OUR 13 CHARITIES....
Few would argue that climate change is not an imminent threat, and scientists agree that we have the tools and technology we need to mitigate and even reverse its impact.
Still, we’ve all heard stories of organizations that receive millions in donations but funnel very little of their money into effective action.
Though many want to contribute, determining which climate justice organizations make the biggest impact can be overwhelming.
At Earthtopia, we make it easy to make a difference.
Our sister site, FRENETK contributes 13% of all gallery sales to our Fund for Green Justice, an endowment split evenly between our 13 environmental foundations, climate science non-profits, and green aid agencies that align with our values that rank highest on Charity Navigator and GuideStar.
Charity Navigator: 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.
GuideStar: Silver
Mission: Based in the greater Los Angeles area, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles brings volunteers, donors and homeowner-partners together to build, renovate and repair affordable homes, helping families gain stability, equity and a place to call home. Since 1990 the affiliate has assisted in over 1,300 housing projects and is consistently recognized for strong governance and transparency, earning multiple consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.
Sectors: Energy, Industry, Transport, Buildings and Cities.
Charity Navigator: 4-star from Charity Navigator
GuideStar: Platinum
Mission: Since 1973, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has mobilized food, resources and advocacy to fight hunger and food insecurity across Los Angeles County. With hundreds of partner agencies, thousands of volunteers and a track record of efficiency (96% of revenue goes to programs) and high ratings (4-star from Charity Navigator), the organisation is a strong force in food justice.
Sectors: energy, industry, agriculture and food, nature-based solutions, transport, buildings and cities, people.
Charity Navigator: 3 or 4 stars since 2002
GuideStar: Bronze
Mission: Team Palisades is a community-based organization that mobilizes block captains and local networks in the Pacific Palisades / Los Angeles area to strengthen neighbourhood connection, resilience and recovery — especially following wildfires and other community stressors.
Sectors: energy, industry, agriculture and food, nature-based solutions, transport, buildings and cities, people.
Charity Navigator: 4-star rating from Charity Navigator.
GuideStar: Platinum
Mission: Inner-City Arts empowers youth from underserved Los Angeles neighbourhoods through arts education, creative workshops and immersive studio-experiences. The organisation serves middle and high-school students — many English-language learners — nurturing creative voice, innovation and self-expression. It has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator.
Sectors: energy, agriculture and food, nature-based solutions, people
Charity Navigator: 4-star, 96% and above) from Charity Navigator.
GuideStar: Gold
Mission: Project Angel Food delivers meals free of charge to people in Los Angeles County who are too sick to shop or cook for themselves, helping vulnerable individuals maintain health, dignity and connection. It holds a strong rating (4-star, 96% and above) from Charity Navigator.
Sectors: energy, industry, agriculture and food, nature-based solutions, transport, buildings and cities, people.
Charity Navigator: 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.
GuideStar: Platinum
Mission: Based in Los Angeles, Homeboy Industries is a pioneering social enterprise and rehabilitation organisation for formerly gang-involved and formerly incarcerated people. It offers job training, mental health support, wellness services and reintegration opportunities, embodying the idea of second chances and community transformation. It holds a 4-star rating and high evaluation for accountability and impact.
Sectors: agriculture and food, nature-based solutions, people.
Charity Navigator: 4-star rating from Charity Navigator
GuideStar: Platinum
Mission: The Rainforest Alliance works globally to protect nature and improve livelihoods by leveraging social and market forces — collaborating with farmers, forest communities and supply chains to promote sustainable land use, biodiversity conservation and social equity. It has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator (97% “Great”) for its accountability and transparency.
Sectors: agriculture and food, nature-based solutions, people. [/expand]
Charity Navigator: 4/4 stars 100/100 in finance/accountability/transparency
GuideStar: Silver
Mission: "Immediately serving chef-prepared meals to communities impacted by natural disasters and during prolonged humanitarian crises." WCK’s Resilience Programs help develop locally-led solutions to food insecurity by training chefs and school cooks; advancing clean cooking practices; and awarding grants to farms, fisheries, and small food businesses.
Impact Snapshot: From hurricanes to floods to bushfires, World Central Kitchen has been there to help feed and comfort those in crisis all over the world since 2010. During the Covid-19 pandemic, WCK fed tens of millions of people then launched their Climate Disaster Fund, which pledges $1 billion over the next ten years to support communities impacted by climate change.
Sectors: Agriculture and Food, People
Charity Navigator: 3 or 4 stars since 2002 (except 2004)
GuideStar: Gold
Mission: The International Rescue Committee was founded in 1933 at the suggestion of Albert Einstein to assist Germans suffering under Hitler. Since that time, they have worked all over the world to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. They are proud to fight for a world where women and girls have an equal chance to succeed.
In 2021 the IRC and their partners reached over 31.5 million people in countries affected by crisis. Increasingly, these crises are directly caused or made worse by climate change, making the work of the IRC integral to the climate change response. The IRC helps
communities respond to the changing climate by mapping climate hazards and developing early warning systems, supporting local efforts to manage natural resources and conserve water, and training people in sustainable livelihoods. They also partner with other organizations to advocate for policy changes to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lessen the effects of climate change on people with the least power and fewest resources.
Sectors: people.
Charity Navigator: 4 stars consistently since 2013
GuideStar: Gold
Mission: Doctors Without Borders, USA (DWB-USA) was founded in 1990 in New York City to raise funds, create awareness, recruit field staff, and advocate with the United Nations and US government on humanitarian concerns. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization that provides medical aid in nearly 60 countries to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe, primarily due to armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, exclusion from health care, or natural disasters.
Impact Snapshot: From the Sahel and Horn of Africa to South Asia to Central America, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières is providing medical care for people who are already suffering from the effects of climate change and environmental degradation. Their teams are responding to medical needs caused by cycles of drought, flooding, and extreme weather events. They are treating climate sensitive diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and cholera. This year, they are responding to a surge in malnutrition across multiple
countries, with various political and economic issues compounded by environmental factors.
Sectors: people
Charity Navigator: Not reviewed yet
GuideStar: Platinum
How We Work: Eight out of ten people without access to improved water sources live in rural areas. From the start, that’s where we’ve focused our efforts. We work with carefully-chosen local partner organizations to bring clean water to remote areas with the greatest needs and most vulnerable populations.
Impact Snapshot: 703 million people lack basic access to clean and safe drinking water. We've been on a mission to end the water crisis since 2006, and with the help of generous supporters like you, we're getting closer every day.
Sectors: energy, agriculture and food, nature-based solutions, people
Charity Navigator: 4 stars consistently since 2016
GuideStar:Gold
Mission: "We're an international movement of ordinary people working to end the age of fossil fuels and build a world of community-led renewable energy for all." The organization's name is a reference to 350 parts per million of carbon dioxide in the air, which climate scientists identify as the safe upper limit to avoid a climate tipping point.
Impact Snapshot: Recent achievements include campaigning against the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines in the United States; stopping fracking in hundreds of cities in Brazil and Argentina; pushing more than 1,000 universities, foundations, cities, and churches to divest more than $12 trillion from fossil fuels; and joining historic grassroots mobilizations like the People’s Climate March and Global Climate Strike.
Sectors: energy, people
The Union of Concerned Scientists is a national nonprofit organization founded more than 50 years ago by scientists and students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Our mission: The Union of Concerned Scientists puts rigorous, independent science into action, developing solutions and advocating for a healthy, safe, and just future.
Today, there are a group of nearly 250 scientists, analysts, policy experts, and strategic communicators dedicated to that purpose.