What Climate Change Coalition of Door County does

The Climate Change Coalition of Door County (CCCDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in December 2012 in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin, and operating as a fiscally sponsored partner group of Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP, EIN 16-1663614). The organization coordinates community climate action, education, and resilience programs for residents, businesses, students, and local government entities across Door County, Wisconsin. Its delivery model is volunteer-driven and event-based, with three paid core staff (Executive Director Jeff Lutsey, Communications Manager Jess Reinke, Operations Manager Kalli Mikkonen) supported by a 13-member advisory board.

The coalition's program portfolio spans six interconnected areas: the Big Plant community tree-planting initiative (cumulative 58,000+ native trees planted, with 10,120+ planted in 2025); the Door Community Compost Initiative, a network of 15+ public drop-off sites and 400+ distributed compost buckets; the Solar Group Buy program, which in 2025 facilitated 44 new installations totaling 440+ kW of new solar capacity in partnership with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) and Eland Electric; the Climate Forward Business Program, a free sustainability advisory program with 50+ member businesses across hospitality, food & beverage, retail, agriculture, and healthcare; the Earth + Climate Arts Lab youth education program (a partnership with Peninsula School of Art offering fee-based after-school and homeschool programming at $100–$250); and the County Resilience planning pillar that coordinates municipal and community-wide climate adaptation.

The business model is donation-funded and sponsorship-supported, with nominal fee streams from unit-priced products (compost buckets, kitchen catchers, home compost bins) and tuition for the youth arts program. Programs and most community events are free and open to the public, with scholarships available for tuition-based offerings. There is no technology product, software offering, or AI/ML capability — the organization's value delivery rests on program orchestration, partnership leverage (conservation groups, schools, local government, and a USDA-grant-backed compost collection partnership with Going Garbage), and the mobilization of community volunteers and donors rather than any proprietary technology stack.

Name

Climate Change Coalition of Door County

Legal name

Climate Change Coalition of Door County

Website

https://climatechangedoorcounty.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Climate Change Coalition of Door County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2012 that delivers community climate action programs — including tree planting, composting, and solar group buys — to individuals, businesses, and students across Door County, Wisconsin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Climate Action and Environmental Nonprofit Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH)

Keywords

• Community climate action
• Tree planting programs
• Community composting services
• Solar group buy
• Climate education workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Baileys Harbor

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. Donations and Individual Contributions: The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies on charitable donations from community members. Donations can be made online or by mail, and contributions directly support climate change action and education in Door County.
2. Business Sponsorships: Local businesses sponsor events, programs, and initiatives in exchange for recognition. Sponsorship opportunities include event sponsorships, program support for tree planting/composing/renewable energy/youth education, in-kind contributions, and team volunteer opportunities.
3. Program Product Sales: Revenue generated from sale of climate action products including Big Plant trees (bulk nonprofit pricing), compost buckets ($25), kitchen catchers ($30), and home compost bins ($50).
4. Program Tuition and Registration: Fee-based educational programs including Earth + Climate Arts Lab (Gibraltar after-school: $200; homeschool winter: $100-250 depending on siblings). Scholarships are available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CCCDC delivers grassroots climate action, education, and resilience programs for Door County, Wisconsin through six core program areas: Big Plant (community tree planting with 58,000+ native trees planted), the Door Community Compost Initiative (food scrap diversion with 15+ drop-off sites and 400+ compost buckets), a Solar Group Buy program (440+ kW of new solar installed through MREA/Eland Electric partnerships), the Climate Forward Business Program (sustainability advising for 50+ local businesses), Youth Programs including the Earth + Climate Arts Lab partnership with Peninsula School of Art, and a County Resilience initiative. Programs are supported by community events, workshops, and an online donation portal, and operate under fiscal sponsorship of Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership.

Product overview

The Climate Change Coalition of Door County operates as a community-focused nonprofit organization offering interconnected climate action, education, and resilience programs rather than a traditional product platform. The organization's portfolio centers on six core programs: the Big Plant (community tree planting initiative), the Door Community Compost Initiative (food waste diversion), the Solar Power/Renewable Energy Program (solar group buy facilitation), the Climate Forward Business Program (sustainability advising for businesses), Youth Programs including the Earth + Climate Arts Lab, and Workshops & Speakers (adult climate education). These programs are complemented by County Resilience planning initiatives, community events, and an online donation portal. The programs work synergistically—the Big Plant and Compost Initiative address carbon sequestration and waste reduction; Solar Power and the Business Program enable renewable energy adoption; Youth Programs and Workshops build climate literacy; and County Resilience coordinates long-term adaptation planning. The organization functions as a convener and program provider rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Big Plant: Door County Big Plant - A community tree planting program that brings together individuals, businesses, schools, and local nonprofits to plant native trees annually, with the goal of planting over 10,000 trees each year in spring and fall.
• Door Community Compost Initiative (DCCI)
• Climate Forward Business Program
• Solar Group Buy

Products and services

• Big Plant (Community Tree Planting Program) A community tree-planting program that brings together individuals, businesses, schools, and nonprofits to plant native trees twice yearly (spring and fall) across Door County. Has planted over 58,000 native trees to restore habitats, sequester carbon, and strengthen climate resilience.
• Door Community Compost Initiative (DCCI) A food scrap diversion program providing compost buckets to residents, operating 15+ community drop-off sites, and collecting food waste at events. Diverts organic matter from landfills to reduce methane emissions, create healthy soil, and engage Door County households, farmers markets, restaurants, and event organizers.
• Solar Group Buy / Renewable Energy Program A community solar group buy program partnering with MREA (Midwest Renewable Energy Association) and Eland Electric to help individuals, businesses, and nonprofits install solar panels. Includes free site assessments and informational sessions; 440+ kW of new solar installed across Door County.
• Climate Forward Business Program A sustainability advisory program helping Door County businesses reduce climate impact through free personalized advising, resources, and recognition across six focus areas: renewable energy, native habitat restoration, food waste reduction, sustainable sourcing, sustainable transportation, and climate education. Includes window decals, website directory listing, and community recognition.
• Youth Programs / Earth + Climate Arts Lab Educational programs for youth including school presentations, hands-on projects, and the Earth + Climate Arts Lab (a partnership with Peninsula School of Art). Teaches Gibraltar School 3rd-5th graders and homeschool students ages 8-13 environmental concepts through art while building climate leadership skills.
• Workshops & Speakers (Adult Climate Education)
• County Resilience Planning
• Online Donation Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• 58,000+ trees planted across Door County
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Nonprofit solar leader partnered with CCCDC for the Solar Group Buy program. MREA provides educational sessions, site assessments, and connects residents with solar installation services through the group buy program.
• Eland ElectriccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Solar installer partner for the Solar Group Buy program. Eland Electric performs solar installations for Door County residents and businesses participating in the group buy program.
• Door County TriathlonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Event partnership for composting at the triathlon. DCCI volunteers staff compost bins and have diverted over 700 lbs of food scraps at single events. Transitioned to BPI-certified compostable serviceware.
• Wisconsin DNR Green TierminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources program supporting environmental sustainability. Partner logo displayed on website.
• Door County Climate Declaration SignatoriesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024120+ local businesses committed to sustainability through the Door County Climate Declaration. The Climate Forward Business Program evolved from this declaration as the next step from commitment to action.
• Destination Door CountyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Tourism organization partnered on sustainability initiatives. Part of the Land Conservation and Stewardship & Sustainability partner sections on the website.
• Ephraim & Baileys Harbor Green TierminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Green Tier Legacy Community initiative partners working on sustainability commitments. Jeff Lutsey is active with this initiative.
• Village of Egg HarbormajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Awarded a USDA compost and food waste reduction grant with DCCI as partner. The program pilot includes pickup by Going Garbage from Gibraltar School and Jacksonport Farmers Market.
• Peninsula School of Art (PenArt)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Creative partnership for the Earth + Climate Arts Lab youth education program. The program is presented jointly by CCCDC and Peninsula School of Art, with classes held at the PenArt facility. Full scholarships are available through this partnership.
• Going GarbagemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Local business providing food scrap pickup services for the Door Community Compost Initiative. Thanks to a USDA grant, Going Garbage provides free restaurant food scrap pickup in certain areas through this partnership.
• Mighty Wind FarmsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Early composting partner that collects food scraps from neighbors and restaurants. Modeled the Door Community Compost Initiative after Mighty Wind's composting leadership in the region.
• Crossroads at Big CreekmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Conservation partner hosting community tree planting events. One of the primary planting locations for the Big Plant program with 30+ plantings over 4 years.
• Door County Land TrustmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Conservation partner hosting compost collection at Annual Gathering events. Primary conservation organization protecting Door County lands and waters.
• The Nature ConservancymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Conservation partner for tree planting events. Hosted community tree planting at Shivering Sands property with volunteers from The Nature Conservancy.
• The Ridges SanctuarymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Conservation partner hosting community tree planting events. Partner for Boreal Climate Survivability research project studying tree species survival rates by forest type.
• Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2012Fiscal sponsor and parent organization. CCCDC is a fiscally sponsored partner group of LNRP, a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 16-1663614). LNRP provides administrative infrastructure, and CCCDC operates under this umbrella while leading climate action programs in Door County.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA): Wisconsin-based nonprofit promoting renewable energy education and group buy programs. Directly comparable as CCCDC's Solar Group Buy partner operating a similar model across the Midwest, serving the same homeowner/SMB audience with community-driven clean energy adoption.
• Door County Land Trust: Local Door County conservation nonprofit protecting land and waters. Directly comparable as a Door County-based environmental nonprofit that partners with CCCDC, competes for the same local donor pool, and shares the same community/regional focus on environmental stewardship.
• Clean Wisconsin: Wisconsin statewide environmental advocacy nonprofit focused on clean energy, clean water, and climate. Comparable as a state-level peer addressing climate mitigation and renewable energy adoption through community engagement, education, and policy advocacy.
• RENEW Wisconsin: Wisconsin nonprofit focused on renewable energy policy and adoption. Comparable as a state-level climate/clean-energy nonprofit promoting solar and wind adoption through education and program delivery — directly overlapping with CCCDC's Solar Group Buy objectives.
• Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP): CCCDC's fiscal sponsor and parent nonprofit in Door County. Comparable as a regional natural resource nonprofit providing administrative infrastructure and conservation programming in the same Door County geography, with overlapping board and partner networks.
• The Ridges Sanctuary: Door County-based land trust and environmental education organization. Directly comparable as a local nonprofit combining land stewardship with public-facing environmental education — and competing for the same Door County donor base.

Broad incumbents

• Climate Reality Project: National climate education and advocacy organization founded by Al Gore. Comparable as a broader climate education and community mobilization incumbent operating at national scale with chapters pursuing similar grassroots climate action, education, and leadership training.
• Focus on Energy: Wisconsin statewide energy efficiency and renewable program administered by utilities. Comparable as a broader incumbent driving residential and SMB energy efficiency/renewable adoption through incentives and education — partially overlapping with CCCDC's Solar Group Buy mission at much greater scale.
• Sierra Club: National grassroots environmental organization. Comparable as a broad incumbent with local chapters pursuing climate advocacy, conservation, and community education — operating at much greater scale but pursuing overlapping climate and sustainability outcomes.
• 350.org: International climate advocacy organization. Comparable as a grassroots-driven climate movement mobilizing local volunteers and community action around mitigation and the energy transition, with overlapping community organizing and climate education missions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/climatechangedoorcounty

Compliance1 record

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Profiles17 records

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