When it comes to climate change, the best time to act was at least decades ago but the next best time is now. The first International Day of Climate Action was held on Oct. 24, 2009, by 350.org — named after the 350 parts per million (ppm) upper limit of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere deemed safe by scientists. As of June 2025, the CO2 in Earth’s atmosphere was 430 ppm. Environmentally focused organizations tackle our climate crisis year-round by facilitating education, access to resources, and advocacy and community organizing. Your gift through the Annual Giving Drive can pave the way towards improving conditions for our communities and restoring the wellbeing of our planet. 

Here are a few EGP nonprofits that work in these areas – to see the full list and discover more search online or review the 2025 Giving Guide of nonprofits by service category.   

Nonprofit	KCEGP Code	Mission
350 Seattle	9997	Working toward climate justice by organizing people to make deep system change: resist fossil fuels; build momentum for healthy alternatives; and foster resilient, just communities.
ECOSS	10011	Educates and empowers businesses and diverse communities to implement environmentally sustainable practices.
Environmental Science Center	9858	Promotes environmental stewardship and academic achievement in south King County by removing barriers to high-quality outdoor science-based education since 2000.
Sustainable Renton	10311	Ensuring all community members have access to nutritious food, sustainable resources and opportunities to engage in meaningful environmental action.
Climate Action Families	10178	Empowering an intergenerational climate justice movement of youth, families and friends building collective power to protect the people and planet we love.