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Environmental research and public policy institutes

There are 285environmental research institutes in the United States. Combined, these environmental research institutesemploy 1,811 people, earn more than $964 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Job trends for Environmental research institutes

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
22
1-10
32
11-25
17
26-100
7
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
1
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Sizes of environmental research institutes

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
34
$250k to $1M
19
$1M to $5M
31
$5M to $25M
11
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
1
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of environmental research institutes

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1-20 of 285

New Venture Fund

New Venture Fund helps fund and support projects related to sustainability, economic opportunity, quality of life, youth development, education in the US.
Revenue
$755.6m
Assets
$1.0b
Employees
1,075
EIN
20-5806345
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ClearPath

ClearPath accelerates clean energy innovation by developing policies that reduce global energy emissions. Based in Washington, DC.
Revenue
$12.6m
Assets
$9.7m
Employees
32
EIN
82-5026325
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Climate and Wildfire Institute

Connecting climate science to policy, Climate and Wildfire Institute builds resilience against wildfires. Located in Pleasanton, CA.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
5
EIN
86-3588375
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spark Climate Solutions

Spark Climate Solutions accelerates emerging climate mitigation and adaptation to contribute to humanity's solutions.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
12
EIN
87-4299990
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation (RMMLF)

Dedicated to the scholarly and practical study of the law and regulations relating to mining, oil & gas, water, public lands, energy, environmental protection, and other related areas.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$22.9m
Employees
13
EIN
84-6037688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Consultative GROUP on Biological Diversity Inc Biodiversity Funders Grp

Biodiversity Funders Group supports a community of biodiversity grantmakers for a sustainable, just, and healthy future on Earth.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
10
EIN
13-3431076
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The B Team

The B Team is a not-for-profit initiative formed by a global group of business leaders to catalyse a better way of doing business, for the wellbeing of people and the planet.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
7
EIN
46-1860634
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Institute for Energy Research (IER)

The Institute for Energy Research (IER) is organization that conducts intensive research and analysis on the functions, operations, and government regulation of global energy markets.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
10
EIN
76-0149778
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Cary Institute generates ecological research and education to understand ecosystem importance, while promoting ecoliteracy and informing public policy.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$141.8m
Employees
103
EIN
22-3232968
IRS type
501(c)(3)

5050 Climate Project and Climate Majority Project

These projects engage investors to hold corporations accountable for governance, environmental conservation, and confronting systemic risks.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
16
EIN
82-1105809
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Evergreen Collaborative

Evergreen Collaborative educates and performs research on climate change policies. It released 2 dozen papers advocating for ambitious legislation and setting guideposts in 2022.
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
23
EIN
86-1741610
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amazon Watch

Amazon Watch is an environmental research or public policy institute in Oakland, CA whose mission is: To protect the rainforest and advance the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon basin.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
25
EIN
95-4604782
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)

Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis

Accelerating the transition to sustainable energy, the institute conducts analysis, publishes studies and hosts educational events.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
30
EIN
45-4244605
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Keystone Policy Center

Keystone Policy Center helps public, private, and civic-sector leaders solve complex problems with independent, science-driven collaborative processes.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
28
EIN
84-0688506
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Resource Institute

Resource Institute strives to provide support for addressing natural and human resource opportunities and enhancing the quality of life. The organization offers assistance with various conservation development projects.
Revenue
$12.9m
Assets
$6.8m
Employees
4
EIN
56-2251040
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for Community Progress

Center for Community Progress transforms problem properties into neighborhood assets, fostering strong, equitable communities with knowledge and systems for vitality.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$7.2m
Employees
25
EIN
27-0718458
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ocean Exploration Trust

OET advances ocean exploration by co-sponsoring deep sea expeditions, fostering advanced technology, and furthering public interest.
Revenue
$13.5m
Assets
$12.8m
Employees
18
EIN
83-0488383
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)

International Institute for Environment and Development: Conducts policy research on climate change, natural resources, sustainable markets and human settlements.
Revenue
$26.0m
Assets
$11.4m
Employees
0
EIN
98-0099973
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Petroleum Council (NPC)

The National Petroleum Council is an American advisory committee representing oil and natural gas industry views to the United States Secretary of Energy.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$14.0m
Employees
12
EIN
53-0182304
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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