Agency Listings

EARTH SHARE OF TEXAS *
[ charitable group code: 03 ]
* Charitable organizations belonging to this federation, but which provide local services only, are listed in the local section of the directory.

035500 Earth Share of Texas

www.earthshare-texas.org 800-GREENTX “One gift supports the work of all participating charities, listed below, who work to protect natural resources and public health. “    5.13%

035519 African Wildlife Foundation

www.awf.org 888-4-WILDLIFE “Foremost authority on African Wildlife dedicated to protecting elephants, mountain gorillas and other unique species through innovative, practical programs developed with the people of Africa. “   14.85%

035524 American Farmland Trust

www.farmland.org 800-431-1499 Stopping the loss of farmland to sprawling development. Working with communities on smarter growth that includes local family farms. Advocating environmentally healthy farming practices.    14.45%

035501 American Forests

www.americanforests.org 800-368-5748

Funds private and public land reforestation projects; provides satellite imagery of tree loss to cities; educates the public on the value of trees and forests.    18.29%

035502 American Rivers

www.americanrivers.org 877-4-RIVERS “Working to protect and restore healthy natural rivers for the benefit of people and wildlife: ensuring clean drinking water, natural flood protection, and recreational enjoyment.”            15.44%

035544 Audubon Foundation of Texas

512-327-1551 “Making Texas better by encouraging conservation through education, research, citizen involvement programs for Texas' birds, wildlife and habitat. Supports Audubon Texas, chapters, sanctuaries statewide.” 10.68%

035581 Bat Conservation International

www.batcon.org 512-327-9721 “Bats, and the habitats they rely on, urgently need your assistance. Help save these remarkable and vulnerable animals through our education, conservation and research efforts.” 20.79%

035523 Beyond Pesticides/The National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides

www.beyondpesticides.org 202-543-5450 “Prevents pesticide poisoning of our environment, homes, workplaces, schools, food and water through a practical information clearinghouse on toxic hazards and non-chemical pest control.” 2.10%

035565 “Center for Health, Environment and Justice”

www.chej.org 703-237-2249   “Empowers families protecting their children, and communities protecting public health, from toxic chemicals in drinking water, air, food. Assists with information, community organizing and coalition building.” 6.11%

035545 Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems

www.cmpbs.org 512-928-4786 “Sustainable building demonstrations, public policy initiatives and educational activities protect human health and the environment through integrating material, energy, water and waste systems. Established 1975.” 10.76%

035592 Children's Environmental Health Institute

www.cehi.org 512-657-7405   “Providing education about how children are vulnerable to environmental toxins that increase their risk for childhood diseases such as asthma, cancer, behavioral disorders and autism.” 20.15%

035569 Citizens' Environmental Coalition Education Fund

www.cechouston.org 713-524-4232 “To foster education, collaboration and dialogue about environmental and health issues in the Gulf Coast region.”          8.38%

035538 Clean Water Fund of Texas

www.cleanwaterfund.org 512-474-0605 “We all live downstream. Neighborhood-based action, education programs that join citizens, businesses for sensible solutions ensuring safe drinking water, pollution prevention, resource conservation.”  21.60%

035540 “Conservation Fund, The”

www.conservationfund.org 703-525-6300 “The nation's most effective and efficient conservation organization -- protecting working landscapes, wildlife habitat and recreation sites -- with 95% of funds going directly to mission.”  4.52%

035531 Conservation International

www.conservation.org 800-406-2306 “Applies innovations in science, economics, policy and community participation to protect the Earth's richest regions of biodiversity, major tropical wilderness areas and key marine ecosystems.”  18.58%

035504 Defenders of Wildlife

www.defenders.org 202-682-9400 “Working since 1947 to save America's precious wild animals and threatened habitat for our children and future generations through education, citizen action and scientific research.”  23.09%

035548 Ecology Action of Texas

www.ecology-action.org 512-322-0000 “Central Texas’ recycling resource. Our programs include three drop-off recycling centers, telephone referrals, educational programs, event recycling and office recycling set-up.”  19.93%

035549 Endangered Species Media Project

www.vanishingwildlife.com 713-520-1985 Promotes greater understanding of how the quality of human life is enhanced by preservation of wilderness and wildlife. Provides hands-on conservation activities for youth. 20.63%

035594 Environmental and Energy Study Institute

www.eesi.org 202-628-1400 “Brings together diverse interests to educate Congress and promote solutions on clean energy, climate change, transportation, agriculture and sprawl, for a cleaner, healthier, safer future.” 16.84%

035550 Environmental Defense -- Texas Office

www.environmentaldefense.org 512-478-5161 “Guided by science, we design practical, long-term strategies to protect wildlife and natural resources, and safeguard clean air, water and human health.” 15.54%

035507 Environmental Law Institute

www.eli.org 202-939-3800 Environmental law that works for you: community-based education + research on national problems = solutions to protect people and nature. Independent and non-partisan. 20.46%

035582 Friends of Big Bend National Park

www.bigbendfriends.org 432-477-2242 Supports and promotes projects for Big Bend Park in partnership with others who value the unique qualities of this national resource along the Rio Grande. 21.01%

035599 Galveston Bay Foundation

www.galvbay.org 281-332-3381 “To preserve, protect and enhance the natural resources of Galveston Bay for present use and posterity through programs in advocacy, conservation, education and research.”  8.02%

035601 Guadalupe-Blanco River Trust

www.gbrtrust.org 830-372-5077 “Conserves, restores, enhances and protects the land and water resources of the Guadalupe, Blanco, Comal and San Marcos Rivers through landowner education and stewardship.” 17.09%

035596 Hill Country Conservancy

www.hillcountryconservancy.org 866-497-4150 “Ensures a healthy environment and economy in the Edwards Aquifer region by conserving natural areas, rivers, streams and working ranches for future generations.” 2.73%

035586 Katy Prairie Conservancy

www.katyprairie.org 713-523-6135 “We work to protect a sustainable portion of the Katy Prairie for the benefit of its wildlife and all Texans, forever.” 4.02%

035589 National Parks Conservation Association

www.npca.org 800-NATPARK “Preserves national parks from the Grand Canyon to Gettysburg; protects endangered wildlife and cultural sites; promotes new parks; defends against pollution, inappropriate development and overcrowding.” 20.73%

035522 National Wildlife Federation

www.nwf.org 800-332-4949   “America’s conservation organization, keeping wildlife in our future, protecting endangered species and habitats, and connecting children and adults with nature through education and action opportunities.” 16.12%

035512 Natural Resources Defense Council

www.nrdc.org 212-727-2700  “Defends embattled wilderness, rivers, clean air, coasts and wildlife across America and around the globe. Saved Baja's whales, Canada's Spirit bears, and California's sequoias.” 14.78%

035513 “Nature Conservancy of Texas, The”

www.nature.org/texas 210-224-8774   “Dedicated to protecting for future generations the rich diversity of plants, animals, and ecosystems native to Texas.” 13.65%

035520 “Ocean Conservancy, The”

www.oceanconservancy.org 800-519-1541 “Through research, education and science-based advocacy, The Ocean Conservancy informs, inspires and empowers people to speak and act on behalf of the oceans.”            21.28%

035577 “Peregrine Fund, The”

www.peregrinefund.org 208-362-3716 “Saves eagles, condors, falcons, and other endangered birds through research, breeding, and conservation programs. Helps preserve rainforests. Educates children and adults about nature and science.” 4.78%

035535 Pesticide Action Network

www.panna.org 415-981-1771 “Works to eliminate poisonous pesticides. Mobilizes consumer, labor, health, environment and agriculture groups internationally to advance safer, ecologically sound pest control alternatives.” 10.99%

035554 Protect Lake Travis Association

www.protectlaketravis.org 512-977-0009 “Monitors conditions that affect health and safety of residents, users and wildlife; and protects the recreational quality and natural aesthetics of Lake Travis.” .01%

035555 Public Citizen Foundation

www.citizen.org/texas 512-477-1155 “Celebrating over 20 years in Texas, Public Citizen fights for a healthy environment and workplace, clean and safe energy, safe products, corporate and government accountability. “          12.16%

035578 Public Research Works

www.publicresearchworks.org 512-326-5658 Promotes environmental protection and government accountability. Conducts authoritative research and public education campaigns to protect human health. Advocates producer take-back recycling of electronic waste. 6.76%

035514 Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

www.railtrails.org 866-202-9788 “Converts thousands of miles of unused railroad corridors into public trails for walking, bicycling, hiking, skating, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, wildlife habitats, and nature appreciation.” 23.01%

035543 Rainforest Alliance

www.rainforest-alliance.org 888-MY-EARTH “Protects endangered forest ecosystems and the people that depend on them by transforming land use, business practices and consumer behavior.” 7.53%

035556 Recycling Alliance of Texas

www.recycletx.com 512-473-3217 “Promotes waste minimization, recycling, material reuse and environmental awareness through public policy, professional development and education to conserve natural resources within a sustainable economic framework.” 17.96%

035597 San Marcos River Foundation

www.sanmarcosriver.org 512-353-4628 “To preserve public access to the San Marcos River and protect the flow, natural beauty and purity of the river, its watershed and estuaries forever.” 14.70%

035557 Save Barton Creek Association

www.savebartoncreek.org 512-480-0055 “Protects water quality, flora, fauna of Barton Creek and Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer, a sole-source drinking water aquifer, through research, education, and land conservation.” 9.25%

035559 Sustainable Energy and Economic Development (SEED) Coalition

www.seedcoalition.org 512-797-8481 “We protect public health by working for clean air and clean energy, fighting new pollution sources, working to reduce toxic mercury and promoting energy solutions.” 7.95%

035539 Sierra Club Foundation

www.tscf.org 800-216-2110 “Fights to preserve wilderness and protect environmental quality worldwide through a powerful combination of education, scientific research, and publishing.” 16.60%

035590 Student Conservation Association

www.thesca.org 603-543-1700 “Over 1,600,000 hours of environmental service yearly, with high school and college volunteers working in parks, forests, refuges nationwide. Building trails, saving wildlife, helping visitors.” 15.59%

035588 Surfrider Foundation

www.surfrider.org 800-743-SURF “Protects and preserves the world's oceans, waves and beaches through conservation, activism, research and education. Activities include: water quality monitoring, environmental education and grassroots activism.” 17.02%

035558 Texas Bicycle Coalition Education Fund

www.biketexas.org 512-476-RIDE Encourages increased participation in the healthful and environmentally responsible activity of bicycling by educating children and adults about bicycle traffic safety and sustainable trail building. 19.62%

035598 Texas Discovery Gardens

www.texasdiscoverygardens.org 214-428-7476 “Positively impacts future of Texas. Teaching people effective ways to restore, conserve and preserve nature in urban environments through use of native and adapted plants.” 6.86%

035553 Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation

www.tpwf.org 214-720-1478 Partners with Texas Parks and Wildlife to protect Texas' unique natural and cultural resources and to expand the potential for diverse outdoor recreation. 12.36%

035572 Texas Solar Energy Society

www.txses.org 800-465-5049 “Your gift helps bring clean, renewable energy to all Texans. By raising awareness through workshops, publications, public events and tours, we help clean your air.” 12.15%

035563 “Trust for Public Land, The -- Texas Office”

www.tpl.org 512-478-4644 “Conserving land for people to enjoy as parks, gardens, and other natural places, ensuring livable communities and healthy families for generations to come.” 11.44%

035564 Westcave Preserve

www.westcave.org 830-825-3442 “Connecting kids and their families to nature by providing experiences and programs that foster the discovery, exploration and conservation of nature.” 22.33%

035570 Wildflower Donor Inc. (formerly Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center)

www.wildflower.org 512-292-4200 “To support the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, which works to increase the sustainable use and conservation of native wildflowers, plants and landscapes.” 16.00%

035575 Wildlife Conservation Society

www.wcs.org 718-220-6891 Saves endangered species and threatened ecosystems in 61countries; teaches ecology and inspires care for wildlife through the Bronx Zoo and national science education programs. 9.66%

035580 “Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Inc.”

www.wildlife-rescue.org 830-336-2725 “Rescues, rehabilitates and releases orphaned, injured and displaced native wild animals; and provides sanctuary with dignity in natural habitats for unreleasable native and nonnative wildlife.” 15.03%

035568 World Wildlife Fund

www.worldwildlife.org 202-293-4800 “Protects endangered wildlife and their threatened habitats by providing emergency assistance and long-term support to parks, nature preserves, and anti-poaching activities on five continents.” 18.45%