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Kentucky environmental organizations

There are 289environmental organizations in Kentucky. Combined, these Kentuckianenvironmental organizationsemploy 1,629 people, earn more than $132 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $472 million.
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Types of environmental organizations in Kentucky

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
99
$88,545,464
Botanical nonprofits and horticultural societies
73
$18,797,308
Garden clubs and horticultural programs
60
$119,622
Pollution abatement and control organizations
27
$6,583,324
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
24
$14,909,888
Civic environmental and open space organizations
23
$5,009,564
Land conservation organizations
22
$4,479,879
Environmental education organizations
20
$11,665,610
Recycling programs
13
$2,670,910
Environmental alliances and advocates
13
$152,869
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Environmental organizations by major Kentucky cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Louisville
68
$29,224,903
Lexington
62
$14,456,241
Cincinnati, OH
24
$1,090,335
Bowling Green
14
$5,166,756
Huntington, WV
10
$178,079
Elizabethtown
9
$1,326,820
Clarksville, TN
9
$2,029,760
Owensboro
8
$64,372,440
Evansville, IN
6
$160,785
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Job trends for Kentucky environmental organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
29
1-10
27
11-25
7
26-100
7
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
1
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Sizes of environmental organizations in Kentucky

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
63
$250k to $1M
22
$1M to $5M
15
$5M to $25M
3
$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
$63.4m
Assets
$60.4m
Employees
1,056
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
$5.4m
Assets
$12.7m
Employees
6
EIN
61-1239766
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)

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)

Waterfront Botanical Gardens

Waterfront Botanical Gardens develops a botanical garden and conservatory while serving as the source for horticultural information and education. It offers tours and education classes to enhance the public's understanding of the advantages of gardens.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$19.6m
Employees
44
EIN
61-1297238
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)

Ekentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute

Ekentucky Institute provides job training and support in advanced manufacturing and robotics for unemployed workers to meet employer expectations.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
11
EIN
81-1741377
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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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
$1.0m
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
10
EIN
61-1293032
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Land Between the Lakes Association

LBL Association provides environmental education, sells merchandise related to LBL, and facilitates public use of the area for outdoor recreation.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
62
EIN
31-1086145
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Operation Pride

Operation Pride beautifies Bowling Green and Warren County, KY with landscaping projects, corridor entry maintenance, code enforcement, and awareness programs.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
1
EIN
61-1238610
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
$1.3m
Assets
$307.7k
Employees
45
EIN
61-1208924
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clean Streams Foundation

The Clean Streams Foundation assures the availability of funds for operating and maintaining water treatment systems to prevent or abate pollution, protect natural resources, and promote public health.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$171.3m
Employees
0
EIN
52-2286668
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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