Support our work
Environmental problems need collaborative solutions. It’s why we bring people from businesses, communities, nonprofits, and government agencies together to learn, discuss, and act.
Donate with Confidence
We exercise deep care in our relationships and hold ourselves accountable to the intentions of donors like you. We make use of every dollar to harness all voices, especially those historically left out, and advance environmental solutions that are more equitable and long-lasting.
Environmental Initiative is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization,
tax ID: 41-1718834. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Your donation in action
Here are a few examples of what your financial support helps make possible.
450,000
acres of agricultural land influenced through workshops to enhance outreach to farmers.
869
Cars have had their emission systems repaired at low-to-no-cost for vehicle owners.
28,000,000
million dollars in new grant funds to support BIPOC, rural, and community-led environmental projects.
More Ways to Support Us
Organizational Giving
Contributions from businesses and other organizations provide us with the resources to realize our mission. Organizational donors also receive special recognition in our communications.
Workplace Giving
Contributions to Environmental Initiative can also be made through employer-sponsored workplace giving programs like Benevity, Charities Aid Foundation, CHC, and the United Way.
Planned Giving
Our team can work with you and your trusted advisors on a range of planned giving options like stock donations, retirement plan designations, life insurance policies, or including us in your will.
Event sponsorship
Event sponsorship of the Environmental Initiative Awards makes our annual recognition program celebrating people and organizations across Minnesota working in partnership for the environment possible.
Project Support
Environmental Initiative also raises funds to directly support individual projects. Contact us if you are interested in supporting one of our projects through a grant, sponsorship, or donation.
Donate Stock
Individuals who choose to give assets such as stocks or other securities can claim the full market value as a deduction in the year of the gift, thereby eliminating capital gains taxes on long-term holdings.
Annual Reports
Our annual reports provide an overview of what your support makes possible.
Financials
Copies of Environmental Initiative’s Form 1023 and audited financial statements are available upon request.