Beyond Pesticides

What Beyond Pesticides does

Beyond Pesticides is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit advocacy organization, founded circa 1981, that advances science-based pesticide reform and promotes organic agriculture. Its functional remit combines policy advocacy targeting the EPA, FDA, and Congress with educational programming and a research resource library serving the general public, schools, farmworker communities, homeowners, and municipal stakeholders. The organization funds this work through donations, recurring membership fees, grant funding (including the Fund for Independent Science and Agricultural Justice programs), and modest merchandise sales through shop.beyondpesticides.org, with EarthShare serving as a workplace-giving partner.

The organization operates a portfolio of educational and research products rather than commercial technology. Core assets include the Pesticide-Induced Diseases Database (a searchable catalog of health effects linked to specific chemicals, covering cancer, endocrine disruption, neurodevelopmental disorders, and other conditions), the Pesticide Gateway research portal, the ManageSafe™ best-practices database for non-toxic pest management, the K-12 Pollinator Curriculum co-developed with The Bees Waggle, and the quarterly Pesticides and You journal. Sub-brands include BEE Protective (pollinator protection), Agricultural Justice (farmworker health), Children and Schools, and Parks for a Sustainable Future. Day-to-day distribution runs through the main website, a Daily News Blog, social channels, weekly action alerts, and direct engagement with legislators and regulatory bodies.

Commercially, Beyond Pesticides is not a technology vendor: it has no public API, no SDK, and operates a nonprofit revenue model. Customer relationships are non-transactional and consist of donor/member support rather than paid contracts. Operationally the organization runs with 1-10 staff, relying on coalition partnerships (Environmental Working Group, Rodale Institute, Coalition for Sustainable Agriculture, NYC Parks demonstration sites) to extend national reach into at least 40 states with active pesticide reform legislation.

Name

Beyond Pesticides

Legal name

Beyond Pesticides

Website

https://beyondpesticides.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Beyond Pesticides is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit advocacy organization that promotes science-based pesticide reform and organic agriculture through policy advocacy, educational programs, and research resources serving schools, farmworker communities, homeowners, and municipal stakeholders nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Advocacy / Pesticide Education

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710), Exterminating and Pest Control Services (56171), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Green/Organic/Low-Impact Pest Management (IPM Programs) (IMAIAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

IPM School/Childcare & Sensitive-Site Programs (Reduced-Exposure Protocols) (HSAMAJAH), Education & Campus Pest Control (Schools, Universities) (HSAMAKAK), Natural/Organic Mosquito, Tick & Flea Treatments (HSAMAEAH), Lawn & Ornamental Insect Control (Grubs, Chinch Bugs, Aphids) (HSAIANAH), Sanitation, Habitat Modification & Prevention Consulting (HSAMAFAJ)

Keywords

• Pesticide advocacy
• Organic land management
• Environmental health education
• Pollinator protection
• Pesticide policy reform

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Membership: Beyond Pesticides relies on donations and membership fees from supporters who join to receive action alerts, updates, and to support the organization's advocacy work for pesticide reform and organic agriculture.
2. Merchandise Sales: The organization operates a shop (shop.beyondpesticides.org) selling educational materials, resources, and merchandise.
3. Grant Funding: As a nonprofit organization, Beyond Pesticides receives grant funding to support programs such as the Fund for Independent Science, Agricultural Justice, and various educational initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Beyond Pesticides is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization that educates the public, policymakers, schools, and health professionals about the health and environmental hazards of pesticides, and promotes the adoption of organic and ecological land management practices. It delivers this mission through curated research databases, K-12 and community curricula, certification-style land management programs, policy advocacy campaigns, an annual national forum, and a membership-supported journal.

Product overview

Beyond Pesticides is a nonprofit organization that serves as a comprehensive resource center for pesticide advocacy, education, and research rather than a commercial product company. Its portfolio consists of educational programs, research databases, and practical resources. Key offerings include the Pollinator Curriculum (K-12 educational materials), ManageSafe™ (pest management best practices), Pesticide-Induced Diseases Database (health effects research), Pesticide Gateway (hazard information portal), and the Pesticides and You journal. Programs focus on BEE Protective (pollinator protection), Agricultural Justice (farmworker health), Organic Agriculture, Children and Schools, Wildlife, and Rodenticides. Resources include directories of non-toxic pest providers, guidance on organic land management, and advocacy tools. The organization functions as an advocacy and educational entity rather than a technology product vendor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BEE Protective: A program focused on protecting pollinators from harmful pesticide effects, including education, advocacy, and community engagement.
• ManageSafe™
• Children and Schools
• Pesticides and You

Products and services

• Pesticide-Induced Diseases Database A curated online scientific database that documents the linkages between pesticide exposure and specific human diseases, used by researchers, journalists, health professionals, and the general public.
• ManageSafe™ An organic land management program that helps schools, municipalities, and professional land managers transition away from synthetic pesticides to organic and ecological practices.
• Pollinator Curriculum A standards-aligned K-12 educational curriculum on pollinators, ecosystems, and the impacts of pesticides, designed for classroom and schoolyard use.
• BEE Protective A pollinator protection campaign and community resource program promoting pesticide-free practices to support bees and other pollinators.
• National Pesticide Forum An annual national conference that brings together scientists, advocates, policymakers, and community members to advance pesticide reform and organic practices.
• Pesticide Gateway An online policy portal providing consolidated information on pesticide regulations, policy actions, and reform opportunities for advocates and the public.
• Pesticides and You A member-supported journal covering pesticide-related science, policy, and advocacy, distributed to supporters and the broader public.

Quantifiable outcome

• National Pollinator Week activities and advocacy reaching 40+ states with pesticide reform legislation (up from 3 in 2023)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• EarthShareminorOthersWorkplace giving partner supporting Beyond Pesticides through employee giving programs
• The Bees Waggle (Jessica Goldstrohm)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with owner and founder Jessica Goldstrohm to develop the K-12 Pollinator Curriculum, including lesson plans, classroom presentations, activities, and bee house building instructions. Curriculum is offered free to teachers through Beyond Pesticides website.
• Environmental Working GroupmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborating with Environmental Working Group alongside MAHA-aligned grassroots organizers to advance shared policy goals targeting food chemicals and pesticides. At least 40 states have introduced related legislation.
• Rodale InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRodale Institute honored Beyond Pesticides with the 2021 Organic Pioneer Award. Both organizations work together on organic agriculture advocacy and education.
• Coalition for Sustainable AgriculturemoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition partners including NYC Parks Department working on demonstration sites for organic land management and pesticide-free parks.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Environmental Working Group: Direct peer and active coalition partner of Beyond Pesticides; both organizations advocate for pesticide reform, maintain consumer-facing databases on chemical hazards, and jointly advance MAHA-aligned food and pesticide policies.
• Center for Food Safety: Direct peer advocacy nonprofit addressing pesticide use, GMOs, and organic standards; uses litigation and policy advocacy similar to Beyond Pesticides for issues intersecting food, agriculture, and chemical safety.
• Rodale Institute: Direct peer and strategic partner; both organizations promote organic agriculture and collaborated on the 2021 Organic Pioneer Award. Rodale focuses on research/farming systems while Beyond Pesticides drives consumer-side policy advocacy.
• Pesticide Action Network North America: Direct peer nonprofit organization with overlapping mission to eliminate pesticide use and promote safer alternatives; operates similar advocacy, research, and community organizing programs nationally and globally.
• The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation: Direct peer organization focused on pollinators and pesticide impacts on invertebrates; closely aligned with Beyond Pesticides' BEE Protective program and pollinator curriculum work.

Broad incumbents

• Earthjustice: Broader environmental legal advocacy organization that litigates pesticide-related cases; comparable nonprofit advocacy model operating at national scale, often as coalition partner on pesticide reform.
• Natural Resources Defense Council: Broader environmental advocacy incumbent with overlapping pesticide and pollinator programs, but operates across many issue areas (climate, water, energy) at much larger scale. Provides a comparison point for nonprofit advocacy scale and funding.
• Union of Concerned Scientists: Broader science-based policy advocacy nonprofit; comparable nonprofit model but spans many issues beyond pesticides, useful as a sizing and structure comparable for grant-funded advocacy organizations.
• Friends of the Earth: Broader environmental nonprofit with comparable campaigns on pesticides, pollinators, and organic food systems; comparable nonprofit advocacy model and coalition-style GTM.

Emerging players

• Healthy Building Network: Adjacent nonprofit focused on reducing hazardous chemicals in building products, including pesticides; shares research-database-driven advocacy approach and coalition partnership model with Beyond Pesticides.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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