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Kentucky environmental organizations

There are 293environmental organizations in Kentucky. Combined, these Kentuckianenvironmental organizationsemploy 1,496 people, earn more than $135 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $466 million.
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Types of environmental organizations in Kentucky

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
103
$89,035,649
Botanical nonprofits and horticultural societies
71
$19,517,865
Garden clubs and horticultural programs
58
$0
Pollution abatement and control organizations
26
$8,895,260
Land conservation organizations
23
$4,339,691
Environmental education organizations
22
$11,974,024
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
22
$14,432,627
Civic environmental and open space organizations
21
$3,435,723
Recycling programs
12
$2,600,583
Environmental alliances and advocates
12
$152,869
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Environmental organizations by major Kentucky cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Louisville
72
$30,030,051
Lexington
59
$14,177,793
Cincinnati, OH
25
$1,060,565
Bowling Green
14
$3,969,722
Huntington, WV
11
$29,882
Elizabethtown
9
$1,030,390
Clarksville, TN
9
$1,944,135
Owensboro
8
$64,868,318
Evansville, IN
6
$178,787
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Job trends for Kentucky environmental organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
30
1-10
28
11-25
8
26-100
6
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
0
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Sizes of environmental organizations in Kentucky

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
58
$250k to $1M
26
$1M to $5M
12
$5M to $25M
4
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
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Directory of environmental organizations in Kentucky

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Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest

By connecting people with nature, Bernheim improves quality of life, the understanding of ecological issues and the economic and social values of nature.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$66.7m
Employees
94
EIN
61-0444651
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Audubon Area Community Services

To administer programs of the federal government, commonwealth of Kentucky, private foundations and other agencies that provide opportunities for the development and delivery of quality services focusing on human development and self-sufficiency.
Revenue
$63.9m
Assets
$54.0m
Employees
940
EIN
23-7364935
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kentucky Waterways Alliance

Kentucky Waterways Alliance protects, restores and celebrates Kentucky's waterways and watersheds through stakeholder engagement and funding of restoration projects.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$12.7m
Employees
6
EIN
61-1239766
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Waterfront Botanical Gardens

Develop a Botanical garden and conservatory and be the source for horticultural information and education. Develop a Botanical garden & conservatory & be the source for horticultural information & education.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$21.3m
Employees
17
EIN
61-1297238
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Yew Dell Botanical Gardens

Yew Dell Botanical Gardens sparks passion for plants through garden education, research, and exquisite display of unusual plant specimens.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$14.5m
Employees
34
EIN
61-1390688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bluegrass Regional Recycling Corporation (BRRC)

BRRC is dedicated to training and educating the general public and government entities. The BRRC is also committed to developing workable recycling systems throughout Kentucky and the Nation.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
42
EIN
61-1199105
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eastern Kentucky Pride

Eastern Kentucky Pride promotes personal responsibility for a desirable environment. Provides resources to improve water quality and environmental education.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$51.6k
Employees
2
EIN
61-1321358
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Lost River

To restore, preserve, protect and promote the Lost River Cave & Valley as an historical, geological, cultural, and educational site.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$8.7m
Employees
55
EIN
61-1198452
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kentucky Natural Lands Trust (KNLT)

KNLT is a statewide land trust committed to preserving our diminishing natural places, protecting our rich biodiversity and ensuring a future that will continue to inspire new generations of environmental stewards.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$25.3m
Employees
0
EIN
61-1276913
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network

Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network links and builds capacity for communities to sustain local livelihoods while encouraging participation in decision-making processes.
Revenue
$852.7k
Assets
$436.8k
Employees
12
EIN
61-1199616
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Green Forests Work

Green Forests Work restores forestlands on formerly mined lands in Appalachia, providing valuable resources for local communities.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
0
EIN
46-1296612
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve

Public charity nature preserve with 170-acre wildlife sanctuary, trails and gardens. Dedicated to conservation, education and community enjoyment. Located in Goshen, KY.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
24
EIN
31-0908496
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ekentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute

"Ekentucky Institute provides job training and support in advanced manufacturing and robotics for unemployed workers to meet employer expectations.".
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
10
EIN
81-1741377
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Kentucky Botanical Gardens

Western Ky Botanical Garden educates the local population on local floral and fauna through educational programs and maintaining membership and plant holdings.
Revenue
$941.0k
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
7
EIN
61-1251188
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fayette Alliance Foundation

The Fayette Alliance Foundation promotes public education and research on land-use planning issues in Lexington-Fayette County, KY.
Revenue
$904.0k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
5
EIN
47-2128336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

TreesLouisville

TreesLouisville increases community tree coverage through advocacy, education, and public engagement campaigns. Located in Louisville, KY.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$705.2k
Employees
8
EIN
47-3739795
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Louisville Grows Incorporated

Our mission is to increase community health and sustainable living through establishing community gardens and sustainability programs that educate citizens on the importance of proper nutrition and increase the availability of fruits and vegetables as wel....
Revenue
$787.2k
Assets
$561.1k
Employees
17
EIN
27-0959401
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bluegrass Conservancy

We are dedicated to helping local farm families protect their land. We're also working on partnering with area farms and community groups to provide programs that connect people to farms and nature, and add value to local farmers.
Revenue
$932.3k
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
7
EIN
61-1293032
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kentucky Association for Environmental Education

KY-based nonprofit connecting environmental educators, recognizing best programs, increasing environmental knowledge and community engagement through environmental education.
Revenue
$754.3k
Assets
$199.6k
Employees
45
EIN
61-1208924
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bluegrass Greensource

Bluegrass Greensource encourages people to make small changes in their daily lives that can have a big impact on our local environment.
Revenue
$853.8k
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
13
EIN
61-1395175
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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