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	Each year Federal employees and military personnel raise millions of vital dollars through the CFC, benefiting thousands of deserving charities. You can feel confident about your decision to give through Earth Share. For the second year in a row, Earth Share has earned a 4-star rating from independent charity evaluator, Charity Navigator, meaning that Earth Share outperforms most charities in America in its efforts to operate in the most fiscally responsible way possible. Learn more here. PLEASE NOTE: CFC codes for designating to the charity of your choice have changed; see the new listings below (in red), or click here to download a PDF with our new codes. Please scroll down for a complete list of Earth Share member charities and their new designation codes. Thank you for your generous gifts in support of environmental and human health!
NEW: 10252	Earth Share 800-875-3863 www.earthshare.org - Just one gift to Earth Share national is shared amongst all our member charities to help protect public health and our air, water, land and wildlife. One environment, one simple way to care for it.®
NEW: 11219	African Wildlife Foundation 888-4-WILDLIFE www.awf.org - Foremost authority on African Wildlife dedicated to protecting elephants, mountain gorillas and other endangered species through innovative, practical programs developed with the people of Africa.
NEW: 12062	Alaska Conservation Foundation 907-276-1917 www.akcf.org - Premiere link between individual donors nationwide and Alaska’s conservation organizations. Protects Alaska’s wilderness and wildlife habitats by funding the best local environmental groups and programs.
NEW: 10410	Amazon Conservation Team (703) 522-4684 www.amazonteam.org Works in partnership with indigenous peoples across Amazonia to conserve biodiversity, traditional culture, and human and ecological health.
NEW: 10631	American Farmland Trust 800-431-1499 www.farmland.org - Stopping the loss of America's farmland to sprawling development. Working with communities on smarter growth that includes local family farms. Advocating environmentally healthy farming practices.
NEW: 10632	American Forests 800-368-5748 www.americanforests.org - Funds private and public land reforestation projects; provides satellite imagery of tree loss to cities; educates the public on the value of trees and forests.
NEW: 12063	American Rivers 877-4-RIVERS www.americanrivers.org - Working to protect and restore healthy, natural rivers for the benefit of people and wildlife; ensuring clean drinking water, natural flood protection, and recreational enjoyment.
NEW: 10414	American Solar Energy Society 303-443-3130 www.ases.org - An organization whose mission is to attain a sustainable U.S. energy economy through advocacy, education, research and collaboration among professionals, policy-makers and the public.
NEW: 11443	Arbor Day Foundation 402-474-5655 www.arborday.org - A national leader in tree planting and care, nature education for young children, community forestry, and conservation. Promotes Arbor Day and manages Arbor Day Farm.
NEW: 12064	Bat Conservation International 800-538-2287 www.batcon.org - Worldwide authority on bats committed to their protection through direct habitat conservation, research and education; facilitating win-win solutions that help both bats and people.
NEW: 11429	Beyond Pesticides 202-543-5450 www.beyondpesticides.org - Prevents pesticide poisoning of our environment, homes, workplaces, schools, food and water through a practical information clearinghouse on toxic hazards and non-chemical pest control.
NEW: 12231	Center for a New American Dream 877- 68-DREAM www.newdream.org - Helps Americans consume responsibly to enhance quality of life, protect the natural environment, and promote social justice. Live consciously, buy wisely, make a difference!
NEW: 10633	Center for Health, Environment and Justice 703-237-2249 www.chej.org - Protects the health of communities and children through grassroots organizing, coalition-building, and consumer campaigns to eliminate dangerous chemicals in water, air, homes and schools.
NEW: 10636	Clean Water Fund 202-895-0432 www.cleanwaterfund.org - We all live downstream... Neighborhood-based action and education programs which join citizens, businesses, government for sensible solutions ensuring safe drinking water, pollution prevention, resource conservation.
NEW: 10630	The Conservation Fund 703-525-6300 www.conservationfund.org - The nation's most effective and efficient conservation organization - protecting working landscapes, wildlife habitat and recreation sites - with 97% of funds going directly to mission.
NEW: 11430	Conservation International 800-406-2306 www.conservation.org - Applies innovations in science, economics, policy and community participation to protect the Earth's richest regions of biodiversity, major tropical wilderness areas and key marine ecosystems.
NEW: 10624	Defenders of Wildlife 202-682-9400 www.defenders.org - Working since 1947 to save America's precious wild animals and threatened habitat for our children and future generations through education, citizen action and scientific research.
NEW: 10625	Earth Day Network 202-518-0044 www.earthday.net Helps people in diverse schools and communities around the world improve the health of their children and the environment. Charity Navigator's highest rating: 4 stars.
NEW: 12065	Earth Island Institute 415-788-3666 www.earthisland.org - Supports 40 projects worldwide dedicated to protecting the Earth's environment. Projects include marine mammal protection, wildlife and habitat restoration and wilderness training for inner-city youths.
NEW: 11432	EcoLogic Development Fund 617-441-6300 www.ecologic.org - Advances conservation of threatened ecosystems in rural areas of extreme poverty; promotes sustainable livelihoods that affirm local cultures and community participation in natural resource management.
NEW: 10627	Environmental and Energy Study Institute 202-628-1400 www.eesi.org - Protecting the climate by educating Congress, developing innovative solutions, and building broad coalitions to move America to efficient and renewable energy for a sustainable future.
NEW: 10628	Environmental Defense 800-684-3322 www.environmentaldefense.org - Environmental Defense's scientists, economists and attorneys design practical, long-term strategies to protect wildlife, natural resources, safeguard clean air, water and human health.
NEW: 11433	Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (E-LAW) 541-687-8454 www.elaw.org - ELAW environmental advocates in 70 countries are winning victories for human rights, healthy communities, and the natural environment.
NEW: 10629	Environmental Law Institute 202-939-3800 www.eli.org - Environmental law that works for you: community-based education + research on national problems = solutions to protect people and nature. Independent and non-partisan.
NEW: 12066	Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics 541-484-2692 www.fseee.org - Seeks the preservation of ecological values and biological diversity in our national forests through education and advocating for reforms of U.S. Forest Service management practices.
NEW: 12067	Friends of the Earth 877-843-8687 www.foe.org - Strives to preserve our natural resources, advocate for public health protection and work for environmental justice for all peoples throughout the world.
NEW: 11434	Friends of the National Zoo 202-633-3027 www.fonz.org - FONZ supports Zoo renewal, wildlife education, and conservation programs by the Smithsonian’s National Zoo that enrich the lives of animals and save endangered species and habitats.
NEW: 10961	Galapagos Conservancy, Inc. 703-538-6833 www.galapagos.org - The Galapagos Conservancy supports conservation, education, and scientific research in/on behalf of the Galapagos Islands.
NEW: 11342	Green Corps, Inc. 617-426-8506 www.greencorps.org - Training a new generation of environmental leaders by working in communities with local groups to preserve forests, clean up our air and promote cleaner energy.
NEW: 10620	Izaak Walton League of America 800-IKE-LINE www.iwla.org - From hunters to hikers, our members protect America's outdoors through community-based conservation, education, commonsense public policy, and a commitment to strong outdoor ethics.
NEW: 11103	Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education and Conservation 800-592-JANE www.janegoodall.org -Works to create healthy ecosystems, promote sustainable livelihoods and nurture new generations of committed, active citizens around the world.
NEW: 10278	Keep America Beautiful (203) 323-8987 www.kab.org - Combines education and hands-on stewardship to reduce waste, prevent litter, and promote community beautification efforts nationwide, place emphasis on personal responsibility and grassroots volunteerism.
NEW: 11435	Land Trust Alliance 202-638-4725 www.lta.org - Leads 7,100 conservation groups across America to save the forests, farms, waterways and natural areas you love in communities where you live, work and travel.
NEW: 10621	League of Conservation Voters Education Fund 202-785-0730 www.VoteEnvironment.org - Working with groups across the country, we use technology, training and grassroots organizing to convey to policymakers Americans' demand for clean air, water and energy.
NEW: 12068	National Audubon Society 212-979-3000 www.audubon.org - Audubon works to protect birds, wildlife and their habitats, including our oceans. Educational outreach programs instruct and inspire future conservationists. Audubon Centers offer outdoor experiences.
NEW: 10267	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (202) 857-0166 www.nfwf.org - Dedicated to the conservation of fish, wildlife, plants and the habitat on which they depend.
NEW: 12053	National Forest Foundation (406) 542-2805 www.becomeafriend.org - Improving the health, productivity and diversity of our national forests and grassland through wildlife habitat conservation, watershed restoration, recreational enhancements and community-based forest stewardship programs.
NEW: 12069	National Parks Conservation Association 800-NAT-PARK www.npca.org - Preserves National Parks from Grand Canyon to Gettysburg; protects endangered wildlife and cultural sites; promotes new parks; defends against pollution, inappropriate development and overcrowding.
NEW: 10622	National Wildlife Federation 800-332-4949 www.nwf.org - America's conservation organization dedicated to protecting endangered species and habitats for our children's future and connecting people with nature through education and action opportunities.
NEW: 10623	Natural Resources Defense Council 212-727-2700 www.nrdc.org - NRDC defends embattled wilderness, rivers, clean air, coasts and wildlife across America and around the globe. Saved Baja's whales, Canada's Spirit bears, and California's sequoias.
NEW: 10643	The Nature Conservancy 703-841-5300 www.nature.org The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.
NEW: 11436	Ocean Conservancy (800) 519-1541 www.oceanconservancy.org/ - Through research, education, and science-based advocacy, the Ocean Conservancy informs, inspires, and empowers people to speak and act on behalf of the oceans.
NEW: 10051	Oceana, Inc. (202) 833-3900 www.oceana.org Works internationally to protect marine wildlife and human health through programs to end pollution and destructive fishing practices, and to ensure vibrant, healthy oceans.
NEW: 10639	The Peregrine Fund 208-362-3716 www.peregrinefund.org - Saves eagles, condors, falcons and other endangered birds through research, breeding and conservation programs. Helps preserve rainforests. Educates children and adults about nature and science.
NEW: 11437	Pesticide Action Network North America 415-981-1771 www.panna.org - Works to eliminate poisonous pesticides. Links consumer, labor, health, environment and agriculture groups internationally to advance safer, ecologically sound pest control alternatives.
NEW: 10640	Physicians for Social Responsibility 202-667-4260 www.psr.org - Guided by the values and expertise of medicine and public health, PSR works to protect human life from the gravest threats to health and survival..
NEW: 10641	Rails-to-Trails Conservancy 202-331-9696 www.railtrails.org - Converts thousands of miles of unused railroad corridors into public trails for walking, bicycling, hiking, skating, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, wildlife habitats, and nature appreciation.
NEW: 11353	Rainforest Alliance 888-MY-EARTH www.rainforest-alliance.org - Works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.
NEW: 10962	RARE 703-522-5070 www.rareconservation.org/ - Rare conserves imperiled species and ecosystems around the world by inspiring people to care for and protect nature.
NEW: 12070	Restore America's Estuaries 703-524-0248 www.estuaries.org - We preserve America's network of estuaries by protecting and restoring the lands and waters essential to the richness and diversity of coastal life.
NEW: 11438	Rocky Mountain Institute 970-927-3851 www.rmi.org - Delivers practical information that helps citizens, businesses and governments save energy and natural resources, prevent pollution and strengthen communities through increased efficiency and innovative technologies.
NEW: 11439	Scenic America 202-543-6200 www.scenic.org - Protects natural beauty, fights billboard blight, saves America's special places. Our education and advocacy preserves thousands of miles of roads and hundreds of communities.
NEW: 12071	The Sierra Club Foundation 800-216-2110 www.tscf.org - Fights to preserve wilderness and protect environmental quality worldwide through a powerful combination of education, scientific research, publishing and litigation.
NEW: 11343	SCA (Student Conservation Association) 603-543-1700 www.thesca.org - Over 1,600,000 hours of environmental service yearly, with high school and college volunteers working in parks, forests, refuges nationwide. Building trails, saving wildlife, helping visitors.
NEW: 10642	Surfrider Foundation 800-743-SURF www.surfrider.org - Protects and preserves the world's oceans, waves and beaches through conservation, activism, research and education. Activities include: water quality monitoring, environmental education and grassroots activism.
NEW: 11440	The Trust for Public Land 800-714-LAND www.tpl.org - The Trust for Public Land conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, gardens, and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come.
NEW: 10637	Union of Concerned Scientists 800-666-8276 www.ucsusa.org - Scientists and citizens working on solutions to reduce air pollution and global warming, protect biodiversity, prevent nuclear proliferation, and ensure a sustainable, safe food system.
NEW: 11441	U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund, Inc. 202-546-9707 www.uspirg.org - U.S. PIRG Education Fund protects the environment and public health. We organize citizens to ensure clean air and clean water; to prevent global warming and preserve natural resources.
NEW: 10638	The Wilderness Society 800-THE-WILD www.wilderness.org - Works to protect special wild places from development so that future generations will have the opportunity to enjoy America's natural heritage.
NEW: 10898	Wildlife Conservation Society 718-220-6891 www.wcs.org - Saves endangered species and threatened ecosystems in 61 countries; teaches ecology and inspires care for wildlife through the Bronx Zoo and national science education programs.
NEW: 11352	Wildlife Trust 212-380-4460 www.wildlifetrust.org - Wildlife Trust empowers local conservation scientists to protect nature and safeguard ecosystems and human health.
NEW: 12072	World Wildlife Fund 202-293-4800 www.worldwildlife.org - Protects endangered wildlife and their threatened habitats by providing emergency assistance and long-term support to parks, nature preserves, and anti-poaching activities on five continents.