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Maine environmental organizations

There are 464environmental organizations in Maine. Combined, these Mainerenvironmental organizationsemploy 2,366 people, earn more than $277 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of environmental organizations in Maine

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
265
$172,724,591
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
93
$22,238,079
Land conservation organizations
86
$107,910,507
Environmental education organizations
48
$53,887,184
Botanical nonprofits and horticultural societies
36
$21,496,609
Pollution abatement and control organizations
28
$16,365,893
Garden clubs and horticultural programs
27
$1,025,669
Civic environmental and open space organizations
18
$1,231,241
Recycling programs
12
$8,277,586
Environmental alliances and advocates
12
$144,845
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Environmental organizations by major Maine cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Portland, ME
179
$112,412,954
Bangor
36
$4,935,609
Lewiston, ME
15
$10,392,817
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Job trends for Maine environmental organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
54
1-10
81
11-25
27
26-100
19
101 to 1,000
4
1,000+
0
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Sizes of environmental organizations in Maine

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
118
$250k to $1M
57
$1M to $5M
40
$5M to $25M
14
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of environmental organizations in Maine

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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

The mission of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is to protect, preserve, and enhance the Botanical heritage and natural landscapes of Coastal Maine for people of all ages through horticulture, education and research.
Revenue
$19.4m
Assets
$65.2m
Employees
121
EIN
01-0476545
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine Farmland Trust

Maine Farmland Trust is a statewide organization that protects farmland, supports farmers, and advances farming. Their goal is not just to protect Maine farmland, but to revitalize Maine's rural landscape.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$29.2m
Employees
46
EIN
01-0528014
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine Audubon

Maine Audubon conserves wildlife and habitat through education, conservation, and action, with Andrew Beahm at the helm.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$21.4m
Employees
80
EIN
01-0248780
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT)

Maine Coast Heritage Trust conserves and stewards Maine's coastal lands and islands for their renowned scenic beauty, ecological value, outdoor recreational opportunities, and contribution to community well-being.
Revenue
$22.5m
Assets
$280.5m
Employees
90
EIN
23-7099105
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Acadia

Promote stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality, and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National Park and surrounding communities for the inspiration and enjoyment of current and future generations.
Revenue
$15.3m
Assets
$93.8m
Employees
37
EIN
01-0425071
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Island Institute

The Island Institute works to sustain Maine's Island and remote coastal communities and exchanges ideas and experiences to further the sustainability of communities here and elsewhere. To sustain Maine's year-round islands and remote coastal communities.
Revenue
$11.3m
Assets
$36.6m
Employees
83
EIN
22-2786731
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI)

The institute promotes stewarding the ecosystem, supporting sustainable seafood, cultivating science literacy, and strengthening coastal communities.
Revenue
$19.4m
Assets
$50.4m
Employees
111
EIN
01-0504905
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI)

To assess emerging threats to wildlife and ecosystems through collaborative research, and to use scientific findings to advance environmental awareness and inform decision makers.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
76
EIN
01-0515381
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hurricane Island Outward Bound School (HIOBS)

Hurricane Island Outward Bound School is the premier provider of experience-based outdoor leadership programs for teens, adults and professionals.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$10.9m
Employees
161
EIN
04-6089174
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Reverb

Reverb educates and engages musicians and fans in sustainability. Collaborations with Billie Eilish and Dead & Co. raised funds and encouraged activism.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
18
EIN
20-1042256
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Frenchman Bay Conservancy

Frenchman Bay Conservancy's mission is to conserve distinctive ecosystems and landscapes for the benefit of all, from the Union River and Frenchman Bay watersheds east to the Hancock County line.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$11.4m
Employees
8
EIN
22-2849309
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mid-Maine Waste Action Corporation (MMWAC)

Mid-Maine Waste Action Corporation processes about 70,000 tons of trash per year. Through 2009 MMWAC has safely and reliably processed over 1 million tons of solid waste converting it into reliable domestic renewable energy.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$18.4m
Employees
28
EIN
04-2979746
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chewonki Foundation

Chewonki Foundation inspires transformative growth, teaches appreciation and stewardship of the natural world, and offers environmental education.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$26.7m
Employees
270
EIN
01-0269460
IRS type
501(c)(3)

7 Lakes Alliance (BRCA)

The BRCA conserves the lands, water quality, and natural heritage of the Belgrade Lakes Watershed. To promote for the benefit of the general public the preservation of natural resources.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$7.8m
Employees
62
EIN
04-3047156
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Midcoast Conservancy

Midcoast Conservancy protects vital lands/waters, monitors cyanobacteria/temp and educates public through programs. Located in Edgecomb, ME.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$12.9m
Employees
24
EIN
22-2658964
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust

The mission of the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust is the permanent protection of significant scenic, historic, and natural resources of the Rangeley Lakes Region for the benefit of the public and enjoyment of future generations.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$20.6m
Employees
25
EIN
01-0472641
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Ecology School

The mission of Ecology Education, Inc. is to foster stewardship for the Earth by educating youth and adults in the science of ecology and the practice of sustainability.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$14.6m
Employees
65
EIN
01-0522241
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Climate Initiative

The Climate Initiative is a pollution abatement or control organization in Cape Porpoise, ME whose mission is: Empower youth voices for Climate action.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
39
EIN
84-4244790
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Forest Society of Maine (FSM)

The Forest Society of Maine (FSM) is a statewide land trust particularly focused on protecting and conserving large tracts of Maine's North Woods.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$15.8m
Employees
11
EIN
02-0413555
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust (DRA)

The mission of the Damariscotta River Association (DRA) is to "preserve and promote the natural, cultural and historical heritage of the Damariscotta River and adjacent areas for the benefit of all." To that end, we work in five Core Program Areas.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$18.3m
Employees
23
EIN
23-7303162
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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