Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal 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
2019
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2017 , and ending 06-30-2018
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
 
% VERONICA FOO CFO
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 $ 345,429,800
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
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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 WORKS TO SAFEGUARD THE EARTH 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 35
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 33
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 702
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 76,013
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 161,593,821 174,988,334
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 9,255,127 433,577
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 5,732,025 6,039,432
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 548,191 858,308
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 177,129,164 182,319,651
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 5,539,610 5,346,538
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) 67,175,137 75,307,977
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 246,991 153,034
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet11,836,498    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 55,811,170 68,232,029
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 128,772,908 149,039,578
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 48,356,256 33,280,073
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 366,746,425 411,463,366
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 60,522,510 62,051,561
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 306,223,915 349,411,805
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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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 SOLVE HUMANITY'S MOST PRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES. WE CRAFT, ENACT, AND ENFORCE POLICIES AND LAW BY WORKING THROUGH GOVERNMENT AND THE COURTS. WE AIM TO INFLUENCE INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS THAT DRIVE CULTURAL, MARKET, AND BEHAVIORAL CHANGE. WE 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 AND COMMUNITIES. WE WILL ESTABLISH SUSTAINABILITY AND GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF THE EARTH AS CENTRAL ETHICAL IMPERATIVES OF HUMAN SOCIETY. WE STRIVE TO PROTECT NATURE TO ADVANCE THE LONG-TERM WELFARE OF PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS AND FOR ITS INTRINSIC VALUE. 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
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 $ 121,639,851 including grants of $ 5,346,538 ) (Revenue $ 433,577 )
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A DETAILED DESCRIPTION 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 expensesMediumBullet121,639,851
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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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 IIIClick 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 V......
10
 
 
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 XIIClick 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 IV.....Click 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
Yes
 
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
 
 
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
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
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
Yes
 
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 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IIClick to see attachment...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part IIIClick 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, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
 
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
 
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
448
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
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
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
702
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
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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
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
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
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
 
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
 
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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
35
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
33
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
 
No
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-A 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:
MediumBulletVERONICA FOO CFO40 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.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
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           160,417 0 35,038
(2) Anne Slaughter Andrew......................................................................
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......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X           0 0 0
(5) Anita Bekenstein......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(6) Claire Bernard......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) Anna Scott Carter......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) Sarah Cogan......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) Laurie David......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) Leonardo DiCaprio......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) John Echohawk......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) Alan Horn......................................................................
Chairman
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(13) Nicole E Lederer......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) Shelly Malkin......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(15) Josephine A Merck......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) Kelly Chapman Meyer......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) Mary Moran......................................................................
Treasurer
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   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) Peter Morton........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) Wendy Neu........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) Frederica P Perera........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(21) Robert Redford........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(22) Laurance Rockefeller........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(23) Thomas Roush........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(24) William H Schlesinger........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(25) Frederick A O Schwarz Jr........................................................................
Chair Emeritus/Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(26) Max Stone........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(27) James Taylor........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(28) Daniel R Tishman........................................................................
Chair Emeritus/Trustee
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(29) Gerald Torres........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(30) David Vladeck........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(31) David Welch........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(32) Kathleen Welch........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(33) Eric Wepsic........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(34) George Woodwell........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(35) Ali Zaidi........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(36) rhea suh........................................................................
president
 40.0
.......................1.0 		    X       506,947 0 36,784
(37) Maripat Alpuche........................................................................
Secretary
 1.0
.......................1.0 		    X       0 0 0
(38) Krista McManus........................................................................
Assistant Secretary
 1.0
.......................0.0 		    X       0 0 0
(39) Amanda Ng........................................................................
Assistant Secretary
 1.0
.......................0.0 		    X       0 0 0
(40) Steven Baginski........................................................................
Chief Financial Officer
 40.0
.......................1.0 		    X       244,525 0 35,621
(41) Jennifer Bernstein........................................................................
Chief Development Officer
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       258,432 0 23,426
(42) Andrew Jackson........................................................................
Chief Administrative Officer
 40.0
.......................1.0 		    X       201,607 0 10,676
(43) Anders Yang........................................................................
Chief Development Officer
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       293,535 0 18,657
(44) Dale Bryk........................................................................
chief planning&integration off
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     217,174 0 53,714
(45) Susan Casey-Lefkowitz........................................................................
chief program officer
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     231,498 0 53,706
(46) Michelle Egan........................................................................
Chief Communications Officer
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     248,810 0 35,495
(47) Mercedes Falber........................................................................
Chief Human Resources Officer
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     209,655 0 41,477
(48) Mitchell Bernard........................................................................
chief counsel
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   307,125 0 59,059
(49) David Hawkins........................................................................
Senior Attorney III
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   233,435 0 236,133
(50) Joel Reynolds........................................................................
Western Director
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   235,816 0 63,740
(51) Abby Schaefer-Orfaly........................................................................
BOARD RELATIONS (THRU 12/2017)
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   284,230 0 42,953
(52) Ed Yoon........................................................................
Chief Policy Advocacy Officer
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   216,837 0 23,407
(53) Ashok Gupta........................................................................
senior program advocate
 40.0
.......................0.0 		          X 221,632 0 71,184
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 4,071,675 0 841,070
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet179
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
Yes
 
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
THOMPSON MAILING,
21 NAUS WAY
BLOOMSBURG,PA17815 		MAILING SERVICES 2,621,569
Marco Advertising Logistics,
PO Box 294
PRINCETON,NJ08542 		Mailing Services 1,321,105
Princeton South Inc,
200 Ludlow Drive Bldg E
EWING,NJ08638 		Mailing Services 1,281,676
CP Direct,
PO Box 64814
BALTIMORE,MD21264 		Mailing Services 1,226,075
Advertising Council Inc,
815 Second Avenue 9th Floor
NEW YORK,NY10017 		Public Relations 1,125,598
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet89
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 268,760
b Membership dues..1b 42,539,103
c Fundraising events..1c 1,199,739
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 198,942
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 130,781,790
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 9,800,256
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 174,988,334
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a COURT AWARDED FEES 900099 425,688 425,688    
b BOOK INCOME (ON EARTH) 900099 7,889 7,889    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 433,577
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 2,598,017   -6,822 2,604,839
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   761,423 6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss) 0 761,423 6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 761,423   82,835 678,588
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   166,407,289 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   162,965,874 7b
c Gain or (loss)   3,441,415 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 3,441,415     3,441,415
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 1,199,739of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 53,571
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 144,275
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -90,704   -90,704
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 0
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 0
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a MAIL LIST RENTAL 900099 174,253     174,253
b HONORARIA 900099 13,274     13,274
c RETAIL SALES 900099 62     62
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 187,589
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 182,319,651 433,577 76,013 6,821,727
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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 .... 4,027,816 4,027,816
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 187,500 187,500
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 1,131,222 1,131,222
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....... 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 2,962,415 1,475,076 1,072,813 414,526
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ......... 525,155 444,072 81,083  
7 Other salaries and wages........ 54,542,945 45,041,459 6,288,257 3,213,229
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 5,772,812 4,696,269 722,576 353,967
9 Other employee benefits ....... 7,559,625 6,272,497 839,561 447,567
10 Payroll taxes ........... 3,945,025 3,209,337 493,794 241,894
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 367,664 299,100 46,020 22,544
b Legal ......... 911,244 741,311 114,059 55,874
c Accounting ........... 217,609   217,609  
d Lobbying ........... 89,958 80,384 9,574  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 153,034 153,034
f Investment management fees ...... 1,377,998   1,377,998  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 22,469,518 21,121,365 900,200 447,953
12 Advertising and promotion .... 5,710,653 4,718,828 48,169 943,656
13 Office expenses ....... 14,403,771 10,790,426 481,928 3,131,417
14 Information technology ...... 1,028,580 836,544 130,023 62,013
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 6,611,422 5,364,791 844,567 402,064
17 Travel ............ 5,198,572 4,229,020 618,014 351,538
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 915,761 720,891 126,767 68,103
20 Interest ........... 701,289 570,509 87,780 43,000
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 3,398,699 2,764,893 425,411 208,395
23 Insurance ... 354,019 288,000 44,312 21,707
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 889,839 556,598 0 333,241
b CREDIT CARD FEES 731,178 285,465 45,796 399,917
c TEMPORARY CLERICAL 676,802 249,238 400,345 27,219
d ENVIRONMENTAL COALITION 8,184 8,184 0 0
e All other expenses 2,169,269 1,529,056 146,573 493,640
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 149,039,578 121,639,851 15,563,229 11,836,498
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). 7,445,658 4,705,433 0 2,740,225
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 20,737,564 1 12,260,079
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 50,049,741 2 91,501,304
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 19,204,697 3 18,900,179
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 164,615 4 72,862
5 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
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 ...... 5,632,543 9 5,484,025
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 62,069,263
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 28,492,237 35,011,569 10c 33,577,026
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 179,595,596 11 201,522,077
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 56,350,100 12 48,145,814
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 33)... 366,746,425 16 411,463,366
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 16,919,092 17 19,864,309
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 0 19 0
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 10,082,695 20 9,779,710
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 9,644,453 23 8,572,900
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 23,876,270 25 23,834,642
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 60,522,510 26 62,051,561
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions ..........   27  
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 306,223,915 32 349,411,805
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 366,746,425 33 411,463,366
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Form 990 (2019)
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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
182,319,651
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
149,039,578
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
33,280,073
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
306,223,915
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
9,315,249
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
592,568
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
349,411,805
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
 
No
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
 
 
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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- 10 above (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
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 2
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 failed 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) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 116,474,388 134,361,787 127,497,252 161,593,821 174,988,334 714,915,582
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 3 116,474,388 134,361,787 127,497,252 161,593,821 174,988,334 714,915,582
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).. 65,305,816
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 649,609,766
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 116,474,388 134,361,787 127,497,252 161,593,821 174,988,334 714,915,582
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 4,253,331 2,384,492 3,028,753 2,547,986 3,366,262 15,580,824
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 17,260 24,536 78,003 78,233 82,835 280,867
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 475,356 357,842 250,260 259,525 241,160 1,584,143
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 732,361,416
12
12
12,360,756
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
88.701 %
15
15
88.372 %
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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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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 10 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) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (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) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d 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 12a or 12b 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 (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) 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 section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
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 I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
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 9a) 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 9a) 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 section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b 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
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
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
 
 
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, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) 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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
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 2019 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-2019 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2019
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014.......  
b From 2015.......  
c From 2016.......  
d From 2017.......  
e From 2018.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2015.....  
b Excess from 2016.....  
c Excess from 2017.....  
d Excess from 2018.....  
e Excess from 2019.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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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
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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 isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019) Page 2
Name of organization
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
  		Employer identification number
13-2654926
Part I
Contributors
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
 
 
 
 

$  


(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) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Page 3
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) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Page 4
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
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on 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
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
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 (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

2
Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
 

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-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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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) ...................... 123,824  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................ 878,166  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................ 1,001,990  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ............................................................................... 148,604,218  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................. 149,606,208  
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-. ................................................ 1,990  
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) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (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 979,448 813,962 903,415 1,001,990 3,698,815
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 241,994 149,611 177,589 123,824 693,018
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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 on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes|No
(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 $89,958 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) HAS 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," on 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.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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" on 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" on 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 7/25/06, 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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB 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 FASB 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 on 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 FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on 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" on 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 180,725,747 155,645,646 153,068,276 147,155,091 128,985,641
b Contributions ... 23,023,021 7,858,169 8,759,097 6,885,168 6,426,811
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 13,443,984 20,388,782 514,555 5,612,797 18,880,522
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		1,167,794 1,792,401 5,288,000 5,111,524 5,605,988
f Administrative expenses .... 1,253,955 1,374,449 1,408,282 1,473,256 1,531,894
g End of year balance ...... 214,771,003 180,725,747 155,645,646 153,068,276 147,155,092
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet83.400 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet11.260 %
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet5.340 %
The percentages on 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" on 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" on 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 ....   46,423,772 19,865,660 26,558,112
c Leasehold improvements   1,320,918 712,900 608,018
d Equipment ....   13,070,080 7,913,677 5,156,403
e Other .....   1,254,493 0 1,254,493
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 33,577,026
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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		 26,044,356 F

(B) PRIVATE EQUITIES		 1,897,203 F

(C) VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDS		 29,407 F

(D) INT. IN SPLIT INT. AGREEMENTS		 20,174,848 F
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 48,145,814
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 23,834,642
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 196,042,357
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 9,315,249
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 5,641,180
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 14,956,429
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 181,085,928
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 1,377,998
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -144,275
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 1,233,723
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 182,319,651
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 153,447,035
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 5,641,180
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 5,641,180
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 147,805,855
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 1,377,998
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b -144,275
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 1,233,723
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 149,039,578
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
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 ENDOWMENT FUNDS 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 58 INDIVIDUAL FUNDS (28 PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED, 16 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 X INCOME TAXES NRDC FOLLOWS GUIDANCE THAT CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN, INCLUDING ISSUES RELATING TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT. THIS GUIDANCE PROVIDES THAT THE TAX EFFECTS FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION CAN ONLY BE RECOGNIZED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IF THE POSITION IS "MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT" TO BE SUSTAINED IF THE POSITION WERE TO BE CHALLENGED BY A TAXING AUTHORITY. THE ASSESSMENT OF THE TAX POSITION IS BASED SOLELY ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THE TAX POSITION MAY BE CHALLENGED. 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 UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THIS STANDARD HAD NO IMPACT ON NRDC'S 2018 AND 2017 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. NRDC DOES NOT BELIEVE ITS 2018 AND 2017 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 TWO AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS, THE NRDC ACTION FUND AND NRDC LIMITED. 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.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B REVENUE ON BOOKS NOT ON RETURN SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES ALLOCATED AGAINST SPECIAL EVENT REVENUE ON PART VIII $144,275
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 4B EXPENSE ON BOOKS NOT ON RETURN SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES ALLOCATED AGAINST SPECIAL EVENT REVENUE ON PART VIII ($144,275)
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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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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" on 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 the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, 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 the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
East Asia and the Pacific 1 37 Program Services CLEAN ENERGY ADVOCACY 5,518,267
South Asia     Program Services CLEAN ENERGY ADVOCACY 511,361
South America     Program Services CLEAN ENERGY ADVOCACY 125,524
North America   2 Program Services Environmental Advocacy 1,344,823
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services Environmental Advocacy 320,521
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   29,730,595
East Asia and the Pacific     Grantmaking   711,607
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Grantmaking   141,955
North America     Grantmaking   104,610
South Asia     Grantmaking   166,500
South America     Grantmaking   6,550
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 1 39 38,682,313
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 1 39 38,682,313
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
East Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Advocac 241,888 WIRE      
East Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Advocac 15,000 WIRE      
Europe BIOGEMS ADVO 9,283 WIRE      
East Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Advocac 20,866 WIRE      
East Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Advocac 37,360 WIRE      
East Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Advocac 50,000 WIRE      
Europe BIOGEMS ADVO 37,671 WIRE      
South Asia Clean Energy Advocac 126,500 WIRE      
North America BIOGEMS ADVO 7,610 WIRE      
East Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Advocac 56,000 WIRE      
East Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Advocac 44,760 WIRE      
East Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Advocac 110,000 WIRE      
East Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Advocac 41,733 WIRE      
South Asia Clean Energy Advocac 30,000 WIRE      
South Asia Clean Energy Advocac 10,000 WIRE      
East Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Advocac 10,000 WIRE      
North America BIOGEMS ADVO 87,000 WIRE      
East Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Advocac 84,000 WIRE      
Europe BIOGEMS ADVO 90,000 WIRE      
North America BIOGEMS ADVO 10,000 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" on 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
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
consulting South America 1 6,550 WIRE      
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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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 separately 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; don't 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 separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 DIRECTLY IN VARIOUS ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS THAT MAY BE ORGANIZED AS EITHER FOREIGN CORPORATIONS OR FOREIGN PARTNERSHIPS; IT LIKEWISE, INVESTS IN DOMESTIC LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS THAT MAY, IN TURN, INVEST IN FOREIGN CORPORATIONS OR PARTNERSHIPS. NEVERTHELESS, NRDC'S INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES MAY NOT REACH THE THRESHOLDS REQUIRED FOR THE FILING OF FORMS 926, 5471, 8621, OR 8865. TO THE EXTENT THAT NRDC IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ONE (OR MORE) OF THESE FOREIGN FORMS, THEY ARE FILED WITH THE FORM 990-T FILING.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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" on 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 arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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" on 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 10 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 GROUP TELEMRKTNG   No 9,991 750 9,241
TELEFUND Inc TELEMRKTNG   No 15,846 0 15,846
O'Brien Garrett fundraising consultant   No 0 118,225 -118,225
SD A Teleservices Inc telemrktng   No 12,170 0 12,170
Stephen Mills fundraising consultant   No 0 34,059 -34,059
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 38,007 153,034 -115,027
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 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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.









VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

LA comedy event
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

annual sf ben.
(event type) 		(c) Other events

7
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
727,250
377,900
148,160
1,253,310

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
709,250
350,150
140,339
1,199,739
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
18,000
27,750
7,821
53,571



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .   17,266 29,546 46,812
7 Food and beverages . . .        
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 814 79,218 17,431 97,463
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 144,275
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -90,704
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
Noncash 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 activity 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 O'BRIEN GARRETT AND STEPHEN MILLS DO NOT SPECIFICALLY RAISE FUNDS FOR NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL. BOTH VENDORS PROVIDE VARIOUS CONSULTING SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH NRDC'S FUNDRAISING ENDEAVORS. QUANTIFYING THE PORTION OF THESE SERVICES THAT REPRESENT TRUE FUNDRAISING SERVICES (PER THE FORM 990 DEFINITION) IS NOT FEASIBLE, NOR CAN NRDC DETERMINE AN ACCURATE ALLOCATION OF REVENUES RAISED BY EACH VENDOR FOR REPORTING ON THE FORM 990, SCHEDULE G, PART I.
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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," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
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" on 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
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) American Wind Wildlife Institute
1110 Vermont Ave
Washington,DC200053544 		26-1587829 501(C)(3) 25,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(2) Blue Frontier Campaign
PO Box 19367
Washington,DC20036 		14-1861309 501(C)(3) 10,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(3) Blue Green Alliance Foundation
1300 Godward St
Minneapolis,MN55413 		20-3477309 501(C)(3) 275,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(4) Bold Alliance Education Fund Inc
208 S Burlington Ave
Hastings,NE68901 		45-5369198 501(C)(3) 30,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(5) Business Alliance for Protecting
1717 Gervais Street
Columbia,SC29201 		82-0739706 501(C)(6) 29,800       ENV. ADVOCACY
(6) California Elect Transportation Coalition
1015 K Street Ste 200
Sacramento,CA95814 		68-0304008 501(C)(6) 15,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(7) California LCV Education Fund
350 Frank H Ogawa Pl
Oakland,CA94612 		94-3232552 501(C)(3) 5,700       ENV. ADVOCACY
(8) Catalyst Miami
3000 Biscayne Blvd
Miami,FL331374293 		65-0690368 501(C)(3) 11,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(9) Catskill Mountainkeeper
PO Box 1000
Livingston Manor,NY12758 		51-0583769 501(C)(3) 15,500       ENV. ADVOCACY
(10) CEERT
1100 11th Street
Sacramento,CA95814 		68-0260751 501(C)(3) 8,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(11) Center for Earth Energy and Democracy
4511 34th Ave S
Minneapolis,MN55406 		45-2580349 501(C)(3) 32,500       ENV. ADVOCACY
(12) Center for Energy and Environment
212 Third Ave N
Minneapolis,MN55401 		41-1647799 501(C)(3) 25,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(13) Center for Jackson Hole
PO Box 350
Jackson,WY90401 		47-3826546 501(C)(3) 5,500       ENV. ADVOCACY
(14) Center for Large Landscape Conservation
PO Box 1587
Bozeman,MT59771 		27-1226829 501(C)(3) 10,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(15) Center for Science in Public Participation
224 N Church Ave
Bozeman,MO59715 		81-0512321 501(C)(3) 20,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(16) City & County of San Francisco Dept of Administrat
1 Dr Carlton B
San Francisco,CA94102 		94-6000417 GOVT 25,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(17) City of New Orleans
1300 Perido St
New Orleans,LA70112 		72-6000969 GOVT 55,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(18) City of Pittsburgh
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh,PA15219 		25-6000879 GOVT 54,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(19) City of Providence
797 Westminster St
Providence,RI02903 		05-6000329 GOVT 50,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(20) City of Reno
1 E First St 12th Fl
Reno,NV89505 		88-6000201 GOVT 76,723       ENV. ADVOCACY
(21) Clean Water and Safe Parks Sponsored by Conservati
555 Capitol Mall
Sacramento,CA95814 		82-3071186 501(C)(3) 10,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(22) Clean Wisconsin Inc
634 W Main St
Madison,WI53703 		39-1413448 501(C)(3) 20,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(23) Coming Clean Inc
28 Vernon St
Brattleboro,VT05301 		04-3429794 501(C)(3) 30,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(24) Committee for Clean Water Natural Resources
1121 L St
Sacramento,CA95814 		82-2382195 501(C)(4) 7,500       ENV. ADVOCACY
(25) Communities For A Better Environment
6325 Pacific Blvd
Huntington Park,CA90255 		94-2998086 501(C)(3) 10,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(26) Conservation Colorado Education Fund
1536 Wynkoop St
Denver,CO80202 		84-0614285 501(C)(3) 58,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(27) Cook Inletkeeper
3734 Ben Walters LN
Homer,AL99603 		92-0156450 501(C)(3) 10,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(28) Division of Homeland Ministries
110 Md Av
Washington,DC20002 		35-1290911 501(C)(3) 12,750       ENV. ADVOCACY
(29) Earthjustice
633 17th St
Denver,CO802022536 		94-1730465 501(C)(3) 29,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(30) East Michigan Environmental Action Council
4605 Cass Ave
Detroit,MI48201 		23-7241219 501(C)(3) 25,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(31) East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice
2317 Atlantic Blvd
Commerce,CA90040 		46-5685097 501(C)(3) 15,500       ENV. ADVOCACY
(32) EcoAdapt
PO Box 11195
Bainbridge Island,WA98110 		26-3303629 501(C)(3) 37,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(33) Economic Advancement Research Institute
19 Kendrick St
Wrentham,MA02093 		45-3674945 501(C)(3) 100,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(34) Endangered Habitats League
8424 San M Blvd
Los Angeles,CA900694267 		95-4455451 501(C)(3) 25,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(35) Environmental North Carolina R & PC Inc
1543 Wazee St
Denver,CO80202 		42-1712369 501(C)(3) 290,500       ENV. ADVOCACY
(36) FracTracker Alliance
1845 Market St
Camp Hill,PA17011 		80-0844297 501(C)(3) 8,220       ENV. ADVOCACY
(37) G-8 Group of Eight Communities
243 Calle Paris
San Juan,PR00917 		66-0681723 501(C)(3) 15,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(38) Genesee County Hispanic Latino Collaborative
PO Box 320494
Flint,MI48532 		47-5491144 501(C)(3) 25,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(39) Global Green USA
1617 Broadway
Santa Monica,CA90404 		77-0387124 501(C)(3) 20,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(40) Grassroots International Inc
179 Boylan St
Jamaica Plain,MA02130 		04-2791159 501(C)(3) 70,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(41) Green Latinos
801 PA Ave
Washington,DC20004 		26-3386082 501(C)(3) 21,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(42) Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah
824 S 400 W
Salt Lake City,UT84101 		84-1409393 501(C)(3) 7,500       ENV. ADVOCACY
(43) Heartwood Inc
PO 1926
Bloomington,IN47402 		35-1846483 501(C)(3) 9,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(44) Hip Hop Caucus Education Fund Inc
1638 R Street NW
Washington,DC20009 		27-1165010 501(C)(3) 35,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(45) Interamerican Association for Environmental Defens
50 Ca St ste 500
San Francisco,CA94111 		94-3292116 501(C)(3) 25,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(46) Interwest Energy Alliance
PO Box 8526
Santa Fe,NM87504 		54-2084551 501(C)(6) 20,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(47) Ironbound Community Corporation
317 Elm Street
Newark,NJ07105 		22-1916086 501(C)(3) 34,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(48) Latino Community Foundation
235 Montgomery St
San Francisco,CA94104 		81-0564400 501(C)(3) 10,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(49) Little Village Environ Justice Org
2445 S Spaulding Ave
Chicago,IL60623 		34-4259477 501(C)(3) 48,015       ENV. ADVOCACY
(50) Louisiana Rise
916 East Butler St
Rayne,LA70878 		82-1623569 501(C)(3) 10,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(51) Low Income Investment Fund
100 Pine St
San Francisco,CA94111 		94-2952578 501(C)(3) 373,727       ENV. ADVOCACY
(52) LSA Family Health Service Inc
333 E 115th St
New York,NY10029 		13-2867881 501(C)(3) 22,500       ENV. ADVOCACY
(53) Miami-Dade County Florida
111 NW 1st St 29th Fl
Miami,FL33128 		59-6000573 GOVT 75,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(54) Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation
PO Box 1
Mecosta,MI49332 		91-2091162 501(C)(3) 25,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(55) National Association of City
120 Park Ave 23rd fl
New York,NY10017 		20-1874085 501(C)(3) 25,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(56) National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
8601 GA Ave
Silver Spring,MD20910 		94-3370994 501(C)(3) 7,500       ENV. ADVOCACY
(57) Native Movement
PO Box 83467
Fairbanks,AK99708 		68-0535413 501(C)(3) 30,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(58) New England Aquarium Corporation
Central Wharf
Boston,MA02110 		04-2297514 501(C)(3) 16,500       ENV. ADVOCACY
(59) New Venture Fund
1201 CT Ave
Washington,DC20036 		20-5806345 501(C)(3) 15,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(60) New York League Of Conservation
30 Broad St 30th fl
New York,NY10004 		13-3727122 501(C)(3) 8,500       ENV. ADVOCACY
(61) NRDC Action Fund
40 W 20th Street
New York,NY10011 		13-3976062 501(C)(4) 85,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(62) Occidental College
1600 Campus Rd
Los Angeles,CA90041 		95-1667177 501(C)(3) 35,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(63) Oceana Inc
1350 CT Ave
Washington,DC20036 		51-0401308 501(C)(3) 11,401       ENV. ADVOCACY
(64) One Generation Away
1113 Harpeth Ind Dr
Franklin,TN37064 		46-2741214 501(C)(3) 15,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(65) Oregon Environmental Council
222 NW Davis Str
Portland,OR972093900 		93-0578714 501(C)(3) 7,500       ENV. ADVOCACY
(66) Partnership Project Inc
PO Box 65826
Washington,DC20035 		52-2192070 501(C)(3) 540,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(67) Princeton in Asia
Intl Bldg Uni
Princeton,NJ08544 		13-6163215 501(C)(3) 44,494       ENV. ADVOCACY
(68) RailVolution
1624 Harmon Pl
Minneapolis,MN55403 		31-1791057 501(C)(3) 15,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(69) Regents Of The Univ Of California
1605 Tilia St
Davis,CA95616 		94-6036494 501(C)(3) 10,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(70) Renew Missouri
409 Vand Dr Bld
Columbia,MO65202 		81-3229949 501(C)(3) 30,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(71) Renewable Northwest Project
421 SW 6th Ave
Portland,OR97204 		91-1815618 501(C)(3) 17,500       ENV. ADVOCACY
(72) Resilient Power Puerto Rico
145 Hudson St
New York,NY10013 		82-3433115 501(C)(3) 26,086       ENV. ADVOCACY
(73) Sachamama
6000 Collins Ave
Miami Beach,FL33140 		46-3341619 501(C)(3) 10,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(74) Sea Research Foundation Inc
55 Coogan Blvd
Mystic,CT06355 		06-1480300 501(C)(3) 7,200       ENV. ADVOCACY
(75) Sierra Club Foundation
85 Second St
San Francisco,CA94105 		94-6069890 501(C)(3) 24,300       ENV. ADVOCACY
(76) Slow Food USA
1000 Dean St 402
Brooklyn,NY11238 		13-4100161 501(C)(3) 10,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(77) Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs
23532 Calabasas Rd
Calabasas,CA91302 		95-4116679 501(C)(3) 31,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(78) Southwest Energy Efficiency Project
2334 Bdwy Ste A
Boulder,CO80304 		84-1593046 501(C)(3) 12,500       ENV. ADVOCACY
(79) Stand
1 Haight St
San Francisco,CA94102 		94-3334587 501(C)(3) 13,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(80) Sunrise ADA Foundation
1415 Hwy 85 N
Fayetteville,GA30214 		27-1047975 501(C)(3) 10,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(81) Taxpayers for Common Sense
651 PA Ave
Washington,DC20003 		52-1941122 501(C)(3) 200,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(82) Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services
6731 Harrisburg Blvd
Houston,TX77011 		02-0749601 501(C)(3) 20,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(83) The American Antitrust Institute Inc
1025 Ct Ave
Washington,DC20036 		52-2093834 501(C)(3) 9,900       ENV. ADVOCACY
(84) The Andrew Goodman Foundation Inc
PO Box 934
Mahwah,NJ07430 		13-6207568 501(C)(3) 20,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(85) The Center for Climate and Security LLC
11185 Gre Rd
Denton,MD21629 		47-3870661 501(C)(3) 25,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(86) The CLEO Institute
2748 SW 21 St
Miami,FL33145 		27-3185735 501(C)(3) 10,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(87) The Green Center
28 Common Way
Hatchville,MA02536 		23-7058971 501(C)(3) 10,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(88) The Keystone Center
1628 Sts John Rd
Keystone,CO80435 		84-0688506 501(C)(3) 10,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(89) The New School University
66 West 12th St
New York,NY10011 		13-3297197 501(C)(3) 6,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(90) The Ocean Foundation
1320 19th St
Washington,DC20036 		71-0863908 501(C)(3) 7,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(91) Tides Foundation
1014 Torney Ave
San Francisco,CA94129 		51-0198509 501(C)(3) 25,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(92) TransFormCA
436 14th St
Oakland,CA94612 		72-1521579 501(C)(3) 25,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(93) ULI Foundation
2001 L St
Washington,DC200364948 		23-7133957 501(C)(3) 20,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(94) United Tribes of Bristol Bay
PO Box 1252
Dillingham,AK99576 		30-0785358 GOVT 25,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(95) University of Kansas Center for Research
1200 Sunnyside Ave
Lawrence,KS660457534 		48-0680117 501(C)(3) 20,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(96) University of Kansas Endowment Association
PO Box 928
Lawrence,KS660440928 		48-0547734 501(C)(3) 20,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(97) Upper Manhattan Together Inc
125 E 105th St
New York,NY10029 		13-4099665 501(C)(3) 32,500       ENV. ADVOCACY
(98) Urban Alliance Foundation Inc The
2030 Q St NW
Washington,DC20009 		52-1938443 501(C)(3) 30,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(99) Urban Green Labs
PO Box 68348
Nashville,TN37206 		27-1011744 501(C)(3) 8,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(100) We the People of Detroit
1520 Chateaufort Pl
Detroit,MI48207 		47-5123903 501(C)(3) 25,000       ENV. ADVOCACY
(101) West Harlem Environmental Acti
1854 Amsterdam Ave
New York,NY10031 		13-3800068 501(C)(3) 22,500       ENV. ADVOCACY
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
89
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
12
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) hotels fellowship   187,500      
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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 2018, NRDC PROVIDED VARIOUS GRANTS TO GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, 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. Grants to Individuals: NRDCs Environmental Entrepreneurs program identifies pressing environmental issues and needs across the country, and then organizes and executes projects that help communicate and amplify the business and economic case for smart policies to address these issues. NRDC funds fellowships for young entrepreneurs and emerging business leaders who seek to make the world a better place through projects that are good for the economy and good for the environment. Fellows are chosen by a committee of seasoned entrepreneurs and environmental leaders, including various NRDC environmental experts. NRDC monitors the fellows to ensure they are fulfilling their project goals. Funds are paid in quarterly installments, subject to a finalized project proposal and subsequent approval of quarterly reports.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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 on 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 on 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 on 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 on 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
 
No
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 on 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," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on 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," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on 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" on 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 on 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 on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1rhea suh
president 		(i)

(ii)		 506,947
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		18,900
-------------
0 		17,884
-------------
0 		543,731
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2John H Adams
Trustee 		(i)

(ii)		 160,417
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
  		13,918
-------------
  		21,120
-------------
  		195,455
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
3Steven Baginski
Chief Financial Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 244,525
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
  		17,737
-------------
  		17,884
-------------
  		280,146
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
4Jennifer Bernstein
Chief Development Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 248,432
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
  		5,542
-------------
  		17,884
-------------
0 		281,858
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
5Andrew Jackson
Chief Administrative Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 201,607
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
  		0
-------------
  		10,676
-------------
  		212,283
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
6Anders Yang
Chief Development Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 293,535
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
  		10,533
-------------
  		8,124
-------------
  		312,192
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
7Dale Bryk
chief planning&integration off 		(i)

(ii)		 217,174
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
  		35,830
-------------
  		17,884
-------------
  		270,888
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
8Susan Casey-Lefkowitz
chief program officer 		(i)

(ii)		 231,498
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
  		35,822
-------------
  		17,884
-------------
  		285,204
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
9Michelle Egan
Chief Communications Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 238,810
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
  		17,611
-------------
  		17,884
-------------
  		284,305
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
10Mercedes Falber
Chief Human Resources Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 209,655
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
  		32,747
-------------
  		8,730
-------------
  		251,132
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
11Mitchell Bernard
chief counsel 		(i)

(ii)		 302,125
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
  		41,175
-------------
  		17,884
-------------
  		366,184
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
12David Hawkins
Senior Attorney III 		(i)

(ii)		 233,435
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
  		218,249
-------------
  		17,884
-------------
  		469,568
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
13Joel Reynolds
Western Director 		(i)

(ii)		 235,816
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
  		45,856
-------------
  		17,884
-------------
  		299,556
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
14Abby Schaefer-Orfaly
BOARD RELATIONS (THRU 12/2017) 		(i)

(ii)		 284,230
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
  		36,257
-------------
  		6,696
-------------
  		327,183
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
15Ed Yoon
Chief Policy Advocacy Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 216,837
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
  		15,283
-------------
  		8,124
-------------
  		240,244
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
16Ashok Gupta
senior program advocate 		(i)

(ii)		 221,632
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
  		53,300
-------------
  		17,884
-------------
  		292,816
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
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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 2018, NRDC ALSO PROVIDED COMPANION TRAVEL FOR ONE INDIVIDUAL REPORTED ON PART VII - JOHN ADAMS. 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, JOHN ADAMS RETIRED ON APRIL 1, 2006. JOHN IS A PART-TIME CONSULTANT FOR NRDC AND RECEIVED $160,417 FOR THESE SERVICES IN CALENDAR YEAR 2018. COLUMN D: NONTAXABLE BENEFITS ----------------------------- As part of a retirement agreement, NRDC provided Mr. John Adams with medical benefits valued at $21,120 and a long-term care plan. FORM 990, SCHEDULE J COMPENSATION VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS REPORTED ON THE NRDC FORM 990 PROVIDE 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 THE INDIVIDUALS' 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 Dale Bryk 1,860 512 Michelle Egan 3,297 917 Susan Casey-Lefkowitz 1,805 519 Ashok Gupta 2,187 604 Anders Yang 1,986 576 Jennifer Bernstein 6,166 1,772 Joseph Jackson (Andrew) 317 88 Rhea Suh 18,726 5,269 Steve Baginski 412 119 Abby Schaefer 151 44 Edward Yoon 14,341 4,059 Joel Reynolds 129 37 Mitch Bernard 247 72
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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 Ⅵ, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part Ⅵ.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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 .................. 2,950,290      
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 of tax-exempt
bonds (or, if issued prior to 2018, a current refunding issue)? ........ 		               
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue of taxable
bonds (or, if issued prior to 2018, an advance refunding issue)? ........ 		               
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              
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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 0.740 %      
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 0.740 %      
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 1.480 %      
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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Part Ⅳ
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 RESOURCES 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. NRDC does not have any arbitrage rebate requirements because all proceeds of the bonds were spent and were inactive. PART IV, LINE 2C NRDC does not have any arbitrage rebate requirements because as of 1/15/13 all proceeds of the bonds were spent and were inactive, assuming no investment activity since 1/15/13.
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.
MediumBulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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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 section 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 the 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 $ 0
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
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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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 420,567 See Part V   No
(2) abby schaeffer HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE 147,875 See Part V   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
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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 $420,567 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. Highly Compensated Employee, Abby Schaeffer, has an ownership interest in a consulting firm that provided services to the Natural Resources Defense Council. NRDC paid $147,875 to this consulting firm in the year ending June 30, 2018.
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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.
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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 560 9,781,886 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 ( Misc. Donated Items ) X 54 18,370 FMV
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 isn't 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 nonstandard 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 didn't 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 IISupplemental 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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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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 36 INDEPENDENT VOTING BOARD MEMBERS. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER JOHN ADAMS IS NOT INDEPENDENT BY VIRTUE OF RECEIVING COMPENSATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION.
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 OFFICER MARIPAT ALPUCHE HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS, ERIC WEPSIC AND MAX STONE HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS, DANIEL R. TISHMAN AND KATHLEEN WELCH HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP.
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. 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. 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 TRUSTEES 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 PENSION RELATED ACTIVITY OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC EXPENSE $1,922,425 CHANGE IN VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS $707,859 CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS ($2,037,719) ADJUSTMENTS DUE TO ROUNDING 3 TOTAL OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS $592,568
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PART III, LINE 4 In the full fiscal year following the commencement of the new presidential administration, NRDC has continued its fight in a cross-institutional way, and in concert with all our partners and member activists against persistent attacks on the environment from the federal government. Weve worked to defend our bedrock environmental laws and our public health safeguards, as well as lay the groundwork for building a lasting movement to protect our air, our water, our climate, and our communities. In the past year, NRDC has been working to move from the formal adoption of the new Strategic Plan to the implementation phase. The four key areas of focus include: 1) Averting the most dangerous impacts of climate change, 2) Advocating for the health of people and thriving communities, 3) Conserving nature and protecting wildlife, and 4) Building a groundswell of people that give power and voice to our mission. In this transition phase, we have been refocusing our mission to reflect the most urgent environmental challenges. THE SUMMARY BELOW HIGHLIGHTS NRDCS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE SIX KEY PROGRAM AREAS THAT WERE IN PLACE DURING FISCAL YEAR 2018. IT HIGHLIGHTS THE MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE TOP THREE MAJOR PROGRAM AREAS IN ORDER OF SPENDING: CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE, PROTECT OUR HEALTH, AND WILDLIFE AND WILDLANDS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED ON ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE THREE REMAINING FY18 PROGRAM AREAS: SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, SAFE AND SUFFICIENT WATER, AND REVIVE OUR OCEANS. PART III LINE 4A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE: $59,748,245 NRDC'S CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM AIMS TO REDUCE GLOBAL CARBON EMISSIONS TO AT LEAST 35 PERCENT BELOW 1990 LEVELS BY 2030, AN AMBITIOUS TARGET TO PREVENT DANGEROUS LEVELS OF FUTURE GLOBAL TEMPERATURE RISE. IN FY18, NRDC FOCUSED ON DEFENDING THE CLIMATE FROM THE ROLLBACKS AND ASSAULTS OF THE ADMINISTRATIONS PRO-POLLUTER AGENDA, WHILE ALSO ADVANCING CLIMATE ACTION IN THE ABSENCE OF FEDERAL LEADERSHIP FOLLOWING THE FORMAL COMMITMENT BY PRESIDENT TRUMP TO WITHDRAW UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION FROM THE 2015 PARIS CLIMATE ACCORD. WE WORKED WITH A MULTITUDE OF PARTNERS NATIONALLY-FROM CITIES, STATES, REGIONS, AND OTHER LIKE MINDED LEADERSHIP-AS WELL AS INTERNATIONALLY. OUR TOP CLIMATE AND ENERGY ACCOMPLISHMENT MILESTONES INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING IN EACH CATEGORY: LITIGATION IN RESPONSE TO A LAWSUIT BROUGHT BY NRDC AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA AND NEW MEXICO, THE FEDERAL COURTS REINSTATED SAFEGUARDS AGAINST METHANE, A POTENT GREENHOUSE GAS, RELEASED DURING OIL AND GAS EXTRACTION. THIS WIN HELPS PROTECT THE SAFEGUARDS THAT REQUIRE OIL AND GAS COMPANIES ON PUBLIC LANDS TO CAPTURE LEAKED METHANE, UPDATE OUTDATED EQUIPMENT AND COME UP WITH PLANS TO REDUCE METHANE WASTE. THIS VICTORY FOLLOWED MULTIPLE DEVELOPMENTS OVER THE YEAR: TWO ATTEMPTS BY THEN-INTERIOR SECRETARY RYAN ZINKE TO STAY THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTS METHANE AND WASTE PREVENTION RULE, WHICH CONTAINS CRITICAL MEASURES TO DECREASE WASTE OF NATURAL RESOURCES ON PUBLIC LANDS. A FEDERAL COURT REJECTED THE FIRST ATTEMPT, AND ISSUED A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION FOR THE SECOND ATTEMPT, WITH THE RULE AND ITS PROTECTIONS GOING BACK INTO FULL EFFECT. IN RESPONSE TO A LAWSUIT BY NRDC AND PARTNERS, A COURT REJECTED THE ATTEMPT BY THE ADMINISTRATION AND THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION TO INDEFINITELY DELAY PENALTIES ON AUTOMAKERS FOR VIOLATING FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS. THE DECISION BY THE SECOND CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS OVERTURNED THE ILLEGAL DELAY AND RESTORED THE PENALTIES FOR AUTOMAKERS THAT FAIL TO MEET MODERN FUEL ECONOMY STANDARD, AND REQUIRES THEM TO CLEAN UP THEIR FLEETS TO PROTECT THE CLIMATE FROM EXCESS EMISSIONS, AS WELL AS PROTECT THE HEALTH OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE PUBLIC. DEFENDING THE CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT OUR CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE WORK ALSO INCLUDED DEFENDING THE CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT FROM DIRTY ENERGY DEVELOPMENT. NRDCS EFFORTS TO TACKLE DIRTY ENERGY SPANNED ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARIES. ON THE FEDERAL LEVEL IN THE ONGOING FIGHT AGAINST TAR SANDS DEVELOPMENT, NRDC SUED THE U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT FOR ISSUING A US-CANADA CROSS-BORDER PERMIT FOR THE KEYSTONE XL TAR SANDS PIPELINE WITHOUT A CURRENT REVIEW OF THREATS, WHICH VIOLATED FEDERAL LAW. THIS LAWSUIT FOLLOWED A DECISION BY A DISTRICT COURT IN MONTANA REJECTING THE ADMINISTRATIONS ATTEMPT TO DISMISS ANOTHER NRDC LAWSUIT OVER THE ILLEGAL APPROVAL OF THE KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE ON THE GROUNDS OF PRESIDENTIAL AUTHORITY. OTHER DEVELOPMENTS ACROSS THE U.S.TARGETING DIRTY ENERGY INCLUDED THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE PASSING A BILL TO ALLOW THE STATE TO ESTABLISH "TANKER AVOIDANCE ZONESPROHIBITING BARGES FROM ANCHORING IN SENSITIVE HABITATS AND COMMUNITIES ON THE HUDSON RIVER. NRDC ALSO PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN THE PROCESS OF A SETTLEMENT BY THE WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION THAT ADDRESSES ISSUES RELATED TO THE CLEANUP OF FOUR COAL-FIRED GENERATING UNITS AT THE COLSTRIP POWER PLANT. LATER IN THE FISCAL YEAR, THE STATE ALSO PASSED SPILL RESPONSE LEGISLATION FOCUSED ON TAR SANDS TRANSPORT IN ITS WATERS. ADVANCING CLEAN ENERGY NRDC WORKS TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE AND CLEAN ENERGY JOBS. IN THE U.S.,THIS WORK IN THE PAST FISCAL YEAR INCLUDED THE SUCCESSFUL ADOPTION BY CALIFORNIA OF A NEW BUILDING ENERGY CODE THAT WILL MAKE MOST NEW HOMES ELECTRICITY-NEUTRAL BEGINNING IN 2020-A RESULT, IN PART, OF NRDC'S LONG-STANDING ADVOCACY. CALIFORNIA ALSO PROPOSED LEGISLATION AND SUCCESSFULLY EXTENDED ITS CAP AND TRADE PROGRAM TO 2030 WITH 2/3 VOTE, ALONG WITH A COMPANION BILL TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY; NRDC AND ITS PARTNERS WORKED ON DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING THIS OUTCOME. COLORADO HAS ALSO EMERGED AS A CLEAN ENERGY LEADER IN IN FY18, DUE IN NO SMALL PART TO NRDC'S ADVOCACY. COLORADO JOINED THE U.S. CLIMATE ALLIANCE, A GROUP OF 14 STATES STILL COMMITTED TO MEETING THE PARIS AGREEMENT GOALS WITHOUT FEDERAL ACTION, AND ALSO MADE A COMMITMENT TO STRINGENT STATE-WIDE EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS, SUCH AS CUTTING CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROM THE ELECTRICITY SECTOR BY 25 PERCENT BY 2025 AND 35 PERCENT BY 2030 FROM 2012 LEVELS. AFTER A YEAR OF SUSTAINED NRDC ADVOCACY, THE STATE JOINED 12 OTHER STATES IN ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN CAR STANDARDS BY THE END OF THE YEAR, AND THE WORK CONTINUES IN ADVOCATING FOR A ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE REQUIREMENT FOR THE STATES CLEAN VEHICLE PROGRAM. IN OUR WORK TO FURTHER CURB FOSSIL FUEL POLLUTION ACROSS THE U.S., NRDC HAS BEEN ADVOCATING AND PROVIDING RESEARCH FOR THE REGIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INITIATIVE (RGGI), A GROUP OF NINE NORTHEASTERN AND MID-ATLANTIC STATES-CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND AND VERMONT-WHICH PROPOSED A BOLD, BIPARTISAN PLAN TO LOWER THEIR POWER PLANT EMISSIONS BY AN ADDITIONAL 30 PERCENT BY 2030. RGGI PROVIDES A MODEL BY WHICH OTHER REGIONS CAN SET LIMITS ON CARBON POLLUTION WHILE CREATING JOBS AND PROVIDING COST SAVINGS TO CONSUMERS THROUGH ENERGY EFFICIENCY. ON CURBING FOSSIL FUELS AND ADVANCING CLEANER ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE IN URBAN CENTERS, NRDC FORMALLY BECAME THE TECHNICAL PARTNER FOR BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES' AMERICAN CITIES CLIMATE CHALLENGE, SERVING AS A CORE SUPPORT ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE OVERALL PROJECT STRATEGY, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION, STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT, ADVOCACY AND COORDINATION. NRDC WILL ALSO PROVIDE THE 20 WINNING CITIES ACCESS TO OTHER PARTNERS AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH EXPERTISE IN BUILDINGS AND TRANSPORTATION, BOTH MAJOR SOURCES OF CARBON EMISSIONS. INTERNATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY WORK NRDC CONTINUES TO WORK WITH OUR ACADEMIC AND CIVIL SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS IN CURBING FOSSIL FUELS AND ADVANCING CLEAN ENERGY GOALS. IN CHINA, NRDC'S CHINA COAL CAP PROJECT, A GROUP OF 20-PLUS LEADING CHINESE STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING THINK TANKS, RESEARCH INSTITUTES, AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS THAT AIMS TO REDUCE CHINA'S COAL CONSUMPTION, HOSTED MULTIPLE CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS FOR INDUSTRY, RESEARCH INSTITUTES, COMPANIES, AND MEDIA ON THE RISING COAL CONSUMPTION IN CHINA, AND ISSUED A SET OF RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICES, OUR EXPERTISE, AND DETAILED RESEARCH REPORTS ON TOPICS SUCH AS CHINA'S CURRENT POLICIES ON ADDRESSING OVERCAPACITY ON COAL MINING INDUSTRY JOBS. IN INDIA, NRDC HAS WORKED TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON MOBILIZING FINANCE TO ACHIEVE THE COUNTRY'S PARIS TARGETS, AND HELPED THE STATE OF TELENGANA AND ITS CAPITAL HYDERABAD LAUNCH THE COUNTRY'S FIRST ONLINE SYSTEM FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODES FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, WHICH WAS MODELED AFTER NEW YORK CITY'S SYSTEM. IN LATIN AMERICA, CHILE BECAME THE FIRST GOVERNMENT IN THE AMERICAS TO RATIFY THE KIGALI AMENDMENT TO THE MONTREAL PROTOCOL, AFFIRMING NRDC'S WORK IN REDUCING HYDROFLUOROCARBONS (HFCS), A POTENT GREENHOUSE GAS.
PART III LINE 4B PROTECT OUR HEALTH: $15,963,132 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-HELPS PROTECT THE HEALTH OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE. WHEN THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION FAIL TO PROTECT AMERICANS, WORKERS, AND CHILDREN FROM DANGEROUS CHEMICALS, NRDC TAKES THEM TO COURT. WE FOUGHT FOR REFORMS THAT TOOK MILLIONS OF POUNDS OF THE MOST HARMFUL PESTICIDES OFF THE MARKET. AND WE TEAM UP WITH COMMUNITIES TO WIPE OUT INDOOR HEALTH HAZARDS, INCLUDING MOLD IN PUBLIC HOUSING. HERE ARE SOME KEY MILESTONES FROM THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR: NRDC'S WORK TO ENSURE CLEAN WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES SPANS ACROSS THE U.S., IN MULTIPLE CAPACITIES. NATIONALLY, NRDC WORKED TO PROTECT DRINKING WATER BY FILING COMMENTS OPPOSING EPA'S PROPOSAL TO REPEAL THE CLEAN WATER RULE, AND GALVANIZING SUPPORT AGAINST THE REPEAL FROM NRDC MEMBER ACTIVISTS. ON STATE LEVELS, WE WORKED EXTENSIVELY IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, WHERE SAFE DRINKING WATER ISSUES PERSIST YEARS AFTER THE CRISIS IN FLINT CAME TO LIGHT. THE WORK INCLUDED SUBMITTING COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT PROPOSAL AND THE PROPOSED REVISIONS OF THE STATE'S LEAD AND COPPER RULE, ADVOCATING FOR PROHIBITING PARTIAL LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENTS, USING COPPER PIPES, PUBLIC EDUCATION ON MATTERS RELATED TO LEAD, AND PROVIDING CORROSION CONTROL; CALLING ON GOVERNOR RICK SNYDER TO ESTABLISH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS MICHIGAN,S DRINKING WATER ISSUES; AND FIGHTING AGAINST A BILL TO CREATE NEW OVERSIGHT PANELS WITH THE POWER TO OVERRIDE PERMITTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACTIONS OF STATE REGULATORS, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE SPECIAL INDUSTRY INTERESTS WITH UNDUE INFLUENCE AT THE EXPENSE OF PUBLIC HEALTH. OTHER STATE WORK FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER INCLUDED PUSHING FOR THE ILLINOIS STATE LEGISLATURE TO REPLACE LEAD SERVICE LINES WITH PROVISIONS FOR LOW-INCOME ASSISTANCE, URGING NEW YORK STATE TO REGULATE CONTAMINANTS KNOWN AS PFAS, WHICH ARE HARMFUL AND UBIQUITOUS IN WATER SUPPLIES, AND LAUNCHING PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS IN NORTH CAROLINA'S KEY LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS AND METROPOLITAN AREAS THAT HAVE BEEN PLAGUED BY DRINKING WATER CONTAMINATION FROM INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS. NRDC ALSO WORKS TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM DANGEROUS CHEMICALS IN THE ABSENCE OF NECESSARY GOVERNMENT REGULATION. FOLLOWING NRDC'S STEADFAST ADVOCACY, LOWE'S BECAME THE FIRST RETAILER TO BAN THE SALES OF PAINT REMOVERS THAT CONTAIN THE DEADLY CHEMICALS METHYLENE CHLORIDE AND NMP, WHICH HAVE BEEN RESPONSIBLE FOR NEARLY 60 DEATHS. OUR ADVOCACY CONTINUES TO RAISE AWARENESS IN CONSUMERS, AS WELL AS BUSINESSES AND RETAILERS, UNTIL A FEDERAL BAN PROPOSED UNDER THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION IS ADOPTED BY THE CURRENT EPA. NRDC'S EFFORTS IN PROTECTING THE HEALTH OF COMMUNITIES ALSO INCLUDED CURBING OR STOPPING THE USE OF HARMFUL PESTICIDES. IN A WIN FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND CONSUMER-DISCLOSURE LAW, A COURT RULED AGAINST THE AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY COMPANY MONSANTO AND UPHELD CALIFORNIA'S LISTING OF GLYPHOSATE-THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN THE COMPANY'S HERBICIDE ROUNDUP-AS A CARCINOGEN. NRDC LED A COALITION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND LABOR GROUPS IN DEFENDING THE LISTING, OVER WHICH MONSANTO SUED. IN OTHER ONGOING PESTICIDE-RELATED WORK, NRDC PUSHED MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO FOCUS ON SIGNIFICANT ACTIONS BY THE EPA REGARDING POLLINATORS, WHOSE HEALTH AND PLUMMETING POPULATIONS POSE FAR-REACHING CONSEQUENCES FOR ONE-THIRD OF THE FOOD HUMANS EAT.
PART III LINE 4C WILDLIFE AND WILDLANDS: $15,015,106 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 BOREAL FOREST. OUR TOP FY18 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND MILESTONES IN THIS CATEGORY CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: IN ONGOING EFFORTS TO DEFEND PUBLIC LANDS AND NATIONAL MONUMENTS, NRDC AND OUR PARTNERS FILED TWO LAWSUITS IN RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT TRUMP'S ILLEGAL ACTIONS ORDERING THE REVOCATION OF PROTECTIONS FOR GRAND STAIRCASE-ESCALANTE AND BEARS EARS NATIONAL MONUMENTS IN SOUTHERN UTAH. NRDC IS CONTINUING TO WORK TO DEFEND THESE MONUMENTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION'S ACTIONS, WHICH AIM TO REDUCE THE SIZES OF BEARS EARS BY 85 PERCENT AND GRAND STAIRCASE-ESCALANTE BY 46 PERCENT-TOTALING MORE THAN TWO MILLION ACRES-TO BE SOLD TO OIL, GAS, AND OTHER EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES. FOR EXAMPLE, WE MARSHALLED OPPOSITION TO A NEW BILL THAT PROVIDES COVER FOR THE ILLEGAL ORDER TO DISMANTLE BEARS EARS, AND WORKED WITH SENATOR TOM UDALL (D-NM) WHO INTRODUCED A BILL TO PROTECT THE 51 MONUMENTS ESTABLISHED BY DIFFERENT PRESIDENTS UNDER THE ANTIQUITIES ACT SINCE 1996. IN OUR ONGOING QUEST TO PROTECT WILDLIFE INTERNATIONALLY, NRDC WORKED ON A NUMBER OF INITIATIVES TO PREVENT ANIMALS FROM FURTHERED BEING ENDANGERED OR BECOMING EXTINCT. AS PART OF OUR WORK TO SAVE VAQUITA PORPOISES FROM EXTINCTION-ONLY 15 REMAIN IN THE WORLD-WE SUED TO FORCE THE U.S. GOVERNMENT TO BAN MEXICAN SEAFOOD PRODUCTS CAUGHT WITH GILLNETS IN THE NORTHERN GULF OF CALIFORNIA; THESE GILLNETS ALSO CATCH VAQUITAS, WHICH DROWN IN THE NETS. EARLIER IN FY18, AS PART OF THE BOYCOTT MEXICAN SHRIMP CAMPAIGN, NRDC AND PARTNERS WORKED TO PRESSURE TRADER JOE'S TO STOP BUYING SHRIMP FROM MEXICO, TO WHICH TRADER JOES AGREED. NRDC ALSO ADVOCATED ON BEHALF OF WILDLIFE ON LAND. IN ADVANCING OUR WORK TO PROTECT ELEPHANTS THAT ARE POACHED AND KILLED FOR IVORY AND PREVENT FURTHER POPULATION DECLINE, NRDC SUPPORTED A PROPOSAL BY THE UNITED KINGDOM'S DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS, TO BAN DOMESTIC IVORY-A SIGNIFICANT STEP FOR ONE OF THE LARGEST EXPORTERS OF ELEPHANT IVORY IN THE WORLD-AS WELL PROVIDE EXPERTISE TO THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT AND OTHER NGOS TO HELP CHINA FINALIZE ITS IVORY BAN. NRDC HAS ALSO BEEN CONTINUING TO WORK TO PROTECT PUBLIC LANDS FROM DIRTY ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ON MANY FRONTS, SUCH AS ADVOCATING FOR THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, THE LAST WILD PLACE LEFT ON EARTH THAT IS BEING FAST-TRACKED FOR OIL DEVELOPMENT BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, THROUGH LEVERAGING KEY PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNICATIONS. IN FY18, NRDC WORKED WITH U.S. SENATE OFFICES AND BUILT PUBLIC AWARENESS ON PROTECTING THE ARCTIC, AS WELL AS ISSUING STRONG STATEMENTS, AND ORGANIZING OUR PARTNERS IN GOVERNMENT AND ON THE GROUND IN ALASKA FOR EVENTS SUCH AS A PUBLIC HEARING, A RALLY, TESTIFYING, AND MORE. SIMILARLY, NRDC WORKED TO AMPLIFY OPPOSITION FOR THE ADMINISTRATIONS FIVE-YEAR OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS LEASING PLAN, DELAY ACTION ON THE ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE DRILLING BILL, AND FILED COMMENTS TO OPPOSE NEW OFFSHORE LEASING IN THE ATLANTIC, ARCTIC, PACIFIC AND GULF OF MEXICO, INCLUDING 30,000 ACTIONS FROM NRDC MEMBERS AND ACTIVISTS. OTHER EFFORTS CONSISTED OF RELEASING REPORTS AND INTERACTIVE MAPS ON ALL THE NATIONAL MONUMENTS UNDER REVIEW AND THREAT, HIGHLIGHTING THE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF AMERICAN LANDS AND WATERS.
PART III LINE 4D SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES: $14,289,259 SAFE AND SUFFICIENT WATER: $9,765,185 REVIVE OUR OCEANS: $9,147,558
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES NRDC PROGRAMS HELP CREATE STRONG, JUST, AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES IN CITIES AND SUBURBS, AND MAKING THEM HEALTHIER AND MORE SUSTAINABLE PLACES TO LIVE-BY WORKING TO LOWER ENERGY BILLS, IMPROVING TRANSPORTATION, INCREASING RESILIENCE, AND SUPPORTING THEM THROUGH ADVOCACY AND LITIGATION. NRDC'S FY18 ACHIEVEMENTS OF NOTE IN THIS PROGRAM AREA INCLUDED ADVOCATING FOR BUILDING RESILIENCE IN COMMUNITIES, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT ARE AT DISPROPORTIONATE RISK FOR FLOODING OR EXTREME WEATHER-RELATED DISASTERS DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE. EFFORTS INCLUDED STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEADERS TO PUSH FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO INFRASTRUCTURE THAT FOCUS ON EQUITY AND PROMOTE RESILIENCE. SPECIFICALLY, WE WORKED TO IMPROVE FEDERAL FLOOD PROTECTIONS AND SUPPORTED LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS TO PROTECT HOMEOWNERS AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION. NRDC ALSO WORKED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALLIES TO FIGHT AGAINST POLLUTION IN FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES THAT ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY BURDENED WITH THE EFFECTS OF TOXIC CHEMICALS. EXAMPLES INCLUDED ADVOCATING FOR THE RESIDENTS OF SOUTHEAST CHICAGO WHO ARE AFFECTED BY TOXIC MANGANESE DUST AND TESTIFYING ON BEHALF OF THE PORT COMMUNITIES IN LOS ANGELES TO CALL FOR GREATER COMMITMENTS TO ZERO EMISSIONS AND VESSEL CLEAN-UP TECHNOLOGIES. OTHER WORK COMPRISED OF STEPS TO DECARBONIZE TRANSPORTATION IN URBAN CENTERS, SUCH AS THE RELEASE OF A REPORT THAT WILL GUIDE THE LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN DEVELOPING AN EQUITABLE, ACCESSIBLE, LESS CARBON-INTENSIVE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM.
REVIVE OUR OCEANS NRDC WORKS TO PROTECT OUR SEAS-A KEY SOURCE OF FOOD AND LIVELIHOOD FOR PEOPLE, AND HOME TO MOST LIFE ON EARTH-FROM POLLUTION AND EXPLOITATION. WE DO SO BY FIGHTING TO PROTECT COASTAL COMMUNITIES FROM OFFSHORE DRILLING, CONSERVING OCEAN TREASURES, AND IMPROVING STEWARDSHIP OF THESE SHARED RESOURCES. ONE FOCUS OF NRDC'S WORK IN FY18 IN THIS PROGRAM AREA COMPRISED OF PROTECTING THE COUNTRY'S OCEANS FROM FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND EXTRACTION IN WATERS. EFFORTS INCLUDED DEFENDING THE OCEANS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION'S OFFSHORE DRILLING PROPOSAL, AND ADVOCATING FOR THE PREVENTION OF NEW INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN STATES SUCH AS CALIFORNIA, WHICH LED TO THE PASSING OF TWO BILLS PROHIBITING EXPANDED OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN FEDERAL WATERS. RELATEDLY, NRDC WORKED TO PROTECT MARINE PUBLIC PLACES AND OCEAN HABITATS, SUCH AS FILING COMMENTS WITH THE NOAA ON THE NORTHEAST CANYONS AND SEAMOUNTS MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT, WHICH WAS UNDER THREAT PER THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT'S PLANS TO SHRINK IT FOR EXPLOITATION BY INDUSTRIES. OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF NOTE IN THIS PROGRAM AREA CONSISTED OF ADVOCATING FOR SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT, RANGING FROM ORGANIZING WORKSHOPS ON MONITORING THE VOLUME OF FISH BEING CAUGHT IN COMMERCIAL FISHERIES IN CHINA TO STOP ILLEGAL AND DESTRUCTIVE FISHING PRACTICES; TO DEFENDING THE MAGNUSON-STEVENS ACT IN THE U.S. CONGRESS; TO SUBMITTING AMICUS BRIEFS SUPPORTING REGULATION AND TRACEABILITY IN THE U.S.'S COMMERCIAL SEAFOOD INDUSTRY.
SAFE AND SUFFICIENT WATER NRDC HAS WORKED TO FIGHT FOR CLEAN WATER, WHICH SUSTAINS OUR COMMUNITIES, ECONOMIES, ECOSYSTEMS, AND HEALTH SINCE THE EARLY 1970S, WHEN WE HELPED WIN PASSAGE OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT, OUR NATION'S BEDROCK WATER-POLLUTION LAW. OUR WORK ALSO HELPS HOMES, BUILDINGS, FARMS, AND POWER PLANTS USE WATER AS EFFICIENTLY AS POSSIBLE. IN ADDITION TO THE RELATED WORK ON WATER MENTIONED UNDER "PROTECT OUR HEALTH," HIGHLIGHTS IN NRDC'S FY18 WORK IN THIS PROGRAM CONSISTED OF EFFORTS IN STATES TO PREVENT POTENTIALLY POLLUTING PROJECTS THAT MAY AFFECT WATER QUALITY, SUCH AS THE ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE IN NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA, FOR WHICH NRDC MOBILIZED LOCAL ACTIVISTS TO CALL GOVERNOR NORTHAM TO REQUIRE MORE STRINGENT REVIEW OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS TO WATER; IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, FOR WHICH WE ADVOCATED FOR A NEW FILTRATION WAIVER THAT REQUIRES THE CITY OF NEW YORK TO IMPLEMENT WATERSHED PROTECTIONS, AND SUBMITTED AN AMICUS BRIEF TO SUPPORT THE STATE IN A CASE AGAINST CONSTITUTION PIPELINE AND ITS REQUEST TO OVERTURN A DECISION BY THE SECOND CIRCUIT DENYING A CLEAN WATER ACT PERMIT; AND IN WASHINGTON, DC, WHERE IN RESPONSE TO OUR EFFORTS TO CLEAN UP THE ANACOSTIA RIVER, A COURT OVERTURNED EPA'S APPROVAL OF A TRASH REMOVAL PLAN DEVELOPED BY THE DISTRICT AND MARYLAND WHICH DID NOT IDENTIFY A MAXIMUM LOAD OF TRASH THAT THE RIVER COULD TAKE. OUR WORK ALSO AIMED TO PROTECT THE ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF WATER SOURCES IN THE U.S.; IN ONE KEY WIN, NRDC BEAT A MOTION TO PROCEED WITH A BILL ON THE SENATE FLOOR, A PROVISION IN WHICH WOULD HAVE WEAKENED STANDARDS FOR BALLAST WATER DISCHARGES, A MAJOR SOURCE OF INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE GREAT LAKES AND OTHER BODIES OF WATER. FURTHER, NRDC ISSUED A REPORT TO RAISE AWARENESS OF WATER EFFICIENCY IN DROUGHT-PRONE CALIFORNIA, WHERE WE FOUND THAT THE STATES AGRICULTURAL WATER SUPPLIERS ARE NOT COMPLYING WITH LAWS THAT REQUIRE THEM TO REPORT THEIR WATER USE.
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:CREATIVE DESIGN/ART/FILM TOTAL FEES:646957
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTING TOTAL FEES:856908
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING TOTAL FEES:106341
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:MEMBERSHIP CONSULTING TOTAL FEES:707491
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:CLEAN ENERGY TOTAL FEES:8780804
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:OCEANS TOTAL FEES:1071348
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:HEALTH & TOXICS TOTAL FEES:2563214
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:WILDLIFE & WETLANDS TOTAL FEES:2113882
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:SAFE & SUFFICIENT WATER TOTAL FEES:1144018
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES TOTAL FEES:2815364
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:CONSULTING REIMBURSEMENT TOTAL FEES:400912
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING TOTAL FEES:1216066
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:EDITORIAL TOTAL FEES:6691
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:MISCELLANEOUS PROFESSIONAL FEE TOTAL FEES:39522
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
 
Employer identification number

13-2654926
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)NRDC ACTION FUND INC
40 WEST 20TH STREET

NEW YORK,NY10011
13-3976062 		Environmental NY 501(c)(4) N/A NRDC
 
Yes
 
(2)NRDC ACTION FUND PAC
40 WEST 20TH STREET

NEW YORK,NY10011
32-0413564 		ENVIRONMENTAL NY 527 N/A NRDC
 
Yes
 
(3)NRDC Limited
22/F Bank of China Tower
Hong Kong    
HK
Environmental HK N/A N/A NRDC
 
Yes
 








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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(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












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) Charitable Remainder Trusts

 
 
Investing NY NRDC
  		CRUT 0 2,253,004   Yes  












Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
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,Q 2,394,478 COST
(2) NRDC Action Fund

 b 85,000 COST
(3) NRDC Limited

 N,O,P 1,004,625 COST



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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






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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