What EarthShare Texas does

EarthShare Texas (legal name: Environmental Fund for Texas Inc.; EIN 74-2627643) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit federation founded in 1992 in Austin, Texas, operating as an affiliate of the national EarthShare network since 2002. The organization functions as an intermediary between individual donors, corporate partners, and a federation of 35+ Texas-based environmental nonprofits (representing 70+ local, state, national, and international member organizations) vetted annually against 17 eligibility criteria. Its core activities include administering workplace giving campaigns (SECC, City of Austin Combined Charities Campaign), cause-marketing partnerships (H-E-B since 2007, Reliant Energy/NRG since 2011), the Green Leaders Fellowship workforce development program, the NOAA Green Jobs Grant Program, and the Eco-Enthusiast monthly giving program.

The organization's primary technology is the EarthShare Engage platform, which enables corporate employees to form teams and compete in sustainability challenges with measurable impact statistics aligned to business ESG goals. Additional programmatic products include the Reliant EcoShare bill add-on donation mechanism (which also purchases carbon offsets), branded merchandise via Bonfire, and the Green Leaders Fellowship delivered with operational partners including Mission Capital (DEI training) and the City of Austin Green Workforce Accelerator. Revenue mechanics span pass-through donation intermediation (more than 95% of donations flow to member programs with no administrative fee), recurring business partnership subscriptions (quote-based enterprise pricing for EarthShare Engage, Earth Month, and employee engagement), member nonprofit annual dues (Tier I and Tier II structure), individual donor subscriptions ($7/$30/$100 monthly tiers via Network for Good), and merchandise sales.

The organization operates with a small core staff of five (Executive Director, Director of Operations, Membership Service Manager, Development Manager, Digital Media Coordinator) under leadership of Executive Director Barb Dunnam (appointed 2025) and Governing Board President Elijah Kelley, with additional board representation from KLRN, Clean Water Fund, Texas Campaign for the Environment Fund, Environmental Defense Fund, National Wildlife Federation, Keep Texas Beautiful, UTSA, and Yumlish. Strategic distribution runs through workplace giving channels, direct corporate sales, the Network for Good individual-donation platform, and earned media via partner case studies. Recognition includes a 4-star Charity Navigator rating (highest tier) and 1% for the Planet membership.

Name

EarthShare Texas

Legal name

Environmental Fund for Texas Inc.

Website

https://earthshare-texas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EarthShare Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit federation founded in 1992 in Austin that connects individual donors, corporate partners, and 35+ vetted Texas environmental nonprofits through workplace giving campaigns, cause-marketing partnerships (H-E-B, Reliant Energy), and the Green Leaders Fellowship program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Nonprofit Federation & Workplace Giving

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

akta.pro primary industry

Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD)

Keywords

• Environmental nonprofit federation
• Workplace giving campaigns
• Sustainability employee engagement
• Conservation fundraising platform
• Corporate cause marketing

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin, Texas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Workplace Giving Campaigns: Raises funds through payroll deduction campaigns in public and private workplaces across Texas, including the State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC) and City of Austin Combined Charities Campaign. Funds distributed quarterly to member organizations with no administrative fee taken.
2. Business Partnerships: Cause marketing relationships with corporations including H-E-B and Reliant Energy. Includes EarthShare Engage platform subscriptions, Earth Month campaigns, and Reliant EcoShare bill add-on program.
3. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals through Network for Good platform, including monthly Eco-Enthusiast program and one-time gifts. Over $21M raised since 1992.
4. Nonprofit Membership Dues: Member nonprofits pay annual dues to belong to EarthShare Texas federation. Two-tier membership structure (Tier I and Tier II) with different benefits.
5. Merchandise Sales: Sells branded merchandise through Bonfire online store including shirts and apparel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EarthShare Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit federation that connects environmental nonprofits, businesses, and individual donors in Texas. It raises and distributes funds to 35+ vetted member environmental nonprofits through workplace giving campaigns, cause marketing partnerships with corporations, individual donations, and workforce development programs like the Green Leaders Fellowship. The organization operates the EarthShare Engage sustainability platform enabling employees to compete in sustainability challenges.

Product overview

EarthShare Texas is a nonprofit federation that offers a portfolio of programs connecting donors, businesses, and environmental nonprofits across Texas. The core offerings include the EarthShare Engage sustainability platform for corporate employee engagement, the Green Leaders Fellowship workforce development program, Eco-Enthusiasts monthly giving, workplace giving campaigns with campaign codes for federal employees, the NOAA Green Jobs Grant Program, and Reliant EcoShare bill-roundup donations. These programs work together to channel funding and professional capacity support to over 70 member environmental nonprofits while enabling individuals and businesses to contribute to Texas conservation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $21M raised for member organizations since 1992
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, supporting, foundational and minor.

• Reliant Energy (NRG Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Reliant EcoShare program since 2011 allows customers to add a small charge to their bill that donates to EarthShare Texas and purchases carbon offsets. Has raised more than $2 million for member charities and supports clean energy throughout Texas.
• H-E-BflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Partnership since 2007 to empower environmental nonprofits across Texas. Recently refocused to center around capacity building and professional development for ESTX members. H-E-B has generously donated $317,000+ to fund the Green Leaders Fellowship program and $60,000 specifically for the 2025-2026 fellowship cycle.
• SECC TexascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState Employee Charitable Campaign allows Texas state employees to give to EarthShare Texas and support 30+ environmental nonprofits. ESTX facilitates the application process and distributes funds amongst members.
• City of AustincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCombined Charities Campaign for city employees distributes workplace giving donations to EarthShare Texas and member organizations.
• Mission CapitalsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProgram partner providing comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training to nonprofits participating in the Green Leaders Fellowship program.
• City of Austin Green Workforce AcceleratorfoundationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Green Leaders Fellowship was born from the City of Austin's Green Workforce Accelerator and continues to be inspired by this successful partner program.
• VericastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness sponsor supporting EarthShare Texas operations and programs.
• BAE SystemsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness sponsor supporting EarthShare Texas environmental initiatives.
• Tokio Marine HCCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness sponsor supporting EarthShare Texas environmental initiatives.
• CanvaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness sponsor providing design tools support for EarthShare Texas.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: United Way pioneered the workplace giving payroll-deduction model that EarthShare Texas operates within (SECC, COACCC). While broader in cause scope, it is the structural template for EarthShare Texas's distribution and the dominant competitor for corporate charitable campaign mindshare.

Direct peers

• Keep Texas Beautiful: Keep Texas Beautiful is both a member of the EarthShare Texas federation and a peer Texas-based environmental organization. It runs its own affiliate programs and corporate partnerships (including with H-E-B), competing for similar donors and corporate sponsorships.
• Texas Campaign for the Environment Fund: TCE Fund is a Texas-based environmental advocacy nonprofit represented on EarthShare Texas's board. It engages in direct donor fundraising in the same Texas market and competes for the same individual and workplace giving dollars.
• 1% for the Planet: EarthShare Texas is a member of 1% for the Planet, which connects businesses with vetted environmental nonprofits for corporate giving. Both operate as curated networks matching business donors to environmental causes, with comparable vetting and partnership infrastructure.
• Environmental Defense Fund: EDF is a major EarthShare Texas member (represented on the board) and one of the largest U.S. environmental nonprofits. It operates its own direct corporate partnerships and major-donor programs, partially overlapping with EarthShare Texas's value proposition.
• EarthShare: EarthShare is the national federation of which EarthShare Texas has been an affiliate since 2002. It runs the same model of representing environmental nonprofits in workplace giving campaigns and corporate partnerships, making it the most direct structural peer.

Others

• Network for Good: Network for Good powers EarthShare Texas's individual donation platform and provides donor management software to nonprofits. It is an enabling technology partner and indirect competitor as donors increasingly route giving through its direct-to-nonprofit tools.

Regional players

• Community Foundation of Texas: Community Foundation of Texas is a regional grantmaking organization administering workplace giving, corporate philanthropy, and donor-advised funds in Texas. It overlaps with EarthShare Texas's fundraising infrastructure and competes for the same corporate CSR budgets.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/earthsharetexas
• Facebookfacebook.com/EarthShareTexas
• Instagraminstagram.com/earthsharetexas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/earthshare-texas

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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