Coastal Prairie Conservancy

Name

Coastal Prairie Conservancy

Legal name

Coastal Prairie Conservancy

Website

https://coastalprairieconservancy.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Land Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Support Activities for Forestry (11531), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Forestry (800), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD), Conservation Easements & Land Trust Services (AFAMAMAH), Wetland, Riparian & Buffer Services (within forest landscapes) (AFAMAMAI), Biodiversity Conservation & Habitat Banking (AFAMAMAC), Conservation Agriculture (Erosion Control, Contour/Strip Cropping, Mulching) (AFAGAMAB)

Keywords

• Land conservation services
• Prairie habitat restoration
• Conservation easement stewardship
• Native plant nursery operations
• Wetland preservation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual donors contribute to conservation efforts through the Prairie Leadership Circle ($1,000+ annual giving) and general donations. The 2026 gala raised more than $300,000.
2. Corporate/Group Volunteer Donations: Minimum donation required for corporate/group volunteer days: $250 for under 10 people, $500 for 10+ people. This helps pay for operating costs to ensure safe, fun, and well-staffed events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Coastal Prairie Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust that permanently protects coastal prairies, wetlands, farms, and ranches in Southeast Texas through conservation easements and land purchases, totaling approximately 34,048 acres. The organization restores habitat using native seed propagation, prescribed fire, cattle grazing, and invasive species management, while operating the Katy Prairie Welcome Center, a Native Seed Nursery, a conservation burial program (Nature's Burial), and corporate/group volunteer programs.

Product overview

Coastal Prairie Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust that protects coastal prairies, wetlands, farms, and ranches in southeast Texas. Their portfolio includes conserved land preserves (Katy Prairie Preserve at ~20,000 acres and Indiangrass Preserve at 319 acres), visitor facilities (the Katy Prairie Welcome Center), conservation programs (Native Seed Nursery, Nature's Burial, 9 Natives Program), and regional initiatives (Texas Grasslands and Savannas Initiative, Texas Coastal Prairie Initiative). They also offer corporate and group volunteer programs. The organization focuses on land conservation, habitat restoration, public access, and advocacy rather than technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Texas Grasslands and Savannas Initiative: Regional conservation initiative focused on Texas grasslands and savannas ecosystems
• Texas Coastal Prairie Initiative
• Katy Prairie Preserve
• Indiangrass Preserve
• 9 Natives Program

Products and services

• Nature's Burial
• Corporate and Group Volunteering

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Texas A&M Center for Grazinglands and Ranch ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership producing the Ranchworthy video podcast series focused on land stewardship, livestock, and ranch management. Featured Warren Ranch, a cornerstone of the Katy Prairie Preserve and the largest working cattle ranch in Harris County.
• Land Trust AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational land trust membership organization providing accreditation, standards, and support for land conservation organizations.
• 1% for the PlanetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnvironmental organization that connects consumers with businesses committed to giving 1% of their sales to environmental causes.
• ESTXminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional environmental/sustainability organization with member badge displayed on website.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Galveston Bay Foundation: A Texas-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving and enhancing Galveston Bay, including wetlands, prairies, and habitat restoration across the same southeast Texas coastal plain as CPC. Highly comparable mission and geography, with overlapping wetland restoration and education programs.
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation: A Texas nonprofit that supports state parks, wildlife, and land conservation across Texas, often partnering with land trusts like CPC. Comparable mission and donor base, though operates statewide and primarily supports public agency work rather than holding conservation easements itself.

Broad incumbents

• The Nature Conservancy (Texas): The largest global conservation organization, with a Texas chapter that acquires and manages conservation land across the state. Directly comparable mission (permanent land protection, habitat restoration) but operates at a national/international scale with a much larger land portfolio, staff, and budget than CPC.
• Trust for Public Land: A national nonprofit that protects land for public use, including in Texas, via conservation easements, land purchases, and park creation. Comparable land trust model focused on permanent conservation and public access, but with a much broader geographic and programmatic footprint than CPC.
• National Wildlife Federation (Texas): A national conservation organization with state-level Texas programs that protect wildlife habitat, including prairies and wetlands. Comparable advocacy and habitat restoration work, but broader mission and much larger scale than CPC.
• Ducks Unlimited (Texas): A major U.S. nonprofit focused on wetlands and waterfowl habitat conservation, with active Texas operations including prairie and wetland restoration. Overlaps on habitat restoration techniques (prescribed fire, grazing, native seeding) and land protection, but driven by a hunting/waterfowl mission rather than prairie-specific conservation.

Direct peers

• Hill Country Conservancy: A Texas-based regional land trust that conserves land in the Texas Hill Country via easements, acquisitions, and public access programs. Closely comparable operating model (regional land trust, volunteer/donor driven), though focused on a different Texas ecoregion.
• Native Prairies Association of Texas: A Texas nonprofit focused specifically on the conservation, restoration, and appreciation of native prairies — the same ecosystem CPC targets. Highly comparable mission and restoration techniques, though NPAT is more focused on prairie advocacy and education than large-scale land acquisition.
• Bayou Land Conservancy: A Houston-area land trust that protects land along bayous, wetlands, and prairie in the greater Houston region. Directly comparable model: regional land trust using easements and acquisitions, with overlapping service area and similar donor/volunteer base.

Others

• Sierra Club (Lone Star Chapter): A Texas chapter of a national environmental advocacy organization with overlapping interest in prairie/wetland protection and Texas land-use policy. Comparable advocacy footprint (e.g., CPC's opposition to TxDOT 36A North parallels Sierra Club's traditional role), though Sierra Club is primarily an advocacy organization rather than a land-holding trust.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coastal-prairie-conservancy

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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