TY 2021 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.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2021 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2021 , and ending 06-30-2022

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

CName of organization
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
40 WEST 20TH STREET

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10011

D Employer identification number

13-2654926

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 547,883,763

F Name and address of principal officer:
MANISH BAPNA
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: WE WORK TO SAFEGUARD THE EARTH: ITS PEOPLE, ITS PLANTS & ANIMALS, ON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	30
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	29
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	848
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	0
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	260,341
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	267,144,118	178,965,564
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	2,179,933	3,282,725
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	4,494,100	4,120,383
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	-89,766	-182,834
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	273,728,385	186,185,838
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	10,408,975	28,510,340
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)	108,711,580	113,685,736
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	1,231,720	962,824
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 22,112,917
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	61,715,880	68,835,121
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	182,068,155	211,994,021
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	91,660,230	-25,808,183
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	675,576,177	602,252,452
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	130,064,634	126,273,148
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	545,511,543	475,979,304

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2021)

Form 990 (2021)

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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: SEE SCHEDULE O

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 $ 60,823,420 including grants of $ 28,510,340 ) (Revenue $ 3,282,725 )
	SEE SCHEDULE O

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 50,318,306 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	SEE SCHEDULE O

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 31,957,723 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	SEE SCHEDULE O

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 23,787,026 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	INTERNATIONALFROM CHINA TO INDIA TO THE AMERICAS, NRDC'S INTERNATIONAL WORK LEVERAGES OUR SCIENTIFIC, ECONOMIC, AND POLICY EXPERTISE TO ADVANCE KEY ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE PROGRAMS WITH FAR-REACHING IMPACTS ACROSS THE WORLD. OUR HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR ARE AS FOLLOWS:NRDC ENDEAVORED TO HELP CURTAIL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND ACCELERATE THE TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY WHILE PREPARING FOR CLIMATE IMPACTS WORLDWIDE. IN ONE NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT THAT STEMMED IN PART FROM DECADES-LONG NRDC ADVOCACY, INDIA ANNOUNCED THAT IT WILL RATIFY THE KIGALI AMENDMENT TO THE MONTREAL PROTOCOL, A GLOBAL PACT TO PHASE DOWN CLIMATE-WARMING HYDROFLUOROCARBONS (HFCS)-A POTENT GREENHOUSE GAS USED IN INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERANTS AND AIR CONDITIONERS-AND THAT IT PLANS TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR PHASING DOWN HFCS. AT THE UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES 26 IN GLASGOW (COP26), NRDC HELD EVENTS ON BOTH MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE, INCLUDING AN EVENT ON THE ROLE OF GREEN BANKS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF FINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN MOBILIZING PRIVATE INVESTMENTS INTO CLIMATE ACTION; AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE KIGALI AMENDMENT IN INDIA AS WELL AS BUILDING CLIMATE RESILIENCE THAT FOCUSES ON THE MOST VULNERABLE PEOPLE IN THE COUNTRY. NRDC ALSO WORKED ACROSS ITS MANY FUNCTIONS TO CONTINUE PROTECTING PRIMARY FORESTS IN THE CANADIAN BOREAL, WHICH ABSORB SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF THE WORLD'S CARBON DIOXIDE AND HOUSE THE PLANET-WARMING GAS WITHIN THEIR SOIL. EFFORTS INCLUDED CAMPAIGNS WITH PARTNERS TO PUSH PROCTER & GAMBLE'S CEO TO STOP SOURCING FROM THE BOREAL FORESTS TO MAKE CHARMIN TOILET PAPER AND OTHER TISSUE PRODUCTS AND COORDINATING AND RELEASING AN OPEN LETTER TO CANADA'S PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU, SIGNED BY 100 LEADING SCIENTISTS ACROSS THE WORLD, TO CALL FOR AN END TO LOGGING IN THE FORESTS AND FOR CANADA TO FULLY ACCOUNT FOR THE LOGGING INDUSTRY'S CARBON EMISSIONS. WE ALSO WORKED WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO HOLD INVESTORS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BIG CORPORATIONS ACCOUNTABLE FOR CONTINUING TO LOG PRIMARY FORESTS; AS A RESULT OF OUR ADVOCACY, LOWE'S, ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAILERS, COMMITTED TO EVALUATING AND DISCLOSING THE IMPACT OF ITS SOURCING ON PRIMARY FORESTS AND INDIGENOUS RIGHTS IN ORDER DO ITS PART IN ADDRESSING DEFORESTATION AND PRIMARY FOREST DEGRADATION.NRDC SUSTAINED ITS PURSUIT OF HELPING OTHER KEY PARTS OF THE WORLD TRANSITION TO CLEANER ENERGY AND BECOME MORE PREPARED FOR THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE. EXAMPLES INCLUDE RECOMMENDING SOLUTIONS TO EXPAND CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE IN COUNTRIES, SUCH AS WORKING WITH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION TO OPTIMIZE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION AND CHARGING OPERATIONS IN SHANGHAI AND RELEASING PUBLICATIONS ON HOW TO OPTIMALLY SELECT SITES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS IN INDIA. NRDC ALSO CONTINUED TO HELP BUILD CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN INDIA, A COUNTRY AT THE FOREFRONT OF EXTREME CLIMATE EFFECTS, BY PRESENTING INFORMATION WORKSHOPS ON HOW TO STRENGTHEN HEAT ADAPTATION EFFORTS AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS. ADDITIONALLY, NRDC COORDINATED A LETTER SIGNED BY U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL, JUSTICE, FOREIGN POLICY, AND TRADE GROUPS TO PRESSURE THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO ADDRESS ACTIONS BY MEXICO THAT ARE UNDERMINING CLEAN ENERGY PROGRESS, AND ADVOCATED FOR THE OPENING OF A FORMAL CONSULTATION WITH THE COUNTRY TO ASSESS THE ABILITY OF ITS ENERGY POLICIES IN MEETING EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS TARGETS AS WELL AS AIR QUALITY STANDARDS.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 3,003,712 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 26,790,738 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e	Total program service expenses169,890,187

Form 990 (2021)

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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

...

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

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

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

.........

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 Rev. Proc. 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

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

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

....

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

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

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

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

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......

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

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

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

.......

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

.......

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

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

11d

Yes

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

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

24a

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

...........

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 the 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 line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

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 on 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 ..

419

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on 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 ..................

848

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

CH
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? ....................

Yes

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

Yes

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 the 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.

Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, any disqualified person, or mine operator engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.

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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? .

Yes

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 on 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 on 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 on 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 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 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 the 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, Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) 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 the 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/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) JOHN H ADAMS...................................................................... TRUSTEE (THRU 02/2022)	20.00 ................. 1.00	X		175,000	0	0
(2) MARY MORAN...................................................................... TREASURER/TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	X	0	0	0
(3) KATHLEEN WELCH...................................................................... CHAIR/TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	X	0	0	0
(4) KATHERINE ADAMS...................................................................... TRUSTEE (AS OF 12/2021)	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(5) GEETA AIYER...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(6) ANNE SLAUGHTER ANDREW...................................................................... TRUSTEE (THRU 03/2022)	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(7) RICHARD E AYRES...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0
(8) ATIF AZHER...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(9) PATRICIA BAUMAN...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0
(10) CLAIRE BERNARD...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(11) SARAH COGAN...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(12) LAURIE DAVID...................................................................... TRUSTEE (THRU 06/06/2022)	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(13) LEONARDO DICAPRIO...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(14) JOHN ECHOHAWK...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(15) CATHERINE FLOWERS...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(16) NICOLE E LEDERER...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(17) JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)					(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) LISA HALL........................................................................ TRUSTEE (AS OF 12/2021)	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(19) KELLY CHAPMAN MEYER........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(20) PETER MORTON........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(21) WENDY NEU........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(22) FREDERICA P PERERA........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(23) DIANA PROPPER DE CALLEJON........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(24) ROBERT REDFORD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(25) ELENA RIOS........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(26) LAURANCE ROCKEFELLER........................................................................ TRUSTEE (THRU 05/2022)	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(27) THOMAS ROUSH........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(28) WILLIAM H SCHLESINGER........................................................................ TRUSTEE (THRU 12/2021)	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(29) FREDERICK A O SCHWARZ JR........................................................................ CHAIR EMERITUS/TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(30) TOM SOTO........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(31) DANIEL R TISHMAN........................................................................ CHAIR EMERITUS/TRUSTEE (THRU 12/21)	1.00 .......................1.00	X					0	0	0
(32) GERALD TORRES........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................1.00	X					0	0	0
(33) MARGRET TRILLI........................................................................ TRUSTEE (AS OF 12/2021)	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(34) DAVID VLADECK........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................1.00	X					0	0	0
(35) DAVID WELCH........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(36) GEORGE WOODWELL........................................................................ TRUSTEE (THRU 03/2022)	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(37) DANIEL YATES........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(38) MITCHELL BERNARD........................................................................ INTERIM PRES(THRU 8/21)/CHIEF COUNS.	40.00 .......................1.00		X				630,508	0	74,687
(39) JENNIFER BERNSTEIN........................................................................ CDO/INTERIM COO (THRU 07/2021)	40.00 .......................1.00		X				258,825	0	41,382
(40) VERONICA FOO........................................................................ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00 .......................2.00		X				371,286	0	56,162
(41) CRYSTAL FRIERSON........................................................................ SECRETARY	1.00 .......................1.00		X				0	0	0
(42) ASHLEY GHERLONE........................................................................ ASSISTANT SECRETARY	1.00 .......................1.00		X				0	0	0
(43) KRISTA MCMANUS........................................................................ ASSISTANT SECRETARY	1.00 .......................1.00		X				0	0	0
(44) DOROTHY HECTOR........................................................................ ASSISTANT SECRETARY	1.00 .......................1.00		X				0	0	0
(45) MANISH BAPNA........................................................................ PRESIDENT/CEO (AS OF 08/2021)	40.00 .......................1.00		X				238,031	0	10,549
(46) MAKEDA HURD-WALSH AS OF 0821........................................................................ INTERIM CDO & BD. RELATIONS OFFICER	40.00 .......................1.00		X				345,145	0	37,095
(47) DANIEL KIM........................................................................ COO (AS OF 03/2022)	40.00 .......................1.00		X				0	0	0
(48) MICHELLE EGAN........................................................................ INTERIM CSO(THRU 1/22)/CHF STR OFFIC	40.00 .......................0.00			X			385,272	0	62,331
(49) MARIA NIELSEN........................................................................ CHIEF PEOPLE OFF. (FROM 6/21-12/21)	40.00 .......................0.00			X			159,454	0	14,392
(50) JENNIFER POWERS........................................................................ INTERIM CCO (AS OF 7/2021)	40.00 .......................2.00			X			265,577	0	44,468
(51) ANDREW WETZLER - INTERIM CHIEF........................................................................ PROGRAM OFF/SVP (AS OF 7/2021)	40.00 .......................0.00			X			319,706	0	59,014
(52) ED YOON........................................................................ CHIEF POLICY ADVOCACY OFFICER	40.00 .......................2.00			X			290,372	0	52,543
(53) JINGJING QIAN........................................................................ SENIOR STRAT. ADV., CHINA PROGRAM	40.00 .......................0.00				X		287,309	0	32,330
(54) ANIKA RAHMAN THRU 072021........................................................................ CHIEF BOARD RELATIONS OFFICER	40.00 .......................1.00				X		479,943	0	21,480
(55) MERCEDES FALBER........................................................................ SENIOR DEI ADVISOR	40.00 .......................0.00				X		266,760	0	38,074
(56) VIVEK SAWHNEY........................................................................ CHIEF INFO. OFFIC. & INTL OPERATIONS	40.00 .......................0.00				X		285,692	0	56,847
(57) SHELLEY POTICHA........................................................................ INTERIM CHIEF CLIMATE STRATEGIST	40.00 .......................0.00				X		319,763	0	28,203
(58) GINA MCCARTHY........................................................................ FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO	0.00 .......................0.00					X	102,511	0	6,856
(59) SUSAN CASEY-LEFKOWITZ........................................................................ SENIOR STRATEGIC ADVISOR	40.00 .......................0.00					X	255,129	0	50,246

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	5,436,283	0	686,659

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

378

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
PRINCETON SOUTH INC 200 LUDLOW DRIVE BLDG E EWING,NJ08638	DIRECT MAIL ADVERTISING	1,516,856
M&R STRATEGIC SERVICES INC 1101 CT AVE NW 7TH FLOOR WASHINGTON,DC20036	DIGITAL ADVOCACY/FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT	1,344,734
FACEBOOK INC 15161 COLLECTIONS CENTER DRIVE CHICAGO,IL60693	PUBLIC RELATIONS	1,213,241
CP DIRECT PO BOX 64814 BALTIMORE,MD21264	DIRECT MAIL ADVERTISING	1,121,377
NAVISTAR DIRECT MARKETING 4612 NAVISTAR DR FREDERICK,MD21703	PRINTING; PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS	737,057
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 104

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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	15,678
b	Membership dues..		1b	49,597,797
c	Fundraising events..		1c	703,600
d	Related organizations		1d	204,998
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	128,443,491

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g	6,783,562

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		178,965,564

		Business Code
2a	COURT AWARDED FEES	900099	3,208,559	3,208,559
b	INTERVENOR FEE	900099	49,599	49,599
c	BOOK INCOME (ON EARTH)	900099	24,567	24,567
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		3,282,725

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			360,246		260,341	99,905
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents			6a
b	Less: rental expenses			6b
c	Rental income or (loss)			6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		365,100,057	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		361,339,920	7b
c	Gain or (loss)		3,760,137	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........			3,760,137			3,760,137
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 703,600of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a	16,400
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b	358,005
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			-341,605			-341,605
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	MAIL LIST RENTAL		900099	137,641			137,641
b	HONORARIA		900099	21,130			21,130
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			158,771
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			186,185,838	3,282,725	260,341	3,677,208

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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 ....	24,880,331	24,880,331
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	150,000	150,000
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............	3,480,009	3,480,009
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	4,152,329	2,430,239	1,183,429	538,661
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........	387,099	387,099
7	Other salaries and wages........	84,141,413	63,746,930	10,566,408	9,828,075
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	7,891,635	5,959,832	1,006,864	924,939
9	Other employee benefits .......	11,132,806	8,403,142	1,407,995	1,321,669
10	Payroll taxes ...........	5,980,454	4,516,491	763,024	700,939
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	291,364	291,364
b	Legal .........	475,071	383,765	42,377	48,929
c	Accounting ...........	267,224	205,024	32,419	29,781
d	Lobbying ...........	2,225	2,225
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	962,824			962,824
f	Investment management fees ......	1,375,300		1,375,300
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	27,820,654	26,315,724	803,037	701,893
12	Advertising and promotion ....	4,396,187	3,617,916	3,647	774,624
13	Office expenses .......	11,173,059	7,911,019	164,034	3,098,006
14	Information technology ......	6,047,915	4,768,859	689,908	589,148
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	8,696,853	6,567,762	1,109,569	1,019,522
17	Travel ............	1,153,397	1,002,216	82,280	68,901
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	385,143	350,323	26,396	8,424
20	Interest ...........	339,100	256,091	43,265	39,744
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	2,440,256	1,842,903	311,343	286,010
23	Insurance ...	633,540	478,455	80,831	74,254
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	RECRUITING FEES/EXP.	1,759,954	1,213,846	275,614	270,494
b	CREDIT CARD FEES	639,836	7,023		632,813
c	LIST RENTALS	494,528	321,113		173,415
d	EMPLOYEE TRAIN. & EDUC.	223,133	180,104	23,177	19,852
e	All other expenses	220,382	220,382
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	211,994,021	169,890,187	19,990,917	22,112,917
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).	6,576,453	4,402,882	0	2,173,571

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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 ........			12,842,977	1	42,644,657
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			5,700,115	2	2,581,582
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			20,260,545	3	17,608,465
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			46,458	4	41,612
5	Loans and other receivables from 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 .......
					5
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) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			6,175,562	9	3,770,762
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	76,421,970
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	40,524,111	36,396,424	10c	35,897,859
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			428,556,788	11	350,041,650
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			120,341,245	12	107,467,637
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			45,256,063	15	42,198,228
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			675,576,177	16	602,252,452

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	36,948,019	17	36,401,273
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........	8,744,873	20	0
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
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 .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..	9,329,820	24	20,810,937
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	75,041,922	25	69,060,938
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	130,064,634	26	126,273,148

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	348,990,267	27	315,605,937
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	196,521,276	28	160,373,367
	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 ...........	545,511,543	32	475,979,304
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	675,576,177	33	602,252,452

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

186,185,838

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

211,994,021

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

-25,808,183

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

545,511,543

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

-41,045,104

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

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

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

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

-2,678,952

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

475,979,304

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 on
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 (2021)

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

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

2021

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).)

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 33 1/3% 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 33 1/3% 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 on 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) 2021

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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) 2017	(b) 2018	(c) 2019	(d) 2020	(e) 2021	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	174,988,334	173,735,553	187,198,934	267,144,118	178,965,564	982,032,503
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	174,988,334	173,735,553	187,198,934	267,144,118	178,965,564	982,032,503
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) ..						128,519,874
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						853,512,629

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2017	(b) 2018	(c) 2019	(d) 2020	(e) 2021	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	174,988,334	173,735,553	187,198,934	267,144,118	178,965,564	982,032,503
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	3,366,262	4,884,885	3,054,202	1,629,406	360,246	13,295,001
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..	82,835	0	0	0	0	82,835
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..	241,160	462,225	179,076	159,153	175,171	1,216,785
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						996,627,124

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

11,353,358

First 5 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 2021 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

85.640 %

Public support percentage for 2020 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

85.990 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2021. 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—2020. 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—2021. 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—2020. 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) 2021

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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) 2017	(b) 2018	(c) 2019	(d) 2020	(e) 2021	(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) 2017	(b) 2018	(c) 2019	(d) 2020	(e) 2021	(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 on 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 5 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 2021 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2020 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2021 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2020 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2021. 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—2020. 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) 2021

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, 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 lines 3b and 3c 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 box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c 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 lines 5b and 5c 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) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

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 on 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 on 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) 2021

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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 on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, 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 line 2 above, 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 lines 2a and 2b 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 on line 2a, above 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 lines 3a and 3b 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?If "Yes" or "No", 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) 2021

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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 0.015 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 0.035	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) 2021

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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	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2021	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2021
1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
a From 2016.......
b From 2017.......
c From 2018.......
d From 2019.......
e From 2020.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2021 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2016 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2021 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2021, 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 2021. 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 2022. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2017.....
b Excess from 2018.....
c Excess from 2019.....
d Excess from 2020.....
e Excess from 2021.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2021)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

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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, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:	MAILING LIST RENTALS - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 174,253. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 240,084. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 168,551. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 145,278. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 137,641. HONORARIA - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 13,274. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 3,706. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 7,000. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 1,000. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 21,130. RETAIL SALES - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 62. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 0. FUNDRAISING EVENTS - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 53,571. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 218,435. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 3,525. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 12,875. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 16,400.

Return Reference

Explanation

SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:

MAILING LIST RENTALS - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 174,253. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 240,084. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 168,551. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 145,278. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 137,641. HONORARIA - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 13,274. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 3,706. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 7,000. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 1,000. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 21,130. RETAIL SALES - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 62. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 0. FUNDRAISING EVENTS - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 53,571. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 218,435. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 3,525. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 12,875. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 16,400.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990)

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

2021

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) (2021)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) 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.)
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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
		$
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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) (2021)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

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

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Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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2021

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.

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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) ......................	166,715
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................	825,241
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................	991,956
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................	211,002,063
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................	211,994,019
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-. ................................................	0
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................	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) 2018	(b) 2019	(c) 2020	(d) 2021	(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	986,883	968,931	992,360	991,956	3,940,130

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	84,490	213,417	120,965	166,715	585,587

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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 $2,225 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 $2,225 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) 2021

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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.
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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

2021

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.

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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 ....	336,828,965	258,252,876	240,454,388	214,771,003	180,725,747
b	Contributions ...	11,538,626	19,420,811	16,834,056	15,529,650	23,023,021
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	-35,542,588	66,742,572	12,743,792	13,780,515	13,443,984
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	2,903,138	1,749,966	8,800,854	1,692,012	1,167,794
f	Administrative expenses ....	1,281,035	5,837,328	2,978,506	1,934,768	1,253,955
g	End of year balance ......	308,640,830	336,828,965	258,252,876	240,454,388	214,771,003

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

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

86.000 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

10.000 %

Term endowment SchDMd Bullet

4.000 %

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 ....	47,639,493	25,321,768	22,317,725
c	Leasehold improvements	5,114,960	2,460,489	2,654,471
d	Equipment ....	15,554,885	12,741,854	2,813,031
e	Other .....	8,112,632		8,112,632
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				35,897,859

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3) Other (A) HEDGE FUNDS	71,148,733	F
(B) INV. IN SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS	21,067,205	F
(C) PRIVATE EQUITIES	15,237,236	F
(D) VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDS	14,463	F
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)	107,467,637

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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
(1)OPERATING RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS				42,198,228
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				42,198,228

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
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	69,060,938
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	146,625,413
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-41,045,104
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	2,501,974
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-38,543,130
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	185,168,543
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a	1,375,300
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	-358,005
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	1,017,295
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	186,185,838

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	213,478,700
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	2,501,974
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	2,501,974
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	210,976,726
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a	1,375,300
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b	-358,005
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	1,017,295
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	211,994,021

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.

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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 62 INDIVIDUAL FUNDS (47 DONOR-RESTRICTED AND 15 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.
PART X, LINE 2:	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 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 2022 AND 2021 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. PART IX, RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS, LINE 1: THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD ("FASB") IMPLEMENTED A NEW LEASE ACCOUNTING STANDARD THAT BECAME EFFECTIVE FOR NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL, INC. IN THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021. THIS ACCOUNTING STANDARD WAS EFFECTUATED TO IMPROVE THE TRANSPARENCY SURROUNDING KEY INFORMATION PERTAINING TO AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION'S LEASING ARRANGEMENTS (AND TO ENSURE THAT ALL ORGANIZATIONS WERE RECORDING THE TRANSACTIONS UNIFORMLY ON THEIR BALANCE SHEETS).
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES ALLOCATED AGAINST SPECIAL EVENT REVENUE ON PART VIII -358,005.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES ALLOCATED AGAINST SPECIAL EVENT REVENUE ON PART VIII -358,005.
PARTS XI AND XII	NRDC DOES NOT RECEIVE STANDALONE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; ITS OPERATIONS ARE CONSOLIDATED WITH THREE AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS, THE NRDC ACTION FUND, NRDC LIMITED, AND NRDC ACTION VOTES. 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.

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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.

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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 - AUSTRALIA, BRUNEI, BURMA, CAMBODIA,	1	45	PROGRAM SERVICES	CLEAN ENERGY ADVOCACY	5,960,406
	SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL,	0	11	PROGRAM SERVICES	CLEAN ENERGY ADVOCACY	824,829
	SOUTH AMERICA - ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CHILE, COLUMBIA, ECUADOR,	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICES	CLEAN ENERGY ADVOCACY	124,275
	NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO, BUT NOT THE UNITED STATES	0	3	PROGRAM SERVICES	ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY	748,910
	EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM	0	1	PROGRAM SERVICES/FUNDRAISING	ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY	1,834,148
	SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICES	ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY	30,000
	CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS,	0	0	ENDOWMENT INVESTMENTS		75,614,404
	EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC - AUSTRALIA, BRUNEI, BURMA, CAMBODIA,	0	0	GRANTMAKING		2,800,028
	EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM	0	0	GRANTMAKING		449,480
	NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO, BUT NOT THE UNITED STATES	0	0	GRANTMAKING		195,500
	SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL,	0	0	GRANTMAKING		30,000
	SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,	0	0	GRANTMAKING		5,000





3a	Sub-total ....	1	60			87,937,000
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...	0	0			679,980
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	1	60			88,616,980

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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
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	450,000	WIRE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	12,000	WIRE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	5,139	WIRE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	65,523	WIRE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	67,200	WIRE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	550,111	WIRE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	10,990	WIRE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	195,379	WIRE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	68,972	WIRE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	300,000	WIRE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	90,000	WIRE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	119,000	WIRE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	51,210	WIRE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	60,030	WIRE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	126,000	WIRE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	318,681	WIRE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	100,000	WIRE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	105,000	WIRE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	30,000	WIRE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	12,000	WIRE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	CLEAN ENERGY	62,793	WIRE
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	CLEAN ENERGY	29,527	WIRE
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	CLEAN ENERGY	58,580	WIRE
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	CLEAN ENERGY	113,863	WIRE
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	CLEAN ENERGY	62,500	WIRE
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	CLEAN ENERGY	39,242	WIRE
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	CLEAN ENERGY	22,794	WIRE
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	CLEAN ENERGY	65,000	WIRE
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	CLEAN ENERGY	11,783	WIRE
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	CLEAN ENERGY	10,443	WIRE
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	CLEAN ENERGY	35,748	WIRE
NORTH AMERICA	CLEAN ENERGY	20,000	WIRE
NORTH AMERICA	CLEAN ENERGY	30,500	WIRE
NORTH AMERICA	CLEAN ENERGY	140,000	WIRE
SOUTH ASIA	CLEAN ENERGY	30,000	WIRE

2	Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......	35
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................	0

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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)

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

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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.

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PART I, LINE 3:	ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES 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. THE VENDOR PAYMENT REQUESTERS IN CHINA VERIFY ALL VENDOR INVOICES TO ENSURE ACCURACY. AFTER REQUESTERS SUBMIT THE VENDOR PAYMENT CONCUR REPORT, ALL INVOICES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY COA (COST OBJECT APPROVER) IN CHINA CONCUR. IF THE AMOUNT IS OVER $50,000, THERE IS AN APPROVAL FLOW IN CHINA CONCUR. FOR THE AMOUNTS OF $150,001 - $200,000, THE CFO IS THE AUTHORIZED APPROVER.
PART III ACCOUNTING METHOD:
SCHEDULE F, PART IV	THE NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INVESTS DIRECTLY IN VARIOUS ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS THAT MAY BE ORGANIZED AS EITHER FOREIGN CORPORATIONS OR FOREIGN PARTNERSHIPS; IT LIKEWISE, INVESTS IN DOMESTIC LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS THAT MAY, IN TURN, INVEST IN FOREIGN CORPORATIONS OR PARTNERSHIPS. NEVERTHELESS, NRDC'S INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES MAY NOT REACH THE THRESHOLDS REQUIRED FOR THE FILING OF FORMS 926, 5471, 8621, OR 8865. TO THE EXTENT THAT NRDC IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ONE (OR MORE) OF THESE FOREIGN FORMS, THEY ARE FILED WITH THE FORM 990-T FILING.

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)

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.
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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
	O'BRIEN GARRETT 1133 19TH ST NW WASHINGTON, DC20036	MEMBERSHIP FUNDRAISING		No	47,425,789	145,424	47,280,365
	M&R STRATEGIC SERVICES 1101 CT AVE WASHINGTON, DC20036	DIGITAL ADVOCACY & FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT		No	19,427,101	792,400	18,634,701
	COMMUNITY COUNS SVCS CO 527 MADISON AVE NY, NY10022	FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT		No	0	25,000	-25,000







Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					66,852,890	962,824	65,890,066

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, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY

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 NIGHT OF COMEDY - LA (event type)	(b) Event #2 NIGHT OF COMEDY - NY (event type)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	695,000	25,000	720,000
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	679,400	24,200	703,600
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	15,600	800	16,400

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .	135,955	90,000	225,955
7	Food and beverages . . .
8	Entertainment . . . .	112,197		112,197
9	Other direct expenses . . .	12,549	7,304	19,853
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .			358,005
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .			-341,605

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 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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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	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) 9TO5 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKING WOMEN INC 207 E BUFFALO STREET SUITE 211 MILWAUKEE,WI53202	34-1246311	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(2) ALLIANCE FOR A JUST SOCIETY 3518 SOUTH EDMUNDS STREET SEATTLE,WA98118	91-1635554	501(C)(3)	25,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(3) AMERICA WORKS USA 1225 EYE STREET NW STE 1100 WASHINGTON,DC20005	45-2315353	501(C)(4)	100,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(4) AMERICAN SALTWATER GUIDES ASSOCIATION INC PO BOX 20482 FLORAL PARK,NY11002	83-2843826	501(C)(3)	40,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(5) AMERICAN WIND WILDLIFE INSTITUTE 1990 K STREET NW SUITE 620 WASHINGTON,DC200061189	26-1587829	501(C)(3)	6,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(6) ANTHROPOCENE ALLIANCE 105 NE BAY AVE MICANOPY,FL32667	81-5166043	501(C)(3)	12,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(7) ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CONGRESSIONAL STUDIES 1001 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW WASHINGTON,DC20036	52-1917903	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(8) ASIAN PACIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK 426 17TH ST SUITE 500 OAKLAND,CA94612	94-3261846	501(C)(3)	30,500	ENV. ADVOCACY
(9) ASSOCIATION FOR ENERGY AFFORDABILITY INC 5900 HOLLIS ST 2 EMERYVILLE,CA94608	13-3374285	501(C)(3)	50,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(10) ATLANTA REGIONAL COMMISSION 229 PEACHTREE ST NE SUITE 100 ATLANTA,GA30303	58-6002324	501(C)(3)	20,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(11) ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES INC 1030 15TH STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20005	52-0742294	501(C)(3)	30,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(12) BALTIMORE CIVIC FUND INC 1 N CHARLES STREET BALTIMORE,MD21201	52-1212473	501(C)(3)	19,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(13) BLACK AUTONOMY COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK 1940 UNION AVE BENTON HARBOR,MI49022	14-1859348	501(C)(3)	15,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(14) BLACKS IN GREEN 6011 S ST LAWRENCE AVENUE CHICAGO,IL60637	45-2453557	501(C)(3)	20,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
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(17) BUILDING ENERGY EXCHANGE 31 CHAMBERS STREET SUITE 609 NEW YORK,NY10007	27-1274041	501(C)(3)	15,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(18) BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOUNDATION 805 15TH STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20005	32-0491333	501(C)(3)	7,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(19) CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 212 FIGUEROA STREET LOS ANGELES,CA90012	95-3510055	501(C)(3)	20,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(20) CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL TRANSPORTATION COALITION 1015 K STREET STE 200 SACRAMENTO,CA95814	68-0304008	501(C)(3)	6,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(21) CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL VOTERS EDUCATION FUND 350 FRANK H OGAWA PLAZA STE 1100 OAKLAND,CA94612	94-3232552	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
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(23) CEERT 1100 11TH STREET SUITE 311 SACRAMENTO,CA95814	68-0260751	501(C)(3)	63,500	ENV. ADVOCACY
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(26) CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 224 NORTH CHURCH AVENUE BOZEMAN,MT59715	81-0512321	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(27) CENTER FOR TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES 258 N MORTON ST MEMPHIS,TN38112	62-1769933	501(C)(3)	20,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(28) CLEAN MEMPHIS 2112 COURT AVE MEMPHIS,TN38104	26-3337830	501(C)(3)	37,364	ENV. ADVOCACY
(29) CLIMATE ACTION KC INC 600 BROADWAY STE200 KANSAS CITY,MO641051659	85-0596907	501(C)(3)	15,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(30) CLIMATE ACTION RESERVE 600 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD SUITE 202 LOS ANGELES,CA90017	68-0477330	501(C)(3)	8,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
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(33) COMING CLEAN INC 28 VERNON ST BRATTLEBORO,VT05301	04-3429794	501(C)(3)	6,600	ENV. ADVOCACY
(34) COMMUNITY ALLIANCE WITH FAMILY FARMERS PO BOX 363 DAVIS,CA95617	94-2914745	501(C)(3)	8,500	ENV. ADVOCACY
(35) COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCILS INC 4335 W ADAMS BLVD LOS ANGELES,CA90018	95-4487664	501(C)(3)	80,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(36) COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER 789 SHERMAN ST 210 DENVER,CO80203	84-0838406	501(C)(3)	15,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(37) CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES PO BOX 278 PABLO,MT59855	81-0230409	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(38) CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE INC 1128 16TH STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20036	52-1114225	501(C)(3)	20,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(39) CONNECTICUT GREEN BANK 75 CHARTER OAK AVENUE ROCKY HILL,CT06106	45-2746525		25,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(40) DINE CITIZENS AGAINST RUINING OUR ENVIRONMENT PO BOX 7185 WINSLOW,AZ86047	86-0670809	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(41) DIVISION OF HOMELAND MINISTRIES 1099 N MERIDIAN STREET INDIANAPOLIS,IN46204	35-1290911	501(C)(3)	15,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(42) EARTHJUSTICE -NORTHEAST 48 WALL STREET15TH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10005	94-1730465	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(43) EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE 2317 S ATLANTIC BLVD COMMERCE,CA90040	46-5685097	501(C)(3)	40,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(44) EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICESEE 2317 ATLANTIC BLVD COMMERCE,CA90040	95-4116679	501(C)(3)	25,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(45) ENVIRONMENT AMERICA RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER INC 104 BAYARD ST NEW BRUNSWICK,NJ08901	13-4339865	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(46) ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COALITION INC 2727 HOOVER AVE NATIONAL CITY,CA91950	95-3798792	501(C)(3)	130,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(47) ENVIRONMENTAL LAW INSTITUTE 1730 M STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20036	52-0901863	501(C)(3)	68,689	ENV. ADVOCACY
(48) EQUITY LEGAL SERVICES INC 10220 LINCOLN TRAIL SUITE A FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS,IL62208	83-1000784	501(C)(3)	15,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(49) FAITH IN PLACE 955 HIGHLAND AVE GLEN ELLYN,IL60137	36-4540756	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(50) FARM SCHOOL NYC 505 EIGHTH AVENUE NEW YORK,NY10018	84-2867079	501(C)(3)	85,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(51) FOODPLUS DETROIT 18452 MONTE VISTA STREET DETROIT,MI48221	47-2038297	501(C)(3)	8,100	ENV. ADVOCACY
(52) FRACK ACTION FUND INC PO BOX 1443 HIGHLAND,NY12528	45-2989965	501(C)(3)	110,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(53) FRIENDS OF THE LOS ANGELES RIVER 570 WEST AVENUE 26 LOS ANGELES,CA90065	95-4171497	501(C)(3)	6,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(54) GEORGIA INTERFAITH POWER AND LIGHT 701 COLUMBIA DR DECATUR,GA30030	26-3446212	501(C)(3)	8,500	ENV. ADVOCACY
(55) GLOBAL JUSTICE ECOLOGY PROJECT INC 266 ELMWOOD AVENUE BUFFALO,NY14222	81-0626946	501(C)(3)	14,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(56) GREATER YELLOWSTONE COALITION 215 SOUTH WALLACE AVENUE BOZEMAN,MT597154872	81-0414042	501(C)(3)	6,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(57) GREEN DIVERSITY INITIATIVE 6218 GEORGIA AVENUE NW WASHINGTON,DC20011	46-5220283	501(C)(3)	25,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(58) GREEN LATINOS 1919 14TH STREET BOULDER,CO80302	26-3386082	501(C)(3)	15,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(59) GRIST MAGAZINE INC 1501 EAST MADISON ST SUITE 650 SEATTLE,WA98122	06-1664153	501(C)(3)	15,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(60) HEAL THE BAY 1444 9TH STREET SANTA MONICA,CA90401	95-4031055	501(C)(3)	12,500	ENV. ADVOCACY
(61) HEART OF THE ROCKIES INITIATIVE 120 HICKORY STREET SUITE B MISSOULA,MT59801	46-3635624	501(C)(3)	6,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(62) ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL 520 E CAPITOL SPRINGFIELD,IL62701	37-0989990	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(63) INCLUSIV INC 39 BROADWAY SUITE 2140 NEW YORK,NY10006	11-2421972	501(C)(3)	25,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(64) INCLUSIVE PROSPERITY CAPITAL 75 CHARTER OAK AVE HARTFORD,CT06106	83-0808658	501(C)(3)	25,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(65) INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT 1400 K STREET SACRAMENTO,CA95841	94-1537757	501(C)(3)	75,660	ENV. ADVOCACY
(66) JUST TRANSITION ALLIANCE 2615 CAMINO DEL RIO S SAN DIEGO,CA92108	52-2283569	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(67) KISS THE GROUND PO BOX 515381 LOS ANGELES,CA900516681	46-4507696	501(C)(3)	15,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(68) LA COSECHA CSA 318 ISLETA BLVD SW ALBUQUERQUE,NM87105	82-4552728	501(C)(3)	40,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(69) LA SOUPE INC 915 E MCMILLAN CINCINNATI,OH45206	47-4452384	501(C)(3)	16,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(70) LEADERSHIP COUNSEL FOR JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY 2210 SAN JOAQUIN STREET FRESNO,CA93721	46-1517800	501(C)(3)	25,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(71) LINCOLN INSTITUTE OF LAND POLICY 11010 N TATUM BLVD PHOENIX,AZ85208	86-6021106	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(72) LOS ANGELES ALLIANCE FOR A NEW ECONOMY 464 LUCAS AVE LOS ANGELES,CA90017	95-4459427	501(C)(3)	25,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(73) LOS ANGELES NEIGHBORHOOD LAND TRUST 1689 BEVERLY BLVD LOS ANGELES,CA90026	38-3687836	501(C)(3)	10,500	ENV. ADVOCACY
(74) LOUISIANA BUCKET BRIGADE 3416 B CANAL STREET NEW ORLEANS,LA70119	72-1488935	501(C)(3)	15,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(75) LOVE THE EVERGLADES MOVEMENT INC HC 61 WEST 4000 OCHOPEE,FL34141	82-1263274	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(76) MAKE FOOD NOT WASTE 8625 E JEFFERSON AVE DETROIT,MI48214	85-3423759	501(C)(3)	27,100	ENV. ADVOCACY
(77) MEMPHIS TILTH 575 SUZETT ST MEMPHIS,TN38126	81-0733686	501(C)(3)	15,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(78) METROPOLITAN ST LOUIS EQUAL HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL 1027 S VANDEVENTER AVE ST LOUIS,MO63110	43-1604756	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(79) MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL 602 W IONIA STREET LANSING,MI48933	38-2517980	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(80) MONTANA INDIGENOUS FOOD SOVEREIGNTY INITIATIVE 2224 SOURDOUGH RD BOZEMAN,MT59715	87-0933109	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(81) MONTBELLO ORGANIZING COMMITTEE 12000 E 47TH AVE DENVER,CO80239	81-4339690	501(C)(3)	7,200	ENV. ADVOCACY
(82) MOVEMENT STRATEGY CENTER 436 14TH STREET 425 OAKLAND,CA94612	20-1037643	501(C)(3)	11,713,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(83) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CITY TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS 120 PARK AVE NEW YORK,NY10017	20-1874085	501(C)(3)	800,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(84) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TRIBAL HISTORIC PO BOX 19189 WASHINGTON,DC200369189	74-2893040	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(85) NATIONAL BLACK CAUCUS OF STATE LEGISLATORS 444 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW WASHINGTON,DC20001	52-1218832	501(C)(3)	25,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(86) NATIONAL CAUCUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATORS 1100 H STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20005	68-0633254	501(C)(3)	50,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(87) NATIONAL COALITION OF BLACK CIVIC PARTICIPATION 1050 CONNECTICUT AVE NW WASHINGTON,DC20036	52-1253112	501(C)(3)	50,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(88) NATIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS OF STATE LEGISLATORS 1444 I STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20005	84-1168319	501(C)(3)	25,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(89) NATIONAL HISPANIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 1920 L STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20036	52-1884446	501(C)(3)	15,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(90) NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHY HUMAN SPACES INC 1384 WHITMAN AVE CAMDEN,NJ08104	80-0500248	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(91) NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY FOUNDATION 8455 COLESVILLE RD SILVER SPRING,MD20910	94-3370994	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(92) NATIONAL RELIGIOUS PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ENVIRONMENT 110 MARYLAND AVE NE WASHINGTON,DC20002	13-6996770	501(C)(3)	13,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(93) NATIVE MOVEMENT PO BOX 83467 FAIRBANKS,AK99708	68-0535413	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(94) NEIGHBORSPACE 445 N SACRAMENTO BOULEVARD CHICAGO,IL60612	36-4105593	501(C)(3)	16,500	ENV. ADVOCACY
(95) NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM CORPORATION 1 CENTRAL WHARF BOSTON,MA021103399	04-2297514	501(C)(3)	78,500	ENV. ADVOCACY
(96) NEW JERSEY AUDUBON 9 HARDSCRABBLE ROAD BERNARDSVILLE,NJ07924	22-1539642	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(97) NEW JERSEY FUTURE INC 16 WLAFAYETTE STREET TRENTON,NJ08608	22-2879323	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(98) NEW JERSEY TOGETHER PO BOX 136 JERSEY CITY,NJ07303	45-0663052	501(C)(3)	20,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(99) NEW YORK BATTERY AND ENERGY STORAGE CONSORTIUM INC 230 WASHINGTON AVE EXT ALBANY,NY12203	27-2619304	501(C)(3)	8,600	ENV. ADVOCACY
(100) NEW YORK CITY ENERGY EFFICIENCY CORPORATION 1359 BROADWAY NEW YORK,NY10018	27-3731338	501(C)(3)	25,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(101) NEW YORK LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND INC 30 BROAD STREET NEW YORK,NY10004	13-3727122	501(C)(3)	20,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(102) NORTH CAROLINA BLACK ALLIANCE (NCBA) PO BOX 27886 RALEIGH,NC27611	56-2210571	501(C)(3)	50,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(103) NORTHEAST ORGANIC FARMING ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK 1010 JAMES STREET SYRACUSE,NY13203	03-0259137	501(C)(3)	9,500	ENV. ADVOCACY
(104) NORTHERN CALIFORNIA LAND TRUST 3120 SHATTUCK AVE BERKELEY,CA94703	23-7380534	501(C)(3)	20,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(105) NRDC ACTION FUND INC 40 W 20TH STREET NEW YORK,NY10011	13-3976062	501(C)(4)	1,825,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(106) NW ENERGY COALITION 811 1ST AVE 305 SEATTLE,WA98104	91-1144122	501(C)(3)	60,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(107) NYC ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE 462 36TH ST SUITE 3F BROOKLYN,NY11232	13-3779250	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(108) PARK COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL PO BOX 164 LIVINGSTON,MT59047	36-3699660	501(C)(3)	8,500	ENV. ADVOCACY
(109) PARTNERSHIP FOR SOUTHERN EQUITY 55 IVAN ALLEN JR BLVD NW ATLANTA,GA30308	27-4424115	501(C)(3)	500,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(110) PARTNERSHIP PROJECT INC PO BOX 65826 WASHINGTON,DC20035	52-2192070	501(C)(3)	1,472,750	ENV. ADVOCACY
(111) PENNSYLVANIA RESOURCES COUNCIL 828 W N AVE PITTSBURGH,PA15233	23-6403971	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(112) PEOPLE'S WATER BOARD COALITION PO BOX 21398 DETROIT,MI482210398	84-5155732	501(C)(3)	70,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(113) PESTICIDE ACTION NETWORK NORTH AMERICA 2029 UNIVERSITY AVE BERKELEY,CA94704	94-2949686	501(C)(3)	27,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(114) PHILADELPHIANS ORGANIZED TO WITNESS EMPOWER AND REBUILD 1429 N 11TH STREET PHILADELPHIA,PA19122	27-4327457	501(C)(3)	50,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(115) PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LOS ANGELES 617 S OLIVE ST LOS ANGELES,CA90014	95-3956136	501(C)(3)	30,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(116) RAINFOREST ACTION NETWORK 425 BUSH ST SAN FRANCISCO,CA94108	94-3045180	501(C)(3)	20,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(117) REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA PO BOX 741816 LOS ANGELES,CA900741816	95-6006143	501(C)(3)	134,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(118) REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA 5200 N LAKE ROAD MERCED,CA95343	27-0093858	501(C)(3)	20,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(119) RESOURCES LEGACY FUND 555 CAPITOL MALL ST 1095 SACRAMENTO,CA95814	95-4703838	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(120) RESTORE THE DELTA 509 E MAIN ST STOCKTON,CA95202	27-4179166	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(121) RIDGE TO REEFS INC 6618 STIRRUP CT SYKESVILLE,MD21784	45-1476011	501(C)(3)	22,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(122) PEOPLE FOR COMMUNITY RECOVERY 13330 S CORLISS AVE CHICAGO,IL60827	36-3415767	501(C)(3)	5,203	ENV. ADVOCACY
(123) RURAL COALITION 1029 VERMONT AVE NW WASHINGTON,DC20005	52-1203899	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(124) SAVE OUR WILD SALMON 811 FIRST AVE SEATTLE,WA98104	91-1673170	501(C)(3)	8,500	ENV. ADVOCACY
(125) SEA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC 55 COOGAN BLVD MYSTIC,CT06355	06-1480300	501(C)(3)	12,112	ENV. ADVOCACY
(126) SIERRA HEALTH FOUNDATION 1321 GARDEN HWY SACRAMENTO,CA95833	68-0050036	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(127) SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS 23564 CALABASAS ROAD CALABASAS,CA91302	95-4116679	501(C)(3)	1,602,500	ENV. ADVOCACY
(128) SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF CENTRAL OHIO 4239 LONDON GROVEPORT RD GROVE CITY,OH43123	31-1338559	501(C)(3)	16,500	ENV. ADVOCACY
(129) SOUTHEAST ASIAN MAA COALITION INC 1711 S BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA,PA19148	22-2541120	501(C)(3)	8,500	ENV. ADVOCACY
(130) SOUTHEAST CLIMATE & ENERGY NETWORK 9311 NW 43RD MANOR SUNRISE,FL33351	83-2442623	501(C)(3)	7,500	ENV. ADVOCACY
(131) SOUTHEAST ENVIRONMENTAL TASKFORCE 13300 S BALTIMORE AVE CHICAGO,IL60617	36-3977631	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(132) SOUTHWEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT 2334 BROADWAY SUITE A BOULDER,CO80304	84-1593046	501(C)(3)	90,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(133) SOUTHWEST POWER POOL INC 201 WORTHEN DRIVE LITTLE ROCK,AR722234936	71-0748158	501(C)(3)	6,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(134) STAND 1329 N STATE ST302 BELLINGHAM,WA98225	94-3331587	501(C)(3)	70,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(135) STRATEGIC ACTIONS FOR A JUST ECONOMY 152 W 32ND ST LOS ANGELES,CA90007	93-1226092	501(C)(3)	25,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(136) STRATEGIC CONCEPTS IN ORGANIZING AND POLICY EDUCATION 1715 W FLORENCE AVE LOS ANGELES,CA90047	95-4635737	501(C)(3)	18,900	ENV. ADVOCACY
(137) STRAWBERRY MANSION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2829 W DIAMOND ST PHILADELPHIA,PA19121	06-1734513	501(C)(3)	8,500	ENV. ADVOCACY
(138) STRUGGLE FOR MIAMIS AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE HOUSING (SMASH) 2103 CORAL WAY MIAMI,FL33145	81-0878478	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(139) SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION 45 WEST 36TH ST NEW YORK,NY10018	13-4188834	501(C)(3)	13,822	ENV. ADVOCACY
(140) SUSTAINABLE PITTSBURGH 307 4TH AVE PITTSBURGH,PA15222	20-3575951	501(C)(3)	8,125	ENV. ADVOCACY
(141) TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY SERVICES 900 N WAYSIDE HOUSTON,TX77011	02-0749601	501(C)(3)	30,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(142) THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 33 S STATE ST CHICAGO,IL60603	36-3432023	501(C)(3)	20,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(143) THE NATURE CONSERVANCY 250 LAWRENCE HILL ROAD COLD SPRING HARBOR,NY11724	53-0242652	501(C)(3)	29,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(144) THE ORION SOCIETY INC 187 MAIN STREET GREAT BARRINGTON,MA01230	22-3508064	501(C)(3)	50,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(145) THE PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL 6820 LA TIJERA BLVD LOS ANGELES,CA90045	95-4323200	501(C)(3)	15,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(146) THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK 722 W 168TH ST NEW YORK,NY100323702	13-5598093	501(C)(3)	268,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(147) THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO 5801 SOUTH ELLIS AVE CHICAGO,IL60637	36-2177139	501(C)(3)	42,775	ENV. ADVOCACY
(148) TIDES FOUNDATION PO BOX 29903 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129	51-0198509	501(C)(3)	20,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(149) TREES FOUNDATION 439 MELVILLE RD GARBERVILLE,CA95542	68-0259810	501(C)(3)	12,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(150) UNITED TRIBES OF BRISTOL BAY PO BOX 1252 DILLINGHAM,AK99576	30-0785358	501(C)(3)	30,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(151) UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE 116 STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING NEWARK,DE19716	51-6000297	501(C)(3)	8,801	ENV. ADVOCACY
(152) UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION PO BOX 928 LAWRENCE,KS660440928	48-0547734	501(C)(3)	30,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(153) UPPER MANHATTAN TOGETHER INC 125 E 105TH ST NEW YORK,NY10029	13-4099665	501(C)(3)	60,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(154) URBAN GREEN COUNCIL 55 BROAD STREET 9TH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10004	01-0601798	501(C)(3)	12,500	ENV. ADVOCACY
(155) URBAN GREEN LAB 1310 CLINTON STREET NASHVILLE,TN37203	27-1011744	501(C)(3)	17,658	ENV. ADVOCACY
(156) US PIRG EDUCATION FUND 1543 WAZEE ST DENVER,CO80202	52-1384240	501(C)(3)	10,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(157) WEST HARLEM ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION INC 1854 AMSTERDAN AVE 2ND FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10031	13-3800068	501(C)(3)	15,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(158) WESTERN RESOURCE ADVOCATES 2260 BASELINE ROAD SUITE 200 BOULDER,CO80302	84-1113831	501(C)(3)	50,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(159) YEA PRODUCTIONS 4242 S WHITSETT AVE APT 2 STUDIO CITY,CA91604	84-3718892	501(C)(3)	10,500	ENV. ADVOCACY
(160) HEAVEN'S VIEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 602 W RICHMOND AVE PEORIA,IL61606	36-3713695	501(C)(3)	14,907	ENV. ADVOCACY
(161) GREATER PEORIA MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT 2105 NE JEFFERSON AVE PEORIA,IL61603		115	410,000	ENV. ADVOCACY
(162) ROSE FOUNDATION 201 4TH STREETSUITE 102 OAKLAND,CA94607	94-3179772	501(C)(3)	2,400,000	ENV. ADVOCACY

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159

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Cat. No. 50055P

Schedule I (Form 990) 2021

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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	6	120,000	0
(2) NY RENEWABLE & CLEAN ENERGY	1	30,000	0
(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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PART I, LINE 2:

IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, 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: NRDC'S 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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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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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)? .........................

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

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2021

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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, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(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)
1MITCHELL BERNARD INTERIM PRES(THRU 8/21)/CHIEF COUNS.	(i) (ii)	479,498 ------------- 0	120,000 ------------- 0	31,010 ------------- 0	54,056 ------------- 0	20,631 ------------- 0	705,195 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2ANIKA RAHMAN THRU 072021 CHIEF BOARD RELATIONS OFFICER	(i) (ii)	163,359 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	316,584 ------------- 0	14,751 ------------- 0	6,729 ------------- 0	501,423 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3MICHELLE EGAN INTERIM CSO(THRU 1/22)/CHF STR OFFIC	(i) (ii)	272,263 ------------- 0	84,950 ------------- 0	28,059 ------------- 0	31,900 ------------- 0	30,431 ------------- 0	447,603 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4VERONICA FOO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	(i) (ii)	296,316 ------------- 0	54,205 ------------- 0	20,765 ------------- 0	25,731 ------------- 0	30,431 ------------- 0	427,448 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5MAKEDA HURD-WALSH AS OF 0821 INTERIM CDO & BD. RELATIONS OFFICER	(i) (ii)	236,221 ------------- 0	76,525 ------------- 0	32,399 ------------- 0	20,544 ------------- 0	16,551 ------------- 0	382,240 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6ANDREW WETZLER - INTERIM CHIEF PROGRAM OFF/SVP (AS OF 7/2021)	(i) (ii)	214,722 ------------- 0	87,308 ------------- 0	17,676 ------------- 0	31,047 ------------- 0	27,967 ------------- 0	378,720 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7SHELLEY POTICHA INTERIM CHIEF CLIMATE STRATEGIST	(i) (ii)	226,441 ------------- 0	87,308 ------------- 0	6,014 ------------- 0	25,670 ------------- 0	2,533 ------------- 0	347,966 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8ED YOON CHIEF POLICY ADVOCACY OFFICER	(i) (ii)	267,738 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	22,634 ------------- 0	31,963 ------------- 0	20,580 ------------- 0	342,915 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9VIVEK SAWHNEY CHIEF INFO. OFFIC. & INTL OPERATIONS	(i) (ii)	257,968 ------------- 0	22,873 ------------- 0	4,851 ------------- 0	28,882 ------------- 0	27,965 ------------- 0	342,539 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10JINGJING QIAN SENIOR STRAT. ADV., CHINA PROGRAM	(i) (ii)	272,134 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	15,175 ------------- 0	24,067 ------------- 0	8,263 ------------- 0	319,639 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
11JENNIFER POWERS INTERIM CCO (AS OF 7/2021)	(i) (ii)	197,391 ------------- 0	55,000 ------------- 0	13,186 ------------- 0	23,837 ------------- 0	20,631 ------------- 0	310,045 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
12SUSAN CASEY-LEFKOWITZ SENIOR STRATEGIC ADVISOR	(i) (ii)	233,258 ------------- 0	7,650 ------------- 0	14,221 ------------- 0	29,651 ------------- 0	20,595 ------------- 0	305,375 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
13MERCEDES FALBER SENIOR DEI ADVISOR	(i) (ii)	227,657 ------------- 0	38,983 ------------- 0	120 ------------- 0	27,034 ------------- 0	11,040 ------------- 0	304,834 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
14JENNIFER BERNSTEIN CDO/INTERIM COO (THRU 07/2021)	(i) (ii)	177,511 ------------- 0	28,200 ------------- 0	53,114 ------------- 0	23,860 ------------- 0	17,522 ------------- 0	300,207 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
15MANISH BAPNA PRESIDENT/CEO (AS OF 08/2021)	(i) (ii)	238,031 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	10,549 ------------- 0	248,580 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
16JOHN H ADAMS TRUSTEE (THRU 02/2022)	(i) (ii)	175,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	175,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
17MARIA NIELSEN CHIEF PEOPLE OFF. (FROM 6/21-12/21)	(i) (ii)	142,525 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	16,929 ------------- 0	2,310 ------------- 0	12,082 ------------- 0	173,846 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
18GINA MCCARTHY FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO	(i) (ii)	23,219 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	79,292 ------------- 0	6,843 ------------- 0	13 ------------- 0	109,367 ------------- 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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PART I, LINE 1A	TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS-UP PAYMENTS HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE, JINGJING QIAN (SENIOR STRATEGIC ADVISOR, CHINA PROGRAM) RECEIVED GROSS UP PAYMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 PER MONTH TO COVER THEIR HOUSING ALLOWANCES. THESE AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(III).
PART I, LINE 1B	NRDC HAS A BUSINESS EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY IN PLACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS RULES ENSURING THAT THE ORGANIZATION ONLY REIMBURSES EXPENSES THAT ARE PROPERLY SUBSTANTIATED BY THE EMPLOYEES. FOR CERTAIN BENEFITS LISTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1(A), NRDC'S POLICY MAY NOT SPECIFICALLY REFERENCE THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF SUCH EXPENSES; IN THOSE INSTANCES, NRDC WILL ONLY REIMBURSE OR PAY THOSE EXPENSES IF THERE EXISTS A SPECIFIC CONTRACT WITH THE EXECUTIVE AUTHORIZING SUCH PAYMENT.
PART I, LINE 4A	DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2021, CHIEF BOARD RELATIONS OFFICER, ANIKA RAHMAN RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $286,841. THIS AMOUNT IS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(III).
PART I, LINE 7	THE NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL OCCASIONALLY ISSUES BONUSES TO INDIVIDUALS REPORTED ON THE FORM 990, SCHEDULE J. THESE BONUSES ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE EMPLOYEE MEETING CERTAIN OBJECTIVE PERFORMANCE-BASED CRITERIA. IN ADDITION, IN CALENDAR YEAR 2021, NRDC ISSUED SEVERAL BONUSES TO EXECUTIVES IN RECOGNITION OF THE ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES THEY ASSUMED BY VIRTUE OF TAKING ON AN INTERIM ROLE AT A CHALLENGING TIME IN THE ORGANIZATION'S GROWTH. PART II, COMPENSATION REPORTING OF TRUSTEE, MR. JOHN H ADAMS COLUMN B(I): BASE COMPENSATION AFTER OVER THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF COMMITTED SERVICE AS NRDC'S FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, JOHN ADAMS RETIRED ON APRIL 1, 2006. JOHN WAS A PART-TIME CONSULTANT FOR NRDC AND RECEIVED $175,000 FOR THESE SERVICES IN CALENDAR YEAR 2021. HE RETIRED FROM THE BOARD IN FEBRUARY OF 2022.
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: JENNIFER BERNSTEIN SALARY - $5,493 BENEFITS - $1,868 ED YOON SALARY - $10,177 BENEFITS - $3,460 MITCHELL BERNARD SALARY - $5,883 BENEFITS - $2,000 VERONICA FOO SALARY - $15,831 BENEFITS - $5,382 JENNIFER POWERS SALARY - $10,810 BENEFITS - $3,676 ANIKA RAHMAN SALARY - $3,878 BENEFITS - $1,319 MANISH BAPNA SALARY - $4,615 BENEFITS - $1,569 MAKEDA HURD-WALSH SALARY - $5,407 BENEFITS - $1,839 ANDREW WETZLER SALARY - $67 BENEFITS - $23

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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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Name of the organization

NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC

Employer identification number

13-2654926

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(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

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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

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Cat. No. 50056A

Schedule L (Form 990) 2021

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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	BD OF TRUSTEES MEM.	847,639	SEE PART V		No

Part V

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

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FORM 990, SCHEDULE L, PART IV	BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER, WENDY NEU, HAS AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN A BUILDING IN WHICH NRDC LEASES SPACE. THE ANNUAL RENT UNDER THE LEASE AGREEMENT IS $847,639. 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

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Name of the organization

NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC

Employer identification number

13-2654926

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	509	6,783,562	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 ( )
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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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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PART I, LINE 32B:	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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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Name of the organization

NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC

Employer identification number

13-2654926

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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1	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.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS THIS FISCAL YEAR, NRDC HAS CONTINUED ITS MISSION TO PRESERVE A LIVEABLE CLIMATE AND PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH, BIODIVERSITY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD. OUR PROGRAMS, LITIGATION, SCIENCE, ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENTS WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE THE RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN AIR, SAFE WATER, AND A THRIVING NATURAL WORLD. NRDC HAS THREE KEY PROGRAMMATIC AREAS THAT SEEK TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS: (1) AVERTING THE MOST DANGEROUS IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE; (2) ADVOCATING FOR THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES; AND (3) CONSERVING NATURE AND PROTECTING WILDLIFE. EACH PROGRAM'S HIGHLIGHTS ARE COVERED BELOW IN ORDER OF SPENDING. THE SUMMARY ALSO HIGHLIGHTS THE WORK OF NRDC'S INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM. CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE NRDC'S CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE WORK AIMS TO URGENTLY 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 FISCAL YEAR 22, THIS CATEGORY OF WORK BROADLY CONSISTED OF WORKING TOWARD THE TWIN GOALS OF ADVANCING CLEAN ENERGY AND CUTTING CARBON EMISSIONS. NRDC FOCUSED MUCH OF ITS EFFORTS ON DRIVING SYSTEMIC CHANGE ON CLEAN ENERGY; IN PARTICULAR, WE WORKED WITH VARIOUS LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TO SPEED THE TRANSITION OFF FOSSIL FUELS THROUGH LITIGATION, ADVOCACY, AND RESEARCH. THE MOST NOTEWORTHY HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS PAST YEAR'S WORK INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: NRDC CONTINUED EFFORTS THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR TO PROTECT CLEAN AIR AND THE CLIMATE BY CUTTING CARBON EMISSIONS THEREBY DECREASING POLLUTION THROUGH SYSTEMS CHANGE AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL. DUE IN PART TO OUR WORK, THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) IS REINSTATING THE ABILITY OF STATES TO ADOPT PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK POLLUTION STANDARDS THAT ARE STRONGER THAN THE FEDERAL STANDARD, WHICH WAS ESTABLISHED MORE THAN 50 YEARS AGO BY CONGRESS IN THE CLEAN AIR ACT AND WAS REVOKED UNDER THE PRIOR PRESIDENTIAL ADMINISTRATION; THIS RULE ALLOWS STATES TO SET STRONGER STATE POLLUTION STANDARDS THAT PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH WHEN NATIONAL STANDARDS ARE INADEQUATE. IN OTHER EFFORTS, NRDC WORKED TO ADDRESS THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE'S (USPS) DIRTY AND POLLUTING GAS-POWERED FLEET BY ENCOURAGING MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS TO WRITE TO THE USPS TO RAPIDLY SHIFT TO CLEAN ELECTRIC VEHICLES; BY FILING COMMENTS TO THE USPS DETAILING HOW THE AGENCY VIOLATED THE LAW IN FAILING TO ADEQUATELY CONSIDER ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN THEIR DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT; AND BY SUING THE USPS FOR ITS ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS TO BUY TENS OF THOUSANDS OF GAS-POWERED TRUCKS RATHER THAN ELECTRIC VEHICLES. WE ALSO SAW FORMIDABLE RESULTS OF OUR WORK TO CUT CARBON EMISSIONS AT THE STATE LEVEL. IN A SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT, CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM SIGNED THE FIRST BILL IN THE COUNTRY ADDRESSING CARBON POLLUTION FROM CEMENT PLANTS. HE ALSO SIGNED THE STATE'S FIRST LAW REQUIRING A SECTOR TO ACHIEVE NET-ZERO EMISSIONS, WHICH WILL HELP PROVIDE A MODEL FOR INDUSTRIAL SECTOR POLICIES. IN NEW YORK STATE, GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL SIGNED INTO LAW A STATE GOAL REQUIRING ALL NEW PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS TO BE ZERO-EMISSION BY 2035 A RESULT OF YEARS-LONG ADVOCACY BY NRDC. ADDITIONALLY, THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE PASSED THE ADVANCED BUILDING CODES, APPLIANCE AND EQUIPMENT EFFICIENCY STANDARDS ACT OF 2022, WHICH REQUIRES ENERGY CODES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND SETS HIGHER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR A BROAD RANGE OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SUCH AS TVS, COMPUTERS, AND AIR PURIFIERS HELPING TO SLASH CARBON EMISSIONS WHILE SAVING CONSUMERS $15 BILLION OVER THE NEXT 15 YEARS. NRDC ALSO MADE STRIDES IN HELPING STATES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY, WITH EQUITY AS A FOCUS OF OUR ADVOCACY. ONE CRITICAL EFFORT INCLUDED REVISING AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN IN ILLINOIS AS PART OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CLIMATE AND EQUITABLE JOBS ACT, WHICH WOULD ENSURE SIGNIFICANT NEW INVESTMENTS IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT ELECTRIFICATION MEASURES IN PROPANE-HEATED PROPERTIES. ANOTHER IS THE PASSAGE OF A TRIO OF CLIMATE-FRIENDLY MEASURES IN SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, WHICH WILL REFORM PARKING REQUIREMENTS CITYWIDE, ACCELERATE STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE CARBON NEUTRALITY BY 2030, AND ADOPT EQUITY-FOCUSED PROGRAMS AND POLICIES TO HELP RESIDENTS TRANSITION TO ELECTRIC APPLIANCES. NRDC ALSO CONTINUED WORKING TO TRANSITION THE COUNTRY AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE TOWARD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. IN ONE ACHIEVEMENT, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW JERSEY, AND NEW YORK ALL ADOPTED CALIFORNIA'S ADVANCED CLEAN TRUCKS RULE, A REGULATION THAT WOULD REQUIRE MANUFACTURERS TO SELL AN INCREASING NUMBER OF ELECTRIC TRUCKS AND BUSES IN THE STATES ANNUALLY, STARTING IN VEHICLE MODEL YEAR 2025; AS A RESULT OF OUR EFFORTS CONDUCTING ANALYSES ON THE BENEFITS OF THIS REGULATION IN EACH STATE AND PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITIES IN THESE STATES, THE REGULATION IS EXPECTED TO PROVIDE BETWEEN $800 MILLION TO $19 BILLION IN NET SOCIETAL BENEFITS TO THESE STATES BY 2050. SIMILARLY, WE COMMISSIONED A STUDY THAT ILLUSTRATED THE BENEFITS THAT STRONG VEHICLE EMISSIONS STANDARDS WOULD HAVE IN NORTH CAROLINA, INCLUDING THE FINDING THAT THE STATE WILL SEE SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC HEALTH BENEFITS FROM AVOIDED AIR POLLUTION, REDUCTIONS IN GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, AND UP TO $150 BILLION IN NET SOCIETAL BENEFITS BETWEEN NOW AND 2050. FURTHER, WE SAW GOVERNOR HOCHUL SIGN INTO LAW A BILL THAT WOULD REQUIRE THE STATE'S INVESTOR-OWNED UTILITIES TO PROPOSE ALTERNATIVES TO TRADITIONAL DEMAND CHARGES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE GAS STATIONS, IN A STATE WHERE THE PRICE OF DEMAND CHARGES MAY IMPEDE THE EXPANSION OF FAST CHARGING. ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN CALIFORNIA, GOVERNOR NEWSOM SIGNED FOUR OF NRDC'S PRIORITY CLIMATE BILLS INCLUDING ONE THAT PILOT-TESTS A ROAD-USER CHARGE BASED ON VEHICLE EFFICIENCY, AND ANOTHER TO JUMP START RESPONSIBLY DEVELOPED OFFSHORE WIND. HE ALSO OUTLINED A $15 BILLION BUDGET PACKAGE TO HELP CALIFORNIA FIGHT THE CLIMATE CRISIS THAT INCLUDES SUPPORTING ZERO-EMISSION TRANSPORTATION AND BUILDINGS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B	SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES NRDC WORKS TO CHANGE SYSTEMS THAT IMPACT PEOPLE DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY, FROM ADDRESSING UNSAFE DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS TO DECREASING CHEMICALS IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS TO ADVOCATING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS. THESE EFFORTS SPAN A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ADVOCATING FOR COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE HISTORICALLY SUFFERED DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACTS OF HARM FROM CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES; ADDRESSING TOXIC CHEMICALS AND PESTICIDES IN OUR ENVIRONMENT IN FOOD, AIR, AND WATER; AND PROMOTING RESILIENCE AND HEALTH FOR ALL AT THE LOCAL, STATE, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL LEVELS. KEY HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS PAST YEAR ARE AS FOLLOWS: NRDC WORKED TO PASS THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT ( IIJA), A CRITICAL FEDERAL LEGISLATION THAT WILL HAVE FAR-REACHING BENEFICIAL IMPACTS. WE HELPED STRENGTHEN AND ULTIMATELY ENACT AS PART OF THE LAW A PACKAGE OF WATER AND TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE-RELATED PROVISIONS, WHICH INCLUDED INCREASING AUTHORIZED WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING; DIRECTING WATER INVESTMENT TO RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES; AND ESTABLISHING A LOW-INCOME WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. OUR EFFORTS ON IIJA SPANNED MULTIPLE ADDITIONAL INITIATIVES, INCLUDING THE SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS TO THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION'S REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS FOR THE BILL. THE CROSSCUTTING RECOMMENDATIONS IN OUR COMMENTS AIMED TO ENSURE THAT IIJA BECOMES AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE U.S. RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE, RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN CLEAN TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS, AND EXPANDS THE AVAILABILITY OF HIGH-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE MOBILITY OPTIONS TO ADDRESS ONGOING RACIAL INEQUITIES IN TRANSPORTATION, AMONG MANY OTHER SECTORS. WE ALSO WORKED WITH COALITION GROUPS TO ENSURE THAT THE EPA GUIDANCE ON THE BILL INCLUDES STRONG REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDING TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THIS FISCAL YEAR WAS ALSO MARKED BY NRDC'S EFFORTS IN STATES AND REGIONS TO SAFEGUARD COMMUNITY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND DRINKING WATER. FOR EXAMPLE, THE STEADY DRUMBEAT OF OUR ADVOCACY AND WORK WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON FAILING SEWAGE INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, LED TO GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCING $150 MILLION IN FUNDING TO ADDRESS AN ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE THAT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR TWO DECADES. ADDITIONALLY, FOLLOWING THE EFFORTS OF NRDC AND COALITION PARTNERS TO RAISE AWARENESS ON THE ISSUE OF LEAD IN DRINKING WATER IN BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN, GOVERNOR GRETCHEN WHITMER SIGNED AN EXECUTIVE ORDER THAT COMMITTED TO A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE CITY'S ESTIMATED 6,000 LEAD SERVICE LINES WITHIN 18 MONTHS, AND TO PROVIDE FREE BOTTLED WATER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE AS WELL AS DELIVER FREE AND LOW-COST SERVICES FOR TESTING AND OTHER HEALTH NEEDS. NRDC ALSO WRAPPED UP A 14-YEAR BATTLE FOR SAFE WATER IN A TENNESSEE COMMUNITY THAT HAD BEEN DAMAGED BY CARCINOGENIC INDUSTRIAL SOLVENTS THAT LEAKED INTO WELLS AND SPRINGS A CASE THAT SERVED AS A PRIME EXAMPLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM BECAUSE IT EXCLUDED BLACK RESIDENTS FROM RECEIVING SAFE ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLIES. UNDER THE COURT ORDER, HOMES WERE TAKEN OFF WELL WATER, MANY WELLS WERE CLOSED, AND A FUND WAS SET UP FOR LONG-TERM MONITORING TO ENSURE THE CONTAMINATION REMAINS CONTAINED. ADDITIONALLY, NRDC WORKED TO PROTECT COMMUNITIES FROM MORE NEW FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE AND ITS PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACTS. EFFORTS INCLUDED PREPARING A COALITION LETTER OF SIGNATORIES FROM MORE THAN 90 ORGANIZATIONS, URGING THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CATEGORICALLY BAN THE TRANSPORT OF LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) BY RAIL AS PART OF A RULEMAKING TO REPLACE A TRUMP ADMINISTRATION REGULATION THAT ALLOWED RAIL TRANSPORT. IN SIMILAR ENDEAVORS, OUR EFFORTS OPPOSING AND ADVOCATING AGAINST THE PENNEAST PIPELINE, A PROPOSED 118-MILE PIPELINE THAT WOULD HAVE CROSSED MANY WATER BODIES AND WETLANDS IN THE DELAWARE RIVER BASIN BETWEEN PENNSYLVANIA AND NEW JERSEY, PAID OFF IN THE CANCELLATION OF THE PIPELINE. ON THE WEST COAST, THE LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO PASS A MOTION THAT WILL BEGIN THE PROCESS OF PHASING OUT OIL DRILLING IN THE CITY, A BIG WIN FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES; NRDC HAD ADVOCATED FOR YEARS THERE ALONGSIDE THE COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDED LEGAL, POLICY, FINANCIAL, AND COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT. NRDC MADE STRIDES IN HELPING TO DECREASE THE AMOUNT OF PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS), A CLASS OF TOXIC MAN-MADE CHEMICALS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL AT EXTREMELY LOW DOSES, IN OUR ENVIRONMENT BY HOLDING CORPORATIONS ACCOUNTABLE AND WORKING WITH LAWMAKERS. AFTER WE DEVELOPED A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND SCORECARD RANKING THE COMMITMENTS TO ELIMINATE PFAS BY LEADING RETAIL AND APPAREL BRANDS AND NOTIFIED BRANDS OF THEIR LOW RANKINGS BEFORE THE SCORECARD'S RELEASE, SEVERAL COMPANIES ANNOUNCED CHANGES TO THEIR COMMITMENTS. MOST NOTABLY, PATAGONIA ISSUED A PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITS PLANS TO PHASE OUT THE USE OF THE TOXIC CHEMICALS IN ALL OF ITS PRODUCTS, THE FIRST COMMITMENT OF THIS KIND MADE BY AN OUTDOOR APPAREL COMPANY. ABERCROMBIE & FITCH, AMERICAN EAGLE, PVH (THE PARENT COMPANY OF CALVIN KLEIN, TOMMY HILFIGER AND SEVERAL OTHER MAJOR U.S. APPAREL BRANDS), AND RALPH LAUREN ALSO POSTED UPDATED CHEMICAL POLICIES THAT COMMITTED TO THE PHASE OUT OF ALL TOXIC PFAS CHEMICALS IN THEIR SUPPLY CHAINS. FURTHERMORE, AS A RESULT OF OUR ADVOCACY, STATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY TOOK UP MEASURES TO PHASE OUT OR ELIMINATE PFAS. FOR EXAMPLE, CALIFORNIA MOVED AN NRDC-SUPPORTED BILL TO ELIMINATE PFAS IN CLOTHES AND TEXTILES THROUGH ITS STATE ASSEMBLY AND THE CALIFORNIA SENATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE; GOVERNOR NEWSOM SIGNED A LAW TO PROTECT THE STATE'S RESIDENTS FROM PFAS IN FOOD PACKAGING AND COOKWARE; AND NRDC COLLABORATED WITH PARTNERS TO SECURE CALIFORNIA APPROPRIATIONS LANGUAGE AUTHORIZING $15 MILLION IN FUNDING TO MONITOR PFAS POLLUTION AT ALL PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS AND TO DEVELOP A TEST FOR PFAS AS A CLASS. EXAMPLES ON THE EAST COAST INCLUDE MARYLAND'S THEN GOVERNOR LAWRENCE HOGAN SIGNING A BILL TO END THE USE OF PFAS IN FIREFIGHTING FOAM, FOOD PACKAGING, AND RUGS AND CARPETS, AS WELL AS REQUIRING THE DISCLOSURE OF PFAS IN FIREFIGHTING GEAR; AND NEW YORK STATE INTRODUCING A BILL TO PHASE OUT PFAS IN MULTIPLE PRODUCT CATEGORIES, INCLUDING TEXTILES, RUGS, COOKWARE, AND CLEANING PRODUCTS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C	WILDLIFE AND WILDLANDS NRDC PROTECTS WILDLIFE AND UNSPOILED LANDS AND WATERS FROM INAPPROPRIATE AND UNLAWFUL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMERCIAL EXPLOITATION, POLLUTION, AND CLIMATE CHANGE. WE PARTNER WITH RANCHERS, FARMERS, AND THE GOVERNMENT TO PROMOTE SOLUTIONS THAT HELP WILD PREDATORS COEXIST WITH LIVESTOCK AND PEOPLE. WE PUSH FOR INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS TO PROTECT 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 FY22 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS CATEGORY ARE AS FOLLOWS: NRDC MADE BIG STRIDES IN PROTECTING WILD LANDS AND PLACES. ONE SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT WAS PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN GRANTING FULL PROTECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES TO THE BEARS EARS, GRAND STAIRCASE-ESCALANTE, AND NORTHEAST CANYONS AND SEAMOUNTS MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENTS, WHICH NRDC FOUGHT TO REINSTATE AFTER ROLLBACKS IN 2017 AND 2020 THAT WOULD ALLOW OIL, GAS, AND OTHER EXTRACTIVE DEVELOPMENTS. IN ADDITION, AS A RESULT OF COMMUNITY PARTNER EFFORTS AND OUR ADVOCACY, PRESIDENT BIDEN AND INTERIOR SECRETARY DEB HAALAND ANNOUNCED THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WILL PROPOSE TO WITHDRAW FEDERAL LANDS FROM OIL AND GAS LEASING FOR 20 YEARS WITHIN A 10-MILE RADIUS AROUND CHACO CULTURE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO. IN OTHER ADVANCEMENTS IN THE PROTECTIONS OF WILD AREAS, THE D.C. CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS DISMISSED ALASKA'S CHALLENGE TO THE ROADLESS RULE-A PROTECTION THAT HAS BEEN OFFICIAL SINCE 2001 DUE TO NRDC ADVOCACY-WHICH SAFEGUARDS BIODIVERSITY, CARBON STORAGE, AND OTHER NATURAL VALUES ACROSS 58 MILLION ACRES OF THE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, WE ALSO HELD CORPORATIONS ACCOUNTABLE FOR POLLUTING THE ENVIRONMENT: WE LED THE 20-YEAR LEGAL FIGHT URGING A FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT IN MAINE TO ADOPT A COURT-ORDERED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO HOLD PHARMACEUTICALS COMPANY MALLINCKRODT ACCOUNTABLE FOR POLLUTING THE PENOBSCOT RIVER WITH TONS OF MERCURY FROM A NOW-DEFUNCT CHEMICAL PLANT, AND HAVE IT PAY AT LEAST $187 MILLION AND UP TO $267 MILLION TO CLEAN UP THE RIVER. NRDC ALSO MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN PROTECTING NATURE AND ECOSYSTEMS FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS, BOTH AT THE NATIONAL AND STATE LEVELS. OF PARTICULAR IMPORTANCE IS A PARTIAL SETTLEMENT BETWEEN NRDC AND THE EPA REQUIRING THE AGENCY TO ANALYZE THE IMPACTS OF ACETAMIPRID AND DINOTEFURAN, TWO BEE-KILLING NEONICOTINOID INSECTICIDES (NEONICS)-A LEADING CAUSE OF POLLINATOR DECLINES THAT DEVASTATE ECOSYSTEMS AND HUMAN HEALTH-ON ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES, THE PROCESS OF WHICH SHOULD RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF THESE DANGEROUS PESTICIDES. OTHER SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS, DUE IN PART TO NRDC'S EFFORTS, INCLUDE THE SIGNING OF A LAW IN NEW JERSEY TO PROHIBIT MOST OUTDOOR, NON-AGRICULTURAL USES OF NEONICS. THIS LAW, THE STRICTEST NEONIC RESTRICTION IN THE COUNTRY, IS SERVING AS A MODEL FOR OTHER STATES LIKE CALIFORNIA, WHOSE STATE ASSEMBLY ALSO PASSED AN NRDC-SUPPORTED BILL DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR THAT PROHIBITS SIMILAR USES OF NEONICS, AND NEW YORK, WHICH ANNOUNCED IT WILL RESTRICT ITS USES BY JANUARY 1, 2023. NRDC WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN HELPING TO SAFEGUARD WILDLIFE AND BIODIVERSITY IN A MULTITUDE OF WAYS, INCLUDING ADVOCATING AND CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGES IN THE UNITED STATES AND ACROSS THE WORLD. FOR EXAMPLE, NRDC WEIGHED IN WITH KEY MEMBERS OF THE U.S. CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE RECOVERING AMERICA'S WILDLIFE ACT-A ONCE-IN-A-GENERATION INVESTMENT TO STOP THE BIODIVERSITY CRISIS-WHICH THE HOUSE PASSED AND THE SENATE ADVANCED FOR A DEBATE. ALSO, IN LINE WITH OUR REQUESTS AND EFFORTS, CONGRESS APPROPRIATED $2.5 MILLION IN FY22 AND SECURED $4.55 MILLION FOR FY23 FOR THE USDA WILDLIFE SERVICES TO EXPAND ITS NONLETHAL CONFLICT REDUCTION INITIATIVE BENEFITTING ICONIC KEYSTONE SPECIES, SUCH AS GRIZZLY BEARS, WOLVES, AND BEAVERS; NRDC HELPED ESTABLISH THE BEGINNING OF THIS PROGRAM IN 2010 AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT ITS ADVOCACY AND IMPLEMENTATION ACROSS A GROWING NUMBER OF STATES. ADDITIONALLY, WE CONTINUE TO COLLABORATE WITH COALITION PARTNERS ACROSS THE WORLD TO PROTECT BIODIVERSITY, SUCH AS PARTICIPATING IN THE THIRD MEETING OF THE CONVENTION OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY'S OPEN-ENDED WORKING GROUP ON THE POST-2020 GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY FRAMEWORK (GBF) IN SWITZERLAND, TO HELP DRAFT TARGET LANGUAGE TO PROTECT 30 PERCENT OF OCEAN, INLAND WATER, AND LAND AREAS BY 2030, AND THE FINAL NEGOTIATIONS ON THE POST-2020 GBF IN KENYA. FURTHERMORE, NRDC CONTINUED TO PROTECT NUMEROUS MARINE MAMMAL POPULATIONS THAT ARE UNDER GRAVE THREATS FROM A COMBINATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE, FISHING GEAR, AND OCEAN NOISE. NRDC LED EFFORTS TO SECURE FUNDING FOR QUIET SOUND, A NEW INITIATIVE IN WASHINGTON STATE TO REDUCE VESSEL NOISE AND DISTURBANCES TO MARINE MAMMALS IN THE SALISH SEA SUCH AS THE SOUTHERN RESIDENT ORCAS-THE FIRST PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES THAT IS MODELED AFTER A SUCCESSFUL VESSEL NOISE REDUCTION PROGRAM IN CANADA. SIMILARLY DUE IN PART TO OUR WORK, THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PASSED AN AMENDMENT TO THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT (NDAA) THAT PROVIDES PROTECTIONS FOR WHALES AND MARINE MAMMALS, INCLUDING MEASURES TO REDUCE VESSEL COLLISIONS AND PROGRAMS AIMED AT REDUCING CHRONIC UNDERWATER NOISE. WE ALSO WORKED TO SUPPORT THE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED NORTH AMERICAN RIGHT WHALE BY SUBMITTING A LETTER TO THE MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM SEAFOOD WATCH PROGRAM BACKING ITS SCIENCE-BASED RECOMMENDATION THAT CONSUMERS AVOID AMERICAN LOBSTERS CAUGHT IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA AND SNOW CRABS FROM CANADA'S ATLANTIC COAST TO ADDRESS THE IMPACTS OF MARINE MAMMAL ENTANGLEMENTS IN FISHING GEAR FROM THE LOBSTER AND SNOW CRAB FISHERIES. DUE TO THE SEAFOOD WATCH'S REACH AND INFLUENCE, WHICH INFORMS THE PURCHASING DECISION OF MORE THAN 50 NGOS WORLDWIDE AND MORE THAN 25,000 BUSINESS LOCATIONS, THIS EFFORT ALSO HELPED RAISE AWARENESS OF THE PLIGHT OF THE RIGHT WHALE, THE POPULATIONS OF WHICH HAVE BEEN DECREASING STEADILY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A	GOVERNING BODY AND MANAGEMENT THE NRDC BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS COMPRISED OF 30 VOTING BOARD MEMBERS. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER, WENDY NEU, IS NOT INDEPENDENT BY VIRTUE OF THE COMPENSATORY RELATIONSHIP DESCRIBED IN SCHEDULE L; ACCORDINGLY OF THE 30 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS, 29 ARE DEEMED TO BE INDEPENDENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2	BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS, FREDERICK A.O. SCHWARZ, JR. AND FREDERICA PERERA, HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS, JOHN ADAMS AND KATHERINE ADAMS, HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS, DANIEL R. TISHMAN AND KATHLEEN WELCH HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS AND BOARD OFFICERS HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP, SARAH COGAN, MARIPAT ALPUCHE, ATIF AZHER, CRYSTAL FRIERSON, KRISTA MCMANUS, ASHLEY GHERLONE, AND DOROTHY HECTOR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4	NRDC AMENDED ITS BYLAWS IN FEBRUARY OF 2022 TO CREATE A NEW CLASS OF VOTING MEMBERS, TO TRANSFER THE AUTHORITY TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE THE PERFORMANCE OF NRDC'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, TO ELIMINATE SEVERAL CLASSES OF MEMBERS THAT HAVE BEEN UNUSED FOR YEARS AND TO CONFORM NRDCS DEFINITION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS (FOR PURPOSES OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE PROVISIONS) TO IRS REGULATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	PURSUANT TO NRDC'S BYLAWS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERS: DONOR MEMBERS AND ADVOCACY MEMBERS, EACH OF WHICH ARE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE. DONOR MEMBERS MUST SUPPORT NRDC'S MISSION AND MAKE CERTAIN DUES PAYMENTS; ADVOCACY MEMBERS MUST SUPPORT NRDC'S MISSION, ACCEPT AN INVITATION BY THE CORPORATION TO BECOME A MEMBER, AND TAKE CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS TO AFFIRM MEMBERSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	NRDC'S MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED, AS PART OF THEIR MEMBERSHIP, TO ELECT INDIVIDUALS TO THE NRDC BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, 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.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	990 REVIEW PROCESS 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.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ENFORCEMENT AND MONITORING 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.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION 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.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	DISCLOSURE 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 IX, LINE 11G	CREATIVE DESIGN/ART/FILM: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 455,906. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 455,906. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 764,868. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 764,868. MEMBERSHIP CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 760,217. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 760,217. CLEAN ENERGY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,737,349. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 803,037. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 701,893. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,242,279. INTERNATIONAL: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,068,295. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,068,295. WILDLIFE & WILDLANDS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,600,945. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,600,945. SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,388,800. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,388,800. CONSULTING REIMBURSEMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 230,265. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 230,265. INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,557,009. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,557,009. EDITORIAL: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 98,635. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 98,635. MISCELLANEOUS PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 23,315. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 23,315. TEMP HELP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,630,120. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,630,120.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	CHANGE IN VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS 479,358. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS -3,265,889. PENSION RELATED ACTIVITY OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC EXPENSE 107,579.

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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

2021

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 ACTION VOTES 40 WEST 20TH STREET NEW YORK,NY10011 84-4788745	ENVIRONMENTAL	NY	527	N/A	NRDC AF		No

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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?		(k) Percentage ownership
(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	(k) Percentage ownership

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	(h) Percentage ownership	Yes	No
(1) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS	INVESTING	NY	NRDC	T		2,889,655	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) ............................

Yes

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	1,825,000	COST
(2) NRDC ACTION FUND	C	204,998	COST
(3) NRDC ACTION FUND	N	468,449	COST
(4) NRDC ACTION FUND	O	2,832,618	COST
(5) NRDC ACTION FUND	Q	14,557	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?		(k) Percentage ownership
(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	(k) Percentage ownership

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.

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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