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3759 Films is a subsidiary of Tall Tale Productions specializing in documentary films.

ACP Decisions is a non-profit foundation consisting of a group of clinicians who want to empower patients and families with video support tools. Their video support tools are carefully crafted after u…

Founded in 1999, Ag Innovations facilitates positive social change through dynamic leadership collaborations that drive food system innovation. Its work stimulates breakthrough thinking to ensure acce…

Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and founded in 2013 by a group of specialists from the Institute for International Trade Negotiations with expertise in agronomy, economics, law and applied mathematics, Ag…

Founded in 1864 as Alameda County Infirmary, the Alameda Health System has a legacy of commitment to the community. Now structured as a public health authority, its mission is to promote wellness and …

The Alaska Community Foundation administers a number of grant funds to transform gifts from Alaskans into contributions that strengthen the local nonprofit sector and ensure the state’s future. Priori…

The Alaska Humanities Forum has been connecting Alaskans through stories, ideas, and experiences since 1973, bringing people together to reflect, discuss, and challenge in order to develop a better un…

Founded in 2012 with seed money from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the Salmon Project provides a platform for Alaskans to join together to celebrate and steward wild salmon resources. Its goa…

Aliança da Terra works with rural food producers in Brazil to promote responsible natural resource management and to conserve native vegetation. The organization was founded in 2004 in response to rap…

Since 1999, the Amazon Conservation Association has supported a thriving Amazon through scientific research, the direct protection of critical habitats, the sustainable use of natural resources, educa…

Since its founding in 1780, the American Academy has served the nation as a champion of scholarship, civil dialogue, and useful knowledge. As one of the nation’s oldest learned societies and independe…

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) is the professional organization for physicians specializing in hospice and palliative medicine, nurses, and other healthcare providers. Sin…

Launched in 1848, the American Association for the Advancement of Science was the first national organization formed to promote science and engineering. In addition to publishing the monthly magazine …

The mission of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing is to advance higher education in nursing. The organization sets standards and competencies for the field, develops educational and curri…

Established in 1915 by Dr. Heinrich Stern, the American College of Physicians is a national organization of internists—doctors who apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, t…

Since 1980, American Farmland Trust has worked to preserve the nation’s farm and ranch land along with critical resources, such as soil and water. Through educational resources and reports, innovative…

Founded in 1919, the American Geophysical Union (AGU) is a nonprofit association supporting Earth and space scientists. With 62,000 members residing in 140 different countries, AGU hosts an internatio…

With offices in 13 states and eight countries and more than 1,800 employees, American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences is one of the world's largest behavioral and social science res…

Founded in 1967, American Public Media is the largest station-based public radio organization in the U.S., combining multi-regional station operations, national content creation and distribution in on…

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council was founded in 2010 by the World Wildlife Foundation and the Dutch Sustainable Trade Initiative to manage global standards for responsible aquaculture. The organiza…

In 1958, Arizona State College became Arizona State University through a statewide referendum approved by the voters. Today, the institution is developing a new model for the American research univers…

The Aspen Institute is a Washington D.C.-based educational and policy studies organization with campuses in Aspen, Colorado, and on the Wye River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, offices in New York City …

Formed in 1992, the Associação de Defesa Etnoambiental Kanindé works with the indigenous Uru-eu-wau-wau people to prevent deforestation and manage tropical forests in Rondônia, a state in northwestern…

Founded in 1973, the Association of Science-Technology Centers is a global professional membership organization for science centers, museums and related institutions focused on inspiring the study and…

The Atlantic Salmon Federation works to return wild Atlantic salmon populations to historic high levels. The federation consists of seven regional councils in Canada and the United States that advocat…

Aurora Health Care is a nonprofit health care organization serving communities in eastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Formed in 1984 when two Milwaukee hospitals joined to provide more care to mo…

The BC Wildlife Federation is British Columbia’s largest and oldest voluntary conservation organization. The federation coordinates efforts to advance long-term management of fish, wildlife, park and …

The Bank Information Center works to influence the World Bank and other international financial institutions to promote social and economic justice and ecological sustainability. Through partnerships …

Founded in 2004, the Bay Area Council Foundation funds, manages and leads initiatives that impact the nine counties that comprise California’s Bay Area region. The foundation invests resources in buil…

The mission of the Bay Area Discovery Museum is to ignite and advance creative thinking for all children. Programming and installations focus on interactive, play-based learning to foster social-emoti…

The Baylor College of Medicine is a health science university focused on health care education, research and patient care. Founded in 1900 as the University of Dallas Medical Department, Baylor became…

Serving the entire Boston area, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is an academic medical center that provides clinical care, conducts biomedical research, trains medical students and promotes the h…

Founded in 1974, the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is a research and education facility focused on the conservation and responsible use of the ocean. Named after Henry Bryant Bigelow, a pionee…

The Biology Centre of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic is located in České Budějovice, the largest city in the South Bohemian region. The center focuses on applied research and education …

The Bolsa Verde do Rio de Janeiro, also known as BV Rio, is a Brazilian organization promoting the use of market mechanisms to encourage compliance with environmental laws, support the country’s green…

Boston University is a private, research university with over 33,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 130 countries. Its nearly 10,000 faculty and staff, 17 schools and colleges and …

Founded in 1987, the Botanical Research Institute of Texas is an international scientific research and learning center focused on conservation and knowledge sharing. The Fort Worth-based organization …

The Bridgespan Group’s mission is to build a better world by strengthening the ability of organizations and philanthropists to achieve breakthrough results in addressing society's most important chall…

Located in Anchorage, Alaska, the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association was launched in 2005 after a group of Bristol Bay fishermen applied to the State of Alaska to establish a Regiona…

Launched in 2004, the Eli and Edythe L. Broad Institute of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology empowers the current generation of creative scientists to transform medicine…

Located in Providence, Rhode Island, Brown University is an Ivy League institution founded in 1764. The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Brown shares a common interest in how organism…

Located in Smithers, British Columbia, the Bulkley Valley Research Centre was founded in 2002 with the purpose of providing the science required for sustainable resource management. The Canadian organ…

Established in 1988, the California Council on Science and Technology engages preeminent researchers and thought-leaders in the fields of science and technology to provide advice to state policymakers…

Blue Forest Conservation and its partners have developed the Forest Resilience Bond, a financing mechanism that raises private capital to restore forests today, in order to reduce the risk of severe f…

Founded in 1971 by the California Nurses Association, the California Nurses Foundation is dedicated to the support of the professional practice of registered nurses, advancement of science and educati…

The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research was established in 1982 and is based in Toronto, Ontario. The organization’s mission is to connect the world's best minds through global research networks …

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, a grassroots-based conservation organization, was established in 1963. It is the only national organization devoted exclusively to protecting Canada's wilder…

The Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance, based in Chatham, Maine, was founded in 1991 by the local fishing fleet. Now a nationally-recognized organization and the leading voice for commercial fis…

Founded in 1900 by industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university. The university’s esteemed faculty members work closely with st…

Founded in 2003 and based in Washington, D.C., the Center for American Progress is an independent, nonpartisan policy institute dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through bold ideas, as…

The Center for International Policy, a research and advocacy organization, is headquartered in Washington D.C. and was founded in 1975, in the wake of the Vietnam War. Through advocacy and policy res…

The Center for New American Security is based in Washington, D.C. and was established in 1972 as independent, non-partisan, policy think-tank positioned to develop strong, pragmatic and principled nat…

Island Press, founded in 1984, seeks to provide the best ideas and information to those seeking to protect the environment and build urban resilience. With a stable of esteemed authors, the nonprofit …

Based in Lima, Peru, the Centro de Conservacion, Investigacion y Manejo de Areas Naturales (Center for Conservation, Research and Management of Natural Areas) is committed to the protection of Cordill…

Founded in 1971, the International Potato Center is based in Lima, Peru. The center is a root and tuber research-for-development institution delivering sustainable solutions to the pressing world prob…

CEDIA facilitates participatory spatial planning processes, strengthens indigenous peoples' institutions, develops capacities for sustainable management of resources, promotes co-management of protect…

The Chabot Space & Science Center is located in Oakland, California, and was founded as an observatory in 1883. It is named after the father of hydraulic mining and benefactor of the original Oakl…

Charles University in Prague is the oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic. Founded in 1348, it was the first university in Central Europe, east of France and north of Italy, and is one o…

Founded in 1990, the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose serves the needs of children, families and schools as a center for learning and discovery by offering interactive exhibits and programs in …

Clark Labs, founded in 1987, is a research center based within the Graduate School of Geography at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Clark Labs is known for pioneering advancements in ar…

Climate Advisers, located in Washington, D.C., is a mission-driven public policy consulting firm specializing in U.S. climate change policy, international climate cooperation, global carbon markets an…

Climate Focus, founded in 2004, is an international advisory company committed to the development of policies, methodologies, programs and projects that mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate ch…

The Coastal First Nations – Great Bear Initiative Society, headquartered in Vancouver and founded in 2000, is an alliance of First Nations in the territory knows as the Great Bear Rainforest, located …

Founded in 1999 and based in Oakland, California, Coastal Quest was established to deploy expertise and knowledge from around the world to enhance sustainable coastal resource management so that resou…

Founded in 1999, the Fundación para la Sobrevivencia del Pueblo Cofán (Cofan Survival Fund) is based in Quito, Ecuador, and is dedicated to the survival of the Cofán, who are among the oldest survivin…

Established in 1926, College of Marin is one of 112 public community colleges in California accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Its two campuses are located in Kentfield and…

The Commonwealth Club was founded in 1903 and has offices in San Francisco and San Jose, California. Its mission is to be the leading national forum for the impartial discussion of public issues impor…

Since 1916, CSIRO has been advancing Australia with inventions and that innovations have a positive impact on people's lives around the world. CSIRO uses science to solve real issues, with a focus on …

Community Initiatives is a San Francisco-based organization that provides fiscal sponsorship to projects that contribute to or create public good. As a fiscal sponsor, the organization offers financia…

Located in Mountain View, California, the Computer History Museum is dedicated to exploring the history of computing and its ongoing impact on society. Its mission is to preserve and present the artif…

Founded in 2000 by Christine and Douglas Tompkins, founders of the Patagonia clothing company, Conservacion Patagonica works to protect natural spaces, recover endangered species, encourage organic ag…

The Conservation Fund was founded in 1985 to create environmental and economic solutions for local and national stakeholders. The organization works in all 50 states crafting sustainability priorities…

Founded in 1966, Conservation Law Foundation uses law, science, policymaking and business solutions to address New England’s environmental challenges. Projects range from cleaning up Boston Harbor to …

Conservation Strategy Fund uses economics to advance conservation and solve environmental problems. With offices in the United States, Bolivia, Peru and Brazil, the fund works with emerging economists…

Based in San Francisco, the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity is a professional association of foundation executives and trustees who make environmental grants. Together, the 60 member organi…

Headquartered in New York with offices in Austin, Washington D.C. and San Francisco, Consumers Union is the policy and action division of Consumer Reports. Through research, advocacy and legal action,…

Founded in 1999 in Incline Village, Nevada, Convergence Health Consulting is a global provider of health care solutions, technology and consulting services. The organization works with health care pro…

The Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE) is an international humanitarian organization, founded in the United States in 1945 and dedicated to fighting global poverty. Its mission is…

Founded in 1865, Cornell University is uniquely both a privately endowed Ivy League university and a public land-grant institution for New York state. Fourteen colleges and schools span four campuses.…

The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing is a panel of distinguished journalists, science communications specialists and scientists committed to improving the quality of science news reachin…

The Crop Trust was established in 2004 by Bioversity International on behalf of the CGIAR (Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organi…

CuriOdyssey is a premier serious science playground that gives kids the power of real science. CuriOdyssey aims to help children acquire the tools they need to deeply understand the world. They give k…

The Daughters of Charity Health Systems is a regional health care system spanning the California coast from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Officially formed in 2002, its history of providing health car…

Founded in 1989, the David Suzuki Foundation works to conserve the environment and identify sustainability solutions through science-based research, education and policy. Early projects focused on int…

Located in west central Colorado, Delta County encompasses 1,157 square miles, housing more than 30,000 residents in five communities. The county’s school district was consolidated in 1950 and include…

Founded in 2004, Derecho Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (Environment and Natural Resources Law) promotes the sustainable management of the Amazon ecosystem and the rights of indigenous people across Pe…

With more than 60,000 caregivers and staff, Dignity Health is the fifth largest health system in the nation and the largest health care provider in California. The organization serves diverse communit…

Dominican University of California is a private university located in San Rafael, twelve miles north of San Francisco. Founded in 1890, the university is set on a park-like campus of 80 wooded acres. …

Founded in 1924, Duke University is a private institution located on a 9,000 acre campus in Durham, North Carolina. Enrollment includes more than 6,400 undergraduate and 8,300 graduate students. Diver…

Duraspace was founded in 2009 with merger of DSpace and Fedora Commons, two organizations providing data repository infrastructure for the academic and scientific communities. Fedora Commons grew out …

Earth Economics, located in Tacoma, Washington, uses economic tools and principles to justify the value of equitable communities, healthy ecosystems and sustainable economies. With projects in North, …

The San Francisco-based Earth Innovation Institute fosters rural development that keeps forests and fisheries intact and rewards farmers, fisherman and ranchers for using sustainable practices. Evolvi…

The East Bay Regional Park District is located east of San Francisco, spanning Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Established in 1934, the district works to maintain a diverse system of interconnected…

Eastern Contra Costa County is a unique region with a rich landscape that is home to a number of rare plants and animals. More than 150 rare species are found in the area, including the San Joaquin ki…

EcoAgriculture Partners is a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit using an integrated landscape management approach to reduce hunger, increase agricultural production, improve rural lives and conserve biod…

Located in Portland’s Pearl District, Ecotrust is an engine for new ideas, technologies, capital instruments and networks to drive social, economic and environmental change. Formed in 1991 to work wit…

For nearly 50 years, ECRI Institute, a nonprofit organization, has been dedicated to bringing the discipline of applied scientific research to discover which medical procedures, devices, drugs, and pr…

Launched in 2009, Eikosphere is a public relations consulting firm that offers businesses, governments and organizations communication strategy support, multimedia tools and multi-tiered presentation …

El Camino Hospital is a community hospital founded in 1957 to serve Santa Clara County residents with campuses in Mountain View and Los Gatos, California. Clinical services and community health progra…

Since 1967, the Environmental Defense Fund has worked to preserve the world’s natural resources. The organization’s priority areas include climate and energy, oceans, ecosystems and population health.…

Founded in 1987, the New York-based Environmental Grantmakers Association is a global membership organization comprised of a variety of foundations with a commitment to healthy, equitable and sustaina…

Based in Washington, D.C., Environmental Law Institute works to improve environmental law and governance and helps governments, nonprofits, businesses, universities, judges and environmentalists imple…

Based in Washington, D.C., Environmental Resources Trust was a nonprofit organization that pioneered the use of market forces to protect and improve the global environment. Founded in 1996, the trust …

Equipe de Conservacao da Amazonia (the Amazon Conservation Team), now called Fundo Vale, is a nonprofit created by the Vale Corporation to support global sustainability through conservation, indigenou…

San Francisco’s Exploratorium is a museum of science, art and human perception founded by Frank Oppenheimer in 1969. It creates tools and experiences for people of all ages that cultivate discovery an…

The Farmer’s Conservation Alliance was founded in 2005 when the Farmer’s Irrigation District of Hood River, Oregon, licensed the Farmers Screen™ technology to the organization. The directive was to ta…

First Alaskans Institute helps develop the capacities of Alaska Native people and their communities to meet the social, economic and educational challenges of the future, while fostering positive rela…

FishChoice, based in Fort Collins, Colorado, was founded in 2008 and provides science-based, sustainable seafood information, recommendations and certified products for the food service industry. Fish…

FishWise, founded in 2002 and based in Santa Cruz, California, works in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program and a pilot project with New Leaf Community Markets. FishWi…

Fondo de las Americas (the Americas Fund of Peru) was established in 1997 to promote, manage and fund strategic programs and projects for the sustainable development of the environment, conservation o…

Established in 1994, Mexico City-based Fondo Mexicano Para La Conservacion De La Naturaleza works to conserve Mexico's biodiversity and natural resources. The organization raises financial resources f…

Forest Trends, based in Washington D.C., is an international organization established in 1998 by leaders from conservation organizations, forest products firms, research groups, multilateral developme…

The Forever Costa Rica Association, founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, is the administrator of Irrevocable Trust Forever Costa Rica, whose purpose is to contribute to the financing of the …

The Foundation for California Community Colleges, based in Sacramento, California, and incorporated in 1998, provides effective services and innovative solutions for the largest higher education syste…

The Informed Medical Decisions Foundation, based in Boston, Massachusetts, has been working to advance evidence-based shared decision-making since 1989. In 2014 the organization merged with Healthwise…

The Portland-based Freshwater Trust is the nation’s oldest water trust. The organization uses an outcomes-based approach to implement quantified best practices that accelerate the pace of freshwater e…

Founded in 1969, Friends of the Earth is an environmental organization with offices in Berkeley and Washington, D.C. The organization is a member of Friends of the Earth International, a global networ…

Fundacao Uniselva supports education projects, research, institutional development, science and technology at the Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT).

Founded in 1988, Fundación Amigos de la Naturaleza (Friends of Nature Foundation) is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity in Bolivia. Their work emphasizes s…

Fundacion Ecuatoriana de Estudios Ecologicos (Ecuadorian Foundation for Ecological Studies) was founded in 1989 to generate better data for conservation and development decision-making in Ecuador. Its…

Fundación para el Desarrollo del Sistema Nacional de Áreas Protegidas are a non-profit organization, which supports the strengthening of national, departmental and municipal protected areas and the di…

La Fundación para la Conservación y el Desarrollo Sostenible (FCDS) promotes peacebuilding through land use that promotes environmental protection and sustainable development, especially in the Colomb…

Established in 1984, Pronaturaleza is a private national foundation dedicated to conserving the natural heritage of Peru, especially its biodiversity, by promoting sustainable use of renewable natural…

Founded in 2005, Fundación Latino Americana para el Trópico Amazónico (Latin American Foundation for the Amazon Tropics) or FundAmazonia is a nonprofit organization dedicated to local capacity buildin…

Founded in 1996, the Fundo Brasileiro para a Biodiversidade (Brazilian Biodiversity Fund) is a nonprofit that acts as a strategic partner for the private sector, different state and federal authoritie…

Future Generations is located in Franklin, West Virginia, and was founded in 1992 as an action-oriented, civil society organization to teach and enable a process of equitable community change that int…

Since 1990, Fundacion Gaia Amazonas has worked with indigenous communities of the Northwest Amazon for recognition of their rights, territories and local governance systems Its vision for the future i…

George Mason University is the largest public research university in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Named for the drafter of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, the precursor to the Bill of Rights, the…

Gettysburg College has earned its strong academic reputation. Since its founding in 1832, the College has upheld a rigorous commitment to the liberal arts in all their breadth and depth.On a beautiful…

The Global Biodiversity Information Facility, based in Copenhagen Denmark, was established in 1999 to make biodiversity data and information accessible worldwide. The Global Biodiversity Information F…

The Global Canopy Programme, based in Oxford, England, is an international nongovernmental organization with the mission to accelerate the global transition to a deforestation-free economy. The think …

San Francisco-based Golden Gate Community, Inc. was a community-based organization that aimed to transform the lives of homeless and at-risk youth and young adults by providing them with employment, h…

Since 1981, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, partnering with the National Park Service and Presidio Trust, has provided over $300 million in support to the Golden Gate National Parks and pi…

Founded in 1931, the Gordon Research Conferences, an organization based in West Kingston, Rhode Island, produces international scientific conferences. These conferences promote dialogue and free excha…

Direction Générale de l’Environnement, DGE, is the national Gabonese ministry in charge of the implementation of the national policy and environmental conservation.

Since 1985, the Grand Canyon Trust has been dedicated to Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau conservation and environmental advocacy. With offices across the plateau, the trust has cultivated and maint…

Established in 1995, the Great Land Trust works with willing landowners, agencies, communities, local governments and other partners to conserve south-central Alaska’s lands and waterways essential to…

Green Fire Productions, located in La Grande, Oregon, was founded in 1989 by Karen and Ralf Meyer to produce communication tools that help advance conservation and social justice issues. Its productio…

Based in San Francisco and founded in 1958, Greenbelt Alliance shapes the rules that govern growth around the San Francisco Bay Area so that the right development happens in the right places. It is th…

Grist, headquartered in Seattle, is an independent, nonprofit news organization that aims to shape the country’s environmental conversations, making green second nature for a monthly reader-base of 2,…

Guidestar USA was founded in 1994 and is considered the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations. This public charity collects, organizes and presents information that enables …

Gulf of Maine Research Institute is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Maine, that blends science, education and community to address the complex challenges of ocean stewardship and economic …

Hartley Bay Village Council represents Hartley Bay, a First Nations community on the northwest coast of British Columbia. The village is home to the Gitga'at, which means "People of the Cane." The Git…

Established in 1636, Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts with an enrollment of more than 20,000 degree candidates, including und…

Health Plan of San Mateo is a nonprofit health care plan that offers health coverage and a provider network to San Mateo County's underinsured population. Founded in 1987 to address and resolve the is…

The Health Research and Educational Trust was founded in 1944 as the nonprofit research and education affiliate of the American Hospital Association. Based in Chicago, the trust’s mission is to transf…

HealthImpact (formerly known as the California Institute for Nursing and Healthcare) was established in 2001 when a group of nurse leaders across the state saw the need for comprehensive planning in t…

The Paulson Institute is a nonpartisan think tank and research institution founded in 2011 with the goal of attempting to solve today's most pressing economic and environmental challenges in the Unite…

Henry’s Fork Foundation was established in 1984 and is based in Ashton, Idaho. The organization’s purpose is to conserve, protect and restore the unique fisheries, wildlife and aesthetic qualities of …

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is a science philanthropic organization established by the aviator and industrialist Howard Hughes in 1953. HHMI scientists and students pursue fundamental quest…

The Department of Aging and Adult Services is a division of the Human Services Agency of the City and County of San Francisco. The agency is specifically charged with planning, coordinating and advoca…

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is an international leader in medical and scientific training, biomedical research, and patient care. It is the medical school for the Mount Sinai Health Sy…

IDEO is a global design and consulting firm based in Palo Alto, California, that takes a human-centered, design-based approach to helping organizations in the public and private sectors innovate and g…

Iepé is a private, non-profit organization that was established in 2002 to contribute to strengthening indigenous cultural life and political organization, and to support the sustainable development o…

Illinois Nurses Association is a nurses’ union striving to improve health standards and availability of health care services for all people in Illinois, foster high standards for nurses, stimulate and…

ImpactAssets is a nonprofit financial services firm established in 2010 to increase the flow of capital into investments that deliver financial, social and environmental returns. Based in Bethesda, Ma…

Founded in 1820, Indiana University is the flagship campus of eight campuses statewide. Located in Bloomington, Indiana, the university is a public research university serving more than 40,000 student…

Industry Initiatives for Science and Math Education was established in 1985 by a consortium of San Francisco Bay Area companies in partnership with the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of Ca…

Based in Palo Alto, California, the Institute for the Future is an independent, nonprofit research organization designed to help organizations—primarily Fortune 500 companies—plan for the long-term fu…

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales was established by Royal Charter in 1880 and is based in London. The institute’s chartered accountants work within practices, businesses, no…

IJNR helps improve coverage of natural resource issues by taking journalists on multi-day, immersive field trips to locations throughout North America--encouraging the free exchange of ideas, even inc…

Founded in 2004, Instituto de Conservação e Desenvolvimento Sustentável do Amazonas (Institute for the Conservation and Sustainable Development of Amazonas) promotes the valuation and sustainable use …

Established in 1993, Instituto de Hidrologia, Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales (Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies) is a government agency of the Ministry of Environment …

Instituto de Manejo e Certificacao Florestal e Agricola (Institute of Agricultural and Forest Management and Certification) was founded in 1995. Based in Piracicaba, Brazil, the organization operates …

Founded in 1992, the Instituto de Pesquisas Ecológicas (Institute for Ecological Research) is one of the largest nongovernmental organizations in Brazil and works to conduct research on endangered spe…

Founded in 1998, Instituto del Bien Comun (the Common Good Institute) is a Peruvian private nonprofit that works with rural communities to promote optimal management of common goods, such as communal …

Instituto Floresta Tropical (Tropical Forest Institute) is a Brazilian nongovernmental organization that promotes the adoption of good forest management practices in the Amazon region. Founded in 2002…

Based in Brasilia, Instituto Internacional de Educação do Brasil (International Institute for Education in Brazil) is a nonprofit organization that works in the areas of natural resource and land mana…

Founded in 1994, Instituto Socioambiental (Socio-Environmental Institute) is a Brazilian nonprofit organization that defends property and social rights relating to the environment, cultural heritage a…

Based in Oakland, California, the Integrated Care Leadership Network is a nonprofit with a mission to build healthier relationships between clinicians, students, patients and the broader community to …

The International Center for Living Aquatic Resources is one of a small group of mission-oriented, research organizations concerned with international fisheries. The Rockefeller Foundation, who develo…

Based in Washington, D.C., the International Food Policy Research Institute provides research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countri…

The International Forum on Globalization is a research and educational institution based in San Francisco. The organization is composed of leading activists, economists, scholars and researchers provi…

The International Institute for Environment and Development is one of the world’s most influential international development and environmental policy research organizations. Founded in 1971 and based …

The International Pole and Line Foundation is an international charity based in London operating worldwide to engage the market and develop pole and line fisheries. Many coastal communities around th…

The International Seafood Sustainability Association was launched in 2009 by a group of scientists, leaders in the tuna industry and environmentalists concerned about the future of global tuna fisheri…

The Internet Archive is an online nonprofit library, founded in San Francisco in 1996, with millions of free digital books, movies, software and music. The archive works with the Library of Congress a…

Founded in 1977 by the late Eben Hopson of Barrow, Alaska, the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) represents approximately 160,000 Inuit of Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Chukotka (Russia). The organizat…

Iowa State University, located 30 minutes north of the state capital in Ames, is a land grant college founded in 1858. Nearly 35,000 undergraduate and graduate students attend the university, and more…

The Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development was established in 1996 to promote the conservation and sustainable use of the Iwokrama tropical rainforest located in th…

Formed in 2006 with the merger of several affiliated organizations, the J. Craig Venter Institute focuses on multidisciplinary genomic science and research. More than 250 scientists and staff work in …

Jewish Vocational and Career Counseling Service is a San Francisco-based agency transforming lives by helping people build skills and find jobs to achieve self-sufficiency. Headquartered in downtown S…

Founded in 1876, John Hopkins University has campuses in Maryland and Washington as well as Bologna, Italy, and Nanjing, China. Faculty and students conduct research on six continents across 134 count…

Julia Computing provides a sophisticated compiler, distributed parallel execution, numerical accuracy, and an extensive library of fast mathematical functions. It is being used by a number of universi…

The W. M. Keck Observatory is a two-telescope astronomical observatory located near the summit of Mauna Kea on the island of Hawaii. The observatory is governed by the California Association for Resea…

The Washington D.C.-based Land Trust Alliance is a national land conservation organization founded in 1982 that represents more than 1,100 national land trusts across the country. The organization adv…

Established in 1976, the Land Trust of Napa County is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving the character of Napa by permanently protecting land. Through conservation easements, acquisit…

LDOS (Loh Down on Science) Media Lab is a nonprofit that produces the daily radio science minute and other innovative approaches to science education. Co-founded in 2005 by the California Institute of…

The Life Sciences Research Foundation provides research funding for outstanding postdoctoral fellows in all areas of the life sciences. The organization was founded in 1983 as an alternative instrumen…

Founded in 1998, Living Oceans Society works to protect Canada’s oceans. Headquartered in Sointula, a small fishing village on the Central Coast of British Columbia, the organization conducts research…

The Lost Women of Science Initiative is a non-profit educational organization with the overarching goal of inspiring girls and young women – especially those from communities chronically underrepresen…

The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association represents the voice of Maine’s community-based fishermen. The organization works to restore the fisheries of the Gulf of Maine and sustain historic local fishi…

MakeWay Charitable Society is a national charity with the mission to provide uncommon solutions for the common good by helping Canadians secure a healthy environment in ways that promote social equity…

Malama Maunalua is a nonprofit organization founded in 2006 in Honolulu, Hawaii, focused on restoring the health of the state’s Maunalua Bay. In the past 30 years the bay has been greatly affected by …

Manta Consulting helps businesses, philanthropic organizations and nonprofits scale social and environmental change initiatives. The firm turns ideas into initiatives, monitors implementation and eval…

Manylabs is an open science innovation center located in the SOMA district of San Francisco. Its goal is to incubate and accelerate open science and education projects by providing a lab that supports…

Founded in 1980 by a coalition of environmentalists and ranchers, the Marin Agricultural Land Trust works to ensure a thriving agricultural community and diverse natural environment in Marin County, C…

Founded in 1952, Marin General Hospital is an independent, community hospital serving the health care needs of Marin County residents and the surrounding region. The Greenbrae campus includes the main…

Established in 1884, the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom is a membership-based organization that promotes scientific research into all aspects of the marine environment and shares …

Founded in 1888, the Marine Biological Laboratory is research and education center in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. With 250 year-round employees and more than 300 annual visiting scholars, the nonprofit…

Formed in 1993, the Marine Fish Conservation Network unites a coalition of fisherman, conservationists, scientists and citizens to conserve and revitalize wild ocean fisheries. The organization works …

Founded in 1975, the Marine Mammal Center works to rescue and rehabilitate ill and injured marine mammals, primarily elephant seals, harbor seals and California sea lions. Headquartered in Sausalito, …

Incorporated in 1861, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is located on a 168-acre campus in Cambridge. The institute admitted its first class in 1865, and today over 11,000 undergraduate …

Established in 1948, the Max Planck Society is an independent German science organization with 83 research institutions across Germany and abroad. Core priorities include life sciences, natural scienc…

Located in Loveland, Colorado, the Medical Center of the Rockies is a 166-bed regional medical center providing a full spectrum of clinical services and specializing in heart and trauma care. The cent…

Founded in 1884, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is the world’s oldest and largest private cancer center devoted to patient care, research and education. More than a dozen multidisciplinary can…

Established in 1997, Meridian Institute is a nonprofit with a mission to help people solve problems, make informed decisions and implement solutions that improve lives, the economy and the environment…

The Middle Bay Sustainable Aquaculture Institute, a Canadian nonprofit organization, was established to examine and assist in the development of closed-containment salmon rearing technologies. The ins…

Founded in 1852, Mills College is an independent liberal arts college located in the foothills of Oakland, California, on the east shore of the San Francisco Bay. Historically a women’s-only college, …

Mills Peninsula Health Services is a nonprofit health care organization that serves patients in San Mateo County, California, just south of San Francisco. Founded in 1908 as the Church of St. Matthew …

Located in St. Louis, the Missouri Botanical Garden was founded in 1859 and is the nation’s oldest botanical garden in continuous operation. The 79-acre National Historic Landmark is home to a 14-acre…

Montana State University is as remarkable as its setting. Created as a land-grant institution, it is a welcoming, adventurous community of students, faculty and staff distinguished by its commitment t…

More Than Smart, formerly the Greentech Leadership Group, was founded in 2009 on the premise that green energy and climate policies are driven by thoughtful, diverse and politically minded people work…

Founded in 1986, MRAG Americas is an independent consulting business dedicated to promoting responsible, rational and sustainable utilization of aquatic resources. With offices in Florida, Massachuset…

Established in 2007, the Nanwakolas Council is comprised of seven member First Nations whose traditional territories are located in northern Vancouver Island and the adjacent south central coast areas…

Established in 1863, the National Academy of Sciences is private, nonprofit society of distinguished scholars charged with providing independent, objective advice to the nation on matters related to s…

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the National Aquarium features a living collection of more than 20,000 fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and marine mammals residing in naturalistic habitats. The missi…

Founded in 2006, the National Association of Indian Nurses of America is professional organization for nurses and nursing students of Indian origin/heritage that creates a community of excellence in n…

The mission of the National Audubon Society is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological d…

The National Center for Genome Resources is a nonprofit research institute in Santa Fe, New Mexico, that applies advanced bioinformatics interpretation, software engineering and next generation genome…

The National Committee for Quality Assurance, a nonprofit health care accreditation organization, is dedicated to improving health care quality. The Washington D.C.-based organization develops quality…

Created in 1993 by a charter of Congress, the National Forest Foundation is the nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service with the mission to engage Americans in promoting the health and public enj…

Founded in 1888, the National Geographic Society is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational institutions in the world. In addition to publishing its flagship magazine, the society has …

The earth is filled with living organisms exhibiting various forms and demonstrating shapes and behaviors adapted to diverse environments. As part of the National Institute for Natural Sciences, Natio…

Based in Silver Spring, Maryland, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation was created to assist the federally managed National Marine Sanctuary Program with education and outreach programs designed t…

Formed in 1970, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a federal agency within the United States Department of Commerce. Its mission is to understand and predict changes in the …

Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation is the nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. The foundation raises private funds that directly aid, support and enrich America’s m…

The National Quality Forum (NQF) is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan, membership-based organization that works to catalyze improvements in healthcare. The NQF convenes working groups to foster quality im…

Since 1971, the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) has provided legal assistance to Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals nationwide who may have otherwise gone without adequate representation…

Founded in 1970, the Natural Resources Defense Council uses law, science and the support of more than two million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to e…

Founded in 1971, NatureBridge provides hands-on environmental science programs for children and teens to foster environmental literacy to sustain the planet. The organization offers multi-day outdoor …

Net Impact is a community of more than 80,000 student and professional leaders creating positive social and environmental change in the workplace and the world. The membership organization is headquar…

Founded in 2005, New Forests Advisory is a sustainable real assets investment manager offering leading-edge strategies in forestry, land management and conservation. Based in Sydney, Australia, with o…

Founded in 2003, the New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence champions and honors nurses and is a recognized leader and change agent in advancing innovative nursing education, practice and work envir…

Established in 2006, New Venture Fund is a public charity that supports innovative and effective public interest projects in conservation, global health, public policy, international development, educ…

Founded in 1891, the New York Botanical Garden is a living museum of over one million plants on 250 acres in Bronx, New York. The National Historic Landmark counts over 950,000 visitors and mounts fiv…

Founded in 1831, New York University is one of the largest private university in the United States with more than 50,000 students and 4,500 full-time faculty. The university has degree-granting campus…

The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) is nonprofit research and educational institution formed in 2006 by the University of New Mexico, New Mexico State and New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Th…

Founded in 1887 as a land-grant institution, North Carolina State is dedicated to excellent teaching, the creation and application of knowledge and engagement with public and private partners. With ov…

Founded in 1899, Northern Arizona University is a public institution offering undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. With a main campus in Flagstaff, 26 extended campuses around the…

Northern California Grantmakers informally began in 1965 as a network devoted to exchanging ideas, improving cooperation among foundations, and increasing knowledge of community problems. Officially i…