Green Columbus

Name

Green Columbus

Legal name

Green Columbus

Website

https://greencbus.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Environmental Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Landscaping Services (561730), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Forestry (800), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban & Community Reforestation / Street Tree Planting (AFAMACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tree Planting & Establishment Services (Manual/Mechanized) (AFAMACAE), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Community tree planting
• Urban forestry programs
• Volunteer environmental services
• Tree nursery operations
• River cleanup initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals (501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax ID 26-1321476).
2. Government Grants: Grant funding from municipal sources such as the $40,000 grant from City of Columbus.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Sponsorship and partnership arrangements with businesses for funding tree-planting events, volunteering at tree nursery, and supporting the mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Green Columbus is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that activates volunteer engagement to grow equitable tree canopy coverage and foster resilient communities in Columbus, Ohio. It delivers this through volunteer-driven programs including an Annual Tree Giveaway for Franklin County residents, Community Tree Planting on school and park grounds, river cleanup events, and stewardship of an on-site tree nursery on Land Bank property. The organization also coordinates the Columbus Tree Coalition, a network of partners advancing the city's urban forestry goals.

Product overview

Green Columbus operates as a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization offering environmental programs focused on tree planting, canopy expansion, and community sustainability. The core offerings include community tree planting services, an annual tree giveaway program from their nursery operations, Earth Day celebrations and April Month of Service volunteer activities, the Columbus Tree Coalition for coordinated urban forestry efforts, and the Scioto Sweep river cleanup initiative. These programs work together to increase equitable tree canopy coverage across Central Ohio, with tracking and mapping tools to monitor resident tree distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Tree Giveaway Free, seasonal tree distribution program in which individual Franklin County residents can reserve and receive young trees to plant on their own property. Trees are given away in underserved neighborhoods including Linden, Hilltop, South Side, and Franklinton.
• Community Tree Planting Program Volunteer-coordinated tree planting service for schools, parks, and community organizations. Green Columbus supplies the trees, tools, and on-site coordination; the host organization provides volunteers and a planting site.
• Earth Day & April Month of Service Annual Earth Day and month-long series of volunteer service events in April in which individuals and groups sign up to participate in environmental projects across the city.
• Scioto Sweep River Cleanup Volunteer-led cleanup event along the Scioto River corridor in Columbus, in which registered participants remove litter and debris from the river and surrounding greenway.
• Green Drinks & Social Outings Casual networking and social gathering program for sustainability-minded community members, hosted at local venues to build the local green community.
• Columbus Tree Coalition Coalition program that convenes and coordinates a network of partner organizations working to advance the Columbus Urban Forestry Master Plan and expand tree canopy coverage.

Quantifiable outcome

• 350,000+ trees planted since 2007
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• City of ColumbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner providing grant funding ($40,000) and supporting urban forestry initiatives aligned with the Urban Forestry Master Plan. City of Columbus is key to implementing tree canopy expansion goals.
• American ForestscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit conservation organization collaborated on Tree Equity Score Analyzer for Franklin County. Joint tree planting initiatives including 50 trees at Columbus Africentric Early College High School.
• National Wildlife FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNWF partnership through Trees for Wildlife program. Green Columbus part of larger impact network with NWF providing resources and recognition for tree planting efforts.
• Columbus Recreation & ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of ArborFest and Tree Summit event fulfilling Urban Forestry Master Plan action items. Partner on Scioto Sweep river cleanup and tree planting projects.
• Columbus Metropolitan LibrarycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost venue for Columbus Tree Coalition quarterly meetings at multiple branch locations including Linden Branch and Whetstone Branch.
• Keep Columbus BeautifulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on litter cleanups and community beautification efforts. Provides safety vests, gloves, and litter grabbers for volunteer activities.
• Franklin SWCDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoil and Water Conservation District partner for watershed protection and environmental restoration initiatives.
• The Nature ConservancysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation organization partner supporting tree planting and environmental sustainability efforts in Central Ohio.
• Friends of Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit focused on Olentangy River and stream protection. Collaborates on Walhalla Ravine restoration and tree planting at watershed locations.
• SWACOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolid waste authority partner for waste reduction and litter cleanup initiatives. Co-sponsored movie night event and ongoing environmental programs.
• Arbor Day FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational tree planting organization providing resources and support for urban forestry initiatives.
• Columbus City SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor educational partner for tree planting at schools to improve tree equity. Over 500 trees planted at Region 1 schools.
• Scioto Watershed Action Group (SWAG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWatershed protection group co-organizing Scioto Sweep annual river cleanup and invasive species removal at parks.
• IGS EnergysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal energy company sponsor supporting Green Columbus initiatives and programs.
• Nocterra BrewingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal brewery host venue for Green Drinks events and Earth Day Kickoff activities.
• Clintonville GreenSpotcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity sustainability initiative co-organizing ArborFest tree summit and urban forestry master plan implementation.
• Friends of Franklinton ForestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassroots group focused on tree planting in Franklinton. Received 150+ trees over 3 years to counter deforestation.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/greencolumbus
• Xx.com/Green_Columbus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/green-columbus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Green Columbus