10 environment charities making a real difference

Founded in 1967, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has spent several decades tackling climate change. The charity creates solutions that connect science with nature and people to build healthy communities. Your donation will help reduce pollution through projects that benefit water, air, and land.

Yellowstone Forever is the official nonprofit partner of the iconic Yellowstone National Park. It funds projects to protect, preserve, and enhance the park through research, education, and exploration. From protecting native wildlife conservation to maintaining the park’s 1,100 miles of trails and boardwalks, Yellowstone Forever’s work is critical to keeping the park thriving for years to come.

For almost 40 years, the Rainforest Alliance has been working to create a more sustainable world by protecting nature and improving lives through responsible farming and forestry. It does this through a range of programs, including training farmers on sustainable agriculture, fighting to stop deforestation, and advocating for workers’ rights in rural communities. The Rainforest Alliance also has a range of certification seals for farms, forests, and products that meet rigorous sustainability standards, helping consumers make more informed choices.

Coral Reef Alliance is an organization that protects and preserves coral reefs across the US and the Caribbean. The charity cares for sea life habitats through community engagement and stewardship. Coral Reef Alliance helps restore bleached reefs that have been affected by overfishing, pollution, and rising water temperatures.

Since 1919, the National Parks Conservation Association has been preserving the nation’s most loved spaces. For over 100 years, its vital work has been protecting wildlife, commemorating historic sites, and bringing communities together. The NPCA has more than 1.6 million members and supporters helping make its mission a reality.

Founded in 2007, Citizens’ Climate Education (CCE) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to building political support for climate change policies. Through local groups (chapters), they provide education, training, and grassroots organizing to influence policymakers in climate solutions.

One Earth is committed to stopping climate change through groundbreaking science and research. It champions and funds existing solutions to manage the climate crisis, including renewable energy, nature conservation, and regenerative agriculture.  It engages in advocacy, lobbying, education, and community engagement to empower everyone, particularly decision makers, to protect the planet. The organization has raised over $9 million for climate solutions.

Founded in 1972, The Trust for Public Land (TPL) has been creating, protecting, and enriching parks and public land for more than 50 years. Describing itself as a “coalition of park lovers”, the organization believes in connecting people to the benefits and joy of the outdoors to build healthy, thriving communities across the US. To date, it has protected 4 million acres of land and connected 9.7 million people to the outdoors.

The National Forest Foundation works to protect, maintain, and enhance forest land in the US. It engages with Americans to encourage responsible recreation and stewardship of public lands to keep forests thriving in the US for generations to come. It works with partners, including the US Forest Service, to educate, advocate, and raise funds to manage the 193-million-acre forest network.

Established in 1985, Heal the Bay is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and improving the Southern California coastal waters. It protects the coastline, restores waterways, and implements a clean water policy to protect public health. It uses a combination of education, community engagement, advocacy, and research to realize its goals.