Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light

What Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light does

Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light (PA IPL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2013 and headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It mobilizes people of faith and conscience to take climate and environmental action through a network of more than 230 member congregations spanning roughly 90 percent of Pennsylvania's counties, with recent service delivery extended into Delaware following the closure of the Delaware Interfaith Power & Light affiliate. The organization runs a portfolio of program verticals: Roots, Branches, & Hands (urban forestry and native tree distribution, which has placed 250,000+ native plants since 2020), Sacred Grounds (pollinator habitat in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation), Wonderful Watersheds (watershed stewardship), Just Transition (energy and economic transition advocacy), Faith in Public Life and Voice Your Values (civic and legislative engagement), and Interfaith Spiritual Care (a webinar and spiritual formation series).

PA IPL has a small staff of approximately 11 employees and does not operate proprietary technology; it relies on third-party SaaS platforms including Keela for donor and membership management, Raisely for online fundraising, and Zoom for events. Its revenue model is a nonprofit mix of three primary streams: tax-deductible individual donations, individual memberships at $50 per year (with a $25 discounted rate), and congregational or institutional memberships at higher tiers, supplemented by foundation and government grants. Named institutional funders include American Forests (2025-2028 programmatic grant), Robert H. Spitz Foundation (2026), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and the Pennsylvania DEP Growing Greener Grant. The organization operates as the Pennsylvania state affiliate of the national Interfaith Power & Light network and is executing a strategic plan that extends through 2028.

Name

Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light

Legal name

Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light

Website

https://paipl.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light is a faith-based nonprofit that mobilizes 230-plus congregations across Pennsylvania and Delaware to take climate action through native tree planting, pollinator gardens, watershed stewardship, and energy-transition advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Climate Advocacy

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA), Land Use, Indigenous & Community Engagement Policy (EUAMANAL)

Keywords

• Faith-based climate advocacy
• Environmental stewardship programs
• Community tree planting
• Watershed protection education
• Interfaith civic engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: PA IPL is a registered 501c3 nonprofit that receives tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations.
2. Membership Fees: Individual members pay $50 annually (discounted $25 option available). Institutional/congregational members pay annual dues. Members serve as voting delegates at annual business meetings.
3. Grant Funding: Major funders include American Forests (2025-2028), Robert H Spitz Foundation (2026), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for specific programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light is a registered 501c3 nonprofit that mobilizes people of faith and conscience across Pennsylvania and Delaware to take action on climate change. It delivers a portfolio of programs covering native tree distribution, watershed stewardship training, pollinator garden installations, climate advocacy campaigns, and interfaith spiritual care. Operational support comes from individual and institutional memberships, charitable donations, and grants from environmental funders.

Product overview

Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light operates as a network of faith communities taking action on climate change through multiple interconnected programs. The organization functions as a platform of programs rather than a single product, with core offerings including environmental stewardship initiatives (Roots Branches & Hands tree planting, Sacred Grounds pollinator gardens, Wonderful Watersheds protection), advocacy campaigns (Voice Your Values, Just Transition/Faith & Fossil Fuels), spiritual care programming (Interfaith Spiritual Care webinar series), and civic engagement (Faith in Public Life, Annual Bike/Hike, Annual Convening). The PA Plants Native! tree distribution program (archived) evolved into the current Roots, Branches, & Hands initiative. Membership provides institutional framework for network participation.

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Brands

• Roots, Branches, & Hands: A multifaith community and urban forestry program focused on enhancing tree equity in Pennsylvania, evolved from the PA Plants Native! program.
• Sacred Grounds
• Wonderful Watersheds
• Just Transition
• Voice Your Values
• Interfaith Spiritual Care
• PA Plants Native!
• Faith in Public Life

Products and services

• Roots, Branches, & Hands A multifaith community and urban forestry program supporting education, leadership development, coalition-building, and resourcing to protect and expand tree canopy across Pennsylvania with emphasis on tree equity in underserved communities.
• Sacred Grounds Program delivered with the National Wildlife Federation that equips faith communities with skills and resources to steward their grounds, create pollinator gardens, improve water quality, and foster climate resilience in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
• Wonderful Watersheds Watershed stewardship program spanning Pennsylvania's six watersheds that delivers education, capacity building, and resourcing, including the Watershed Circle peer learning cohort and Wandering Waters seminar series.
• Just Transition Program focused on cultivating energy stewardship that supports a just transition away from fossil fuels, including research and storytelling on connections between faith communities and Pennsylvania energy sources.
• Voice Your Values: Embody Hope, Act for Change Advocacy program engaging environmental justice issues from a moral perspective, including the 2026 focus on The Ethics of AI & Data Centers and their environmental impacts in Pennsylvania.
• Interfaith Spiritual Care Program providing space for interfaith connection and grounding for collective processing and cultivating hope around the climate crisis, featuring annual multi-part webinar series.
• Faith in Public Life Civic engagement resource exploring the intersection of faith and civic participation, supporting voter registration, workshops, and community relationship building.
• Annual Climate Advocacy Bike/Hike Annual climate advocacy fundraising campaign where participants set movement goals and raise funds in their communities, combining physical activity with climate advocacy and community building.
• Annual Convening Annual statewide interfaith climate convening that connects passionate individuals, strengthens multifaith community, and builds momentum to address climate change through workshops, fireside chats, and special guests.
• Membership Program Membership program offering individual ($50/year, $25 discounted) and institutional/congregational tiers where members provide financial support and serve as voting delegates at annual business meetings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250,000+ native trees distributed and planted across Pennsylvania (2020-2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Wildlife Federation (NWF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Sacred Grounds program implementing pollinator gardens and wildlife habitats at houses of worship. NWF provides program framework, funding, and technical support for garden installations in Philadelphia and Delaware.
• Chesapeake Bay FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal partner for PA Plants Native! program in the Keystone Ten Million Tree program, providing program support and resources for tree distribution across Pennsylvania.
• Delaware Center for HorticultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Sacred Grounds Delaware River Watershed program, supporting garden installations and horticultural expertise in Delaware.
• Delaware Nature SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Sacred Grounds Delaware River Watershed program providing conservation expertise and program support.
• 412 JusticeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Roots, Branches, & Hands program supporting justice-oriented community work.
• CAIR-PhiladelphiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Roots, Branches, & Hands program representing Muslim community engagement in environmental work.
• Conestoga River ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Roots, Branches, & Hands program supporting watershed-focused tree planting in Lancaster region.
• Groundwork ErieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Roots, Branches, & Hands program supporting urban forestry in Erie region.
• Davey Resource GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing technical expertise for tree planting and forestry work in Roots, Branches, & Hands program.
• Jewish Earth AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative partner for advocacy events including Pre-Tisha B'Av Lobby Day, working together on environmental policy campaigns.
• Interfaith Power & Light (National)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPA IPL is one of 30+ state affiliates of the national Interfaith Power & Light network, sharing resources, best practices, and advocacy coordination.
• Pennsylvania Department of Environmental ProtectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding source for Growing Greener Grant supporting watershed outreach and education program (2022-2025).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Creation Justice Ministries: Ecumenical Christian organization focused on eco-justice education and advocacy. Operates with a similar faith-framed environmental mission but at a national denominational-coordination level rather than state congregational network level.
• Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL): Jewish-environmental coalition working on climate advocacy and education. Comparable faith-based environmental mission with overlapping advocacy network, though denominational rather than interfaith in scope.
• Jewish Earth Alliance: Faith-based environmental advocacy organization that is a current PA IPL partner. Focused specifically on Jewish community climate engagement, with overlapping advocacy campaigns.

Direct peers

• New Jersey Interfaith Power & Light: Sister state affiliate serving New Jersey with faith-based climate mobilization. Comparable scale, mission, and congregational network model to PA IPL.
• Interfaith Power & Light (National): National umbrella network of 30+ state affiliates that share the faith-based climate mission. PA IPL is one of its state chapters, making this the most direct organizational peer.
• GreenFaith: Interfaith environmental organization mobilizing faith communities for climate and environmental justice. Operates a similar faith-framed climate action model with congregational engagement and advocacy, though national in scope.
• California Interfaith Power & Light: Another state affiliate of Interfaith Power & Light, serving California congregations with similar climate advocacy and energy stewardship programs. Closely comparable operating model.
• Massachusetts Interfaith Power & Light: Sister state affiliate of Interfaith Power & Light serving Massachusetts. Operates the same faith-based climate mobilization model at state level, making it a directly comparable chapter peer.
• Maryland Interfaith Power & Light: Mid-Atlantic sister affiliate of Interfaith Power & Light serving Maryland. Operates a parallel congregational climate action model in a neighboring state with overlapping watershed and tree equity work.

Broad incumbents

• Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR): Large, established coalition of faith-based investors engaging corporations on climate, human rights, and ESG issues. Operates in adjacent faith-driven climate advocacy space at scale, though through shareholder engagement rather than congregational organizing.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEc2PKdJI0YSxIxLH-D1PlA
• Facebookfacebook.com/paipl.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-interfaith-power-&-light
• Instagraminstagram.com/painterfaithpowerandlight

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Profiles7 records

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