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Iowa environmental organizations

There are 394environmental organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowanenvironmental organizationsemploy 642 people, earn more than $129 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $353 million.
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Types of environmental organizations in Iowa

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
222
$91,746,785
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
66
$27,825,843
Civic environmental and open space organizations
35
$10,885,175
Botanical nonprofits and horticultural societies
34
$10,172,175
Environmental education organizations
30
$7,719,640
Garden clubs and horticultural programs
20
$76,013
Energy conservation and development organizations
19
$789,869
Pollution abatement and control organizations
18
$7,073,369
Botanical gardens and arboreta
13
$10,004,358
Recycling programs
12
$4,778,635
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Environmental organizations by major Iowa cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Des Moines
92
$81,336,980
Cedar Rapids
33
$6,548,411
Iowa City
23
$4,319,422
Omaha, NE
16
$1,560,787
Ames
15
$4,311,618
Waterloo
14
$424,823
Dubuque
13
$587,482
Davenport
10
$2,663,014
Sioux City
7
$149,036
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Job trends for Iowa environmental organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
59
1-10
24
11-25
14
26-100
8
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
0
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Sizes of environmental organizations in Iowa

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
91
$250k to $1M
30
$1M to $5M
20
$5M to $25M
3
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
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Directory of environmental organizations in Iowa

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Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF)

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation protects and restores Iowa's land, water and wildlife for future generations. Our priorities include permanent land protection, improved land management and bringing new conservation ideas and opportunities to Iowa.
Revenue
$38.7m
Assets
$130.3m
Employees
63
EIN
42-1127544
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa Confluence Water Trails

Iowa Confluence Water Trails connects culture, conservation, and adventure by empowering waterways with recreational opportunities and restoring Iowan's connection to natural heritage.
Revenue
$15.6m
Assets
$40.1m
Employees
0
EIN
87-1605740
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Depot Outlet

Depot Outlet recycles donated clothing and small household goods at low prices while providing volunteer opportunities and disbursing grants to other non-profits.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
33
EIN
42-1005989
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trees Forever

Trees Forever plants and cares for community forests, educates about trees and promotes sustainability.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
89
EIN
42-1419181
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indian Creek Nature Center

Indian Creek's mission is to promote a sustainable future through environmental education, land protection, and encouraging responsible interaction with nature.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$10.3m
Employees
42
EIN
23-7260197
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Great Outdoors Foundation

The Great Outdoors Foundation supports conservation efforts, provides leadership, and funds projects promoting healthy lifestyles in Central Iowa.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$9.1m
Employees
16
EIN
42-1441098
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden explores, explains and celebrates the world of plants. It operates as a botanical garden, arboreta, and botanical organization under the leadership of Kimberley Perez.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$22.3m
Employees
47
EIN
42-0540765
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance

The Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance (iawa) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the pace and scale of farmer-led efforts to improve Water quality. Iawa focuses on science-based practices proven to have quantifiable Water quality benefits. I....
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
0
EIN
32-0440113
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Green Schools National Network

GSNN fosters sustainable K-12 schools by providing resources and strategic planning to over 300 schools. Mission: every learner attends a healthy, equitable, and sustainable school.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$193.2k
Employees
0
EIN
33-1191456
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conservation Foundation of Dickinson County

Foundation helps preserve and educate on unique culture, habitats of Iowa Great Lakes region through funding, improvement projects, and volunteer work.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$789.2k
Employees
0
EIN
36-4166056
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro

Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro enhances the Okoboji area through strategic beautification projects, community engagement, and initiatives that elevate the local environment and experience.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$6.2m
Employees
0
EIN
83-1898171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sustainable Iowa Land Trust

Sustainable Iowa Land Trust permanently protects Iowa land for growing healthy food through education, outreach, and legal options.
Revenue
$935.4k
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
10
EIN
47-2730222
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa Environmental Council

Iowa Environmental Council is a water quality or wetland conservation organization in Des Moines, IA whose mission is: To provide a safe, healthy environment and sustainable future for Iowa.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
21
EIN
42-1436090
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nahant Marsh Education Center

Nahant Marsh Education Center educates and restores the environment through programs for schools, churches, seniors, and nature lovers in Davenport.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
18
EIN
38-3667579
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Science & Environmental Health Network

Science & Environmental Health Network provides legal and scientific expertise to grassroots campaigns protecting water, climate, public health.
Revenue
$829.7k
Assets
$695.9k
Employees
5
EIN
45-0452872
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS)

Our work targets conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources on working land the land used to produce food, fiber, and other services that improve the quality of life people experience in rural and urban communities.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
9
EIN
42-0716340
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Keep Iowa Beautiful

Iowa-based org empowering residents to make their state the cleanest and most attractive through research studies, education, and pride programs.
Revenue
$795.6k
Assets
$385.5k
Employees
2
EIN
42-1497912
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Golden Hills Resource Conservation and Development

Promotes conservation and cultural sustainability projects in rural Western Iowa. Coordinates watershed management and community development initiatives. Located in Oakland, IA.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
12
EIN
42-1293893
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brenton Arboretum

Brenton Arboretum is a private foundation providing the public with numerous collections of different species of trees in a significant natural setting allowing a 'lace of peace and beauty for all to enjoy.' It is located in Des Moines, IA.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
11
EIN
31-1578089
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Whiterock Conservancy

A 5,500 acre land trust open to the public for recreation located near Coon Rapids Iowa that demonstrates sustainable agriculture and land conservation.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$23.2m
Employees
19
EIN
27-0110952
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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