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Sacramento environmental organizations

There are 322environmental organizations in the greater Sacramentometro area, including the cities of Sacramento, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, and West Sacramento. Combined, these Sacramento metro environmental organizationsemploy 1,299 people, earn more than $379 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $872 million.
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Types of environmental organizations in Sacramento

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
145
$315,360,821
Botanical nonprofits and horticultural societies
44
$1,178,601
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
44
$60,689,762
Pollution abatement and control organizations
41
$39,702,851
Garden clubs and horticultural programs
35
$124,718
Environmental education organizations
32
$9,337,646
Land conservation organizations
22
$32,393,976
Energy conservation and development organizations
22
$27,259,441
Recycling programs
19
$10,389,388
Civic environmental and open space organizations
15
$5,303,255
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Job trends for Sacramento environmental organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
43
1-10
46
11-25
19
26-100
11
101 to 1,000
2
1,000+
0
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Sizes of environmental organizations in Sacramento

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
82
$250k to $1M
47
$1M to $5M
24
$5M to $25M
14
$25M to $100M
2
$100M+
1
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Directory of environmental organizations in Sacramento

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Wildlife Heritage Foundation

The Wildlife Heritage Foundation is dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and restoring wildlife habitat on lands conserved for the benefit of future generations. They provide outdoor educational and recreational events for all ages, with a particular ...
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$100.6m
Employees
12
EIN
94-3352965
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Climate Initiative (WCI)

The Western Climate Initiative (WCI) is a collaboration among states and provinces to tackle climate change at a regional level.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$25.8m
Employees
21
EIN
45-4044016
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Native Plant Society

We're on a mission to save Californias native plants and places using both head and heart. CNPS brings together science, education, conservation, and gardening to power the native plant movement.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$15.2m
Employees
62
EIN
94-6116403
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Ocean Science Trust

California Ocean Science Trust advises on ocean policy, conducts research and monitoring, and bridges science with decision making for a healthy ocean future.
Revenue
$11.3m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
13
EIN
65-1261006
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blue Forest Finance

Blue Forest Finance finances ecological restoration projects and supports climate-resilient environmental interventions through consulting and financial strategies.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$14.0m
Employees
29
EIN
83-1666979
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Water Foundation

Water Foundation secures safe water, sustains freshwater ecosystems and builds climate resilience through healthy communities and healthy watersheds programs.
Revenue
$26.0m
Assets
$31.1m
Employees
23
EIN
37-1833985
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Resources Legacy Fund

RLF promotes conservation, education, and community health. It builds alliances for bold solutions to secure a just and resilient world.
Revenue
$131.0m
Assets
$174.7m
Employees
180
EIN
95-4703838
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northern California Water Association

NCWA enhances and preserves existing water rights and supplies in Northern California through education, awareness programs, and newsletters.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
7
EIN
68-0273555
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Parks California

Parks California strengthens parks and promotes access to nature for well-being, serving as the California State Parks' statutory non-profit partner.
Revenue
$26.8m
Assets
$30.4m
Employees
24
EIN
83-1523594
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Natomas Basin Conservancy A Calif Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation

NB Conservancy preserves Natomas Basin's land, acquires and manages habitat for "special status" species under the plan. Collects mitigation fees.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$123.8m
Employees
8
EIN
68-0344388
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pacific Crest Trail Association

PCTA protects, preserves and promotes the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail through advocacy, land acquisition, education, and outreach.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$6.6m
Employees
49
EIN
33-0051202
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conservation Farms & Ranches

Preserving the habitat of sandhill cranes, waterfowl, raptors and aquatic species on staten island, which habitat expenses are supported by agricultural activities.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$19.0m
Employees
29
EIN
27-0038237
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Valley Clean Air Now

Valley Clean Air Now (ValleyCAN) is a 501(c)(3) public charity committed to quantifiably improving air quality in California's San Joaquin Valley; a region with some of the worst air quality in the nation.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
111
EIN
37-1450235
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American River Conservancy

American River Conservancy conducts land conservation, stewardship and education in the Upper American River and Upper Cosumnes River watersheds from its location in Coloma, CA.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$46.4m
Employees
21
EIN
68-0195752
IRS type
501(c)(3)

NextGen Policy

NextGen Climate America is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to creating a level playing field so that low-carbon advanced energy solutions can fairly compete with entrenched fossil fuel interests.
Revenue
$12.6m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
28
EIN
46-2525580
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Air Pollution Control Officers Association

Leader in improving air quality, protecting public from harmful pollutants, providing regulatory assistance to all 35 CA air districts.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
4
EIN
77-0058264
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Placer Land Trust

Placer Land Trust conserves land, engages the community, and enhances habitats on properties owned in Auburn, CA.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$94.6m
Employees
12
EIN
68-0223143
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Foundation on the Environment & the Economy

CFEE convenes roundtable discussions in energy, water, transport, tech, housing & the circular economy, hosts conferences and tours. Based in Sacramento.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
6
EIN
94-2579986
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Resource Conservation Districts (RCD)

Resource Conservation Districts is responsive and accountable to our communities to promote local conservation goals.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
22
EIN
94-1553749
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Veloz

Veloz is a nonprofit organization that engages its powerhouse of members, public-private partnerships, programs, policy engagement and public awareness campaigns to overcome barriers to electrification and create a virtuous cycle of desire and demand, wit....
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
5
EIN
82-0908936
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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