organizations
14 orgs in this cluster's subtree
Every organization with primary activities in Scientific Research & Regeneration Initiatives or any of its descendants. Click a column header to sort. Filter by name or state above the table.
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| # | Organization | State | Revenue | Activities ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES California Academy of Sciences is a natural history museum and scientific research institution located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. It operates under o… | CA | $95.2M | 4 |
| 2 | CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY INC The Center for Biological Diversity protects biodiversity and human health from toxic substances and promotes clean, renewable energy. It uses legal action, po… | AZ | $27.6M | 4 |
| 3 | MCDOWELL SONORAN CONSERVANCY The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is an operational organization dedicated to protecting the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, Arizona. They achieve this… | AZ | $1.8M | 4 |
| 4 | SAVE THE REDWOODS LEAGUE Save the Redwoods League is a conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring redwood forests in California. The organization focuses on preser… | CA | $55.1M | 4 |
| 5 | CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION ClimateWorks Foundation is a grantmaking organization that supports philanthropic initiatives to mitigate climate change. It focuses on various sectors, includ… | CA | $178.8M | 3 |
| 6 | Natural History Institute Research and education organization dedicated to reviving and advancing the practice of natural history as a way to deepen human connection with the more-than-… | AZ | $164K | 3 |
| 7 | THE NARBHA INSTITUTE INC The NARBHA Institute is a nonprofit organization that advances integrated wellness and health equity in Northern Arizona. It achieves this by inspiring hope, e… | AZ | $8.8M | 3 |
| 8 | CUENCA LOS OJOS Cuenca Los Ojos is a binational conservation organization dedicated to preserving and restoring biodiversity in the US/Mexican borderlands. It focuses on land … | AZ | $409K | 2 |
| 9 | INTERCULTURAL CENTER FOR THE CEDO Intercultural is a binational nonprofit collaboration between the US and Mexico that works to foster vibrant communities and resilient ecosystems in the n… | AZ | $339K | 2 |
| 10 | VERDE VALLEY ARCHAEOLOGY CENTER The Verde Valley Archaeology Center and Museum is an operational organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the archaeology, history, and cultures of the… | AZ | $456K | 2 |
| 11 | LANDSWARD FOUNDATION The Landsward Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the understanding of natural, social, and economic factors affecting land stewardsh… | AZ | $79K | 1 |
| 12 | Prescott Creeks Preservation Association Prescott Creeks Preservation Association works to protect and restore watersheds and waterways in central Arizona, with a focus on the Granite Creek watershed … | AZ | $155K | 1 |
| 13 | SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION The Sierra Club Foundation advances climate solutions, conservation, and environmental justice through strategic philanthropy and support for grassroots advoca… | CA | $87.7M | 1 |
| 14 | THE ASIA FOUNDATION The Asia Foundation is an international nonprofit organization working across Asia and the Pacific to address critical social, economic, and governance challen… | CA | $101.6M | 1 |
theories of action
strategies used in this cluster
Theories of action extracted from orgs in this subtree. Click any to see the full set of orgs running the same approach.
- Expert-Led Governance 1 orgBy governing through a board of subject-matter experts, the organization ensures scholarly rigor and public educational impact, because expert leadership strengthens credibility, decision-making, and the quality of public-facing programs. This strategy centers on building organizational legitimacy and programmatic effectiveness by anchoring governance in deep disciplinary knowledge—particularly in archaeology and heritage fields. Unlike peer strategies that prioritize community representation or operational experience, this approach emphasizes technical and academic expertise as the foundation for both internal governance and external education initiatives, ensuring that public exhibits and research activities reflect high standards of accuracy and authenticity.VERDE VALLEY ARCHAEOLOGY CENTER
- Institutional Judicial Reform 1 orgBy strengthening judicial institutions and their systems for monitoring and adjudicating cases, improve accountability and reduce corruption, because institutional capacity and transparency are critical to a functioning justice system. This strategy focuses on top-down reform by partnering directly with national judicial bodies like the Supreme Court to enhance systemic performance, particularly in tracking and resolving high-impact cases. Unlike community-based legal empowerment approaches, it targets institutional change rather than individual or grassroots access to justice, aiming to create sustainable improvements in legal governance from within.THE ASIA FOUNDATION
- Interdisciplinary Stewardship Collaboration 1 orgBy integrating diverse stakeholders and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, shared understanding and innovative solutions emerge in land stewardship, because bringing together ecological, technological, and social perspectives enables holistic problem-solving. This strategy emphasizes breaking down silos between scientific disciplines, land managers, and local communities to co-develop knowledge and practices. It distinguishes itself by prioritizing a common lexicon and collaborative frameworks that align diverse actors around integrated conservation and regeneration goals, enhancing both the relevance and scalability of solutions.LANDSWARD FOUNDATION
- Local Partnership Model 1 orgThis strategy emphasizes collaboration with in-country partners to design and deliver programs that strengthen governance, environmental management, and access to justice. It prioritizes local ownership and capacity-building, distinguishing it from top-down or externally driven approaches. By embedding initiatives within existing community and institutional structures, it enhances relevance, scalability, and resilience, particularly in complex or underserved contexts like Laos.THE ASIA FOUNDATION
- Triangular Cooperation for Innovation Transfer 1 orgBy leveraging regional networks and institutional experience to facilitate South-South knowledge exchange, proven innovations in agriculture, energy, and disaster management are scaled across developing countries, because shared regional contexts increase the adaptability and sustainability of transferred solutions. This strategy uses triangular cooperation—often involving a developed country or institution supporting collaboration between two developing countries—to bridge gaps in technical capacity and innovation access. It distinguishes itself by prioritizing peer learning among Southern nations, using India as a key innovation hub, and focusing on practical, field-tested solutions that can be adapted across similar socio-ecological contexts.THE ASIA FOUNDATION