EARTHshare TEXAS

EarthShare Texas – Civic Feature
Amplifying environmental impact through collaborative funding and partnership across the Lone Star State.
EarthShare Texas
Overview

EarthShare Texas is a nonprofit federation founded in 1992 (originally Environmental Fund for Texas) that supports over 30 member environmental nonprofits statewide by raising unrestricted funds through employee giving programs, corporate partnerships, and public campaigns. It connects donors, businesses, and nonprofits to protect air, water, wildlife, and climate outcomes across the state.

“A collaborative alliance of environmental organizations safeguarding Texas for all.”
Action Center
Why It Matters

EarthShare Texas enables local environmental nonprofits with over 95% of donated funds going directly to mission-driven work. It has collectively helped conserve land, support environmental justice, and engage Texans in statewide action and awareness.

Alignment with The Change Lab

EarthShare Texas advances the pathways of Community Infrastructure, Sustainability Equity, and Civic Engagement through environmental partnerships and public participation.

Resource Type
Engagement Level
Level Tags:
🟢 Level 1 – Awareness and Access 🟡 Level 2 – Exploration and Expression
Pathways
Quick Facts
Founded: 1992
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Key Programs: Green Leaders Fellowship, nonprofit giving campaigns, cause partnerships
Reach & Impact: 30+ member organizations, $21M+ distributed
Keywords: Environmental funding, climate action, nonprofit partnerships, civic ecology, EarthShare network, community sustainability