TY 2019 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

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)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

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OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2019 , and ending 06-30-2020

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

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 $ 262,737,928

F Name and address of principal officer:
Mitchell Bernard Interim Pres
40 WEST 20TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10011

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

www.nrdc.org

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1970

M State of legal domicile: NY

Part I

Summary

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.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	36
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	34
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	868
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	0
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	12,066
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 .........	7b	-73,150

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	173,735,553	187,198,934
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	785,336	4,671,787
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	6,370,597	5,662,478
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	930,482	52,636
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	181,821,968	197,585,835
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	11,838,801	11,961,624
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)	88,381,405	107,103,503
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	135,579	1,229,702
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 18,746,351
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	72,688,388	64,712,532
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	173,044,173	185,007,361
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	8,777,795	12,578,474
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	442,841,915	467,259,503
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	75,364,208	80,739,367
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	367,477,707	386,520,136

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..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: 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 BY PEOPLE OF COLOR AND OTHERS WHO FACE SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC INEQUITIES. ULTIMATELY, NRDC STRIVES TO HELP CREATE A NEW WAY OF LIFE FOR HUMANKIND, ONE THAT CAN BE SUSTAINED INDEFINITELY WITHOUT FOULING OR DEPLETING THE RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT ALL LIFE ON EARTH.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

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 $ 54,903,171 including grants of $ 11,961,624 ) (Revenue $ 4,671,787 )
	PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PART III, LINE 4 This fiscal year, NRDC has continued its work to protect human health and the environment in the U.S. and abroad. NRDC has three key programmatic areas: 1. Averting the most dangerous impacts of climate change, 2. Advocating for the health of people and thriving communities, and 3. Conserving nature and protecting wildlife; each programs highlights are covered below in order of spending. The summary also highlights the work of NRDCs International program. Sustainable Communities NRDC works to change systems that affect people directly and indirectly- in drinking water and wasterwater, in food production and food waste, in consumer products, and in infrastructure and communities that need financial support in the face of serious climate impacts. This work includes a wide range of efforts including addressing toxic chemicals and pesticides in our environment in food, air, water, and products; advocating for communities that have historically and presently continue to bear disproportionate impacts of harm from climate change and environmental policies; and promoting resilience and health for all, on local, state, and regional levels. Here are some key milestones and highlights in this program this past year: NRDC made big strides in FY20 in protecting people from the dangers of toxic chemicals. At the national level, we won a court challenge to rules implementing the Toxic Substances Control Act, which will yield stronger public health protections, and also won a case against the EPA on TCVP, a dangerous organophosphate pesticide used in pet products such as flea collars, after a decade of advocacy. Additionally, we made progress at the state levels on this issue. In a huge win after decades of our work, Dow Chemical and other pesticide companies reached a settlement to phase out the use of chlorpyrifos, a toxic pesticide readily sprayed on produce that is especially harmful to childrens developing brains, by the end of 2020 in California. We also marked big advancements in other states: such as New York, whose governor signed the Child Safe Products Act into law, to disclose chemicals of concern in childrens products and phase out the most toxic ones; in New Jersey, which finalized regulations that set maximum contaminant levels for PFAS, the broader group of harmful "forever" chemicals that includes PFOA and PFOS, at concentrations that are among the strictest in the country; in Maryland, which passed legislation banning the use of toxic flame-retardant chemicals in consumer products; and in California, which advanced a bill to ban PFAS. Other NRDC projects focused on protecting communities from the harms of fossil fuel infrastructure-especially in preventing new infrastructure from being put into place. Following years of our advocacy and member activism, New York and New Jersey denied certifications to the Williams fracked gas pipeline, which prevented the pipeline from moving forward. In addition, our work to provide scientific, technical, and policy support for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) and in defense of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was recognized in the Tribes win in federal court requiring the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to write a full environmental impact statement for DAPL. In our work to protect communities along the Eastern seaboard, a federal court of appeals vacated a permit to build a compressor station for the proposed Atlantic Coast gas pipeline, citing inadequate assessment of environmental justice impacts on Union Hill, a majority Black community in Virginia. NRDC also worked to secure protections for people as the COVID-19 pandemic spread through the U.S. during the spring of FY20. For example, we advocated that the HEROES Act include emergency food relief benefits to recipients of food stamps, funding support for local and regional food systems, and the issuing of emergency temporary standards from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to protect workers in healthcare, in grocery stores, and other workers from exposure to COVID-19. Due to the necessity of clean water, especially during a pandemic when public health experts recommend measures such as hand-washing and staying at home, we also advocated for government leaders to impose utility shutoff moratoria, to safely require households that have been disconnected from utilities to be reconnected, and to provide assistance to low-income utility customers-through action alerts, external sign-on letters, and press coverage. This led to the governor of Michigan issuing the moratorium on the practice of shutting off water in homes with unpaid bills, and the City of Chicago launching an emergency water program that provided bottled water for homes that were facing water reconnection delays. In order to safeguard states and communities from the oncoming challenges of climate change, NRDC helped build climate resilience and improve disaster preparedness in a number of ways. In North Carolina, our advocacy and recommendations led to the state of North Carolina releasing its Climate Risk Assessment and Resilience Plan, which outlines the steps the state must take to address current and future impacts of climate change; and we also sponsored a workshop attended by government officials, researchers, and experts to share information and build a community of practice on managed retreat and buyouts in the U.S. In New York, NRDCs efforts led to the state passing legislation authorizing a $3 billion bond act to improve the states resilience to flooding, including flood risk reduction, resilient infrastructure, and water quality improvements.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 42,272,036 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	Clean Energy Future NRDCs Clean Energy Future work aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to a level consistent with a 1.5-degree Celsius increase pathway by 2050, in accordance with 2018 guidance issued by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. In FY20, this category of work broadly comprised of advancing climate goals in government, advancing clean energy, and defending the climate and environment. NRDC focused much of its efforts on driving systemic change on clearn eneergy-from partnering with businesses and communities to expanding or reforming clean energy infrastructure to working with state and local governments to speed up the transition off of fossil fuels. At the same time, we continued to focus on defending the climate and environment protections at all levels, especially in the courts. Some top climate and energy accomplishments include the following: During this past fiscal year, NRDC worked on advancing climate goals and policy in Congress and in state governments. We advocated alongside other environmental groups and business leaders to press the House Energy & Commerce Committee for an ambitious, equitable climate bill, which will serve as a foundation for climate legislation in the next Congress. We also helped drive the legislation outlining "100% Clean" goals by 2050 in the House, and provided policy recommendations on climate change fort the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. In Nevada, the governor signed an executive order we helped develop coordinating the states agencies to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. NRDC played key roles in FY20 in creating systemic changes toward a fossil fuel-free future on both federal and state levels. In energy efficiency and building electrification, the International Code Council officially approved the 2021 update to the national building energy code-which will prevent millions of tons of carbon pollution each year-following months of extensive NRDC enagement and advocacy. NRDC was also able to play a key part in a broad coalition in New York State to push it to increase investments for energy efficiency in buildings, which it did by additional $2 billion and will play a significant role toward the states greenhouse gas reduction goals. In addition, NRDC also made progress in laying the groundwork for advancing clean energy in the transportation sector, the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions, by accelerating the transition to clean energy. For example, we advocated for consumer incentives for electric vehicle (EV) purchasing in the Midwest and in New Jersey, which led to the introduction of a tax rebate bill in the Ohio Senate, and a landmark legislation creating a $300 million rebate program for EV buyers in New Jersey. NRDC also helped craft a settlement agreement to improve San Diego Gas & Electric's proposed commercial EV rate-an agreement that is expected to set an important precedent for EV commercial rate reform across the country. Our efforts this past fiscal year also included protecting the climate and environment from further assaults by federal agencies within the presidential administration. We defended existing clean car standards by litigating the EPA and the Department of Transportations final rules rolling back greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards for model years 2021 through 2026, and by joining with partners to publicly rebuke automakers that joined the presidential administrations efforts to roll back standards. Further, we defended clean air protections by submitting extensive comments on EPA's "do nothing" proposal on national ambient air quality standards for soot pollution, stressing the urgent need for public health protections. NRDC also persisted in our court efforts against the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) over its unlawful approval of a Liquified Natural Gas project in Coos Bay, Oregon, which FERC had rejected four years prior. NRDC continued its work to curb the use of climate-warming gases. We made big strides to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a potent greenhouse gas, by litigating a successful lawsuit in the D.C. Circuit challenging EPAs rollbacks of restrictions on the use of HFCs, by helping craft legislation in Congress to implement HFC commitments nationally under the Kigali Agreement, and by advocating in states to limit the use of HFCs, which led to Colorado and Virginia approving mandates to do so. Our work also led to two House committees passing pipeline safety legislation to upgrade leak detection and repair, and to block the administrations proposed repeal of current EPA methane standards. standards.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 28,319,192 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	Wildlife and Wildlands NRDC protects wildlife and unspoiled lands from inappropriate and unlawful 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 protect the elephants, rhinos, sharks, 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 Canadian boreal forest. The main FY20 accomplishments and highlights in this category include: NRDC continued its work to protect endangered and other vulnerable species from becoming further endangered-through advocacy, litigation, and public outreach. Most urgently, we released an action plan to prevent future pandemics by restricting the wildlife trade and preventing habitat destruction. Other efforts included advocacy to protect the critically-endangered North Atlantic right whale, which led to a Senate appropriations bill that secured funding for its conservation, and to the re-introduction of the Save Right Whales Act. Additionally, we defended the Endangered Species Act in the courts, challenging the presidential administrations revised regulations that made it more difficult to protect species and their habitats. We published a report on the role of the U.S. in the lucrative and unsustainable global shark fin trade, and our advocacy informed a House Natural Resources Subcommittee hearing on illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing. NRDC kept up efforts to defend unspoiled areas in the U.S. and worldwide from extraction and development. Most pressingly, we advocated to protect at least 30 percent of lands, waters, and oceans by 2030, from California to Chile to China, in order to respond to the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. In addition, our work to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on Capitol Hill encompassed advocacy on Capitol Hill, organizing coalition votes, galvanizing our members and online activists, and raising awareness in the public through social media, which led to the passage of legislation protecting the Refuges coastal plain from oil and gas development in the House of Representatives. Further, our advocacy and communications efforts led to the Los Angeles city council unanimously approving a motion to divest Log Angeles-one of the largest economies in the world-from corporations profiting from the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest. We also worked to secure the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act in the Senate, which aims to fund programs for enhancing access to nature and preserving habitats. NRDC also worked in FY20 to promote the health of rivers and streams that promote ecological health for wildlife and people. For example, we worked with partners to bring a lawsuit to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service for rolling back existing protections for salmon and other endangered species in the San Francisco Bay-Delta estuary. Our advocacy was also instrumental to a House resolution highlighting the importance and success of federal clean water protections, in which we played a central role in developing. PART III LINE 4D International From China to India to the Americas, NRDCs international work leverages our scientific, economic, and policy expertise to advance key environmental programs that will help build a better future across the world. Our highlights from this past fiscal year are as follows: NRDC continued to advance climate resilience work in India by helping create programs and policies that support peoples health, such as entering into an agreement with partners to create programs on air pollution and cool roofs in Pune, a city of five million people; and issuing reports and holding workshops with government officials, academics, and civil society leaders about air pollution and sustainable cooling. In recognition of our work on the Ahmedabad Heat Action Plan, which has prevented about 1,190 deaths each year due to extreme heat in the city of Ahmedabad, NRDC and partners were nominated as the finalists for the Ashden Award, an honor of excellence in climate solutions. NRDC also continued its climate mitigation work in India, such as authoring reports on clean energy infrastructure, including siting for electric vehicle charging stations, and on clean energy jobs, which found that Indias renewable energy jobs sector grew five-fold in the past five years. Other notable work in India included the establishment of a Green Window, a $100 million facility for catalyzing climate financing and growing clean energy markets. In Canada, NRDC kept up its fight against tar sands expansion in the courts, which resulted in a legal win when a federal court invalidated the permit for the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline that allowed it to be built across U.S. waters via an opaque process, and another achievement in which Teck Resources cancelled its plans to build the Frontier tar sands mine, the largest one ever proposed. We also persevered in our efforts to protect the boreal forest in Canada by calling on Proctor & Gamble and Costco to stop sourcing materials from the carbon-critical boreal forests at their high-level meetings; leading a public awareness campaign on using recycled toilet paper instead of products sourced from old-growth forests; and launching a summit in Ottawa to explore opportunities in advancing solutions that support climate, biodiversity and Indigenous rights. In China, NRDCs sustained efforts to reduce coal and oil and consumption by sharing applicable research and policy recommendations with governmental agencies, financial and business leaders, and other stakeholder organizations. Our work ranged from roundtables on decarbonizing the power sector, publishing of guidelines on energy performance benchmarking for existing large buildings, and a first online training on reducing coal consumption in Shanxi, Chinas third largest coal user. Additionally, the Chinese government adopted a decision to further ban the illegal trade of wildlife and eliminate the consumption of wild animals, owed in part to our recommendations supporting the revision of regulations in managing wild animals. In Latin America, NRDC worked to promote decarbonization, wildlife protection, and climate resilience, ranging from holding webinars to exchange water management solutions between stakeholders in Chile, Mexico, and the U.S.; holding a panel on landscape restoration in Latin American countries during COP25 in Madrid, Spain; and presenting recommendations on sustainable transportation to Mexicos financial sector to spur financing solutions for climate-resilient transportation infrastructure.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 21,675,578 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	INTERNATIONAL

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 21,675,578 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e	Total program service expenses147,169,977

Form 990 (2019)

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment

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Yes

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 I Click to see attachment

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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 II Click to see attachment

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Yes

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 III Click to see attachment

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 I Click to see attachment

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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 II Click to see attachment

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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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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 IV Click to see attachment

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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 Click to see attachment

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Yes

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.

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

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11a

Yes

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 VII Click to see attachment

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11b

Yes

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 VIII Click to see attachment

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11c

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 IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

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 X Click to see attachment

11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

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

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Yes

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

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

Yes

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

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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

Yes

Form 990 (2019)

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

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

Yes

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

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

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

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

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

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

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

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 II Click to see attachment

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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 III Click to see attachment

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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 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

A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV..... Click to see attachment

28b

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..................... Click to see attachment

28c

Yes

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.. Click to see attachment

Yes

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

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................

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

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

Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

Yes

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

Yes

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

Yes

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 VI Click to see attachment

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. ............

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

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..

589

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)

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 ..................

868

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)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

Yes

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)? ..

Yes

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

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See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

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? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

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? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

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? ........

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

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

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

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

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

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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.

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

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.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

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? .................

Yes

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? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

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? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

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.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

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

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

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

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

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

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?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

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

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

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

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

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.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

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.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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VERONICA 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.
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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.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

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.

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.

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
(A) Name and title
(1) Rhea Suh...................................................................... FORMER PRESIDENT	40.0 ................. 1.0					X	648,244	0	32,354
(2) David Hawkins...................................................................... Senior Attorney III	40.0 ................. 0.0				X		262,197	0	154,038
(3) Mitchell Bernard...................................................................... interim pres & general counsel	40.0 ................. 1.0		X				337,585	0	62,942
(4) Jennifer Bernstein...................................................................... Chief Development Officer	40.0 ................. 0.0		X				307,139	0	51,523
(5) Andrew Jackson THRU 022020...................................................................... Chief Administrative Officer	40.0 ................. 1.0		X				319,330	0	38,444
(6) Susan Casey-Lefkowitz...................................................................... chief program officer	40.0 ................. 0.0			X			284,962	0	53,789
(7) Michelle Egan...................................................................... Chief Communications Officer	40.0 ................. 0.0			X			269,703	0	53,893
(8) Joel Reynolds...................................................................... Western Director	40.0 ................. 0.0				X		261,056	0	58,302
(9) Ed Yoon...................................................................... Chief Policy Advocacy Officer	40.0 ................. 0.0			X			273,730	0	41,027
(10) Fuqiang Yang...................................................................... Sr Advisor Climate Energy ENV.	40.0 ................. 0.0				X		275,012	0	32,002
(11) Jingjing Qian...................................................................... Senior Director China Program	40.0 ................. 0.0				X		272,565	0	31,607
(12) Mercedes Falber...................................................................... Chief Human Resources Officer	40.0 ................. 0.0			X			249,423	0	42,217
(13) Ashok Gupta...................................................................... Senior Program Advocate	40.0 ................. 0.0					X	241,318	0	47,445
(14) Anika Rahman...................................................................... Chief Board Relations Officer	40.0 ................. 0.0				X		262,223	0	19,002
(15) Veronica Foo...................................................................... cfo	40.0 ................. 3.0		X				250,768	0	30,435
(16) Steven Baginski...................................................................... SENIOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR	40.0 ................. 0.0					X	182,993	0	40,710
(17) John H Adams...................................................................... Trustee	20.0 ................. 1.0	X					175,000	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
(A) Name and title
(18) Abby Schaefer-Orfaly........................................................................ CHIEF Board RELATIONS OFFICER	20.0 .......................0.0			X	140,000	0	0
(19) Geeta Aiyer........................................................................ Trustee (As of 12/2019)	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(20) Anne Slaughter Andrew........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(21) Richard E Ayres........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................1.0	X			0	0	0
(22) Atif Azher........................................................................ Trustee (As of 09/2019)	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(23) Patricia Bauman........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................1.0	X			0	0	0
(24) Anita Bekenstein........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(25) Claire Bernard........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(26) Anna Scott Carter........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(27) Sarah Cogan........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(28) Laurie David........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(29) Leonardo DiCaprio........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(30) John Echohawk........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(31) Alan Horn........................................................................ chair of the board	1.0 .......................0.0	X	X		0	0	0
(32) Nicole E Lederer........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(33) Julia Louis-Dreyfus........................................................................ Trustee (as of 09/2019)	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(34) Josephine A Merck........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(35) Kelly Chapman Meyer........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(36) Mary Moran........................................................................ Treasurer/trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X	X		0	0	0
(37) Peter Morton........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(38) Wendy Neu........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(39) Frederica P Perera........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(40) Diana Propper de Callejon........................................................................ trustee (as of 03/2020)	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(41) Robert Redford........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(42) Laurance Rockefeller........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(43) Thomas Roush........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(44) William H Schlesinger........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(45) Frederick A O Schwarz Jr........................................................................ Chair Emeritus/Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(46) James Taylor........................................................................ trustee (thru 12/2019)	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(47) Daniel R Tishman........................................................................ Chair Emeritus/Trustee	1.0 .......................1.0	X			0	0	0
(48) Gerald Torres........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(49) David Vladeck........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(50) David Welch........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(51) Kathleen Welch........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(52) Eric Wepsic........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................1.0	X			0	0	0
(53) George Woodwell........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(54) Daniel Yates........................................................................ Trustee	1.0 .......................0.0	X			0	0	0
(55) Gina Mccarthy AS OF 012020........................................................................ president and ceo	40.0 .......................3.0		X		0	0	0
(56) Maripat Alpuche........................................................................ Secretary (THRU 12/2019)	1.0 .......................1.0		X		0	0	0
(57) Crystal Frierson........................................................................ Secretary (as of 12/2019)	1.0 .......................1.0		X		0	0	0
(58) Krista McManus........................................................................ Asst. Secretary	1.0 .......................1.0		X		0	0	0
(59) Amanda Ng........................................................................ Asst. Secretary	1.0 .......................1.0		X		0	0	0

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	5,013,248	0	789,730

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

293

Yes

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 ..............

Yes

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...........................

Yes

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 ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

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
MR Strategic Services Inc, 1101 Connecticut Avenue NW 7th Flo WASHINGTON,DC20036	Public Relations	1,900,094
Princeton South InC, 200 Ludlow Drive Bldg E EWING,NJ08638	Mailing Services	1,532,712
CP Direct, PO Box 64814 BALTIMORE,MD21264	Mailing Services	1,352,957
Facebook Inc, 15161 Collections Center Drive CHICAGO,IL60693	Public Relations	1,295,967
Marco Advertising Logistics, 200 Ludlow Drive Bldg E EWING,NJ08638	Public Relations	1,184,067
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 127

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b	44,778,241
c	Fundraising events..		1c	12,275
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	137,480

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	142,270,938

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g	4,154,506

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		187,198,934

		Business Code
2a	COURT AWARDED FEES	900099	4,614,875	4,614,875
b	INTERVENOR FEE (CAPUC)	900099	52,088	52,088
c	BOOK INCOME (ON EARTH)	900099	4,824	4,824
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		4,671,787

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			3,054,202		12,066	3,042,136
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds			0
5 Royalties...........			0
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents			6a
b	Less: rental expenses			6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	0	0	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			0
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		67,633,929	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		65,025,653	7b
c	Gain or (loss)		2,608,276	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........			2,608,276			2,608,276
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 12,275of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a	3,525
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b	126,440
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			-122,915			-122,915
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..			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..			0
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	MAIL LIST RENTAL		900099	168,551			168,551
b	HONORARIA		900099	7,000			7,000
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			175,551
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			197,585,835	4,671,787	12,066	5,703,048

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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 ....	6,654,054	6,654,054
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	160,000	160,000
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............	5,147,570	5,147,570
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	3,392,003	1,874,969	1,194,240	322,794
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........	1,378,578	935,722	293,657	149,199
7	Other salaries and wages........	76,101,819	61,218,646	7,884,021	6,999,152
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	7,056,957	5,595,988	811,059	649,910
9	Other employee benefits .......	13,665,760	10,925,626	1,521,019	1,219,115
10	Payroll taxes ...........	5,508,386	4,368,010	633,081	507,295
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	317,538	251,799	36,495	29,244
b	Legal .........	1,568,569	1,379,350	135,551	53,668
c	Accounting ...........	259,376		259,376
d	Lobbying ...........	5,050	4,470	580
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	1,229,702			1,229,702
f	Investment management fees ......	3,217,573		3,217,573
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	19,330,465	18,739,083	302,618	288,764
12	Advertising and promotion ....	2,643,563	1,534,182	100,054	1,009,327
13	Office expenses .......	14,147,970	10,262,589	380,012	3,505,369
14	Information technology ......	1,668,824	1,423,986	140,845	103,993
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	8,859,924	7,027,937	1,017,052	814,935
17	Travel ............	3,375,828	2,920,278	335,679	119,871
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	851,900	756,046	72,482	23,372
20	Interest ...........	606,704	481,101	69,729	55,874
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	3,357,928	2,662,752	385,928	309,248
23	Insurance ...	421,151	333,962	48,403	38,786
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	TEMPORARY CLERICAL	1,014,604	702,920	215,491	96,193
b	CREDIT CARD FEES	734,180	4,316	1,151	728,713
c	VENUE COSTS	715,543	445,333	34,937	235,273
d	LIST RENTALS	620,205	363,651		256,554
e	All other expenses	995,637	995,637
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	185,007,361	147,169,977	19,091,033	18,746,351
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).	6,286,523	3,930,295		2,356,228

Form 990 (2019)

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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

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			8,498,765	1	11,057,792
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			17,787,717	2	20,549,269
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			24,847,333	3	27,349,679
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			94,536	4	46,458
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 ......			5,814,312	9	5,409,203
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	70,157,435
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	35,019,910	36,250,154	10c	35,137,525
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			264,372,741	11	263,120,101
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			85,176,357	12	104,589,476
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)...			442,841,915	16	467,259,503

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	22,915,675	17	22,642,566
18	Grants payable ...	0	18	0
19	Deferred revenue .........	0	19	0
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........	9,461,725	20	9,056,413
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 ..	9,262,784	23	10,111,417
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	33,724,024	25	38,928,971
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	75,364,208	26	80,739,367

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	253,325,005	27	272,550,192
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	114,152,702	28	113,969,944
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here 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 ...........	367,477,707	32	386,520,136
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	442,841,915	33	467,259,503

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..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

197,585,835

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

185,007,361

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

12,578,474

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..

367,477,707

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

9,704,330

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

-2,359

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

-3,238,016

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))

386,520,136

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

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?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

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?

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.

Form 990 (2019)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

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.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


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

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(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.") ..	127,497,252	161,593,821	174,988,334	173,735,553	187,198,934	825,013,894
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	127,497,252	161,593,821	174,988,334	173,735,553	187,198,934	825,013,894
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)..						54,978,362
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						770,035,532

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	127,497,252	161,593,821	174,988,334	173,735,553	187,198,934	825,013,894
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	3,028,753	2,547,986	3,366,262	4,884,885	3,054,202	16,882,088
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..	78,003	78,233	82,835			239,071
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..	250,260	259,525	241,160	462,225	179,076	1,392,246
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						843,527,299

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

16,235,616

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

Public support percentage for 2019 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

91.288 %

Public support percentage for 2018 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

89.121 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2019. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2019. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

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

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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)		(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)		(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.)..

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

Public support percentage for 2019 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2018 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2019 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2018 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2019. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

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

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.

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).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

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.

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) .

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

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

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

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

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.

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.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

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).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

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?

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).

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.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

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.

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.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

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.

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.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

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

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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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

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

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

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... 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

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

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Name of organization Natural Resources Defense Council Inc		Employer identification number 13-2654926

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

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

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Name of organization Natural Resources Defense Council Inc			Employer identification number 13-2654926
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(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)

Additional Data

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Software Version:

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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 Bullet

Go 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
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) .................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ SchCMd Bullet

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

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

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

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50084S

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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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 Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

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) ......................	213,417
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................	773,514
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................	986,931
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................	184,020,430
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................	185,007,361
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.	1,000,000
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................	250,000
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................		Yes No

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	903,415	1,001,990	986,883	968,931	3,861,219

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount	250,000	250,000	250,000	250,000	1,000,000

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))					1,500,000

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures	177,589	123,824	84,490	213,417	599,320

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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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

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:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

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

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

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."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

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? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................

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 $5,050 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.

Return Reference

Explanation

SCHEDULE C, PART II-A

ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11D, NRDC REPORTS $5,050 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.

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2019

Additional Data

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Software Version:

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

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 ........

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? ............

Yes No

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? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


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

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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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)? .............................

Yes No

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.

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.

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

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:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2019

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

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?...

Yes No

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.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


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

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

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 ....	240,454,388	214,771,003	180,725,747	155,645,646	153,068,276
b	Contributions ...	16,834,056	15,529,650	23,023,021	7,858,169	8,759,097
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	12,743,792	13,780,515	13,443,984	20,388,782	514,555
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	8,800,854	1,692,012	1,167,794	1,792,401	5,288,000
f	Administrative expenses ....	2,978,506	1,934,768	1,253,955	1,374,449	1,408,282
g	End of year balance ......	258,252,876	240,454,388	214,771,003	180,725,747	155,645,646

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

84.000 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

11.000 %

Term endowment SchDMd Bullet

5.000 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

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 ....	47,370,850	22,565,130	24,805,720
c	Leasehold improvements	4,036,131	1,519,778	2,516,353
d	Equipment ....	15,339,195	10,935,002	4,404,193
e	Other .....	3,411,259	0	3,411,259
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				35,137,525

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther 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	77,767,571	F
(B) INT. IN SPLIT INT. AGREEMENTS	20,928,199	F
(C) PRIVATE EQUITIES	5,878,922	F
(D) VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDS	14,784	F
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)	104,589,476

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram 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.)

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.)...........

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
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	38,928,971
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	208,775,619
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	9,704,330
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	4,576,587
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	14,280,917
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	194,494,702
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	3,217,573
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	-126,440
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	3,091,133
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	197,585,835

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	186,492,815
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	4,576,587
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	4,576,587
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	181,916,228
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	3,217,573
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b	-126,440
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	3,091,133
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	185,007,361

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 61 INDIVIDUAL FUNDS (47 donor-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 supporting services. IT ALSO INCLUDES FUNDS DESIGNATED BY NRDC'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO FUNCTION AS AN ENDOWMENT (QUASI-ENDOWMENT). NET ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH individual 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. NRDC DOES NOT BELIEVE ITS 2020 AND 2019 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 ($126,440)
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 ($126,440)

Schedule D (Form 990) 2019

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

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.

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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

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	35	Program Services	CLEAN ENERGY ADVOCACY	4,277,761
	South Asia	0	7	Program Services	CLEAN ENERGY ADVOCACY	472,212
	South America	0	2	Program Services	CLEAN ENERGY ADVOCACY	132,360
	North America	0	2	Program Services	Environmental Advocacy	525,799
	Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	0	5	Fundraising	Environmental Advocacy	617,955
	Sub-Saharan Africa	0	0	Grantmaking	Environmental Advocacy	6,085
	Middle East and North Africa	0	0	Program Services	Environmental Advocacy	150
	Central America and the Caribbean	0	0	Investments		71,403,920
	East Asia and the Pacific	0	0	Grantmaking		4,988,368
	Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	0	0	Grantmaking		11,202
	North America	0	0	Grantmaking		18,000
	South Asia	0	0	Grantmaking		130,000





3a	Sub-total ....	1	51			82,583,812
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	1	51			82,583,812

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2019

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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.

(c) Region	(d) Purpose of grant	(e) Amount of cash grant	(f) Manner of cash disbursement	(g) Amount of noncash assistance
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	228,000	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	289,242	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	704,297	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	7,071	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	243,747	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	86,000	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	50,000	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	80,000	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	66,673	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	7,065	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	10,000	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	69,818	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	28,285	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	30,000	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	25,000	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	80,000	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	5,500	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	7,000	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	75,500	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	49,000	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	24,048	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	10,222	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	30,000	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	50,953	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	17,053	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	30,000	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	25,656	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	32,000	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	18,000	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	119,000	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	25,421	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	249,242	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	42,359	WIRE	0
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	264,125	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	161,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	15,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	50,263	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	77,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	35,299	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	12,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	20,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	14,022	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	25,456	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	30,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	63,799	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	42,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	30,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	30,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	12,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	60,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	25,456	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	30,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	35,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	47,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	30,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	30,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	8,795	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	75,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	30,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	35,299	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	260,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	30,257	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	9,195	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	48,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	58,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	30,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	61,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	21,033	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	239,215	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	8,483	WIRE
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	BIOGEMS ADVO	11,202	WIRE
North America	BIOGEMS ADVO	13,000	WIRE
South Asia	Clean Energy Advocac	40,000	WIRE
South Asia	Clean Energy Advocac	40,000	WIRE
South Asia	Clean Energy Advocac	50,000	WIRE
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	105,000	wire
East Asia and the Pacific	Clean Energy Advocac	8,518	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 .......	77
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................	0

Schedule F (Form 990) 2019

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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)

Schedule F (Form 990) 2019

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

Schedule F (Form 990) 2019

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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.

Schedule F (Form 990) 2019

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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 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

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.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

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?

YesNo

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
	MR Strategic SVCS INC	DIGITAL ADVOCACY		No	0	1,089,136	-1,089,136
	TELEFUND Inc	TELEMRKTNG		No	5,829	0	5,829
	O'Brien Garrett	fundraising consultant		No	0	140,566	-140,566







Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					5,829	1,229,702	-1,223,873

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.

Cat. No. 50083H

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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.

		(a) Event #1 bounty ocean (event type)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	15,800	15,800
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	12,275	12,275
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	3,525	3,525

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .
7	Food and beverages . . .	1,867			1,867
8	Entertainment . . . .
9	Other direct expenses . . .	28,074	72,889	23,610	124,573
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .				126,440
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .				-122,915

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.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

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

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

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.

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SCHEDULE G, PART I, FUNDRAISERS

THE PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISERS DISCLOSED ON NRDC'S FORM 990 pROVIDE A SUITE OF CONSULTING AND FUNDRAISING SERVICES THAT ENHANCE THE ORGANIZATION'S ABILITY TO ADVANCE ITS OWN TAX-EXEMPT MISSION. NRDC DOES NOT SPECIFICALLY TRACK THE FUNDRAISING DOLLARS EACH FUNDRAISER GENERATED AND SO dETERMINING AN ACCURATE ALLOCATION OF THESE RECEIPTS TO ALIGN WITH THE 990 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS IS DIFFICULT. NEVERTHELESS, NRDC DOES ROUTINELY REVIEW ITS FUNDRAISING RELATIONSHIPS TO ENSURE THAT THE SERVICES IT RECEIVES PROVIDE A GOOD RATE OF RETURN TO THE ORGANIZATION ON ITS FUNDRAISING BUDGET. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most of NRDCs in-person fundraising events were cancelled. NRDC incurred some non-reimbursable costs for these events and has allocated them accordingly in Schedule G, Part II.

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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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.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

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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

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? ........................

Yes No

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	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) Alaska Wilderness League 122 C Street NW Suite 240 Washington,DC20001	52-1814742	501 (C)(3)	44,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(2) America Votes 1155 Connecticut Ave NW Washington,DC20036	26-4568349	501 (C)(4)	12,500	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(3) Atlantic Council 1030 15th Street NW Washington DC,DC20005	52-0742294	501 (C)(3)	22,500	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(4) Baltimore City Public Schools 200 E North Ave Baltimore,MD21202	52-2064235	501 (C)(3)	23,550	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(5) Beneficial Electrification League 3625 NPotomac St Arlington,VA22213	83-1564810	501 (C)(3)	80,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(6) Black Farmer Fund Inc 2161 Prospect Avenue Bronx,NY10457	84-2310349	501 (C)(3)	10,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(7) Blue Green Alliance Foundation 2701 Univ Ave SE Minneapolis,MN55414	20-3477309	501 (C)(3)	110,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(8) Blueprint North Carolina 3739 National Drive Raleigh,NC27612	27-2459538	501 (C)(3)	100,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(9) Building Energy Exchange 31 Chambers Street New York,NY10007	27-1274041	501 (C)(3)	17,500	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(10) California Electrical Transp Coalition 1015 K Street Ste 200 Sacramento,CA95814	68-0304008	501 (C)(3)	10,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(11) California Fdn On The Environment & Economy Pier 35 Suite 202 San Francisco,CA94133	94-2579986	501 (C)(3)	8,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(12) California Housing Partnership 369 Pine Street San Francisco,CA94101	68-0183692	501 (C)(3)	34,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(13) CEERT 1100 11th Street Sacramento,CA95814	68-0260751	501 (C)(3)	12,500	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(14) Center for Large Landscape Conservation PO Box 1587 Bozeman,MT59771	27-1226829	501 (C)(3)	10,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(15) Center for Science in Public Participation 224 North Church Avenue Bozeman,MT59715	81-0512321	501 (C)(3)	61,500	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(16) Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy 235 Montgomery San Francisco,CA94104	94-3114015	501 (C)(3)	50,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(17) Citizens Campaign Fund For The environment 225-A Main Street Farmingdale,NY11735	11-2983418	501 (C)(3)	7,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(18) Citizen's For Pennsylvania's Future 610 N Third St Harrisburg,PA171011113	31-1607866	501 (C)(3)	15,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(19) City & County of SF Dept of AdministratION 1 DR CARL B GOOD PL San Francisco,CA94102	94-6000417	GOVT	26,500	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(20) Clean Energy Leadership Institute 1212 Broadway FL 1600 Oakland,CA94612	46-3102331	501 (C)(3)	10,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(21) Colorado Peoples Alliance 700 Kalamath St Denver,CO80204	84-1599036	501 (C)(3)	15,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(22) Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission 700 NE Multnomah St Portland,OR97232	93-0695227	501 (C)(3)	10,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(23) Communities For A Better Environment 6325 Pacific Blvd Huntington Park,CA90255	94-2998086	501 (C)(3)	18,125	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(24) Community Food Advocates 110 Wall Street New York,NY10005	27-1764219	501 (C)(3)	30,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(25) Community Stabilization Project 501 N Dale Street St Paul,MN55103	41-1729493	501 (C)(3)	10,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(26) Community Water Center 900 West Oak Ave Visalia,CA93291	80-0267674	501 (C)(3)	9,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(27) Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc 1720 MA Ave NW Washington,DC20036	52-1160561	501 (C)(4)	35,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(28) Denver Urban Gardens 1031 33rd St Suite 100 Denver,CO80205	74-2374848	501 (C)(3)	10,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(29) East Michigan Environmental Action Council 4605 Cass Ave Detroit,MI48201	23-7241219	501 (C)(3)	30,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(30) EcoAdapt PO Box 11195 Bainbridge Island,WA98110	26-3303629	501 (C)(3)	11,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(31) Eco-Cycle PO Box 19006 Boulder,CO80308	84-0730811	501 (C)(3)	9,495	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(32) Economic Advancement Research Institute 19 Kendrick St Wrentham,MA02093	45-3674945	501 (C)(3)	100,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(33) EcoWorks 22400 W 7 Mile Rd Detroit,MI48219	38-2412482	501 (C)(3)	28,400	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(34) Elevate Energy 322 S Green St Suite 300 Chicago,IL60607	36-4443093	501 (C)(3)	128,637	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(35) Energy Innovation Reform Project 3100 Clarendon BLVD Arlington,VA22201	49-1491204	501 (C)(3)	40,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(36) Environmental Health Trust PO BOX 58 Teton Village,WY83025	20-7498107	501 (C)(3)	25,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(37) Environmental Leadership Program Inc PO Box 907 Greenbelt,MD207680907	04-3521791	501 (C)(3)	5,500	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(38) Equity Legal Services Inc 5720 North Belt West Belleville,IL62226	83-1000784	501 (C)(3)	12,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(39) Friends of the Los Angeles River 570 West Ave 26 Los Angeles,CA90065	95-4171497	501 (C)(3)	24,350	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(40) Genesee County Hispanic Latino Collab PO BOX 320494 Flint,MI48532	47-5491144	501 (C)(3)	12,857	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(41) Great Lakes Environmental Law Center 4444 2nd Avenue Detroit,MI48201	61-1557918	501 (C)(3)	15,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(42) Green Latinos 801 Pennsylvania AvE Washington,DC20004	26-3386082	501 (C)(3)	15,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(43) Healthy Building Network 1710 Connecticut Ave Washington,DC20009	20-5036229	501 (C)(3)	40,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(44) Institute for Local Self Reliance 2720 EAST 22ND ST Minneapolis,MN55406	23-7394104	501 (C)(3)	43,560	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(45) Institute For Market Transformation 1707 L St NW Ste 1050 Washington,DC20036	94-3241464	501 (C)(3)	214,667	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(46) Institute for Transportation & Development Policy Po Box 660085 New York,NY11366	52-1399520	501 (C)(3)	52,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(47) International Living Future Institute 1501 East Madison Street Seattle,WA98122	27-1791162	501 (C)(3)	7,500	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(48) Just Transition Alliance 2615 Camino del Rio S San Diego,CA92108	52-2283569	501 (C)(3)	10,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(49) La Cosecha CSA 318 Isleta Blvd Albuquerque,NM87105	82-4552728	501 (C)(3)	13,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(50) Latino Community Foundation 235 Montgomery St San Francisco,CA94104	81-0564400	501 (C)(3)	9,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(51) Little Village Environmental Justice Org 2445 S Spaulding Ave Chicago,IL60623	34-4259477	501 (C)(3)	30,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(52) Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust 1541 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles,CA90017	38-3687836	501 (C)(3)	12,500	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(53) Low Income Investment Fund 50 California St San Francisco,CA94111	94-2952578	501 (C)(3)	26,200	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(54) March On Maryland Inc 15800 Crabbs Branch Way Rockville,MD20855	82-0958114	501 (C)(3)	50,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(55) Metro Caring 1100 E 18th Ave Denver,CO80218	84-6116951	501 (C)(3)	15,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(56) National Housing Trust 1101 30th Street NW Washington,DC20007	52-1477599	501 (C)(3)	80,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(57) Neighbors for Environmental Justice 3543 s hamilton Chicago,IL60609	83-2706522	501 (C)(3)	10,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(58) Network for Good 1140 Connecticut Ave Washington,DC20036	68-0480736	501 (C)(3)	5,250	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(59) New England Aquarium Corporation Central Wharf Boston,MA02110	04-2297514	501 (C)(3)	48,500	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(60) New Jersey Audubon 9 Hardscrabble Road Bernardsville,NJ07924	22-1539642	501 (C)(3)	10,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(61) New Jersey Together PO Box 136 Jersey City,NJ07303	45-0663052	501 (C)(3)	8,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(62) New York University 105 E 17th Street New York,NY10003	13-5562308	501 (C)(3)	12,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(63) North Carolina Conservation Network Inc 234 Fayetteville St Raleigh,NC27601	58-2504713	501 (C)(3)	20,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(64) Northern Oakland County Branch NAACP 28 N Saginaw Suite 910 Pontiac,MI48342	37-1459566	501 (C)(3)	20,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(65) Nrdc Action Fund 40 w 20th st New York,NY10011	13-3976062	501 (C)(4)	1,597,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(66) Occidental College 1600 campus road Los Angeles,CA90041	95-1667177	501 (C)(3)	55,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(67) Oregon Environmental Council 222 NW Davis Street Portland,OR972093900	93-0578714	501 (C)(3)	15,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(68) Partnership Project Inc PO Box 65826 Washington,DC20035	52-2192070	501 (C)(3)	414,120	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(69) People for Community Recovery 13330 S Corliss Avenue Chicago,IL60827	36-3415767	501 (C)(3)	30,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(70) Pesticide Action Network North America 1611 Telegraph Avenue Oakland,CA94612	94-2949686	501 (C)(3)	10,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(71) Regents Of The University Of California PO Box 989062 West Sacramento,CA95798	94-6036494	501 (C)(3)	57,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(72) Renew Missouri Advocates 3115 South Grant Blvd St Louis,MO63118	81-3229949	501 (C)(3)	30,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(73) Sea Research Foundation Inc 55 coogan blvd Mystic,CT06355	06-1480300	501 (C)(3)	20,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(74) Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs 23564 Calabasas Road Calabasas,CA91302	95-4116679	501 (C)(3)	60,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(75) Soulardarity 21 Highland Street Highland Park,MI48203	47-2733535	501 (C)(3)	10,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(76) Southwest Energy Efficiency Project 2334 Broadway Boulder,CO80304	84-1593046	501 (C)(3)	50,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(77) Species Survival Network PO Box 507 Highland,MD20777	52-2133713	501 (C)(3)	6,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(78) Stand 1329 N State St Bellingham,WA98225	94-3331587	501 (C)(3)	150,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(79) Surfrider Foundation PO Box 73550 San Clemente,CA92673	95-3941826	501 (C)(3)	8,333	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(80) Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Svcs 900 N Wayside Houston,TX77011	02-0749601	501 (C)(3)	15,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(81) The Andrew Goodman Foundation Inc po box 934 Mahwah,NJ07430	13-6207568	501 (C)(3)	20,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(82) The Energy Foundation 301 Battery Street San Francisco,CA94111	94-3126848	501 (C)(3)	75,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(83) The Greenlining Institute 360 14th St Oakland,CA94612	94-3173571	501 (C)(3)	14,810	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(84) The Maryland Food Bank Inc 2200 Halethorpe Fms Rd Baltimore,MD21227	52-1135690	501 (C)(3)	35,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(85) The Mayor's Fund for Philadelphia City Hall Room 267 Philadelphia,PA19107	23-2174863	501 (C)(3)	78,750	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(86) The Solar Foundation 1110 Vermont Ave NW Washington,DC20005	52-1089260	501 (C)(3)	12,500	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(87) Tides Foundation 1014 Torney Ave San Francisco,CA94129	51-0198509	501 (C)(3)	15,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(88) Transportation Choices Coalition 1402 3rd Ave Seattle,WA98101	94-3185639	501 (C)(3)	28,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(89) Tri-State Transportation Campaign 231 West 29th St New York,NY10001	13-3790165	501 (C)(3)	32,275	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(90) UC Berkeley Foundation 244 BOALT HALL 7200 Berkeley,CA94720	94-6090626	501 (C)(3)	30,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(91) Unite Pittsburgh 841 California Ave Pittsburgh,PA15212	82-3674888	501 (C)(3)	15,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(92) United Tribes of Bristol Bay PO Box 1252 Dillingham,AK99576	30-0785358	501 (C)(3)	87,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(93) University of Kansas Endowment Association PO Box 928 Lawrence,KS660440928	48-0547734	501 (C)(3)	44,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(94) Upper Manhattan Together Inc 125 E 105th Street New York,NY10029	13-4099665	501 (C)(3)	12,500	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(95) Uprose 166A 22Nd Street Brooklyn,NY11232	11-2490531	501 (C)(3)	10,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(96) Urban Sustainability Directors Network 1624 Viola Circle Port Washington,WI53074	82-5015863	501 (C)(3)	21,834	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(97) Utah Dine Bikeyah 352 S Denver St Salt Lake City,UT84111	61-1729917	501 (C)(3)	14,500	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(98) We Don't Waste 5971 Broadway Denver,CO80216	27-0585966	501 (C)(3)	40,010	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(99) Artists Reenvisioning Tomorrow 919 NE JEFFERSON ST PEORIA,IL61603	82-4003451	501 (C)(3)	92,160	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(100) Illinois Central College 1 COLLEGE DRIVE EAST PEORIA,IL61535	37-0892531	501 (c)(3)	68,020	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(101) Jubilee Ministries INC 1215 N SHERIdAN ROAD PEORIA,IL61606	37-1246444	501 (C)(3)	48,067	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(102) BOE CITY OF PEORIAPEORIA PUB SCHOOL DIST 3202 N Wisconsin Ave PEORIA,IL61603	37-6001759	GOVT	469,137	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(103) Tri-County Urban League 317 S MACARTHUR HIGHWAY PEORIA,IL61605	37-0888235	501 (C)(3)	100,033	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(104) Williamsfield CUSD #210 325 KENTUCKY AVE WILLIAMSFIELD,IL61489	37-6003557	GOVT	294,000	0	ENV. ADVOCACY
(105) cITY OF pEORIA 419 FULTON STREET PEORIA,IL61602	37-6001761	GOVT	128,183		env. advocacy
(106) Soulside Healing Arts 1311 sw adams st PEORIA,IL61602	82-4469027	501 (C)(3)	8,333		ENV. ADVOCACY
(107) Elevate Energy 322 S GREEN ST CHICAGO,IL60607	36-4443093	501 (C)(3)	281,884		ENV. ADVOCACY
(108) Peoria Housing Authority 100 S RICHARD PRYOR PLACE PEORIA,IL61605	37-6001780	GOVT	54,512		ENV. ADVOCACY

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

105

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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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	21	160,000
(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.

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Explanation

FORM 990, SCHEDULE I, LINE 2

IN FISCAL YEAR 2020, 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
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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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

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.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

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 .........

Yes

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? ..

Yes

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.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

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:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

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.

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:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

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:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

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 ............

Yes

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 ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

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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
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1John H Adams Trustee	(i) (ii)	175,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	175,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2Steven Baginski SENIOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR	(i) (ii)	179,843 ------------- 0	3,150 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	14,230 ------------- 0	26,480 ------------- 0	223,703 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3Mitchell Bernard interim pres & general counsel	(i) (ii)	330,085 ------------- 0	7,500 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	40,200 ------------- 0	22,742 ------------- 0	400,527 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4Jennifer Bernstein Chief Development Officer	(i) (ii)	307,139 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	25,261 ------------- 0	26,262 ------------- 0	358,662 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5Susan Casey-Lefkowitz chief program officer	(i) (ii)	284,962 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	35,951 ------------- 0	17,838 ------------- 0	338,751 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6Michelle Egan Chief Communications Officer	(i) (ii)	262,203 ------------- 0	7,500 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	27,631 ------------- 0	26,262 ------------- 0	323,596 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7Mercedes Falber Chief Human Resources Officer	(i) (ii)	249,423 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	32,797 ------------- 0	9,420 ------------- 0	291,640 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8Veronica Foo cfo	(i) (ii)	250,768 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	8,379 ------------- 0	22,056 ------------- 0	281,203 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9Ashok Gupta Senior Program Advocate	(i) (ii)	241,318 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	29,607 ------------- 0	17,838 ------------- 0	288,763 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10David Hawkins Senior Attorney III	(i) (ii)	254,426 ------------- 0	7,771 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	136,843 ------------- 0	17,195 ------------- 0	416,235 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
11Andrew Jackson THRU 022020 Chief Administrative Officer	(i) (ii)	319,330 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	20,606 ------------- 0	17,838 ------------- 0	357,774 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
12Jingjing Qian Senior Director China Program	(i) (ii)	259,707 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	12,858 ------------- 0	24,468 ------------- 0	7,139 ------------- 0	304,172 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
13Anika Rahman Chief Board Relations Officer	(i) (ii)	262,223 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	9,558 ------------- 0	9,444 ------------- 0	281,225 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
14Joel Reynolds Western Director	(i) (ii)	253,156 ------------- 0	7,900 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	32,040 ------------- 0	26,262 ------------- 0	319,358 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
15Abby Schaefer-Orfaly CHIEF Board RELATIONS OFFICER	(i) (ii)	140,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	140,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
16Rhea Suh FORMER PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	280,100 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	368,144 ------------- 0	19,250 ------------- 0	13,104 ------------- 0	680,598 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
17Fuqiang Yang Sr Advisor Climate Energy ENV.	(i) (ii)	262,154 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	12,858 ------------- 0	16,557 ------------- 0	15,445 ------------- 0	307,014 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
18Ed Yoon Chief Policy Advocacy Officer	(i) (ii)	273,730 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	26,368 ------------- 0	14,659 ------------- 0	314,757 ------------- 0	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.

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COMPENSATION INFORMATION

SCHEDULE J PART I, LINE 1 first class or charter travel For the year ending June 30, 2020, NRDC permitted Interim President & General Counsel, Mitchell Bernard, to fly first class for a long-distance flight to India to accommodate medical issues. Travel for companions 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 2020, NRDC ALSO PROVIDED COMPANION TRAVEL FOR ONE INDIVIDUAL REPORTED ON PART VII - JOHN ADAMS. tax indemnification and gross-up payments highest compensated employee, JINGJING QIAN (SENIOR DIRECTOR CHINA PROGRAM) receives gross up payments in the amount of $1,000 per month to cover the housing allowance. THIS AMOUNT IS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(III). SCHEDULE J PART I, LINE 7 The Natural Resources Defense Council occasionally issues bonuses to individuals reported on the Form 990, Schedule J. These bonuses are usually merit based and are contingent upon the employee meeting certain objective performance-based criteria. 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 $175,000 FOR THESE SERVICES IN CALENDAR YEAR 2019. 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 Michelle Egan $1,959 $583 Susan Casey-Lefkowitz $1,484 $443 Ashok Gupta $260 $77 Jennifer Bernstein $2,185 $651 Rhea Suh $4,268 $1,265 Edward Yoon $17,022 $5,079 Mitchell Bernard $1,349 $403 veronica foo $3,892 $1,161 andrew jackson $515 $153 FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4 DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2019, PRESIDENT, RHEA SUH, RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $368,144. THIS AMOUNT IS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(III).

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Schedule K
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information on Tax-Exempt Bonds

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part Ⅵ, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part Ⅵ.
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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
(a) Issuer name		(b) Issuer EIN	(c) CUSIP #	(d) Date issued	(e) Issue price	(f) Description of purpose	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 ..................	3,300,250
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)? ........		X
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)? ........		X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? ..........		X
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? ..................	X

Part Ⅲ

Private Business Use

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............		X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............	X

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Cat. No. 50193E

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Part Ⅲ

Private Business Use (Continued)

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............		X
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............		X
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....	0.670 %
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 .........	0.670 %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 .............	1.340 %
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 ..........	bank of america
c Term of hedge .........	30 %
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......		X
e Was the hedge terminated? ........		X

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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).

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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

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.
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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	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image

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?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No






Total ............... $

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?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) Wendy Neu	board of trustees member	419,013	See Part V		No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, SCHEDULE L, PART IV	BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER, WENDY NEU, HAS AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN A BUILDING IN WHICH NRDC LEASES SPACE. THE ANNUAL RENT UNDER THE LEASE AGREEMENT IS $419,013. THE AFOREMENTIONED TRANSACTION WAS ENTERED INTO BY BOTH PARTIES AT ARM'S LENGTH AND THE LEASE TERMS ARE DETERMINED BY UTILIZING CURRENT MARKET RATES.

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Noncash Contributions

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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	557	4,144,734	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 ( Misc. Donated Items )	X	53	9,772	FMV
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

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

Yes

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

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

Yes

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

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.

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Cat. No. 51227J

Schedule M (Form 990) (2019)

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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.

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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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Natural Resources Defense Council Inc

Employer identification number

13-2654926

Return Reference	Explanation
Principal Officer	Former President, Rhea Suh, served as President of NRDC through June of 2019, when she was replaced by Interim President, Mitchell Bernard who served from July 1, 2019 through January of 2020, when his interim period ended with the hiring of Ms. Gina McCarthy as the new President. Upon the election of President Joseph Biden, Ms. McCarthy transitioned to a position with the Biden administration. No compensation is reported for Ms. McCarthy within the Form 990 as she commenced service with NRDC in calendar year 2020; accordingly, her compensation will be reported on next years Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2021. Mitchell Bernard was again appointed as interim President (in addition to his role as Chief Counsel) of NRDC in January of 2021, to serve until such time as NRDC hires a new President. GENERAL EXPLANATORY STATEMENT REGARDING THE COVID-19 IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION IN MARCH 2020, THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION DECLARED COVID-19 A pANDEMIC, WHICH RESULTED IN FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND PRIVATE ENTITIES MANDATING VARIOUS RESTRICTIONS, INCLUDING TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS, RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLIC GATHERINGS, AND STAY AT HOME ORDERS. AFTER EVALUATING THE RESPONSES AND GUIDANCE FROM FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, NRDC CLOSED ITS BEIJING OFFICE IN FEBRUARY 2020 (REOPENED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2020), AND CLOSED ALL ITS U.S. OFFICES IN MARCH 2020, WITH A MAJORITY OF THE EMPLOYEES WORKING REMOTELY UNTIL AT LEAST JANUARY 2021. NRDC CONTINUES TO MONITOR DEVELOPMENTS, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS AT THE NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL, TO EVALUATE POSSIBLE EXTENSION TO ALL OR PART OF SUCH CLOSURES. IN ADDITION, NRDC HAS TAKEN SEVERAL STEPS TO STRENGTHEN ITS FINANCIAL POSITION AND MAINTAIN FINANCIAL LIQUIDITY, INCLUDING EXPENSE REDUCTIONS ACROSS FUNCTIONAL AREAS, INCREASING THE DRAW FROM ITS ENDOWMENT AND RESERVE FUNDS, ESTABLISHING A BANK REVOLVER TO EXPAND LIQUIDITY, AND BROADENING NEW DONOR CULTIVATION ACTIVITIES ALL IN AN EFFORT TO OFFSET POTENTIAL DECLINES IN FUNDRAISING REVENUES AND INVESTMENT returns. THE OUTBREAK HAS ADVERSELY IMPACTED THE LEVEL OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITY AROUND THE WORLD AND DISRUPTED NORMAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY IN EVERY SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY. AS THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IS COMPLEX AND RAPIDLY EVOLVING, NRDC'S PLANS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE MAY CHANGE. AT THIS POINT, A REASONABLE eSTIMATE AS TO THE DURATION AND SEVERITY OF THE PANDEMIC AND ITS IMPACT oN NRDC'S CHANGES IN NET ASSETS, FINANCIAL POSITION OR CASH FLOWS CANNOT BE DETERMINED. GOVERNING BODY AND MANAGEMENT PART VI, LINE 1B - THE NRDC BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS COMPRISED OF 37 INDEPENDENT VOTING BOARD MEMBERS. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER JOHN ADAMS IS NOT INDEPENDENT BY VIRTUE OF RECEIVING COMPENSATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION. Board of Trustees Member, Wendy Neu, is not independent by virtue of the compensatory relationship described in Schedule L; accordingly of the 37 Board of Trustees members, 35 are deemed to be independent.
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, Sarah Cogan and Atif Azher 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 ($2,273,924) CHANGE IN VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS ($848,634) CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS ($115,458) TOTAL OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS ($3,238,016)
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:CREATIVE DESIGN/ART/FILM TOTAL FEES:834513
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTING TOTAL FEES:238583
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING TOTAL FEES:17266
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:MEMBERSHIP CONSULTING TOTAL FEES:111194
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:CLEAN ENERGY TOTAL FEES:5804209
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:INTERNATIONAL TOTAL FEES:2812112
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:WILDLIFE & WETLANDS TOTAL FEES:2249012
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES TOTAL FEES:5786104
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:CONSULTING REIMBURSEMENT TOTAL FEES:409438
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING TOTAL FEES:915271
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:EDITORIAL TOTAL FEES:68193
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:MISCELLANEOUS PROFESSIONAL FEE TOTAL FEES:84570

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Attach to Form 990.
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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?
(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	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 AF		No
(3)NRDC Limited 22/F Bank of China Tower Hong Kong HK	DISSOLVED	HK	N/A	N/A	NRDC	Yes
(4)NRDC Action Votes 40 West 20th Street NEW YORK,NY10011 84-4788745	Environmental	NY	527	N/A	NRDC AF		No

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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	(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?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	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?
(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		Yes	No
(1) Charitable Remainder Trusts	Investing	NY	NRDC	CRUT	0	2,871,776	100.000 %	Yes

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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

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 .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

Yes

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

Yes

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

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	B	1,597,000	COST
(2) NRDC Action Fund	N, O	3,423,583	COST
(3) NRDC Action Fund	Q	660,866	COST
(4) NRDC Limited	Q	50,557	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)	(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?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation

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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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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) .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No