KEA

What KEA does

Kootenai Environmental Alliance (KEA) is a nonprofit environmental conservation organization founded in 1972 and incorporated in 1974, making it Idaho's oldest membership-supported conservation nonprofit. Headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, KEA operates across three advocacy pillars—Terrain (forest and public-lands monitoring), Water (lake and watershed protection), and Climate (clean energy and adaptation)—with a geographic focus on the Idaho Panhandle and Coeur d'Alene Basin. Its service portfolio includes K-12 environmental education (Fernan Lake field trips, 5th Grade Water Festival, High School Confluence Project), a published 47-page Coeur d'Alene Climate Adaptation Project report, water-monitoring boat tours, a bi-monthly newsletter, an active blog, and recurring community events such as Earth Day Celebration, the Junk 2 Funk "trashion" runway show, the North Idaho Green Summit, and the Green Screen Series eco-film forum.

The organization is governed by an all-volunteer board of directors with a single part-time administrative/communications staffer; it has no proprietary technology product and runs on standard nonprofit infrastructure (website, email, social media, event-management systems). Revenue is generated through individual memberships ($25 student / $50 individual / $100 family), tiered business memberships ($100 Member / $250 Leader / $500 Steward), one-time and recurring donations, event ticket sales, and corporate sponsorships. Its go-to-market is community-led: direct engagement with North Idaho residents, local sustainability-minded businesses, K-12 schools, the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, and partner organizations such as the Our Gem Collaborative, Sierra Club, Inland Northwest Land Conservancy, and Coeur d'Alene Library. Distribution is entirely regional via direct community engagement rather than traditional sales channels.

Name

KEA

Legal name

Kootenai Environmental Alliance

Website

https://kealliance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kootenai Environmental Alliance (KEA) is Idaho's oldest nonprofit conservation organization, delivering environmental advocacy, K-12 education, and community events across Terrain, Water, and Climate pillars for North Idaho residents, businesses, and partner organizations in the Idaho Panhandle.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF), Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE)

Keywords

• Environmental conservation
• Watershed protection
• Environmental education
• Nonprofit advocacy
• Community conservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Coeur D'alene

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees at various tiers (Student $25, Individual $50, Family $100) providing recurring revenue and community engagement.
2. Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals supporting environmental conservation efforts in North Idaho.
3. Event Sponsorships: Corporate and business sponsorships for annual events including North Idaho Green Summit, Junk 2 Funk, Earth Day Celebration, and Green Screen Series.
4. Business Membership: Tiered business membership program ($100-$500 annually) providing marketing benefits and community recognition for environmentally-focused businesses.
5. Event Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticket sales for fundraising events like Junk 2 Funk fashion show and North Idaho Green Summit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kootenai Environmental Alliance (KEA) is a nonprofit conservation organization delivering environmental education for K-12 students, advocacy across Terrain, Water, and Climate pillars, and signature community fundraising/awareness events (Earth Day Celebration, Junk 2 Funk, North Idaho Green Summit, Green Screen Series) for the Idaho Panhandle and Coeur d'Alene Basin. Its revenue is generated through individual and business memberships at tiered annual fees, donations, event sponsorships, and ticket sales.

Product overview

KEA (Kootenai Environmental Alliance) is a nonprofit conservation organization offering environmental education, advocacy programs, and community events focused on the Idaho panhandle and Coeur d'Alene basin. The organization operates across three core pillars: Terrain (forest and land advocacy), Water (waterway and lake protection), and Climate (clean energy and adaptation). Its programs include environmental education for K-12 students (Fernan Lake field trips, 5th Grade Water Festival, High School Confluence Project), advocacy initiatives (Water monitoring boat tours, Small Lakes Task Force), and public engagement through annual events (Earth Day Celebration, Junk 2 Funk trashion show, North Idaho Green Summit, Green Screen Series film forum). The organization publishes the Coeur d'Alene Climate Adaptation Project report and maintains an active blog covering environmental topics. Membership and donation programs support ongoing operations alongside event sponsorship opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Environmental Education Programs K-12 environmental education delivered in Coeur d'Alene, including Fernan Lake field trips, the 5th Grade Water Festival, and the High School Confluence Project, building environmental awareness and stewardship among students.
• Earth Day Celebration Annual Earth Day celebration held at CDA Library and McEuen Park featuring local music, hands-on conservation activities, green resources, and environmental education.
• Junk 2 Funk Annual runway trashion show fundraiser where all outfits must be made of at least 80% garbage; one of KEA's longest-running fundraising events featuring creative designs and environmental awareness.
• North Idaho Green Summit Annual half-day workshop bringing together community members to explore environmental status and discover actionable solutions through Ted Talk-style presentations and breakout sessions on sustainable food systems, renewable energy, climate action, and water protection.
• Green Screen Series & Eco Film Forum Monthly environmentally-focused film series hosted November through April at the Coeur d'Alene Library Community Room, providing insight and sparking conversation about local environmental topics.
• Water Monitoring Boat Tours Public education program about lake health and water quality through guided boat tours teaching community members about regional waterway conditions and protection efforts.
• Individual Membership Program Tiered annual individual membership program (Student $25, Individual $50, Family $100) supporting KEA's conservation efforts, with recurring membership options available and access to membership benefits and community involvement.
• Business Membership Program Three-tier annual business membership program (Member $100, Leader $250, Steward $500) providing marketing benefits and community recognition for environmentally-focused businesses, including newsletter recognition, website listing, logo use, social media mentions, and VIP event access.
• Donation Program One-time and recurring donation options allowing individual supporters to contribute to KEA's operational budget and environmental advocacy efforts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Established Public Trust Doctrine in Idaho through successful litigation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coeur d'Alene TribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Coeur d'Alene Tribe (Schitsu'umsh) on environmental education and protection efforts. KEA acknowledges the Tribe's ancestral lands and works with them on watershed protection and environmental advocacy initiatives.
• Our Gem CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKEA partners with the Our Gem Collaborative to educate the public on health of regional waterways and take action to protect water resources. Co-hosts Love Our Lake Week events annually.
• Coeur d'Alene LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with CDA Library for Earth Day Celebration and Green Screen Series & Eco Film Forum events.
• Idaho Water Resources Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKEA's Climate Action Team works with the Institute on water monitoring and climate-related educational outreach.
• Sierra ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partnership including co-hosting Historical Watershed Tours and collaborative advocacy on environmental issues.
• Inland Northwest Land ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for North Idaho Green Summit with complimentary refreshments provided and collaborative community engagement.
• Daft Badger Brewing Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJunk 2 Funk 2026 event sponsor.
• Pilgrims MarketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJunk 2 Funk 2026 event sponsor.
• Jungle RelicsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJunk 2 Funk 2026 event sponsor.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Greater Yellowstone Coalition: Larger regional conservation organization working across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, including parts of Idaho. Comparable in mission and advocacy approach but with significantly larger staff, budget, and geographic scope.
• Trout Unlimited: National coldwater fisheries conservation nonprofit with active Idaho chapters. Comparable in watershed protection advocacy (overlapping with KEA's Water pillar) and grassroots volunteer structure, but with national scale and funding.
• Sierra Club: One of the oldest and largest U.S. environmental nonprofits. Documented KEA partner for historical watershed tours; directly comparable in conservation advocacy and membership-supported model, but operates nationally with vastly greater resources.

Direct peers

• Idaho Conservation League: Idaho's leading statewide conservation nonprofit, advocating for clean water, wilderness, and sustainable communities. Directly comparable as a regional environmental advocacy organization operating in Idaho with membership, advocacy, and educational programming.
• The Lands Council: Inland Northwest conservation organization based in Spokane, working on forests, water, and climate in the same bioregion as KEA. Directly comparable in regional conservation focus and community-based advocacy approach.
• Friends of the Clearwater: North-central Idaho conservation nonprofit focused on the Clearwater region and national forests. Closely comparable in mission, geographic scope (Idaho), advocacy approach, and small-staff volunteer-supported operating model.
• Inland Northwest Land Conservancy: Regional land trust serving eastern Washington and northern Idaho, focused on land conservation and stewardship. Documented KEA partner with overlapping North Idaho geography and conservation mission.

Emerging players

• Wild Idaho Rising Tide: Grassroots Idaho-based environmental and climate activism organization. Comparable in advocacy focus on Idaho natural resources and fossil fuel/forest issues, but with a more disruptive direct-action orientation than KEA's collaborative model.

Regional players

• Environment Idaho Research and Policy Center: State-level affiliate of Environment America focused on Idaho-specific environmental policy advocacy. Comparable in regional conservation policy work but focused more on lobbying and less on community events/education than KEA.

Others

• Coeur d'Alene Tribe (Government/Environmental Programs): Sovereign tribal nation with active environmental and renewable energy programs (e.g., 100kW solar installations). Documented KEA strategic partner; not a peer competitor but a closely allied conservation actor in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kealliance
• Instagraminstagram.com/kealliance
• Xx.com/kealliance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kootenai-environmental-allnc

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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