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South Carolina environmental organizations

There are 338environmental organizations in South Carolina. Combined, these South Carolinianenvironmental organizationsemploy 769 people, earn more than $132 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $788 million.
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Types of environmental organizations in South Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Natural resource conservation organizations
138
$81,255,575
Botanical nonprofits and horticultural societies
47
$19,852,736
Water quality and wetland conservation organizations
41
$20,969,278
Land conservation organizations
39
$46,257,988
Civic environmental and open space organizations
38
$5,506,211
Environmental education organizations
31
$8,898,862
Garden clubs and horticultural programs
27
$2,989,310
Environmental professional societies
23
$805,534
Pollution abatement and control organizations
21
$14,200,319
Environmental alliances and advocates
11
$181,092
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Environmental organizations by major South Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charleston, SC
82
$33,006,516
Columbia, SC
66
$16,443,736
Greenville, SC
45
$27,026,802
Hilton Head Island
26
$12,937,873
Augusta, GA
25
$10,786,420
Myrtle Beach
15
$511,881
Charlotte, NC
13
$1,034,283
Florence, SC
12
$1,664,959
Spartanburg
11
$2,494,955
Sumter
6
$6,444,658
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Job trends for South Carolina environmental organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
53
1-10
36
11-25
13
26-100
5
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
0
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Sizes of environmental organizations in South Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
105
$250k to $1M
30
$1M to $5M
25
$5M to $25M
6
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of environmental organizations in South Carolina

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United States Endowment for Forestry and Communities

US-based nonprofit advancing sustainable change for working forests and communities through collaboration with public and private sector partners.
Revenue
$14.9m
Assets
$283.1m
Employees
14
EIN
20-5583324
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Carolina Coastal Conservation League (SCCCL)

SCCCL is a water quality or wetland conservation organization in Charleston, SC whose mission is: Our vision is a future in which we strive for common ground and the balance of nature and community.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$26.3m
Employees
46
EIN
57-0887278
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brookgreen Gardens

To collect, conserve and exhibit figurative sculpture by American artists, to cultivate a display garden and exhibit sculpture therein, to collect, conserve and exhibit the plants, animals and cultural materials of the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Revenue
$16.0m
Assets
$67.3m
Employees
194
EIN
57-0380356
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lowcountry Land Trust (LOLT)

The Lowcountry Open Land Trust (LOLT) is a local land conservation organization that is focused on preserving natural and rural land throughout the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$32.8m
Employees
21
EIN
57-0809313
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Carolina Waterfowl Association

South Carolina Waterfowl Association conserves waterfowl and wetland resources, perpetuates wildlife heritage and provides natural resource education in Pinewood.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$17.8m
Employees
95
EIN
57-0841167
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Palmetto Trail (PCF)

The mission of the Palmetto Conservation Foundation is to conserve South Carolina's natural and cultural resources, preserve historic landmarks, and promote outdoor recreation through trails and greenways.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
35
EIN
57-0907043
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Beaufort County Open Land Trust

Protects significant ecological and cultural sites in the Lowcountry region through conservation easements, fee acquisitions, and land acquisition consulting.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$14.4m
Employees
5
EIN
23-7114992
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kiawah Conservancy

The Kiawah Conservancy provides the vision, leadership and resources necessary to preserve and enhance Kiawah Island's unique balance of nature and development.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
8
EIN
58-2359979
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Naturaland Trust

Our mission for the past 40 years has been to protect "a few special places..in Trust for the future.".
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$34.0m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7293632
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Upstate Forever

Upstate Forever protects special places and promotes sensible growth in the ten-county region of Upstate South Carolina.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$9.5m
Employees
30
EIN
57-1070433
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heritage Preservation Trust

Heritage Preservation Trust preserves and protects natural and historical resources, educating the public about conservation. Located in Edgefield, SC.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$12.7m
Employees
4
EIN
81-5237557
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Port Royal Sound Foundation

Preserves the Port Royal Sound for environmental, cultural, and economic well-being through education, research, conservation, and an impressive maritime center.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
15
EIN
20-4431922
IRS type
501(c)(3)

PalmettoPride the Governor's Council on Beautification and Litter

PalmettoPride is a legislative initiative created to fight litter and help beautify South Carolina. PalmettoPride was created in response to citizens' concerns regarding the amount of litter in South Carolina.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
11
EIN
58-2466709
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hilton Head Island Deep Well Project

Hilton Head Island Deep Well Project provides basic needs services including food, rent/utility bill aid, and home repairs to foster self-sufficiency.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
8
EIN
57-0566098
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pinewood Trustee

Pinewood Trustee is a pollution abatement or control organization in Mount Pleasant, SC whose mission is: Pinewood Trustee administers a hazardous waste facility, providing programs for the public benefit.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
0
EIN
47-2099369
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Forestry Association of South Carolina

Forestry Association of South Carolina promotes forestry awareness, holds an annual meeting to elect officers and offers special projects.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
5
EIN
57-0513538
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Conservation Voters of SC

Conservation Voters of SC prioritizes conservation and environmental protection in South Carolina through political strategies and voter education.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
13
EIN
58-2420153
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Green Heart Project

Paired volunteers with urban youth in an effort to teach the knowledge needed to build a sustainable future while installing the virtues of hard work and success through building an urban garden together. Teaching urban youth to build gardens.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
31
EIN
46-0829120
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pee Dee Land Trust

Pee Dee Land Trust protects and promotes appreciation of Pee Dee Watershed's natural, agricultural, and historical resources, conserving over 1.8K acres.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
8
EIN
57-1075947
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Water Environment Association of South Carolina

WEASC is commited to deliver quality services to the membership, Promote and advance the water environment profession. The membership is committed to advancing science through protection and enhancement of the water environment.
Revenue
$999.6k
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
0
EIN
57-0725845
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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