2m
Employees
1
EIN
87-2398379
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Environment America Research and Policy Center

Environment America Research and Policy Center protects air, water and open spaces through research, civic engagement, public education, and policy.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
0
EIN
13-4339865
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Open Lands

Colorado Open Lands preserves significant open lands and natural heritage in Colorado through private/public partnerships, innovative land conservation, and strategic leadership.
Revenue
$46.5m
Assets
$12.4m
Employees
32
EIN
84-0866211
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eco-Cycle

We continue to be driven by these same passions and innovative actions. To identify, explore and demonstrate the emerging frontiers of sustainable resource management through the concepts and practices of Zero Waste.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
71
EIN
84-0730811
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado West Land Trust

To protect agricultural lands, wildlife habitat, and open space in and around Mesa County to benefit the community at large.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
14
EIN
74-2155358
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alliance for Sustainable Energy

Battelle and MRIGlobal formed Alliance for Sustainability, LLC for the purpose of winning the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL's) management and operating (M&O) contract.
Revenue
$786.3m
Assets
$175.0m
Employees
3,457
EIN
26-1939342
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Conservation Foundation

The Western Conservation Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to protect the land, air, and water in the Western United States. The Foundation does this by building leaders and champions for conservation, identifying timely issues, and e...
Revenue
$12.7m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
21
EIN
33-1107506
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nrel Foundation

Nrel Foundation accelerates the development of modern clean energy technologies and solutions by bridging NREL and financial resources.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
2
EIN
86-3498248
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Keystone Policy Center

Keystone Policy Center helps public, private, and civic-sector leaders solve complex problems with independent, science-driven collaborative processes.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
28
EIN
84-0688506
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conservation Lands Foundation

The mission of the Conservation Lands Foundation is to protect, restore and expand the National Conservation Lands through education, advocacy and partnerships.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
26
EIN
20-8924520
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Resource Advocates (WRA)

WRA is a natural resource conservation organization in Boulder, CO whose mission is: Western Resource Advocates' mission is to protect the West's land, air, and water.
Revenue
$10.2m
Assets
$14.6m
Employees
98
EIN
84-1113831
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Protect Our Winters

POW mobilizes outdoor enthusiasts to advocate for climate policies through education, events, and partnerships with athletes, creatives, CEOs, and brands.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
32
EIN
20-8474909
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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