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AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR AN ENERGY EFFICIENT ECONOMY
Washington, DC 20045
Tax ID: 94-2711707
ACEEE fulfills its mission by * Conducting in-depth technical and policy assessments * Advising policymakers and program managers * Working collaboratively with businesses, public interest groups, and other organizations * Organizing conferences and workshops * Publishing books, conference proceedings, and reports * Educating consumers and businesses
Alliance To Save Energy
Washington, DC 20036
Tax ID: 52-1082991
The Alliance was established in 1977, on the heels of the energy crisis created by the oil embargo. Today the Alliance continues to educate the public on the importance of energy efficiency and its direct link to an improved environment. Energy efficiency saves consumers money, increases comfort, protects the environment, enhances the economy, and promotes national security. A strength of the Alliance is the ability to create partnerships and to bring various constituencies and parties together to advance the overall goal of moving the United States and the world toward a more energy-efficient, sustainable future.
America the Beautiful Fund
Washington, DC 20005
Tax ID: 52-0963138
The America the Beautiful Fund (ABF) was born of a desire to preserve America's natural heritage by assisting community-level programs and projects to save the natural and man-made environment and improve the quality of life. The America the Beautiful Fund now provides support and direction to volunteer community projects in all 50 states, operating as a clearinghouse of ideas for thousands of community projects and as a catalyst for new ones, drawing on a quarter of a century of experience of knowing what works and what does not work.
Central Park Conservancy, Inc.
New York, NY 10022
Tax ID: 13-3022855
Central Park Conservancy was founded to restore, preserve and maintain Central Park. Central Park is the geographic and spiritual heart of New York City, offering 843 acres of a tranquil wooded haven for visitors and a place for relaxation and recreation amidst the whirlwind of city life.
EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE INC
San Francisco, CA 94133
Tax ID: 94-2889684
Earth Island Institute (EII) was founded in 1982 by veteran environmentalist David R. Brower (1912 - 2000) to encourage the efforts of creative individuals on critical ecological issues. EII supports diverse new initiatives and provides a stable base for on-going projects. This network of projects shares central resources and benefits from the synergetic exchange of experience, ideas, and energy. EII has been widely recognized for its unique organizational model that "reduces, reuses, and recycles" resources, freeing individual projects to communicate with their constituencies and to respond quickly to evolving environmental and social justice challenges. Earth Island continues its pursuit of David Brower's ideal of Global CPR -- conservation, preservation, and restoration for planet Earth.
Earth Force, Inc.
Denver, CO 80211
Tax ID: 52-1830873
Earth Force believes that young people can and should be catalysts for change. When provided with the right opportunities, resources and support, young people can be the driving force for unimaginable progress in their communities. Earth Force partners with schools, businesses, community-based organizations and civic leadership to engage young people in community problem solving around environmental issues. Earth Force provides training and support to educators in programs that enable young people to lead community action projects focused on creating sustainable solutions to local environmental issues.
Earth Share
Bethesda, MD 20814
Tax ID: 52-1601960
EarthShare's mission is to expand financial support of its member organizations' vital programs through individual charitable giving, and to encourage the involvement of individuals in protecting our natural resources for future generations. EarthShare's members work hard every day to safeguard public health and protect and preserve our air, water, land and wildlife. EarthShare was founded in 1988 by national, nonprofit environmental and conservation organizations to represent them in payroll contriubtion fundraising campaigns. EarthShare has affiliates in 19 states, representing more than 400 community and state environmental organizations, in addition to its national groups.
Earthjustice
Oakland, CA 94612
Tax ID: 94-1730465
Earthjustice is a non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting the magnificent places, natural resources, and wildlife of this earth and to defending the right of all people to a healthy environment. We bring about far-reaching change by enforcing and strengthening environmental laws on behalf of hundreds of organizations and communities.
Environmental Defense Incorporated
New York, NY 10010
Tax ID: 11-6107128
Environmental Defense Fund is dedicated to protecting the environmental rights of all people, including future generations. Among these rights are clean air, clean water, healthy, nourishing food, and a flourishing ecosystem. Environmental Defense will be guided by scientific evaluation of environmental , and the solutions we advocate will be based on science, even when it leads in unfamiliar directions. Environmental Defense will work to create solutions that win lasting political, economic, and social support because they are bipartisan, efficient, and fair. Environmental Defense believes that a sustainable environment will require and social systems that are equitable and just. We affirm our commitment to the environmental rights of the poor and people of color. As an American organization, Environmental Defense will always pay special attention to American environmental problems and to America's role in both causing and solving global environmental problems.
Environmental Resources Trust, Inc.
Washington, DC 20006
Tax ID: 31-1475919
ERT pioneers market-based solutions to: - foster renewable energy development - reduce greenhouse emissions, and - encourage sustainable land use.
Greenpeace International, Inc.
Washington, DC 20001
Tax ID: 52-1195467
Greenpeace International, Inc. is now a dormant organization. Please see our current listings under Greenpeace Fund, Inc. or Greenpeace, Inc.
League of Conservation Voters Education Fund
Washington, DC 20036
Tax ID: 52-1379661
LCV Education Fund's mission is to strengthen the capacity of the environmental movement to mobilize citizens as informed voters and as advocates for sound environmental policies. We develop innovative campaigns and communication technologies, build pro-conservation coalitions, and train environmental leaders on how to be strategic and successful participants in the democratic process.
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST
Washington, DC 20036
Tax ID: 52-1863706
The goal of the organization is to raise awareness of environmental issues through public education programs.
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
New York, NY 10011
Tax ID: 13-2654926
The Natural Resources Defense Council's purpose is to safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends. We work to restore the integrity of the elements that sustain life -- air, land and water -- and to defend endangered natural places. We seek to establish sustainability and good stewardship of the Earth as central ethical imperatives of human society. NRDC affirms the integral place of human beings in the environment. We strive to protect nature in ways that advance the long-term welfare of present and future generations. We work to foster the fundamental right of all people to have a voice in decisions that affect their environment. We seek to break down the pattern of disproportionate environmental burdens borne by people of color and others who face social or economic inequities. Ultimately, NRDC strives to help create a new way of life for humankind, one that can be sustained indefinitely without fouling or depleting the resources that support all life on Earth.
RAILS TO TRAILS CONSERVANCY
Washington, DC 20037
Tax ID: 52-1437006
The mission of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is to create a nation-wide network from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people. In 1986, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy was founded on one great idea: protecting and converting America's unused rail corridors for multi-use trails, thus conserving a precious resource. Today, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is the ultimate recycling project, still protecting America's precious, historical transportation resources. In doing so, we are preserving more than just land. By providing active transportation options in communities across the country, we are positively affecting global climate change, combating the national obesity crisis, encouraging economic development, and improving the quality of life for millions of people. From rails to trails to transformation, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is inspiring movement.
Resolve Inc
Washington, DC 20037
Tax ID: 52-1841035
Through our research and capacity building focus and activities, we've played a leadership role nationally in documenting, evaluating and developing innovative consensus-building and dispute resolution tools. We draw both on our case experience and on current research to design training programs to enhance your consensus-building skills. We will also follow up with mentoring to help you apply those skills to real world challenges.
Rocky Mountain Institute
Snowmass, CO 81654
Tax ID: 74-2244146
Rocky Mountain Institute is an entrepreneurial nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and restorative use of natural, human and other capital to make the world more secure, just prosperous, and life sustaining. We do this by inspiring business, civil society, and government to design integrative solutions that create true wealth.
Sierra Club Foundation
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tax ID: 94-6069890
The mission of The Sierra Club Foundation is to advance the preservation and protection of the natural environment by empowering the citizenry, especially democratically based grassroots organizations, with charitable resources to further the cause of environmental protection.
Solar Electric Light Fund
Washington, DC 20006
Tax ID: 52-1701564
SELF's mission is to provide solar power and wireless communications to a quarter of the world's population living in energy poverty. Acting as a catalyst, SELF provides technical and financial assistance to empower these people to change their lives.<p> SELF believes that energy is a human right. To meet global challenges such as food and water scarcity, climate change and poverty, SELF is working to assign greater priority to the importance of sustainable energy among international development banks, aid agencies, foundations, and philanthropic individuals, who are committed to improving the health, education, and economic prospects of the world's poorest citizens.
TREES FOR LIFE INC
Wichita, KS 67203
Tax ID: 48-0979347
Trees for Life promotes self-help as people take charge of their own lives,unleashing extraordinary power that impacts lives. Our activities meet these needs: education, health and environment.
The Surplus Exchange, Inc.
Kansas City, MO 64101
Tax ID: 43-1328139
The Surplus Exchange is a 18 year old non-profit organization with a mission statement: "To benefit Not-For-Profit Organizations (and their constituents) by providing them with refurbished and new electronics, furniture, materials and other equipment; to preserve the environment by keeping unwanted and obsolete business furniture and equipment out of the waste stream; and to utilize the resources and expertise from these operations to provide education and human service programs to the general community."
Union of Concerned Scientists, Inc.
Cambridge, MA 02238
Tax ID: 04-2535767
The Union of Concerned Scientists is a nonprofit partnership of citizens and scientists combining rigorous scientific analysis, innovative policy development and effective citizen advocacy to achieve practical environmental solutions. Established in 1969, we seek to ensure that all people have clean air, energy and transportation, as well as food that is produced in a safe and sustainable manner. We strive for a future that is free from the threats of global warming and nuclear war, and a planet that supports a rich diversity of life. Sound science guides our efforts to secure changes in government policy, corporate practices and consumer choices that will protect and improve the health of our environment globally, nationally and in communities throughout the United States. In short, UCS seeks a great change in humanity's stewardship of the earth.
Wilderness Society
Washington, DC 20036
Tax ID: 53-0167933
The Wilderness Society, founded in 1935, works to protect America's wilderness and to develop a nationwide network of wild lands through public education, scientific analysis, and advocacy. Our goal is to ensure that future generations enjoy the clean air and water, beauty, wildlife, and opportunities for recreation and spiritual renewal provided by the nation's pristine forests, rivers, deserts, and mountains provide.
World Resources Institute
Washington, DC 20002
Tax ID: 52-1257057
The World Resources Institute's mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect the Earth's environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Because people are inspired by ideas, empowered by knowledge, and moved to change by greater understanding, WRI provides -- and helps other institutions provide -- objective information and practical proposals for policy and institutional change that will foster environmentally sound, socially equitable development.
YOUTH FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SANITY
Soquel, CA 95073
Tax ID: 77-0467495
Founded in 1990 by 16-year-old Ocean Robbins and 19-year-old Ryan Eliason, at a time when Nancy Reagan was telling young people to "just say no," we help youth say "yes" to living with meaning, purpose, integrity and commitment.<br><br>Youth stand at a threshold point in life, as they make choices that will send out vast ripples. Some young people believe growing up means abandoning their ideals. To us, it means learning how to live our ideals, every day, on the Earth. We believe that if the passion, creativity and commitment of youth can be liberated for the common good, we can transform our world.<br><br>YES! has inspired the formation of more than 400 non-profit clubs and organizations working for positive change, and brought greatly increased membership to hundreds more. YES! alumni have organized gang truces, started recycling programs, broken through stereotypes and prejudice barriers in schools, initiated community gardens and park clean-ups, set up marches and rallies to speak out on issues like environmental justice and the prison industry, and started socially responsible businesses. They have persuaded schools and businesses to purchase recycled products, offer organic and vegetarian options in cafeterias, retrofit their lighting, and offer anti-prejudice trainings.<br><br>Through public speaking, event facilitation, YES! Jams, organizing manuals, yesworld.org, and a support network for young activists, YES! is helping a generation to claim its voice and build a world we can be proud to pass on to our grandkids.