Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2014 , and ending 06-30-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
40 West 20th Street
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
New York, NY10011
D Employer identification number

13-2654926
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 272,409,821
F Name and address of principal officer:
Rhea Suh President
40 WEST 20TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10011
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.nrdc.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1970
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: NRDC's mission is to safeguard the earth: its people, its plants and its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 39
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 37
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 611
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 87,641
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 116,474,388 134,361,787
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 649,524 701,716
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,801,048 19,445,143
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 692,804 683,991
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 121,617,764 155,192,637
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 2,973,249 3,739,477
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 57,307,173 63,511,162
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 596,394 461,523
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet11,526,667    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 54,887,566 59,037,524
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 115,764,382 126,749,686
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 5,853,382 28,442,951
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 293,648,258 306,293,488
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 61,574,035 62,607,924
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 232,074,223 243,685,564
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: The Natural Resources Defense Council's purpose is to safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends. We work to restore the integrity of the elements that sustain life - air, land and water - and to defend endangered natural places. We seek to establish sustainability and good stewardship of the Earth as central ethical imperatives of human society. NRDC affirms the integral place of human beings in the environment. We strive to protect nature in ways that advance the long-term welfare of present and future generations. We work to foster the fundamental right of all people to have a voice in decisions that affect their environment. We seek to break down the pattern of disproportionate environmental burdens borne by people of color and others who face social or economic inequities. Ultimately, NRDC strives to help create a new way of life for humankind, one that can be sustained indefinitely without fouling or depleting the res
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 106,044,395 including grants of $ 3,739,477 ) (Revenue $ 701,716 )
See Schedule O for a detailed description of all of NRDC's various environmental programs.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet106,044,395
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) .... Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................ Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I................... Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................ Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV .......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
Yes
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
434
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
611
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletCH
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
39
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
37
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
Yes
 
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AR , CA , CO , CT , DC , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MO , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletRHEA SUH PRESIDENT
40 WEST 20TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10011 (212) 727-2700
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) John H Adams........................................................................
Trustee
 20.0
.......................1.0 		X           175,000 0 56,691
(2) Adam Albright........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(3) Richard E Ayres........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(4) Patricia Bauman........................................................................
Vice Chair
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(5) Anna Scott Carter........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(6) Laurie David........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) Leonardo DiCaprio........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) John Echohawk........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) Michel Gelobter........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) Kate Greswold........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) Arjun Gupta........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) Alan Horn........................................................................
Vice Chair
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(13) Philip Korsant........................................................................
Trustee (thru 12/2014)
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) Nicole E Lederer........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(15) Michael Lynton........................................................................
Trustee (thru 12/2014)
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) Shelly Malkin........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) Josephine A Merck........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Kelly Chapman Meyer........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) Peter Morton........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) Wendy Neu........................................................................
Vice Chair
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(21) Frederica P Perera........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(22) Robert Redford........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(23) Laurance Rockefeller........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(24) Jonathan F P Rose........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(25) THOMAS Roush........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(26) William H Schlesinger........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(27) Wendy Schmidt........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(28) Frederick A O Schwarz Jr........................................................................
Chair emeritus/Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(29) Max Stone........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(30) James Taylor........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(31) Daniel R Tishman........................................................................
Chairman
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(32) Gerald Torres........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(33) David Welch........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(34) Eric Wepsic........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(35) George Woodwell........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(36) David Vladeck........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(37) Mary Moran........................................................................
Trustee/Treasurer
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(38) Claire Bernard........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(39) Anne Slaughter Andrew........................................................................
Trustee (as of 12/2014)
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(40) Anita Bekenstein........................................................................
Trustee (as of 12/2014)
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(41) Sarah Cogan........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(42) Frances Beinecke........................................................................
President (Thru 12/31/2014)
 40.0
.......................1.0 		    X       440,198 0 53,666
(43) Sarah A Gillman........................................................................
Chief Financial Officer
 40.0
.......................1.0 		    X       253,678 0 34,810
(44) Judith A Keefer........................................................................
Chief Operating Officer
 40.0
.......................1.0 		    X       239,334 0 41,745
(45) Peter Lehner........................................................................
Executive Director
 40.0
.......................1.0 		    X       359,414 0 48,566
(46) JOHN Murray........................................................................
Director of Development
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       318,110 0 32,860
(47) Maripat Alpuche........................................................................
Secretary
 1.0
.......................1.0 		    X       0 0 0
(48) Lauren Colasacco........................................................................
Assistant Secretary
 1.0
.......................0.0 		    X       0 0 0
(49) Rhea Suh........................................................................
President (as of 1/1/2015)
 40.0
.......................1.0 		    X       53,798 0 0
(50) Steve Baginski........................................................................
Interim CFO
 40.0
.......................1.0 		    X       0 0 0
(51) Mitchell Bernard........................................................................
Director, Litigation
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     226,508 0 49,353
(52) Dale Bryk........................................................................
Director of Programs
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     191,558 0 45,880
(53) Ashok Gupta........................................................................
Sr. Program Advocate
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     229,175 0 50,521
(54) Wesley Warren........................................................................
Director of Policy Advocacy
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     240,764 0 23,710
(55) Susan Casey-Lefkowitz........................................................................
Director of Programs
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     188,601 0 43,198
(56) Lisa Benenson........................................................................
Chief Communications Director
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     264,901 0 22,768
(57) David Hawkins........................................................................
SENIOR ATTORNEY III
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   220,836 0 48,949
(58) Linda Lopez........................................................................
Dir. of Membership & Public
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   198,969 0 45,634
(59) Joel Reynolds........................................................................
Western Director & SR Attorney
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   215,474 0 48,903
(60) Abby Schaefer Orfaly........................................................................
Dir., Bd & Strategic Relations
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   199,019 0 30,496
(61) Wendy Fok........................................................................
Proj. Dir., Bldgs Efficiency
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   220,000 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 4,235,337 0 677,750
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet157
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
Devine Mulvey Inc,
2141 Wisconsin Avenue NW
WASHINGTON,DC20007 		Media Consultants 5,592,029
RR Donnelly,
PO Box 93514
CHICAGO,IL606733514 		Mailing Services 2,178,622
Thompson Mailing,
21 Naus Way Attn Laren Sepnefski
BLOOMSBURG,PA17815 		Mailing Services 1,800,000
Princeton South Inc,
200 Ludlow Drive Bldg E
EWING,NJ08638 		Mailing Services 1,345,590
The Campaign Workshop,
1129 20th Street NW Suite 200
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		Online Consultant 801,004
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet101
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 171,546
b Membership dues....1b 26,207,539
c Fundraising events....1c 1,357,496
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 874,317
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		105,750,889
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		3,731,610
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 134,361,787
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a COURT AWARDED FEES 900099 693,112 693,112    
b BOOK INCOME (ON EARTH) 900099 8,604 8,604    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 701,716
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 1,694,613   11,463 1,683,150
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 714,415  
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 714,415 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 714,415   76,178 638,237
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 134,579,448  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 116,828,918  
c Gain or (loss) 17,750,530  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 17,750,530     17,750,530
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 1,357,496
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 98,224
b Less: direct expenses ...b 388,266
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -290,042   -290,042
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MAIL LIST RENTAL 900099 152,451     152,451
b HONORARIA 900099 33,700     33,700
c MISCELLANEOUS 900099 73,467     73,467
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 259,618
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 155,192,637 701,716 87,641 20,041,493
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 2,652,995 2,652,995
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 .... 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............ 1,086,482 1,086,482
4 Benefits paid to or for members .... 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 4,124,855 2,655,806 1,022,904 446,145
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages .... 45,465,652 38,114,817 3,585,620 3,765,215
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 4,429,552 3,639,300 412,027 378,225
9 Other employee benefits ....... 6,227,664 5,085,553 602,281 539,830
10 Payroll taxes ........... 3,263,439 2,681,227 303,558 278,654
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 837,921 688,432 77,942 71,547
b Legal ......... 782,655 643,026 72,801 66,828
c Accounting ........... 265,571 218,192 24,703 22,676
d Lobbying ........... 105,587 86,586 19,001  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 461,523 461,523
f Investment management fees ...... 1,559,622 1,281,378 145,073 133,171
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) .... 20,403,676 20,035,638 250,195 117,843
12 Advertising and promotion .... 4,422,504 4,282,494 29,840 110,170
13 Office expenses ....... 13,299,322 9,326,881 298,867 3,673,574
14 Information technology ...... 659,734 587,766 38,142 33,826
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 5,628,658 4,635,055 516,578 477,025
17 Travel ............ 3,595,874 3,121,159 322,952 151,763
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 935,850 708,284 154,369 73,197
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 2,337,485 1,920,507 217,371 199,607
23 Insurance .............. 340,623 279,854 31,684 29,085
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a LIST RENTALS 1,025,343 708,978   316,365
b TEMPORARY CLERICAL 820,934 79,005 681,796 60,133
c ENVIRONMENT COALITION 4,546 4,546    
d MISCELLANEOUS 2,011,619 1,520,434 370,920 120,265
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 126,749,686 106,044,395 9,178,624 11,526,667
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 8,881,293 5,592,830   3,288,463
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 0 1 0
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 23,673,324 2 28,842,455
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 17,482,238 3 19,789,031
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 142,256 4 187,599
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 5,024,806 9 4,265,807
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 55,968,999
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 19,300,222 37,233,115 10c 36,668,777
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 144,460,009 11 82,942,535
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 65,632,510 12 133,597,284
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 0 15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 293,648,258 16 306,293,488
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 17,821,132 17 16,760,823
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 0 19 0
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 11,204,197 20 10,923,786
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 11,131,486 23 10,899,993
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 21,417,220 25 24,023,322
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 61,574,035 26 62,607,924
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 151,186,586 27 160,294,398
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 60,881,730 28 63,385,259
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 20,005,907 29 20,005,907
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 232,074,223 33 243,685,564
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 293,648,258 34 306,293,488
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
155,192,637
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
126,749,686
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
28,442,951
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
232,074,223
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-13,537,071
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
94,777
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
39,024
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-3,428,340
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
243,685,564
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? .................
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
 
Employer identification number

13-2654926
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations .............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total    

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 90,868,194 92,736,241 110,866,444 116,474,388 134,361,787 545,307,054
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 90,868,194 92,736,241 110,866,444 116,474,388 134,361,787 545,307,054
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 47,483,901
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 497,823,153
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 90,868,194 92,736,241 110,866,444 116,474,388 134,361,787 545,307,054
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 2,428,824 2,630,293 3,665,731 4,253,331 2,384,492 15,362,671
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..   9,180 29,288 17,260 24,536 80,264
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 469,380 868,252 627,920 475,356 357,842 2,798,750
11 Total support Add lines 7 through 10. 563,548,739
12
12
9,119,850
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
88.337 %
15
15
87.455 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations....
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (a) its supported organizations; (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations; or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part V – Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

1.   Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7   Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Page 7
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2014 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2014
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
a From 2009.......X
b From 2010.......X
c From 2011.......X
d From 2012.......X
e From 2013.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2009 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a From 2010.......X
b From 2011.......X
c From 2012.......X
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
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Schedule of Contributors
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Name of the organization
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
 
Employer identification number

13-2654926
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Name of organization
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
  		Employer identification number

13-2654926
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
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Name of organization
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
  		Employer identification number

13-2654926
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
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Name of organization
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
  		Employer identification number

13-2654926
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Name of the organization
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
 
Employer identification number

13-2654926
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Cat. No. 50084S
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...... 241,994  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 737,454  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 979,448  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 125,770,238  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 126,749,686  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 704,344 942,783 840,540 979,448 3,467,115
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 177,532 81,605 144,066 241,994 645,197
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule C, Part II-A On Form 990, Part IX, Line 11d, NRDC reports $105,587 in lobbying expenses, which represents amounts paid to lobbying consultants. These fees represent only a portion of the lobbying expenditures NRDC reports on Schedule C, Part II-A. Employee time that is directed toward lobbying initiatives (and categorized as lobbying expenditures on Schedule C) have been reported on Part IX in lines 5, 7, 8, 9, & 10 rather than on line 11d.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
 
Employer identification number

13-2654926
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII .......
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 147,155,091 128,985,641 117,964,925 121,644,788 90,274,404
b Contributions ........ 6,885,168 6,426,811 7,207,546 4,607,210 18,590,632
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 5,612,797 18,880,522 12,339,658 1,523,175 14,529,960
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		5,111,524 5,605,988 7,057,075 9,022,568 896,349
f Administrative expenses .... 1,473,256 1,531,894 1,469,413 787,680 853,859
g End of year balance ...... 153,068,276 147,155,092 128,985,641 117,964,925 121,644,788
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet81.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet13.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet6.000 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................   46,171,669 15,946,062 30,225,607
c Leasehold improvements ............   845,953 177,696 668,257
d Equipment ................   8,268,668 3,186,278 5,082,390
e Other .................   692,523 0 692,523
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 36,668,777
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) HEDGE FUNDS 		38,170,072 F

(B) PRIVATE EQUITIES 		6,624,564 F

(C) VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDS 		64,758 F

(D) EX FOSSIL FUELS INDEX FUND 		67,806,351 F

(E) INT. IN SPLIT INT. AGREEMENTS 		20,931,539 F




Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 133,597,284
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes 0
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES 13,460,801
POOLED INCOME FUNDS 384,703
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN OBLIGATIO 10,177,818






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 24,023,322
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 146,976,793
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -13,537,071
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 4,971,985
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -8,565,086
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 155,541,879
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -349,242
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -349,242
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 155,192,637
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 132,109,937
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 4,971,985
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 4,971,985
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 127,137,952
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b -388,266
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -388,266
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 126,749,686
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
ENDOWMENT FUNDS FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 NRDC's endowment fund is intended to support its environmental and conservation programs (specifically, those described in detail in Part III to the Form 990). The trustees have adopted a spending policy that allows for up to 5% of the average fair value of quasi-endowment and permanent endowment funds to be used in support of operations on an annual basis. NRDC's endowment consists of 54 individual funds (25 permanently restricted, 15 temporarily restricted and 14 quasi-endowments) and is an aggregation of gifts provided by donors with the requirement they be held in perpetuity to generate earnings now and in future years to support a variety of purposes, including funding its program and administrative operating costs. It also includes funds designated by NRDC's board of trustees to function as an endowment (quasi endowment). Net assets associated with endowment funds, including funds designated by NRDC's board of trustees to function as endowments are classified and reported based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions. FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, Part VII, Line 3 Investments - Other Securities In fiscal 2014, NRDC, BlackRock and FTSE Group partnered to launch a equity global index series - FTSE Developed ex-Fossil Fuels Index Series - that excludes companies linked to exploration, ownership or extraction of carbon-based fossil fuel reserves. BlackRock created a fossil fuel free investment fund to track the new index series and during fiscal 2015, NRDC invested approximately $66 million of funds in the newly created BlackRock ex-fossil fuels index fund.
INCOME TAXES FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART X The FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") established criterion that an individual tax position must meet for some or all of the benefits of that position to be recognized in an entity's financial statements. This standard requires that a tax position be recognized or derecognized based on a "more likely than not" threshold. NRDC has processes presently in place to ensure the maintenance of its tax-exempt status; to identify and report unrelated income; determine its filing and tax obligations in jurisdictions for which it has nexus; and to review other matters that may be considered an uncertain tax position. The tax years ending June 30, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 remain open to audit for both federal and state purposes. This standard had no impact on NRDC's 2015 and 2014 consolidated financial statements. NRDC does not believe its 2015 and 2014 consolidated financial statements include any material uncertain tax positions.
Form 990, schedule d, parts xi and xii NRDC does not receive standalone financial statements; its operations are consolidated with an affiliated organization, the NRDC Action Fund. The Parts XI and XII reconciliation on Schedule D tie back to NRDC's financial information within the audited financial statements and not to the consolidated numbers. Revenue on return not on books Form 990, schedule D, part XI, Line 4b special event expenses allocated against special event revenue on part VIII ($388,266) Bad Debt Expense adjustment 39,024 ------------- ($349,242)
EXPENSE ON BOOKS NOT ON RETURN FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2d special event expenses allocated against special event revenue on part VIII $388,266
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
 
Employer identification number

13-2654926
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria
used to award the grants or assistance? ...........................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
East Asia and the Pacific 1 28 Program Services China Energy Policy 5,304,022
South Asia     Program Services Clean Energy Advocacy 234,726
South America     Program Services Clean Energy Advocacy 56,593
North America     Program Services Environmental Advocacy 180,631
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services Environmental Advocacy 201,675
Sub-Saharan Africa     Program Services Clean Energy Advocacy 25,198
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   31,773,676
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 1 28 37,776,521
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 1 28 37,776,521
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
North America Biogems Advocacy 36,500 Wire      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Biogems Advocacy 20,000 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Clean Energy Advocacy 126,982 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Clean Energy Advocacy 50,000 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Clean Energy Advocacy 25,000 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Clean Energy Advocacy 35,000 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Clean Energy Advocacy 30,000 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Clean Energy Advocacy 50,000 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Clean Energy Advocacy 45,000 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Clean Energy Advocacy 25,000 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Clean Energy Advocacy 100,000 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Clean Energy Advocacy 215,000 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Clean Energy Advocacy 50,000 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Clean Energy Advocacy 50,000 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Clean Energy Advocacy 30,000 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Clean Energy Advocacy 40,000 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Clean Energy Advocacy 50,000 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Clean Energy Advocacy 33,000 Wire      
South Asia Water Advocacy 40,000 Wire      
South Asia Water Advocacy 20,000 Wire      
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
0
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
20
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; do not file with Form 990)............................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)...............................................
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; do not file with Form 990).....................................
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2014
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3 NRDC monitors all expenditures to ensure that amounts are used properly. Outside of salaries and benefits (U.S. Headquarters processes directly), NRDC used the below process to review and monitor discretionary expenditures such as travel and consulting. Program assistants in China verify all invoices to ensure accuracy. All invoices are then reviewed and signed off by the direct supervisor of the requestor (either project leader/ project manager). Next, the Director and Deputy Director of China Program review and approve large items of expenditure. Finally, all invoices and approval forms are forwarded to the U.S. Headquarters' Accounting Department for final review.
Schedule F, Part IV The Natural Resources Defense Council invests in domestic and foreign limited partnerships that may own an interest in a foreign corporation, passive foreign investment company, or foreign partnership. Nevertheless, the Council's investment activities may not reach the thresholds required for filing the Forms 926, 5471, 8621 or 8865. To the extent such a form was completed, it has been filed with the Organization's Form 990-T.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
 
Employer identification number

13-2654926
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EZ
filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
DONOR SERVICES TELEMRKTNG   No 172,386 73,362 99,024
TELEFUND Inc TELEMRKTNG   No 143,188 44,128 99,060
OMP fundraising consultant   No   179,336 -179,336
Appco Group TELEMRKTNG   No 122,485 115,954 6,531
SD A Teleservices Inc TELEMRKTNG   No 150,056 48,743 101,313
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow 588,115 461,523 126,592
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

Comedy Benefit
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

Montauk Event
(event type) 		(c) Other events

8
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 1,218,900 55,844 180,976 1,455,720
2 Less: Contributions . . 1,152,650 44,519 160,327 1,357,496
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		66,250 11,325 20,649 98,224
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . 207,780 20,200 47,670 275,650
7 Food and beverages .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 87,369 4,794 20,453 112,616
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 388,266
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow -290,042
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
%
%
%
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activities conducted in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
%
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $  
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule G, Part 1, Fundraisers Fundraiser, OMP, does not specifically raise funds for the Natural resources Defense Council. OMP provides consulting services with relation to NRDC's membership activities and determining an accurate allocation of receipts specifically related to their endeavors is difficult for 990 purposes.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
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Inspection
Name of the organization
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
 
Employer identification number
13-2654926
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Ag Innovations Network
101 Morris St
Sebastopol,CA95472 		68-0462304 501(c)(3) 9,000       Env. Advocacy
(2) Alaska Wilderness League
122 C Street NW
Washington,DC20001 		52-1814742 501(c)(3) 15,000       Env. Advocacy
(3) Alliance For Justice
11 Dupont Circle NW
Washington,DC20036 		52-1009973 501(c)(3) 7,500       Env. Advocacy
(4) American Sustainable Business Council
1401 NY Avenue
Washington,DC20005 		45-2384297 501(c)(3) 30,000       Env. Advocacy
(5) Blue Frontier Campaign
PO Box 19367
Washington,DC20036 		14-1861309 501(c)(3) 10,000       Env. Advocacy
(6) Blue Green Alliance Foundation
1300 Godward St NE
Minneapolis,MN55413 		20-3477309 501(c)(3) 103,000       Env. Advocacy
(7) California League Of Conservation
350 Frank H Ogawa Pl
Oakland,CA94612 		94-3169564 501(c)(3) 15,000       Env. Advocacy
(8) California Public Interest Research Group
483 9th Street Suite 100
Oakland,CA94607 		77-0566513 501(c)(3) 30,000       Env. Advocacy
(9) Catskill Mountainkeeper
PO Box 1000
Livingston Manor,NY12758 		51-0583769 501(c)(3) 89,500       Env. Advocacy
(10) Climate and Energy Project Inc
PO Box 1858
Hutchinson,KS67504 		26-3450854 501(c)(3) 25,000       Env. Advocacy
(11) Colorado Nonprofit Development Center
789 Sherman St
Denver,CO80203 		84-1493585 501(c)(3) 10,000       Env. Advocacy
(12) Conservation Law Foundation
62 Summer Street
Boston,MA021101016 		04-6149986 501(c)(3) 11,000       Env. Advocacy
(13) EcoAmerica
1730 RI Ave NW
Washington,DC20036 		20-3895611 501(c)(3) 45,000       Env. Advocacy
(14) EcoDistricts
1223 SW Washington St
Portland,OR97205 		80-0407220 501(c)(3) 20,000       Env. Advocacy
(15) Enterprise Community Parnters Inc
PO Box 64854
Baltimore,MD212644854 		52-1231937 501(c)(3) 75,000       Env. Advocacy
(16) Environment America Res & Policy Center
218 D St 2nd fl
Washington,DC20003 		13-4339865 501(c)(3) 35,000       Env. Advocacy
(17) Evangelical Environmental Network
9339 Pr Way W Dr
Indianapolis,IN46240 		23-2827214 501(c)(3) 331,000       Env. Advocacy
(18) Global Green USA
2218 Main St
Santa Monica,CA90405 		77-0387124 501(c)(3) 10,000       Env. Advocacy
(19) Grant Housing & Economic Developmt Corp
10435 S Central Ave
Los Angeles,CA90002 		47-0553823 501(c)(3) 34,000       Env. Advocacy
(20) Interwest Energy Alliance
PO Box 8526
Santa Fe,NM87504 		47-3109672 501(c)(6) 25,000       Env. Advocacy
(21) LTSC Community Development Corporation
231 E Third St
Los Angeles,CA90013 		95-4444102 501(c)(3) 26,750       Env. Advocacy
(22) National Medical Association
8403 Colesville Rd
Silver Spr,MD20910 		53-6010805 501(c)(3) 17,000       Env. Advocacy
(23) NEO Philanthropy Inc
45 W 36th St
New York,NY10018 		13-3191113 501(c)(3) 50,000       Env. Advocacy
(24) Northeast Sustainable Energy Association
50 Miles Street
Greenfield,MA01301 		23-7437167 501(c)(3) 10,000       Env. Advocacy
(25) Oregon Environmental Council
222 NW Davis Street
Portland,OR972093900 		93-0578714 501(c)(3) 10,000       Env. Advocacy
(26) Partnership Project Inc
1501 M St NW
Washington,DC20005 		52-2192070 501(c)(3) 1,200,000       Env. Advocacy
(27) President & Fellows of Harvard College
PO Box 415649
Boston,MA022415649 		04-2103580 501(c)(3) 52,000       Env. Advocacy
(28) Presidio Trust The
PO Box 29052
San Francisco,CA94129 		94-3306640 501(c)(3) 10,000       Env. Advocacy
(29) Regents of the University of Colorado
PO Box 910220
Denver,CO802910220 		84-6000555 501(c)(3) 117,245       Env. Advocacy
(30) Renewable Northwest Project
421 SW 6th Ave
Portland,OR97204 		91-1815618 501(c)(3) 15,000       Env. Advocacy
(31) Sachamama
6000 Collins Ave
Miami Beach,FL33140 		46-3341619 501(c)(3) 10,000       Env. Advocacy
(32) Tsinghua University Edu Fdn of NA
2200 Sand Hill Rd
Menlo Park,CA94025 		52-2073001 501(c)(3) 100,000       Env. Advocacy
(33) Urban Age Institute
150 S Hghts Ave
San Francisco,CA94121 		52-2225269 501(c)(3) 10,000       Env. Advocacy
(34) US Climate Action Network
50 F Street NW
Washington,DC20001 		20-4597308 501(c)(3) 7,000       Env. Advocacy
(35) West Harlem Environmental Action
1854 Amsterdam Ave
New York,NY10031 		13-3800068 501(c)(3) 33,000       Env. Advocacy Biogems Advocacy Biogems Advocacy Biogems Advocacy Biogems Advocacy Biogems Advocacy Clean Energy Advocacy Clean Energy Advocacy Clean Energy Advocacy Clean Energy Advocacy Clean Energy Advocacy Clean Energy Advocacy Clean Energy Advocacy Clean Energy Advocacy Clean Energy Advocacy Clean Energy Advocacy Clean Energy Advocacy Clean Energy Advocacy Clean Energy Advocacy Clean Energy Advocacy Clean Energy Advocacy Clean Energy Advocacy Water Advocacy Water Advocacy
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
34
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
1
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance












Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Schedule I, Line 2 In fiscal year 2015, the NRDC provided various grants to public charities (and other tax-exempt organizations) to support environmental initiatives. NRDC only provides funding to organizations that have an environmental mission that aligns with NRDC's own mission. Grantees are expected to provide NRDC with periodic status reports about their environmental projects.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
 
Employer identification number

13-2654926
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1John H AdamsTrustee (i)
(ii)		 175,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		56,691
...............................
0 		231,691
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
2Frances BeineckePresident (Thru 12/31/2014) (i)
(ii)		 440,198
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		35,700
...............................
0 		17,966
...............................
0 		493,864
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
3Mitchell BernardDirector, Litigation (i)
(ii)		 226,508
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		31,387
...............................
0 		17,966
...............................
0 		275,861
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
4Dale BrykDirector of Programs (i)
(ii)		 191,558
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		27,914
...............................
0 		17,966
...............................
0 		237,438
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
5Sarah A GillmanChief Financial Officer (i)
(ii)		 233,678
...............................
0 		20,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		16,844
...............................
0 		17,966
...............................
0 		288,488
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
6Ashok GuptaSr. Program Advocate (i)
(ii)		 229,175
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		32,555
...............................
0 		17,966
...............................
0 		279,696
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
7David HawkinsSENIOR ATTORNEY III (i)
(ii)		 220,836
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		30,983
...............................
0 		17,966
...............................
0 		269,785
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
8Judith A KeeferChief Operating Officer (i)
(ii)		 239,334
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		33,632
...............................
0 		8,113
...............................
0 		281,079
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
9Peter LehnerExecutive Director (i)
(ii)		 309,414
...............................
0 		50,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		30,600
...............................
0 		17,966
...............................
0 		407,980
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
10Linda LopezDir. of Membership & Public (i)
(ii)		 198,969
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		28,245
...............................
0 		17,389
...............................
0 		244,603
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
11JOHN MurrayDirector of Development (i)
(ii)		 230,460
...............................
0 		87,650
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		31,200
...............................
0 		1,660
...............................
0 		350,970
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
12Joel ReynoldsWestern Director & SR Attorney (i)
(ii)		 215,474
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		30,937
...............................
0 		17,966
...............................
0 		264,377
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
13Wesley WarrenDirector of Policy Advocacy (i)
(ii)		 230,764
...............................
0 		10,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		22,050
...............................
0 		1,660
...............................
0 		264,474
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
14Susan Casey-LefkowitzDirector of Programs (i)
(ii)		 188,601
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		25,232
...............................
0 		17,966
...............................
0 		231,799
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
15Abby Schaefer OrfalyDir., Bd & Strategic Relations (i)
(ii)		 189,019
...............................
0 		10,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		22,693
...............................
0 		7,803
...............................
0 		229,515
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
16Wendy FokProj. Dir., Bldgs Efficiency (i)
(ii)		 200,000
...............................
0 		20,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		220,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
17Lisa BenensonChief Communications Director (i)
(ii)		 264,901
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		4,802
...............................
0 		17,966
...............................
0 		287,669
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2014

Schedule J (Form 990) 2014
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
COMPENSATION INFORMATION SCHEDULE J PART I, LINE 1 NRDC's policy is to reimburse its employees, officers and trustees for all business-related expenses, such as telephone, fax and travel related expenses. In fiscal year 2015, NRDC also provided companion travel for one individual reported on part VII - John Adams. In addition, NRDC reimbursed Trustee John Adams for social club dues. To the extent Mr. Adams uses the social club for business purposes, he is reimbursed for the social club expense. Part I, Line 4a Judith Keefer received a severance payment in January 2015; the amount will be reported on NRDC's succeeding form 990 as the severance was paid in calendar 2015. Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments During the calendar year 2014, the organization paid a bonus to CFO Sarah Gillman $20,000, Executive Director Peter Lehner $50,000, Director of Development John Murray $87,650, director of policy advocacy Wesley Warren $10,000, Projects Director Wendy Fok $20,000, and Abby Schaefer $10,000. Part II, Compensation Reporting of Trustee, Mr. John H Adams COLUMN B(I): BASE COMPENSATION ------------------------------ AFTER THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF COMMITTED SERVICE AS nrdc'S FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, Mr. JOHN ADAMS RETIRED ON APRIL 1, 2006 and BECAME A PART-TIME CONSULTANT FOR NRDC. this fiscal year, Mr. Adams received $175,000 FOR THESE SERVICES. COLUMN D: NONTAXABLE BENEFITS ----------------------------- AS PART OF A RETIREMENT AGREEMENT, NRDC PROVIDED Mr. JOHN ADAMS WITH MEDICAL AND DENTAL BENEFITS AND A LONG TERM CARE PLAN. THE VALUES OF THESE BENEFITS ARE: MEDICAL $13,706 LTC $42,985 PER YEAR Form 990, Schedule J Compensation Some of the officers reported on the NRDC Form 990, Frances Beinecke, Sarah Gillman, and Peter Lehner, provided services to an affiliated organization, the NRDC Action Fund. On Part VII and Schedule J, all compensation is being reported as having been paid by NRDC; however, a portion of each such officer's compensation is reimbursed by the Action Fund based on services rendered to that organization. In the interest of clarity, NRDC is disclosing the following salary and benefits amounts as having been reimbursed by the NRDC Action Fund: Salary Benefits Frances Beinecke $8,910 $2,444 Sarah A. Gillman $4,458 $1,217 Peter Lehner $14,546 $4,001 Abby Schaefer Orfaly $1,029 $279 Dale Bryk $619 $168 John Murray $3,693 $1,011 Judith Keefer $264 $71 Lisa Benenson $1,249 $341 Susan Casey-Lefkowitz $50 $13 Wesley Warren $53,711 $14,730 David Hawkins $180 $49
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
 
Employer identification number
13-2654926
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A NEW YORK CITY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION
  		20-4099098 649437AD2 01-24-2008 12,730,000 REFINANCING AND RENOVATION   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,806,214      
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,760,914      
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . 360,472      
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 30,000      
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . 0      
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 12,369,528      
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
13 Year of substantial completion . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? . . . . .   X            
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . . .   X            
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . . . .   X            
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X              
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . .   X            
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . X              
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50193E
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . SchKMediumBullet 0.010 %      
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet 0.010 %      
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.020 %      
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? . . . . .   X            
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of.        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? . . . . . . . 		  X            
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? . .   X            
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? . . . .
a Rebate not due yet? . . . . . . . .   X            
b Exception to rebate? . . . . . . . .   X            
c No rebate due? . . . . . . . . X              
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed . . . . . .
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? . . . . X              
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X            
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . . 0
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? . . . .                
e Was the hedge terminated? . . . . . .                
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Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? . . . . . . . . .   X            
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . . 0
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . .                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . . . . X              
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . .   X            
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X              
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Arbitrage - Installment Arbitrage Rebate Report Part II - Gross Proceeds Included within the gross proceeds amount reported in part II is $30,914 of interest earned on the bond proceeds before they were expended. Part IV - Arbitrage The Natural Resorces Defense Council, Inc. had an installment arbitrage rebate report completed for the period ending January 15th, 2013 that calculated a negative rebate and yield restriction amount.
Private Business Use Form 990, Schedule K, Line 7 NRDC has not undertaken the complex calculations necessary to determine whether it has met the private security or payment test. Policies & Procedures NRDC has not formally adopted any written procedures to monitor its bond compliance; however, the organization's management monitors the bonds routinely to ensure compliance with all federal requirements.
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Schedule L
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
 
Employer identification number

13-2654926
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ......Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) Wendy Neu Board of Trustees Member 319,877 See Part V   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Schedule L, Part IV Board of Trustees member, Wendy Neu, has an ownership interest in a building in which NRDC leases space. The annual rent under the lease agreement is $319,877 per year. The aforementioned transaction was entered into by both parties at arm's length and the lease terms are determined by utilizing current market rates.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
 
Employer identification number

13-2654926
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 289 3,728,295 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule M, Line 32(a) To the extent that the organization receives contributions of stock, the organization uses its investment broker to convert those stocks into cash.
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Department of the Treasury
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
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Inspection
Name of the organization
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
 
Employer identification number

13-2654926
Return Reference Explanation
GOVERNING BODY AND MANAGEMENT Part VI, Line 1B - The NRDC Board of Trustees is comprised of 37 independent voting Board Members. Board of Trustees member John Adams is not independent by virtue of receiving compensation from the organization. Board of Trustees Member Wendy Neu is not independent because of the relationship disclosed on Schedule L of the Form 990. Part VI, LINE 2 - Board of Trustees Members, Frederick A.O. Schwarz, Jr. and Frederica Perera, have a family relationship. Board of Trustees Member, Sarah Cogan and officers Maripat Alpuche and Lauren Colasacco, have a business relationship. Board of Trustees Members, Wendy Neu, Josie Merck and Jonathan Rose have a business relationship. Board of Trustees members, Eric Wepsic and Max Stone, have a business relationship. Board of Trustees members, Jonathan Rose and Shelly Malkin, have a business relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Line 3 Chief Financial Officer, Steve Baginski, served as NRDC's interim Chief Financial Officer from April 27th, 2015 through December 21st, 2015. During that time, Mr. Baginski was the employee of an external third party consulting firm and NRDC paid that third party for Mr. Baginski's services. Steve Baginski was hired as NRDC's full-time Chief Financial Officer on December 22nd, 2015 and he received his compensation from NRDC from that date. No compensation is reported for Mr. Baginski on Part VII as he was not employed during calendar year 2014; his compensation information will be disclosed on NRDC's subsequent Form 990. Form 990, Part VI, Lines 7a & B Line 7A - NRDC's members are entitled, as part of their membership, to elect individuals to the NRDC Board of Trustees. Line 7B - The NRDC Board of Trustees acts autonomously. Nevertheless, NRDC's members have certain approval rights pursuant to the New York Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, including, approval over any amendments to NRDC's certificate of incorporation.
990 REVIEW PROCESS Form 990, part VI, section B, Line 11 The Form 990 was prepared by a nationally recognized accounting firm in conjunction with the organization's senior management and audit committee of the Board of Trustees. A copy of the Draft Form 990 was presented to the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees for discussion and comment. Once the Audit Committee approved the Form 990 for filing, a copy was circulated to the full Board of Trustees for their review. Each Board Member was provided opportunity to comment on the information contained in the Form 990 prior to its filing with the Internal Revenue Service. conflict of interest policy enforcement and monitoring form 990, part VI, Section B, LINE 12 Each officer, trustee and key employee of the organization is required to annually disclose any conflicts of interest that arise by virtue of employment, board service, or position with the organization. The organization monitors compliance with its conflict of interest policy through an annual questionnaire/disclosure statement that is distributed to these individuals. Potential conflicts are investigated immediately. Process for determining compensation form 990, part VI, section B, LINE 15a & 15b The organization undertakes a thorough process to ensure that the executive compensation it pays to its top management official and all of its officers and key employees is reasonable, given the market in which the organization operates. In relevant part, the Board of Trustees has established a Compensation Committee of independent persons that have no personal interest in the proposed compensation. The Compensation committee contracts with a compensation consultant to complete a market assessment and competitive position analysis for the organization's top executives. The compensation consultant utilizes comparability and benchmarking surveys to ensure that the organization compensates its executives commensurate with the market. Based on its review of the analyses provided by the compensation consultant and other relevant information, the compensation committee makes recommendations to the executive committee of the board of trustees. Compensation decisions and reports are contemporaneously documented in the minutes of the meeting of the executive committee at which such decisions are made.
DISCLOSURE FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 The organization makes its Form 990 available to the public by retaining a copy at its place of business. The Form 990 and audited financial statements are likewise published on NRDC's website at www.nrdc.org. The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy may be provided at management's discretion, if requested. Form 990, Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances Change in Value of Interest Rate Swap Agreements ($260,844) Change in Value of Split-Interest Agreements ($502,290) Pension related activity other than net periodic expense ($2,662,892) Other ($2,314) -------------- Total Other Changes in Net Assets ($3,428,340)
program service Accomplishments part III, line 4 The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is the most effective and influential environmental organization in the United States and around the world. Combining the grassroots power of more than 2 million members and online activists with courtroom clout, issue advocacy, and the expertise of more than 500 scientists, advocates, lawyers and other professionals, we fight the fights that are too important to lose. NRDC's priorities are: - Curbing global warming and creating a clean energy future $50,448,766 - Reviving the world's oceans $9,652,677 - Defending endangered wildlife and wild places $16,053,683 - Protecting public health by preventing pollution $10,809,367 - Ensuring safe and sufficient water $7,556,120 - Fostering sustainable communities $11,523,782 NRDC transforms markets and changes laws at the federal and state levels. We collaborate with businesses, elected leaders, and community groups and challenge those who poison our people or lands. Over the past year, we successfully helped shape action by the federal government, state and local governments, and governments and corporations in other countries to reduce energy, water, and waste; accelerate clean energy and transportation solutions; improve industrial practices and redirect innovation toward cleaner processes; and foster smarter protections of our natural resources.
Curbing Climate Change and Creating a Clean Energy Future The climate movement made a major leap forward as public support and political will converged in a global push for climate action. To avert the most devastating effects of climate change, NRDC is focused on helping to deliver an 80 percent reduction in U.S. carbon pollution from 1990 levels by 2050. We helped to advance national limits on carbon pollution, pushed for policies and tools that scale up clean energy and efficiency, waged and won campaigns to block reckless oil and gas projects, and helped communities build their resilience to the impacts of climate change. Leading up to the 2015 climate conference in Paris, we helped lay the groundwork for historic commitments from the U.S. and China to slash their carbon pollution, sending a strong message that climate change can be addressed at the international level and spurring action around the world. Other climate and energy milestones included: - Following years of tireless advocacy by NRDC and our allies, President Obama officially rejected the proposal for the Keystone XL tar sands oil pipeline, citing our nation's obligation to be a leader when it comes to climate action. The long, hard-won battle was a monumental victory and one of the most contentious environmental fights in U.S. history. This win was possible thanks to the dedication of an unlikely grassroots coalition, from conservative ranchers in Nebraska to First Nations communities in Canada, and from student activists to climate advocates at NRDC and our partner organizations. - NRDC joined a broad coalition of states, clean energy companies and other environmental organizations to defend the Clean Power Plan against attack by the coal industry and its political allies. Inspired by a groundbreaking NRDC strategy, the Clean Power Plan, finalized in August 2015, sets the first-ever limits on carbon pollution from U.S. power plants. - NRDC worked for over a year with more than 20 leading Chinese stakeholders, including government think tanks, research institutes, and industry associations, to develop a comprehensive roadmap and policy package for setting a national cap on coal consumption. Our goal is the establishment and implementation of a binding cap by 2020 at a level that will achieve China's long-term economic, environmental and climate goals. - With support from NRDC, the city of Shanghai launched China's first city-scale "demand response" pilot, a voluntary program where participants reduce their electricity use in response to signals from the utility during periods of high energy demand, in the summer of 2014. As a result of Shanghai's successful demonstration, China's central government directed four other cities to implement similar programs in 2015. We will continue to help China scale up and use flexible demand side resources such as demand response to improve the power grid's operation efficiency and capacity to integrate more renewable energy. - NRDC has been working for years to ensure that science, not industry, guides state decisions on fracking. Our efforts have paid off on several fronts. In June 2015, for example, New York State officially banned fracking due to public health, environmental and community risks. NRDC will continue to advocate for citizens' rights to prevent this harmful practice around the country, as well as expand our "legal defense" role in helping communities minimize the impacts of pipelines, compressor stations and other forms of fossil fuel infrastructure. - Following years of advocacy by NRDC, the Obama administration proposed fuel-efficiency and carbon pollution standards for heavy trucks that will cut fuel bills, curb carbon pollution and spur manufacturing innovation. The new standards had been over a year in the making and will not fully take effect until 2027, providing truck makers more than a decade of lead time to fully comply. We will be pushing the administration to require compliance sooner with the aim of delivering these benefits more quickly and helping to secure the strongest possible fuel efficiency and carbon pollution standards when the rule is finalized in 2016. - As average temperatures have increased over the past decade, climate scientists are predicting the advent of more frequent and severe heat waves. In response, the city of Ahmedabad, in western India, expanded South Asia's first-ever early warning system and preparedness plan with the release of the 2015 Ahmedabad Heat Action Plan. The innovative emergency preparedness plan was created by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation in 2013 in partnership with an international coalition of health and academic groups, including NRDC, Indian Institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar, and key partners. The action plan has helped reduce the deadly impact of extreme heat by initiating an early warning system for residents, providing preparation and training to medical and community workers, building public awareness of heat-related health risks, and coordinating inter-agency emergency response efforts when heat waves hit. - "Bridging the Energy Divide," an NRDC report, found that while climate change threatens the public health and economic well-being of everyone, low-income Americans are especially vulnerable to the extreme weather and dramatic increases in electricity costs associated with global warming. The report also demonstrated that investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency can address many of the challenges associated with carbon pollution reduction and provide major benefits to low- and fixed-income individuals who often live in the most toxic areas with few means to mitigate problems like air pollution, extreme temperatures and natural disasters. - One-in-three Americans lives in the "sneeziest and wheeziest" cities and regions where they are exposed to both ragweed pollen and ozone smog pollution that can worsen respiratory allergies and asthma, according to an NRDC report. As a consequence, these 109 million Americans, living mainly in cities from Richmond, VA, to Atlanta, Philadelphia to Chicago, Oklahoma City to Phoenix and Los Angeles, are more likely to suffer itchy eyes, runny noses and sneezing, and may find it hard to breathe. And they become more ill than those exposed to only ragweed or ozone pollution. The report was among the first to map the intersection of ragweed prevalence and high ozone smog, which can magnify respiratory allergies and asthma, and carried a dire warning for policymakers and the nation's leaders: As climate change warms our planet, millions more Americans could become ill with potentially severe respiratory allergies and asthma.
Reviving the World's Oceans Oceans help feed the world, provide a living for multitudes, and sustain most of the life on the globe. NRDC is working to protect and restore our seas from rampant exploitation. We've worked for decades to spotlight what's happening below the surface, strengthen laws that allow overfished species to rebound and to advocate for the protection of coastal communities from offshore drilling. From the United Nations to fishing councils, we negotiate international agreements that ban destructive fishing practices and help manage the world's shared oceans, which generate trillions of dollars in economic activity. NRDC made important progress this year on several key fronts: - In a major victory for ocean protection, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council voted to protect 27 named deep sea canyons as well as a vast swath of surrounding deep sea habitat, off the region's coast. These areas, which can plunge as deep as the Grand Canyon, are home to rare, ecologically-important and highly vulnerable coldwater coral communities as well as a range of other remarkable sea life. At approximately 38,000 square miles, this is the largest ocean area in the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico protected from destructive bottom fishing. NRDC worked with the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and other stakeholders over three years to develop the landmark protection plan, the most sweeping move yet to safeguard ocean habitat off our most populous coastline. - The first nationwide vulnerability assessment for ocean acidification, published in Nature Climate Change, showed that coastal communities in 15 states that depend on the nation's approximately $1 billion shelled mollusk (e.g., oysters and clams) industry are at long-term economic risk from ocean acidification. Ocean acidification is the result of oceans absorbing the growing amounts of carbon dioxide produced by burning fossil fuels. Newly-identified communities at risk reside everywhere from Maine to the Chesapeake Bay to the Louisiana bayou. The research study, co-authored by scientists at NRDC, UC Davis, Ocean Conservancy, and Duke University, and collaborators from nine additional institutions, integrated physical, economic and social data into an assessment of various regions' overall vulnerability to ocean acidification. - The oceans beyond national jurisdiction, known as the high seas, cover nearly half the planet's surface and contain perhaps the largest reservoir of undisturbed biodiversity left on earth. Less than 0.3 percent of the high sea is protected and there are no uniform requirements for assessing the cumulative impacts of industrial activities. In January 2015, with the encouragement of a small but dedicated handful of ocean conservation experts including NRDC, countries agreed to begin negotiating a new international instrument for the conservation and management of high seas biodiversity. - Oil drilling, toxic runoff, and plastic trash threaten the oceans more than ever before. At the urging of NRDC and our partners, President Obama agreed to expand the Pacific Remote Islands National Marine Monument, southwest of Hawaii, putting under protection large new areas of ocean with some of the richest and most diverse sea life on the planet, including rare species of whales, 5,000-year-old corals and hundreds of sea mounts brimming with life.
Defending Endangered Wildlife and Wild Places NRDC protects wildlife and unspoiled lands from the threats of industrial development, commercial exploitation, pollution, and climate change. We partner with ranchers, farmers, energy companies, and the government to promote solutions that help wild predators coexist with livestock and people. We push for international agreements that shield polar bears, elephants, rhinos, and other animals from being killed for trade. And we fight to keep reckless oil and gas drilling out of wild areas, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Several long-term efforts came to fruition this year with the protection of some of the world's most fragile, precious and contentiously fought-over wild places: - Thanks in part to messages from NRDC supporters, in November, the U.S. Forest Service prohibited oil and gas development, including extensive protection from dangerous fracking, in the vast majority of George Washington National Forest in Virginia and W. Virginia, the source of drinking water for more than 4 million people. In December 2014, Governor Cuomo announced a ban on fracking in New York State, a huge step forward in our fight to rein in this dangerous practice that threatens our environment, health and communities. - A federal court sided with NRDC and our partners and ruled that the Fish and Wildlife Service violated the law in 2012 when it stripped Wyoming's wolves of their endangered species protections, restoring those protections to all wolves in Wyoming. - Following decades of advocacy by NRDC and our partners, President Obama recommended to Congress that it designate the 1.5 million acre coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as official wilderness, protecting caribou, polar bears and other marine life and the Alaska native communities that depend on it. - With more than 100,000 African elephants killed by poachers between 2010 and 2012, the African forest elephant could become extinct within a decade. In August 2014, NRDC pushed two of the largest U.S. ivory markets, New York and New Jersey, to ban ivory sales and establish harsher penalties for traffickers. Six months later, China banned the import of African ivory crafts for a year, an important first step. - With our partners, NRDC took the U.S. Navy to court over its high-intensity sonar exercises and underwater detonations off the coasts of Southern California and Hawaii, which were harming the well-being of more than 60 whale, dolphin, seal, and sea lion populations. In March 2015, a district court ruled that the National Marine Fisheries Service violated multiple requirements of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act when agreeing to the navy's plan, leading to a first-of-its-kind settlement establishing protections for important habitat, as well as the management of timing and siting of tests that put sensitive populations at risk. - North America's annual monarch migration is in jeopardy as dangerous pesticides kill off milkweed, which is essential to the butterfly's life cycle. In response, NRDC partnered with the Illinois Tollway to plant milkweed along 286 miles of roads, a key stretch of this pollinator's migration path. We're also fighting for stronger federal regulations on milkweed-killing pesticides, and in June 2015, we helped persuade the World Heritage Committee to examine the plight of the monarch migration, a critically important process for securing international protections. - Siding with NRDC and our partners, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals fully upheld Endangered Species Protections for endangered and threatened salmon and steelhead in California. The decision, which confirmed that these protections are based on the best available science and comply with the law, was a key victory for some of California's most endangered fish and the many fishermen who rely on salmon for their livelihoods. - After a decade of pressure from NRDC and community organizations, the White House made national monuments of California's San Gabriel Mountains and New Mexico's Organ Mountains, which together encompass more than 800,000 acres of historical landmarks and abundant wildlife. NRDC remains committed to safeguarding our natural treasures, seeking similar protections for the Greater Canyonlands and the Arctic.
Protecting Human Health by Preventing Pollution Getting rid of toxic chemicals in our environment - in the food we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the products we buy - can help protect the health of millions of people. When public agencies fail to protect consumers, workers, and children from dangerous chemicals, NRDC takes them to court. We pushed for EPA reforms that took millions of pounds of the most harmful pesticides off the market. And we team up with local communities to eliminate health dangers in their homes. Here are some key milestones from the year: - NRDC's Clean By Design project aims to stem the tide of dangerous pollution from the textile industry and create a global model for manufacturing sustainability. An NRDC analysis showed that Clean By Design has enabled more than 30 Chinese textile mills, many of which create clothing for major high-volume apparel brands and retailers including Target, Gap Inc., Levi Strauss and Company and H&M, to save $14.7 million annually by adopting simple efficiency measures in their production processes. These improvements have slashed the pollution generated by these mills, cutting up to 36 percent of water use and 22 percent of energy use per mill and a total of at least 400 tons of chemicals. - A staggering 80 percent of all antibiotics sold in the United States are administered to livestock and poultry-usually healthy animals. Such rampant overuse is a serious risk to public health, rendering the medicine less effective for treating people. Thanks to NRDC's mounting pressure and a push to educate consumers and policymakers, the industry is changing for the better: Fast-food giant McDonald's, along with poultry giants like Perdue Farms, Tyson, and Chick-fil-A, have all announced antibiotics-reduction initiatives. - Under pressure from an NRDC lawsuit, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration moved to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of medical antibacterial products, including hand washes and sanitizers. The agency proposed a rule calling on manufacturers to submit additional safety- and efficacy-related data about such products. NRDC will keep up the pressure on the FDA to ensure that antibacterial products and hand cleansers used in any setting are safe and effective or are no longer used. - An NRDC report found that Latin American countries could save tens of thousands of lives and help millions of people suffer fewer respiratory illnesses by tackling the world's second most dangerous climate pollutant, known as black carbon. Countries across Latin America can significantly cut black carbon emissions by pursuing cleaner fuels, setting new lower vehicle emissions standards and providing financial incentives to retire the oldest, dirtiest vehicles. The chief source of these black carbon emissions is diesel fueled vehicles, whose numbers are rising on Latin American roadways. - China's largely unregulated ports and shipping system generates significant air pollution that imposes a huge health and environmental burden each year. The country is now home to seven of the globe's top 10 busiest ports and does not require that container ships meet the same air quality standards administered by many other ports around the world. A new NRDC analysis outlined near- and long-term pollution reduction strategies to address the human health toll of China's shipping emissions. - To help reduce the rampant pollution in China that travels beyond national borders, NRDC worked on strengthening China's environmental law and enforcement. China's amended Environmental Protection Law, which took effect in January 2015, allows qualified domestic nonprofits to pursue litigation against polluters for the first time, encourages wider public participation and information disclosure, and greatly increases the penalties on pollution violations. NRDC actively promoted these important measures and provided crucial expertise to our partners. - NRDC joined forces with a coalition of leading health groups to file a petition urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to ban eight carcinogenic flavorings in food. The flavorings, which may be found in ice cream, baked goods, candy and beverages, are known to cause cancer in lab animals. The agency knows little about the human health risk posed by the eight additives because the FDA and the public do not know which of the flavorings are added to what food items, or in what amounts, making it impossible for informed consumers to protect themselves from potentially harmful chemicals.
Ensuring Safe and Sufficient Water Water is one of the most critical natural resources when it comes to sustaining our communities, economies, and health. NRDC fights for a clean, safe, and sufficient water supply. We push the federal government to strengthen protections for drinking water, and we find ways for cities to keep pollution out of rivers and lakes. Our work also helps homes, buildings, farms, and power plants use water as efficiently as possible, so that there's plenty for all of us and for future generations. - The Obama Administration issued the Clean Water Rule, which restores safeguards to nearly 2 million miles of headwaters and streams and tens of millions of acres of wetlands, helping protect drinking water sources for 1 in 3 Americans, safeguard habitat for wildlife, and secure the places where we fish, kayak and swim with our families. More than 800,000 NRDC supporters and other activists sent messages in support of the rule. We are now redoubling our legal efforts to defend the new Clean Water rule against developers and big polluters, and their allies in Congress, who want to overturn it. - Following years of advocacy from NRDC and others, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed long overdue standards to protect Western ground water from the dangerous pollution associated with uranium mining. For the first time, the proposed rules set standards for a process known as in situ leach mining, which injects fluids underground to dissolve uranium deposits in western aquifers. This results in significant pollution of those aquifers by uranium and heavy metals. Moving forward, NRDC will push to clarify and strengthen the standards. - As California grappled with its fourth consecutive year of drought, NRDC played a key role in boosting the state's water resilience. In May 2015, a month after California Governor Jerry Brown announced his statewide drought directive to reduce urban water use by 25 percent, the State Water Resources Control Board finalized regulations to implement those water reductions across the state-the first time in the state's history that the Board has implemented mandatory statewide water use reductions. By reducing water usage by 25 percent in cities and towns across California, the state was expected to save approximately 1.5 million acre-feet of water over nine months. NRDC made recommendations to the Board about what should be included in the emergency regulations and worked with Board members and staff to improve the measures. - At the urging of NRDC, the California Energy Commission took emergency action to ensure that toilets, urinals, and faucets sold in California will be the most water-efficient in the country. The new standards are expected to reduce California water use by more than 100 billion gallons of water annually; this is three times the amount of water used by the City of San Francisco every year. In addition, the standards are expected to save a significant amount of energy by cutting hot water waste from faucets and also reducing the amount of electricity required to pump and treat water. - In a related effort to help ease California's water crisis, NRDC and its coalition partners from across the environmental, fishing and public policy sectors released a comprehensive set of recommendations for near-term action by local, state, and federal agencies and lawmakers. The coalition's recommendations call for action in a broad range of areas, including: expanding drought-resistant water sources, such as water efficiency, water recycling and stormwater management; improving smart water storage; investing in natural infrastructure and healthy ecosystems; and spending public funds wisely. Together, these recommendations can tap into the enormous potential to develop millions of acre-feet of new water for California. - In November 2014, California voters passed Proposition 1, a new $7.5 billion water bond that will provide clean drinking water to disadvantaged communities and fund critical investments in regional water supply solutions that are the future of California water management. NRDC fought to ensure that legislators crafted a bond that was good for California's environment and economy. Prop 1 provides $2.4 billion in funding for regional water projects such as water conservation, water recycling, stormwater capture, agricultural and urban water use efficiency, and groundwater cleanup. It also makes major investments in improving the health of our rivers, coastal estuaries and wildlife, with nearly $1.5 billion for watershed restoration projects around the state. We now are working to make sure this money is spent in the most effective and responsible ways possible, consistent with voter intent.
Fostering Sustainable Communities More than 80 percent of Americans live in cities and nearby suburbs, and this number is growing rapidly. As our cities grow, NRDC works to make sure they become healthier, more sustainable places to live. Our lawyers go to court on behalf of communities seeking to defend themselves from polluters. We partner with communities to increase energy efficiency in their buildings and expand access to clean energy solutions and healthier food. And we help empower communities to find solutions that work-then take the best ideas nationwide. - In a big win for residents of Chicago's Southeast Side, the KCBX company, which was storing and handling petcoke-a dusty byproduct of oil refining-at two sites along the Calumet River, announced that it would close one site and remove piles from the other. And BP, whose refinery in nearby Whiting, Indiana, is a main source of petcoke being piled in Chicago, announced they would cease storing the polluting material in Illinois. NRDC, working closely with neighborhood community groups, conducted an integrated legal, policy, legislative and media push to force new regulations and apply pressure on the industry to remove the petcoke piles. - Through partnerships in 12 states with 40 housing, environmental and community-based organizations, the Energy Efficiency For All (EEFA) project has helped secure $54 million in new utility funding for efficiency programs that benefit low-income families. EEFA, a partnership between NRDC, National Housing Trust, Energy Foundation and Elevate Energy, has the potential to reach 5 million homes. - The City Energy Project (CEP) - an initiative from NRDC and the Institute for Market Transformation that is designed to create healthier, more prosperous American cities by targeting buildings, their largest source of energy use and climate pollution - made significant progress on both the policy and program development fronts. All 10 participating cities have achieved major victories or meaningful gains in their implementation efforts. Meanwhile, half of the cities have passed legislation, with the others on track to have ordinances passed by June 2016. And new programs will bolster awareness, set energy saving goals, provide PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing and engage stakeholders to build support for upcoming policy changes. - Working closely with NRDC, the Urban School Food Alliance, a coalition of some of the largest school districts in the United States, moved to replace hundreds of millions of polystyrene plastic trays with compostable plates in their cafeterias. In a landmark collaboration, the Urban School Food Alliance's six districts - which serve 2.5 million meals per day - worked together to challenge industry to develop an innovative and affordable environmentally friendly round plate to replace the polystyrene tray. This announcement came on the heels of the alliance's decision to seek to buy only antibiotic-free chicken. - NRDC joined forces with a diverse coalition of groups to submit a settlement proposal to the California Public Utilities Commission that, if adopted, would make electricity a low-cost, clean transportation fuel, available to more drivers, and help the state comply with federal air quality standards and achieve Governor Brown's greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. The proposed program calls for San Diego Gas & Electric to install smart charging infrastructure at up to 550 multi-family housing sites and workplace locations throughout its service territory, with an average of ten chargers at each location for a total of 5,500 separate chargers. - NRDC promoted smart growth principles and best practices to help China's cities transition to low-carbon development. In late 2014, NRDC released a first-of-its-kind report that evaluated and ranked 35 Chinese cities on Walkability, a key attribute of sustainable urban transport. The report drew wide media coverage in China. - NRDC helped secure an important victory for the Palisades Park, a National Natural and Historic Landmark in New Jersey. In a win-win settlement with NRDC and local allies, LG Electronics agreed to lower its proposed 143-foot North American headquarters to 69 feet - protecting the iconic vistas of this national treasure that have been protected for more than 100 years. Then We Share the Story NRDC is committed to educating the public about solutions to environmental challenges. Our federal, national, and international media teams ensure that NRDC is cited in the press on a daily basis. Our experts are quoted in top-tier newspapers, and we are frequent guests on leading national TV and radio news outlets. Our communications team publishes more than 120 policy documents every year, ensuring that NRDC's environmental solutions are at the forefront among the professional community. We have a strong social media presence that keeps followers informed of wins, setbacks, and breaking news. We communicate via our membership newsletter, Nature's Voice, and across digital channels supported by our English and Spanish websites. We also publish cutting-edge journalism on NRDC's digital news channels, Earthwire and OnEarth. Here are a few highlights from 2015: - NRDC Members and online activists surpassed 2 million, nearly doubling from 2013. - In February, NRDC launched our award-winning shield logo and brand representing our vigilant defense of the planet. - On our global Facebook page, we grew our audience to 345,395 fans (an increase of 33.4 percent) and reached over 18.5 million Facebook users through our messaging. On Twitter, our global channel grew its audience to 179,363 followers (an increase of 31 percent).
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1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) NRDC Action Fund

 N, O, 1,536,850 COST
(2) NRDC Limited

 N, O, 753,495 cost




Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Additional Data


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