Piedmont Environmental Alliance, Inc.

What Piedmont Environmental Alliance, Inc. does

Piedmont Environmental Alliance, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit environmental organization headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, that serves the Piedmont Triad region. The organization operates an environmental education program that reaches more than 4,000 students, hosts an annual Earth Day Fair, runs a Green Business Network for member companies, advocates on regional sustainability policy, and convenes a Sustainability Roundtable. Workforce development is delivered through a Green Jobs program, and youth engagement through a Young Environmentalists track. Federal Tax ID is 74-3183083, and the organization has been led by Executive Director Jamie Maier since 2016.

Programmatic activity is delivered through a small staff of approximately nine employees supplemented by volunteers and member engagement. The portfolio spans K-12 and youth education, business membership services, civic advocacy, and event-based community programming, with the Earth Day Fair functioning as a flagship annual gathering. Recent hires (Courtney Mosley McMahan and Katy Nimmons in Fall 2024; Dr. Richard Sebastian and Caila Cater-Edwards in 2025) indicate ongoing capacity building.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit funding mix: individual membership donations, business memberships via the Green Business Network, corporate sponsorships, and event sponsorships tied to the Earth Day Fair and related programming. The organization does not disclose revenue, has no institutional funding rounds, and operates without venture capital or private equity backing. No AI, machine learning, or proprietary technology platform is associated with the organization's operations.

Name

Piedmont Environmental Alliance, Inc.

Legal name

Piedmont Environmental Alliance, Inc.

Website

https://peanc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Piedmont Environmental Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, delivering environmental education, the Green Business Network, advocacy, and the annual Earth Day Fair to students, businesses, and community stakeholders across the Piedmont Triad region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Education and Advocacy (Nonprofit Services)

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Justice & Community Environmental Health (BPAGAGAL), Community Environmental & Sustainability Events (Earth Day, Clean-Up Festivals) (MPAGAEAO), Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE)

Keywords

• Environmental education programs
• Youth sustainability curriculum
• Green business network
• Community advocacy campaigns
• Green job workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Winston Salem

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Donations: PEA operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Individual membership donations support programs and provide benefits including stickers, Annual Party invitations, free quarterly lunch and learns, and member of the month recognition.
2. Business Memberships and Corporate Sponsorships: Business members and sponsors receive marketing benefits including website recognition, social media mentions, and Earth Day Fair exhibitor discounts. Sponsorships range across Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Environmental Debate tiers.
3. Event Sponsorships: Sponsorship opportunities for signature events including Earth Day Fair, Environmental Debate Tournament, Green Job Fair, and Green Home Tour.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Piedmont Environmental Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit environmental organization that delivers environmental education programs reaching 4,000+ K-12 students annually across the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. It organizes the regional Earth Day Fair and other signature events, runs the Green Business Network for local businesses, supports youth leadership through the Young Environmentalists program, connects residents to green economy jobs via the Triad Green Job Center, and conducts environmental advocacy and policy campaigns. Revenue is generated through individual memberships, business memberships, and corporate sponsorships at Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Environmental Debate tiers.

Product overview

Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA) operates as a nonprofit organization offering community programs rather than a technology product. Its portfolio consists of environmental education programs reaching 4,000+ students annually, the annual Earth Day Fair as a flagship community event, the Green Business Network for business sustainability engagement, advocacy campaigns, the Young Environmentalists youth leadership program, the Triad Green Job Center for workforce development, community events and engagement activities, and the Sustainability Roundtable for cross-sector collaboration. These programs collectively support the organization's mission to create a more just, resilient, and environmentally sustainable Piedmont Triad.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Environmental Education Programs Education programs engaging 4,000+ students across the Piedmont Triad annually with in-person and online curricula that develop young leaders ready to champion environmental action.
• Earth Day Fair The premier regional event for celebrating sustainability and green living, featuring food, music, activities for adults and kids, and exhibitors and sponsors.
• Green Business Network A network designed to motivate local business owners to take action on environmental issues, connecting businesses with sustainability resources and recognition.
• Community Events and Engagement Events that educate, build community, and provide engagement opportunities for people of all ages to become more sustainable and tackle climate change at home.
• Advocacy and Policy Initiatives Partnerships with organizations, corporations, individuals, and communities to influence policy and practice on environmental issues, from collecting signatures for local initiatives to launching advocacy campaigns.
• Young Environmentalists A youth-led activist organization for high school students dedicated to making a difference in the local environmental movement through education, volunteer action, and community discussions.
• Green Jobs Program (Triad Green Job Center) The Triad Green Job Center connecting community members with green economy opportunities and career pathways in sustainability.
• Sustainability Roundtable A collaborative forum bringing together practitioners, researchers, and field leaders to address climate challenges through community and economic development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ students engaged annually across the Piedmont Triad

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• City of Winston-SalemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Winston-Salem is a key partner and sponsor. PEA organizes the regional Earth Day Fair with City support, and the City Sustainability Department is listed as a Program Partner. The City provides sponsorship and facilities for events.
• Duke Energy / Piedmont Natural GasmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDuke Energy / Piedmont Natural Gas is a Gold Sponsor of PEA's Earth Day Fair and events. They support environmental programs in the region.
• Goodwill Industries of Northwest NCmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGoodwill Industries of Northwest NC is a major sponsor of PEA's Earth Day Fair, supporting environmental programs in the community.
• Volvo Group North AmericamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolvo Group North America is a Gold Sponsor of PEA, supporting environmental education and sustainability initiatives in the Piedmont Triad.
• Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDF collaboration shown in imagery and programming. PEA participates in EDF-related initiatives and climate action programs.
• 88.5 WFDD Public Radio for the PiedmontcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWFDD is a Gold Sponsor and business member. As the regional public radio station, they help amplify PEA's environmental message to the Piedmont Triad community.
• Piedmont Authority for Regional TransportationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPART is a business member supporting PEA's sustainability and transportation equity initiatives in the regional transportation planning context.
• NC Cooperative Extension - Forsyth County CentercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProgram partner providing educational resources and extension services supporting PEA's community education initiatives.
• City of Winston-Salem - Sustainability DepartmentcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFormal program partner for sustainability initiatives, policy advocacy, and community climate action programs.
• Forsyth County Public LibraryminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProgram partner hosting community events and educational programming for PEA initiatives.
• Keep Winston-Salem BeautifulminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProgram partner for community beautification and environmental stewardship initiatives.
• NC Sierra Club Foothills GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver sponsor and program partner. The Sierra Club works with PEA on environmental advocacy and climate action initiatives.
• Siemens EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of PEA's Earth Day Fair and environmental programs, supporting clean energy transition initiatives.
• Yadkin RiverkeeperminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver sponsor and environmental advocacy partner focused on Yadkin River watershed protection.
• NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBronze sponsor and program partner providing clean energy expertise and resources for PEA programs.
• Piedmont Land ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver sponsor and program partner. Joint programming for outdoor education, nature walks, and land conservation events.
• a/perture cinemaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFriend of the Fair, supporting environmental films and cultural programming at PEA events.
• Triad Compost ServiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFriend of the Fair and featured in Green Business Network interviews, supporting sustainable waste reduction.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Clean Energy Durham: Durham, NC nonprofit advancing clean energy and sustainability through community engagement and policy work. Comparable in the NC city-based clean economy and environmental education space.
• Yadkin Riverkeeper: Piedmont-based river advocacy nonprofit and PEA partner; comparable as a regional environmental advocacy and education nonprofit with overlapping programming and audiences.
• Sustainable Sandhills: Nonprofit promoting sustainability and green business practices in the Sandhills region of NC. Comparable as a regional nonprofit combining green business networking, education, and community events.
• Piedmont Land Conservancy: NC-based land trust that partners with PEA on outdoor education and nature walks. Comparable as a regional environmental nonprofit offering community-facing conservation programming in the Piedmont Triad.
• Envision Charlotte: Nonprofit focused on sustainability programs, business engagement, and community education in Charlotte, NC. Directly comparable as a NC city-based environmental alliance combining business networks, education, and events.
• Keep America Beautiful (Winston-Salem Affiliate): Local Keep America Beautiful affiliate focused on community beautification and environmental stewardship in Winston-Salem. PEA partner with very similar programming on local environmental action.

Emerging players

• NC Sierra Club Foothills Group: Local chapter of the Sierra Club focused on environmental advocacy in the NC Foothills region. Comparable as a PEA partner and similar regional advocacy/education nonprofit with overlapping constituency.
• The Green Education Foundation: Environmental education nonprofit delivering sustainability curricula to K-12 students. Comparable as a nonprofit whose primary product is environmental education programming, though operating nationally rather than regionally.

Regional players

• Conservancy Carolina: Regional nonprofit operating across the Carolinas with environmental land conservation, education, and community programs. Comparable as a state/region-scale environmental community hub with mixed education/conservation programming.

Broad incumbents

• Environmental Defense Fund (EDF): Major national environmental nonprofit partnering with PEA on climate action programs. Broad incumbent that operates at national scale but intersects with PEA on regional climate and education initiatives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/peancorg

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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