Environment America

What Environment America does

Environment America, Inc. is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit advocacy organization (EIN 20-5355252) operating as part of The Public Interest Network. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Boston with additional offices in Denver and Portland, the organization employs 101–250 staff and coordinates a network of 30 state affiliates spanning all 50 U.S. states. Its mission centers on protecting clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife, open spaces, and a livable climate through research, public education, advocacy, coalition-building, and litigation.

The organization runs issue campaigns across waste and recycling, toxics reduction, clean water and air, global warming, renewable energy, conservation, forest preservation, and wildlife protection (including pollinator and bee conservation). Core methodology is human-led canvassing, grassroots member organizing, coalition partnerships with diverse stakeholders, and direct advocacy with Congress. Recent strategic actions include a July 2026 FCC petition (with DarkSky International and PEER) opposing space-based data center approvals, a shareholder advocacy partnership with Green Century Funds, and the Beyond Plastic campaign targeting major U.S. retailers and food distributors. Marketing and distribution operate exclusively through digital channels (website, email, social), in-person and virtual events, and the state-affiliate field network.

The business model is a recurring-donor nonprofit model: revenue is generated from individual member donations (monthly and one-time) and grants/foundation support accessed via The Public Interest Network. There are no products, services, or pricing tiers sold. Sister organizations include the Environment America Research & Policy Center (501(c)(3) research arm), Environment America Action Fund (501(c)(4) political arm), and Environment America Voter Action (electoral engagement), providing a structural separation between research, lobbying, and voter mobilization activities.

Name

Environment America

Legal name

Environment America, Inc.

Website

https://environmentamerica.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Environment America is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit advocacy organization and part of The Public Interest Network, coordinating 30 state affiliates to advocate for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife, and open spaces through grassroots organizing, research, and litigation across all 50 U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Advocacy

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA), Nature, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation (BPADALAE)

Keywords

• Environmental advocacy
• Grassroots organizing
• Clean energy campaigns
• Wildlife conservation
• Pollution reduction

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Donations: Individual members provide financial support through monthly or one-time donations. The organization solicits donations through its website and membership renewals.
2. Grants and Foundation Support: As part of The Public Interest Network, Environment America likely receives organizational support and may apply for grants to fund specific campaigns and initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Environment America is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit advocacy organization that delivers environmental protection through research, public education, grassroots organizing, direct advocacy with lawmakers, shareholder advocacy, and litigation. It runs issue-specific campaigns (e.g., Beyond Plastic, 100% Renewable Energy, Save the Bees, Save America's Wildlife, Conservation America) and coordinates a national network of 30 state environmental affiliates that operate localized advocacy across the United States.

Product overview

Environment America is a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization that does not offer technology products or services. The organization focuses on grassroots advocacy, research, public education campaigns, and litigation to promote environmental protection. Its activities include campaigns on waste and recycling, toxics reduction, clean water and air, global warming, clean energy (solar, wind), conservation, forest preservation, and wildlife protection (including bee conservation). The organization operates 30 state affiliates and engages in issue advocacy, provides resources and take-action tools for supporters, and publishes research reports and data visualizations on environmental issues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beyond Plastic campaign Advocacy program urging major retailers and food-service companies to phase out single-use plastics and harmful plastic products, while supporting members to take action via petitions and direct outreach.
• 100% Renewable Energy campaign Campaign to advance state and federal policies accelerating the transition to 100% renewable energy, including advocacy for bills that support clean energy adoption.
• Save the Bees initiative Initiative to protect bee populations and pollinators, including advocacy campaigns targeting pesticide sales and habitat restoration projects such as pollinator habitat work in Fresno County.
• Save America's Wildlife campaign Campaign focused on protecting wildlife and wild places, including advocacy for wildlife corridors, opposition to inhumane wildlife management tools (e.g., cyanide bombs), and habitat protection policy.
• Conservation America campaign Named campaign program focused on conservation outcomes, supporting clean air, clean water, wildlife, and open spaces through research, education, and direct advocacy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Growth in solar and wind power, cleaner air, reduced global warming pollution and cuts in single-use plastics achieved through advocacy efforts

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• DarkSky InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2026Environment America joined DarkSky International and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility in filing a formal petition with the FCC urging a halt to space-based data center approvals pending environmental review. The coalition argues companies including SpaceX, Blue Origin, Starcloud, and Cowboy Space have failed to address concerns about light pollution, atmospheric pollution from satellite re-entries, and cumulative environmental impacts.
• Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2026Environment America partnered with PEER and DarkSky International to file a formal petition with the FCC regarding environmental concerns about space-based data center proposals and their impacts on light pollution and atmospheric pollution.
• The Public Interest NetworkflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironment America is part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. The network provides organizational infrastructure, shared resources, and coordination across member organizations.
• Green CenturycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironment America partners with Green Century for shareholder advocacy campaigns. Together they host events like 'Winning Results for the Planet: Shareholder Season 2026' to discuss results of shareholder advocacy to protect the environment.
• State Affiliates (30 organizations)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironment America coordinates with 30 state affiliate organizations including Environment Alaska, Environment California, Environment Colorado, and others. Each affiliate operates its own state-specific website and campaigns while sharing the overall mission and strategic approach.
• Amazon, Home Depot, Sysco, Walmart, Whole Foods, CostcoOthersEnvironment America's Beyond Plastic campaign targets major corporations including Amazon, Home Depot, Sysco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and Costco, urging them to reduce plastic use and phase out harmful practices. These are advocacy targets, not formal partnerships.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Sierra Club: One of the largest and oldest grassroots environmental organizations in the US, with state and local chapters and a similar member-driven advocacy model. Sierra Club competes with Environment America for the same pool of environmentally concerned individual donors and overlapping volunteer activists, and addresses many of the same issue areas.
• Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): A major US environmental advocacy organization that uses research, lobbying, and litigation to address environmental issues including clean energy, clean water, and wildlife. NRDC is a closely comparable peer in mission, methodology (research plus advocacy plus litigation), and donor base.
• Environmental Defense Fund (EDF): A leading US environmental advocacy organization that combines science, economics, and partnerships with business and government to address environmental challenges. EDF operates with a similar four-pillar approach of research, education, advocacy, and market-based solutions.
• National Wildlife Federation: America's largest private nonprofit conservation organization, with state affiliates and a strong focus on wildlife conservation, education, and advocacy. Directly comparable to Environment America in structure and many campaign priorities.
• Greenpeace USA: A leading environmental advocacy organization that uses research, lobbying, and high-profile public campaigns to address climate change, deforestation, overfishing, and other environmental issues. Greenpeace competes with Environment America for member attention and donor dollars in overlapping issue areas.

Direct peers

• Earthjustice: A nonprofit environmental law organization that provides legal representation in cases involving clean air, clean water, and wildlife protection. Earthjustice shares Environment America's litigation lever and operates in the same federal and state policy arenas.
• Friends of the Earth: A US-based environmental advocacy organization focused on protecting the planet from environmental degradation and promoting sustainability. It addresses similar issues including plastics, climate, and corporate accountability, often through direct advocacy campaigns.
• League of Conservation Voters (LCV): A national environmental advocacy organization focused on shaping environmental policy through electoral politics and lobbying. LCV shares Environment America's policy advocacy orientation and operates similar donor-funded campaigns at federal and state levels.

Peers

• Green Century Capital Management:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/envam
• Facebookfacebook.com/environmentamerica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/environment-america
• Instagraminstagram.com/enviroam

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

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