What 350 Sacramento does

350 Sacramento is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit climate justice organization founded in 2010 by Martha Turner and Laurie Litman in Sacramento, California, and headquartered in the Breathe Building at 909 12th Street. The organization operates across three programmatic pillars — Advocacy, Education, and Community — serving Sacramento-area residents, high school and college students, environmental justice communities, and local government decision-makers. Its work includes Climate Action Plan oversight for Sacramento County and surrounding cities, electrification advocacy, the SMUD Watch utility-monitoring initiative, state legislative engagement, the Student Environmental Activist Training (SEAT) youth program, paid internships, the DIY Air Filter program, the annual Ode to Earth festival, the Regenerative Agriculture Community Forum, Climate Coffee meetups, and the Seeds Planted podcast alongside The Climate Report radio show on KUBU 96.5 FM.

The organization does not operate proprietary technology or software; its infrastructure consists of a WordPress website (350sacramento.org), an email newsletter via LGL Forms, social media accounts, a podcast host, and standard office tools. Core operational capacity is a four-person part-time staff supported by an active board of directors and a large volunteer base, with the first paid staff member hired only in 2020.

350 Sacramento's revenue model is donation-driven: individual contributions via online credit card, PayPal, mailed check, and stock donations constitute the primary funding source. Secondary revenue streams include an affiliate referral partnership with Farm Fresh to You (promo code 350SAC returns 10% of farm box proceeds), merchandise sales (t-shirts, tote bags, Ode to Earth merchandise), and likely grant funding historically including a Rose Foundation Grant. The organization also monetizes attention via event sponsorships from entities such as SMUD, Whole Foods, SACOG, and local food/agriculture partners. All donations are voluntary and the organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (EIN 45-5552234). It does not disclose revenue figures publicly.

Name

350 Sacramento

Legal name

350 Sacramento

Website

https://350sacramento.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

350 Sacramento is a 501(c)(3) climate justice nonprofit founded in 2010 that serves the Sacramento region through advocacy, education, and community organizing on local climate policy, youth leadership, and grassroots engagement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Justice Advocacy (Nonprofit)

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Justice & Community Environmental Health (BPAGAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH), Community Environmental & Sustainability Events (Earth Day, Clean-Up Festivals) (MPAGAEAO), Environmental Science & Sustainability Programs (Ecology, Climate, Conservation) (EDAMABAD)

Keywords

• Climate justice advocacy
• Environmental nonprofit
• Community climate action
• Youth climate education
• Policy advocacy organizing

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual donations via online credit card, PayPal, or mailed check; stock donations facilitated through direct contact. Donations are the primary funding source supporting advocacy, education, and community programs.
2. Farm Fresh to You Partnership: Partnered with Farm Fresh to You; customers use promo code 350SAC and Farm Fresh to You donates 10% of proceeds from each farm box purchase back to 350 Sacramento.
3. Merchandise Sales: T-shirts and merchandise sales (tote bags, Ode to Earth merchandise) generate revenue while also raising awareness.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

350 Sacramento is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit climate justice organization that delivers free advocacy, education, and community programs in the Sacramento region. Its core offerings include Climate Action Plan oversight, electrification and SMUD utility advocacy, youth training through the Student Environmental Activist Training (SEAT) program, and community-building events such as the Ode to Earth festival and Climate Coffee meetups. Programs are funded by individual donations, merchandise sales, and affiliate partnerships, and delivered primarily through volunteer-led teams and coalition partnerships.

Product overview

350 Sacramento operates as a climate justice nonprofit organization with three primary programmatic pillars: Advocacy, Education, and Community. The organization does not offer commercial software products but rather delivers mission-driven programs focused on climate action. Core offerings include policy advocacy (Climate Action Plan oversight, electrification, SMUD utility monitoring, legislative engagement), youth education (SEAT training, internships, Green Schools Action Coalition), and community building (Ode to Earth festival, regenerative agriculture forums, Climate Coffee meetups, The Climate Report radio show). Additional initiatives include DIY air filter distribution for air quality and a podcast series. The programs work together to advance climate justice through community empowerment, civic engagement, and practical climate solutions in the Sacramento region.

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Products and services

• Advocacy Programs Policy advocacy initiatives including Climate Action Plan oversight, electrification advocacy, SMUD utility monitoring, legislation engagement, and plastics/waste reduction efforts to drive systemic climate change solutions. Targeted at Sacramento-region residents, local government, and SMUD.
• Education Programs Youth and community education offerings including the Student Environmental Activist Training (SEAT), college and career prep internships, Green Schools Action Coalition (GSAC), high school clubs, and workshops/trainings on climate topics. Targeted at Sacramento-area high school and college students.
• Community Programs Community-building activities including the annual Ode to Earth festival, regenerative agriculture forums, monthly Climate Coffee meetups, The Climate Report radio show, benefit concerts, and community fundraisers. Targeted at Sacramento-area community members.
• The Climate Report Radio Show Weekly radio program hosted by Dale Steele on KUBU 96.5 FM and AccessSacramento.org featuring climate news, interviews, commentary, and music. Aired from March 2016 through March 2025 (456 episodes). Targeted at Sacramento-area community members and climate news listeners.
• Seeds Planted Podcast Podcast featuring in-depth conversations with youth climate and social justice advocates, produced by 350 Sacramento and hosted on Podbean. Targeted at Sacramento-area listeners interested in youth climate stories.
• DIY Air Filter Program Community health initiative distributing free do-it-yourself air filters to households in pollution-affected areas, with construction workshops and awareness events. Distributed 300 filters in 2022 and provided filters to 600+ households total. Targeted at Sacramento-area households in pollution-affected communities.
• Student Environmental Activist Training (SEAT) Signature youth education program helping high school students gain skills and experience in climate justice through education, mentorship, and hands-on learning opportunities in the climate movement. Targeted at Sacramento-area high school students.
• Climate Action Plan (CAP) Advocacy Organizes community participation in local government climate action planning to ensure city and county plans are achievable, effective, enforceable, and CEQA-compliant across Sacramento County and surrounding cities. Targeted at Sacramento-area local government and residents.
• Electrification Program Advocacy for building and transportation electrification to reduce dependence on gas and oil, including youth-led school bus and building electrification projects, public utility engagement, and community workshops on clean energy. Targeted at Sacramento-area residents and local government.
• SMUD Watch Community monitoring initiative engaging the Sacramento Municipal Utility District to share timely alerts and promote policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the utility's power plants. Targeted at Sacramento-area residents and SMUD.
• Legislative Advocacy State and local policy engagement including supporting climate bills like SB 100, AB 1167, SB 253, SB 261, SB 1137, and the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act, as well as civic engagement and voter education. Targeted at California state legislators and Sacramento-area local government.
• Ode to Earth Festival Annual youth-led arts, culture, and climate festival celebrating the planet with free admission, live performances, workshops, and community engagement. The 7th annual festival was held in August 2024. Targeted at Sacramento-area community members and youth.
• Regenerative Agriculture Forum Annual community forum bringing together farmers, scientists, and funding experts to discuss regenerative farming practices that sequester carbon and benefit communities, the planet, and the economy. Targeted at Sacramento-area farmers, scientists, and community members.
• Climate Coffee Monthly informal social meetup at local coffee shops or parks where community members gather to discuss climate topics over coffee in a relaxed, friendly environment. Targeted at Sacramento-area community members interested in climate conversations.
• College & Career Prep Internships Paid internship and externship opportunities for high school and college students and recent graduates, including partnerships with REDA, Rising Sun Center for Opportunity, and Sonder Solutions for workforce development. Targeted at Sacramento-area high school, college students, and recent graduates.
• Volunteer Programs Various volunteer opportunities including Climate Action Plan teams, Electrification & SMUD Watch, Event Organizing, Grants & Fundraising, Outreach & Communications, and Policy & Legislation teams. Targeted at Sacramento-area community members interested in volunteering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Distributed air filters to 600+ households in pollution-affected communities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2024SMUD is a key strategic partner and sponsor of Ode to Earth 2024 festival. SMUD is the community-owned utility that 350 Sacramento monitors and advocates for through the SMUD Watch program. SMUD's Zero Carbon by 2030 plan has been a major advocacy focus for the organization.
• Sac State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2024Sac State University hosted the 2024 Regenerative Agriculture Community Forum at the University Union. The event was co-sponsored by Sacramento State.
• Farm Fresh to YoucoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFarm Fresh to You partnership allows community members to use promo code 350SAC, with 10% of proceeds from every farm box purchase donated to 350 Sacramento. This is both a fundraising mechanism and a community engagement tool promoting sustainable local food.
• 916 InkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Ode to Earth 2024 festival. 916 Ink is a local arts organization.
• California Native Plant Society - Sacramento Chapter (CNPS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Ode to Earth 2024 festival.
• Whole Foods MarketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Ode to Earth 2024 festival.
• ECOS (Environmental Council of Sacramento)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of Sacramento Environmental Justice Coalition. 350 Sacramento is a member of ECOS and actively collaborates on environmental advocacy campaigns including Measure A NOT OK coalition.
• Third Act SacramentocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of Ode to Earth 2024 and active partner in climate advocacy. 350 Sacramento collaborates with Third Act Sacramento on campaigns including Banking on the Future and Make Polluters Pay.
• 350.orgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner350 Sacramento is an independent nonprofit that aligns with the values of 350.org. In May 2024, 350 Sacramento joined the 350 Network Council (350NC), a coalition of dozen+ 350 organizations providing communication, shared resources, and collaboration.
• 350 Network Council (350NC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of a dozen or more 350 organizations around the country that provides support through communication, shared resources, and collaboration. 350 Sacramento joined as of May 2024.
• Refugee Enrichment & Development Association (REDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerREDA partnered with 350 Sacramento for the 2024-2025 SEAT program sessions. REDA works with refugees, asylees and immigrants, and this partnership opens eligibility for 6-month paid internships with stipends.
• Rising Sun Center for OpportunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRising Sun's Youth Climate Careers program provides paid externships placing students from marginalized communities with local organizations including 350 Sacramento. Partner in workforce development.
• Sonder SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner350 Sacramento partners with Sonder Solutions as a Host Employer for their Student Services Work Experience program, helping break down workforce barriers for individuals from historically underserved communities.
• Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of 2024 Regenerative Agriculture Community Forum. CAFF supports family farmers and sustainable agriculture.
• Sacramento Natural Food Co-OpminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of 2024 Regenerative Agriculture Community Forum.
• California Alliance for Community Composting (CACC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of 2024 Regenerative Agriculture Community Forum.
• SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Ode to Earth 2024 festival.
• Capital Region Climate Readiness CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner350 Sacramento became a member in 2018 as part of broader climate collaboration network.
• Impact FoundryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember since 2018; Impact Foundry provides nonprofit support and resources.
• Center for Regenerative Agriculture & Resilient Systems (CRARS) at California State University, ChicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Cynthia Daley (Director & Co-founder) spoke at 2024 Regenerative Agriculture Forum; Benjamin Lewis from CRARS presented on Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture.
• The Climate CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaani Behniwal from The Climate Center presented on Natural Carbon Sequestration and Policy at 2024 Regenerative Agriculture Forum.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Earthjustice: Public-interest environmental law organization. 350 Sacramento's litigation against Rancho Cordova over a deficient Climate Action Plan mirrors Earthjustice's CEQA-based legal advocacy, though 350 Sacramento operates at a much smaller scale and without dedicated legal staff.
• Sunrise Movement: Youth-led climate movement organization with overlapping focus on youth organizing, electrification, and stopping fossil fuel expansion. 350 Sacramento's SEAT program and youth chapters (e.g., 350 Granite Bay HS) share Sunrise's youth-first organizing model.

Direct peers

• Capital Region Climate Readiness Collaborative: Sacramento-area climate adaptation coalition of which 350 Sacramento has been a member since 2018. Both serve the same regional geography with overlapping municipal, utility, and community resilience stakeholders.
• Third Act Sacramento: Older-adult climate organizing group that co-campaigns with 350 Sacramento on Banking on the Future and Make Polluters Pay, and is a sponsor of Ode to Earth 2024. Both are Sacramento-based, community-led, and focused on fossil fuel accountability.
• Breathe California: Regional lung-health and clean air advocacy organization; directly comparable to 350 Sacramento's air filter program and environmental justice framing, with overlapping Sacramento-area mission around clean air for pollution-burdened communities.
• Citizens' Climate Lobby: Nonpartisan grassroots advocacy organization focused on climate legislation; 350 Sacramento Co-Executive Director Katie McCammon was a volunteer lobbyist with the Nevada County chapter. Both organizations mobilize volunteers to engage legislators on climate policy.
• Environmental Council of Sacramento (ECOS): Regional environmental coalition of which 350 Sacramento is a founding member of the Sacramento Environmental Justice Coalition. ECOS and 350 Sacramento co-lead campaigns like Measure A NOT OK and Climate Action Plan advocacy in the same Sacramento geography with overlapping member bases.

Broad incumbents

• 350.org: The global climate movement organization from which 350 Sacramento takes its name. 350 Sacramento joined the 350 Network Council in May 2024 and aligns on values, campaigns, and brand; 350.org operates at global scale while 350 Sacramento focuses locally in Sacramento.
• Sierra Club: One of the oldest and largest US environmental organizations, with active Sacramento-area chapters and overlapping climate/electrification advocacy. Sierra Club operates at national scale with professional staff, whereas 350 Sacramento is a community-led local affiliate of the 350 network.
• Climate Reality Project: Al Gore-founded climate education and advocacy organization running community-level climate leadership training and campaigns globally. Comparable in mission to 350 Sacramento's SEAT and education programming, but with significantly larger national infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/350sacramento
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSGqUAyMVQRPRbIXQ3Nu94Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/350Sacramento
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/350sacramento
• Instagraminstagram.com/350sacramento
• TikToktiktok.com/@350sac

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

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