NATIONAL RELIGIOUS PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

What NATIONAL RELIGIOUS PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ENVIRONMENT does

The National Religious Partnership for the Environment (NRPE) is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit advocacy coalition founded in October 1993 that mobilizes Catholic, mainline Protestant, Evangelical, and Jewish faith communities around environmental stewardship and public-policy advocacy. It was established after an open letter from 32 Nobel laureates prompted senior religious leaders to launch a theologically grounded, scientifically informed environmental initiative. NRPE coordinates four founding partner organizations — the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the National Council of Churches of Christ, the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, and the Evangelical Environmental Network — collectively representing over 114 million Christian and Jewish adherents and more than 160,000 congregations and parishes across the United States.

NRPE's core activity is coalition-based advocacy: it convenes faith leaders, develops theological and educational resources organized by tradition (Black Church, Catholic, Evangelical, Jewish, Mainline/Orthodox), and channels multi-faith voices into federal regulatory and legislative processes on climate, water, species protection, toxics, and land use. Measurable outputs include resource kits distributed to over 100,000 congregations, more than 14,000 faith-submitted comments on EPA vehicle pollution standards, and more than 4,000 faith leaders mobilized on wetlands protections. The organization does not operate a technology platform, does not sell products or services, and has no commercial pricing model. It is funded entirely through donations from individuals, churches, and partner organizations, and is governed by a board drawn from the four founding partners.

NRPE is staffed by approximately five to ten personnel, including a four-person core team (Executive Director Cassandra Carmichael, National Outreach Coordinator Rev. Michael McClain, Program Manager Katie Brown, and Tree Coordinator Kara Ball), with additional capacity supplied through partner organizations such as Creation Justice Ministries, Catholic Climate Covenant, the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, and the Laudato Si' Advocates Program. Its go-to-market is community-led, relying on denominational networks and direct clergy engagement rather than paid marketing or sales channels.

Name

NATIONAL RELIGIOUS PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Legal name

NATIONAL RELIGIOUS PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Website

https://nrpe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

National Religious Partnership for the Environment is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit coalition founded in 1993 that mobilizes Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical, and Jewish faith communities — over 160,000 congregations and 114 million adherents — to advocate for environmental stewardship through federal policy engagement and congregational resource distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Environmental Advocacy

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Interfaith & Ecumenical Councils and Dialogue Organizations (BPAGAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Justice & Community Environmental Health (BPAGAGAL), Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE), Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC)

Keywords

• Environmental advocacy
• Faith-based coalition
• Creation stewardship
• Interfaith partnership
• Climate policy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington D.C.

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The Partnership is supported by individual, church, and organizational donations. As a non-profit coalition, NRPE relies on charitable contributions from individuals, congregations, and partner organizations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The National Religious Partnership for the Environment (NRPE) is a nonprofit coalition founded in 1993 that mobilizes faith communities across Catholic, Jewish, Protestant, and Evangelical traditions to advocate for environmental stewardship. The organization coordinates advocacy campaigns, develops faith-based educational resources, and engages in public policy work on issues such as climate change, clean water, species protection, toxic chemicals, and land conservation.

Product overview

No commercial products or services. The National Religious Partnership for the Environment is a faith-based coalition that advocates for environmental stewardship through religious outreach, education, public policy advocacy, and community engagement. The organization operates through partner religious institutions and does not offer software products, platforms, or technology services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interfaith Environmental Advocacy Coalition A coalition service that unites the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, National Council of Churches, Jewish Council for Public Affairs, and Evangelical Environmental Network to coordinate environmental advocacy across Catholic, Jewish, Protestant, and Evangelical traditions. It serves faith communities, congregations, and policymakers seeking unified religious engagement on environmental issues.
• Faith-Based Creation Care Resources Educational and devotional resources, including liturgical materials, sermons, study guides, and theological reflections that link faith traditions with environmental stewardship. These resources are designed for clergy, religious educators, and lay leaders across the partner denominations.
• Public Policy Advocacy Campaigns Coordinated advocacy campaigns on environmental public policy issues, engaging legislators and government officials on matters of climate change, water quality, species protection, and conservation. The service is directed at policymakers and faith communities seeking to influence legislative and regulatory outcomes.
• Tree Planting and Reforestation Program A community-based reforestation service that mobilizes faith congregations and volunteers to plant trees as a hands-on expression of environmental stewardship. The program is delivered to religious communities seeking practical climate and conservation action.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 14,000 people of faith submitted comments to EPA on vehicle pollution standards (2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered secondary partner and core founding partner.

• Continental Divide Trail Coalitionsecondary partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Partnership to publish a Dark Sky Guide to the Continental Divide Trail. Dark skies hold spiritual value and are critical for ecological, physical, and cultural health.
• U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishopscore founding partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 1993One of four founding partners of NRPE. Participates through its Environmental Justice Program, Catholic Climate Covenant, and Laudato Si' Advocacy Program. Represents Catholic bishops of the United States and Virgin Islands.
• National Council of Churches of Christcore founding partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 1993One of four founding partners. A council of 37 Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, Peace Churches, and African American denominations. Participates through Creation Justice Ministries.
• Jewish Council for Public Affairscore founding partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 1993One of four founding partners. A coordinating organization of 15 national Jewish organizations and 125 local Jewish federations. Participates through Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL).
• Evangelical Environmental Networkcore founding partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 1993One of four founding partners. A coalition of 23 evangelical Christian programs and educational institutions committed to creation care.
• Jewish Social Justice Roundtablesecondary partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerA network of nonprofit organizations that strengthens and aligns the Jewish social justice field to make justice a core expression of Jewish life.
• Creation Justice Ministriessecondary partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization of National Council of Churches. Staff includes Avery Davis Lamb (Executive Director), theological education coordinators, policy advocates, and church engagement managers.
• Catholic Climate Covenantsecondary partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Staff includes Dan Misleh (Founder/Executive Director), program managers for youth and young adult mobilization, and Catholic Energies Service Program.
• Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL)secondary partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization of Jewish Council for Public Affairs. Led by Rabbi Daniel Swartz (Executive Director) with environmental policy advisors.
• Laudato Si' Advocates Programsecondary partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoung adult advocacy and formation program of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. NRPE staff Katie Brown serves as Program Director with interns from various dioceses.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-religious-partnership-for-the-environment

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about NATIONAL RELIGIOUS PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ENVIRONMENT