Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2023 , and ending 06-30-2024
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
40 WEST 20TH STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10011
D Employer identification number

13-2654926
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 505,265,131
F Name and address of principal officer:
MANISH BAPNA
40 WEST 20TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10011
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.NRDC.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1970
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: 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 32
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 32
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 854
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 7
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 179,336,907 190,053,364
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 5,458,165 948,070
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 8,460,007 13,273,422
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -110,693 -21,674
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 193,144,386 204,253,182
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 17,616,853 11,970,154
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) 125,417,997 137,037,940
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 2,147,997 2,193,754
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 24,251,519    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 81,683,321 68,696,148
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 226,866,168 219,897,996
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -33,721,782 -15,644,814
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 576,913,705 600,593,128
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 114,390,169 122,939,802
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 462,523,536 477,653,326
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 50,355,133 including grants of $ 11,970,154 ) (Revenue $ 948,070 )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 44,736,001 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 36,108,537 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
SEE SCHEDULE O
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 39,337,856 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
INTERNATIONALMEANINGFUL PROGRESS ON BIODIVERSITY LOSS AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION CANNOT HAPPEN IN ISOLATION, WHICH IS WHY NRDC HAS CONTINUED TO URGE THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE PLANS TO TACKLE THE CRISES. 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:AT THE 28TH UN CONFERENCE OF PARTIES IN DUBAI, NRDC EXPERTS MET WITH WORLD LEADERS TO ADVOCATE FOR A STRONG GLOBAL AGREEMENT ON EMISSIONS CUTS. THE CONFERENCE YIELDED A HISTORIC RESULT: MORE THAN 190 COUNTRIES CALLED FOR TRIPLING RENEWABLE ENERGY, DOUBLING THE PACE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY GAINS, AND ENDING DEFORESTATION AND FOREST DEGRADATION. NRDC ALSO HOSTED AN EVENT FOCUSING ON THE HARMFUL IMPACTS OF LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION ON COMMUNITIES AND HEALTH AND PARTICIPATED IN A NUMBER OF PANELS ON TOPICS INCLUDING SUSTAINABLE COOLING IN EMERGING ECONOMIES; WOMEN-LED CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS; AND ON DEFINING CLEAN HYDROGEN. IN PROGRESS OF NRDC'S WORK TO PROTECT ECOSYSTEMS IN THE BOREAL FOREST IN CANADA FROM THE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGES OF INDUSTRIAL LOGGING, THE KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION, MAKER OF TISSUE PRODUCTS SUCH AS KLEENEX, COTTONELLE AND SCOTT, COMMITTED TO GO BEYOND ITS BIGGEST COMPETITORS FOR MORE SUSTAINABLE FOREST SOURCING. ITS NEW FORESTS, LAND, AND AGRICULTURE POLICY DEMONSTRATED ITS COMMITMENT TO REDUCING FOREST DEGRADATION IN ALL ITS PRODUCTS AND DECLARED THAT IT AIMS TO RID THEIR ENTIRE PRODUCT LINE FROM NATURAL FOREST FIBER. THIS IS A HUGE STEP FORWARD FOR THE MANUFACTURER TO ADDRESS LONGSTANDING LOOPHOLES IN GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS THAT HARM NORTHERN FORESTS. NRDC'S EFFORTS IN INDIA ALSO ADVANCED ITS ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT POPULATIONS FROM THE DANGERS OF EXTREME HEAT. WITH RECORD-BREAKING TEMPERATURES TAKING A DEVASTATING TOLL ON HUMAN HEALTH ESPECIALLY IN INDIA, THE COUNTRY'S NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY TOOK STEPS TO COORDINATE ON IMPROVING PREPAREDNESS THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND DISCUSSIONS AND IDENTIFYING ACTIONABLE HEAT SOLUTIONS THROUGH STATE- AND CITY-LEVEL HEAT ACTION PLANS, EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS, AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT ENHANCEMENTS. NRDC BROUGHT ATTENTION TO THE BENEFITS OF USING STATISTICS TO LINK HEATWAVE EARLY WARNING SYSTEM TO HEALTH BENCHMARKS, AND THE NEED FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN POLICY PREPARATION. SIMILARLY, THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH PREPARED AND PRESENTED A LONG-TERM HEAT RESILIENCE PLAN WITH NRDC AND OTHER KEY PARTNERS. IT INCLUDES A NEW POLICY WHICH AIMS TO MITIGATE THE IMPACTS OF HEAT STRESS BY ADAPTIVE MEASURES AND RESILIENCE-BUILDING MANDATES, AND INCLUDES MEASURES SUCH AS COOLING TECHNOLOGIES IN GOVERNMENT, EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTHCARE BUILDINGS; INCORPORATING PASSIVE AND ENERGY-EFFICIENT COOLING SOLUTIONS; WAYS TO MONITOR FOR QUALITY; AND COORDINATION AMONG GOVERNMENT, PRIVATE SECTORS, RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS AND COMMUNITIES. IN ONGOING WORK TO REDUCE COAL AND PROMOTE TRANSITION TO CLEANER SOURCES OF ENERGY IN CHINA, NRDC SHARED INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE WITH POLICYMAKERS AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS IN VARIOUS LOCALITIES. THIS INCLUDED AN EVENT TO EXPLORE PATHWAYS FOR SHANXI PROVINCE - THE COUNTRY'S LARGEST COAL PRODUCER - TO REDUCE ITS RELIANCE ON FOSSIL FUELS; THE SHARING OF INSIGHTS ON POLLUTION REDUCTIONS IN HENAN PROVINCE; AND THE ORGANIZING OF AN EXPERT DIALOGUE IN PHASING OUT COAL IN SHANDONG PROVINCE. NRDC WAS ALSO ABLE TO HELP ORGANIZE AND SUPPORT A MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATES (ECOWAS) IN NIGERIA, WHERE THE COUNTRIES PLANNED THEIR REGIONAL APPROACH TO IMPLEMENTING THE KUNMING-MONTREAL GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY FRAMEWORK. THE FRAMEWORK CONTAINS ACTION-ORIENTED TARGETS TO ADDRESS THE ONGOING LOSS OF BIODIVERSITY AND THE RESTORATION OF NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS BY 2030. DURING THE MEETING, THE PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES AGREED TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO PROTECT AT LEAST 30 PERCENT OF THE REGION FOR BIODIVERSITY BY 2030, AND ANOTHER PLAN TO MEET TARGETS REDUCING THREATS TO BIODIVERSITY.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 39,337,856 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e Total program service expenses170,537,527
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
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2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment
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3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment
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4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment
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6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D,
Part IIIClick to see attachment
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8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment
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9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D,
Part VI. Click to see attachment
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11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment
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11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment
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11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment
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11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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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
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12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
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14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
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15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
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16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....Click to see attachment
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17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
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18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
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19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
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21
Yes
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
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22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
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23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
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
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25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................Click to see attachment
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25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IIClick to see attachment
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26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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27
 
No
28
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
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
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28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....Click to see attachment
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28b
 
No
c
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
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
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29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................Click to see attachment
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30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
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33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
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34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
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35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
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36
Yes
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
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37
 
No
38
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. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
421
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
854
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: CH
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person 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.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
32
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
32
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe 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
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process 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
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
AL , AK , AR , CA , CO , CT , DC , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MO , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (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.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
VERONICA FOO CFO40 WEST 20TH STREET   NEW YORK,NY10011 (212) 727-2700
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

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

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

See 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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) KATHLEEN WELCH......................................................................
CHAIR/TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
1.00
X   X       0 0 0
(2) MARY J PENNIMAN......................................................................
TREASURER/TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
0.00
X   X       0 0 0
(3) KATHERINE ADAMS......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(4) GEETA AIYER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(5) RICHARD E AYRES......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
1.00
X           0 0 0
(6) ATIF AZHER......................................................................
TRUSTEE (THRU 02/2024)
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(7) PATRICIA BAUMAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE (THRU 03/2024)
1.00
.................
1.00
X           0 0 0
(8) CLAIRE BERNARD......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(9) SARAH COGAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(10) NATHANIEL DEAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(11) LEONARDO DICAPRIO......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(12) JOHN ECHOHAWK......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(13) CATHERINE FLOWERS......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(14) LISA HALL......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(15) JO ANN KAPLAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE (AS OF 06/2024)
1.00
.................
1.00
X           0 0 0
(16) JEREMY KHAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE (AS OF 02/2024)
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(17) NICOLE E LEDERER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 8
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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) LAURA LIN........................................................................
TRUSTEE (AS OF 02/2024)
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(19) JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(20) KELLY CHAPMAN MEYER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(21) PETER MORTON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(22) WENDY NEU........................................................................
TRUSTEE (THRU 12/2023)
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(23) FREDERICA P PERERA........................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(24) LYNN PRICE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(25) DIANA PROPPER DE CALLEJON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(26) ROBERT REDFORD........................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(27) ELENA RIOS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(28) THOMAS ROUSH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
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) GERALD TORRES........................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.......................1.00
X           0 0 0
(32) MARGRET TRILLI........................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(33) DAVID VLADECK........................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.......................1.00
X           0 0 0
(34) DAVID WELCH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(35) DANIEL YATES........................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(36) MANISH BAPNA........................................................................
PRESIDENT/CEO
40.00
.......................1.00
    X       720,535 0 79,459
(37) VERONICA FOO........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
40.00
.......................3.00
    X       394,565 0 77,178
(38) MOLLIE MARSH-HEINE - CHIEF........................................................................
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
40.00
.......................0.00
    X       512,899 0 45,250
(39) JOHN BENNETT........................................................................
SECRETARY (AS OF 06/2024)
1.00
.......................1.00
    X       0 0 0
(40) ASHLEY GHERLONE........................................................................
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
1.00
.......................1.00
    X       0 0 0
(41) DOROTHY HECTOR........................................................................
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
1.00
.......................1.00
    X       0 0 0
(42) MITCHELL BERNARD........................................................................
CHIEF COUNSEL
40.00
.......................1.00
      X     426,605 0 70,579
(43) MICHELLE EGAN - CHIEF........................................................................
STAFF & STRATEGY (THRU 10/2023)
40.00
.......................0.00
      X     398,696 0 74,967
(44) JENNIFER POWERS - MANAGING........................................................................
DIR., COMMUNICATIONS (THRU 01/2024)
40.00
.......................0.00
      X     289,030 0 50,123
(45) ED YOON........................................................................
CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
40.00
.......................0.00
      X     315,291 0 59,503
(46) ROBYN ARVILLE........................................................................
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
40.00
.......................0.00
      X     373,891 0 51,797
(47) DREW CAPUTO - CHIEF........................................................................
PROGRAM OFFICER (THRU 11/2023)
40.00
.......................0.00
      X     368,304 0 69,356
(48) SUSAN CASEY-LEFKOWITZ........................................................................
CHIEF OF STAFF
40.00
.......................0.00
      X     207,942 0 46,237
(49) CHRISTY GOLDFUSS........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
40.00
.......................0.00
      X     365,276 0 53,160
(50) PETER ALTMAN........................................................................
SENIOR STRATEGIST FOR CAMPAIGNS
40.00
.......................0.00
        X   316,144 0 51,634
(51) GEOFFREY FETTUS........................................................................
DIRECTOR, NUCLEAR
40.00
.......................0.00
        X   346,382 0 50,415
(52) YERINA MUGICA - INTERIM........................................................................
MANAGING DIR. PEOPLE & COMMUNITIES
40.00
.......................0.00
        X   342,765 0 34,727
(53) JING JING QIAN........................................................................
SENIOR STRATEGIC ADVISOR
40.00
.......................0.00
        X   345,549 0 28,675
(54) LENA STEINBERG - MANAGING........................................................................
DIR, HR OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTURE
40.00
.......................0.00
        X   336,998 0 32,328
(55) MAKEDA TSAO - FRMR INTERIM CDO........................................................................
(THRU 3/23); BOARD RELATIONS OFFICER
40.00
.......................0.00
          X 401,000 0 69,228
(56) DANIEL KIM........................................................................
FORMER COO (THRU 11/2022)
0.00
.......................0.00
          X 200,000 0 0
(57) ANDREW WETZLER - FORMER CPO........................................................................
(THRU 10/22); SVP, NATURE
40.00
.......................0.00
          X 302,815 0 67,903
(58) MERCEDES FALBER - FORMER CHRO........................................................................
(THRU 3/23) SENIOR DEI ADVISOR
40.00
.......................0.00
          X 446,718 0 13,577
1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 7,411,405 0 1,026,096
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 479
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual
...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Description of services
(C)
Compensation
M&R STRATEGIC SERVICES INC

1101 CT AVE NW 7TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20036
DIGITAL ADVOCACY/FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT 2,127,656
DIGITAL DOG DIRECT LLC

200 LUDLOW DRIVE BUILDING E
EWING,NJ08638
DIRECT MAIL ADVERTISING 2,118,168
EAGLE HILL CONSULTING LLC

241 18TH STREET SOUTH 615
ARLINGTON,VA22202
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT 1,855,168
URBAN INNOVATIONS

306 W ERIE ST SUITE 700
CHICAGO,IL60654
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1,775,815
THE BRIDGESPAN GROUPINC

2 COPLEY PLACE 7TH FL SUITE 3700B
BOSTON,MA02116
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FOR NONPROFITS 1,103,279
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 127
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 39,295,824
c Fundraising events..1c 76,150
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 150,681,390
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 8,132,662
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 190,053,364
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a COURT AWARDED FEES 900099 716,003 716,003    
b INTERVENOR FEE 900099 214,335 214,335    
c BOOK INCOME (ON EARTH) 900099 17,732 17,732    
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 948,070
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 10,520,113     10,520,113
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c    
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 303,668,611  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 300,915,302  
c Gain or (loss) 7c 2,753,309  
d Net gain or (loss)......... 2,753,309     2,753,309
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 76,150of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 17,930
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 96,647
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events.. -78,717   -78,717
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..        
 OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a MAIL LIST RENTAL 900099 52,037     52,037
b HONORARIA 900099 5,006     5,006
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 57,043
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 204,253,182 948,070 0 13,251,748
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
(A)
Total expenses
(B)
Program service expenses
(C)
Management and general expenses
(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 4,900,201 4,900,201
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 120,000 120,000
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 6,949,953 6,949,953
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 4,858,429 3,300,531 917,523 640,375
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ......... 773,365 382,903 390,462  
7 Other salaries and wages........ 101,054,512 76,590,818 13,952,811 10,510,883
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 8,924,052 6,722,732 1,240,384 960,936
9 Other employee benefits ....... 14,270,782 10,845,810 1,941,899 1,483,073
10 Payroll taxes ........... 7,156,800 5,391,413 994,748 770,639
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 383,958 352,844   31,114
b Legal ......... 513,924 421,115 52,295 40,514
c Accounting ........... 93,574   93,574  
d Lobbying ........... 5,459 5,459    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 2,193,754 2,193,754
f Investment management fees ...... 1,086,906   1,086,906  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 29,577,249 27,604,252 1,128,234 844,763
12 Advertising and promotion .... 2,037,241 1,168,572 67,251 801,418
13 Office expenses ....... 11,475,788 8,202,478 191,361 3,081,949
14 Information technology ...... 5,029,483 3,844,800 668,036 516,647
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 7,798,767 5,876,953 1,082,743 839,071
17 Travel ............ 3,615,426 3,008,683 377,125 229,618
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 993,439 684,199 259,990 49,250
20 Interest ........... 495,607 373,354 68,886 53,367
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 2,517,302 1,906,439 344,205 266,658
23 Insurance ... 734,828 553,566 102,136 79,126
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a LIST EXCHANGE & RENTAL 717,061 424,396   292,665
b RECRUITING FEES 640,468 516,990 65,363 58,115
c CREDIT CARD FEES 536,625 13,814 479 522,332
d VENUE COSTS 461,356 288,142 79,715 93,499
e All other expenses -18,313 87,110 2,824 -108,247
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 219,897,996 170,537,527 25,108,950 24,251,519
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). 6,450,801 4,101,689 0 2,349,112
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 17,606,413 1 9,845,412
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 5,007,220 2 28,359,839
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 11,979,860 3 32,648,003
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 250,756 4 40,858
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 ...... 11,561,446 9 1,426,756
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 79,694,291
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 45,541,891 34,886,928 10c 34,152,400
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 368,568,542 11 374,516,629
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 91,076,537 12 84,169,838
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 35,976,003 15 35,433,393
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 576,913,705 16 600,593,128
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 32,450,208 17 30,377,077
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
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 .. 17,769,483 24 32,157,244
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 64,170,478 25 60,405,481
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 114,390,169 26 122,939,802
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 333,841,761 27 360,824,581
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 128,681,775 28 116,828,745
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow 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 ........... 462,523,536 32 477,653,326
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 576,913,705 33 600,593,128
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
204,253,182
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
219,897,996
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-15,644,814
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
462,523,536
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
30,640,521
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
134,083
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
477,653,326
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Additional Data


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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC
 
Employer identification number

13-2654926
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).
2
A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)
3
A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
4
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:

5
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.)
6
A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
7
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.)
8
A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
9
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:
10
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.)
11
12
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.
a
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.
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.
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.
d
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.
e
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.
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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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) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 187,198,934 267,144,118 178,965,564 179,336,907 190,053,364 1,002,698,887
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 3 187,198,934 267,144,118 178,965,564 179,336,907 190,053,364 1,002,698,887
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) .. 114,014,034
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 888,684,853
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 187,198,934 267,144,118 178,965,564 179,336,907 190,053,364 1,002,698,887
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 3,054,202 1,629,406 360,246 11,666,708 10,744,912 27,455,474
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 179,076 159,153 175,171 148,357 74,973 736,730
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 1,030,891,091
12
12
16,540,680
13
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
14
14
86.210 %
15
15
86.320 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2023. 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
b
33 1/3% support test—2022. 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—2023. 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
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2022. 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
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (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.)..            
14
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
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2023. 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
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2022. 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
20
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) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 4
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
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer 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).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
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).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined 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.
9b
 
 
c
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.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
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
No
1
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.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in 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.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described 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.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (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  
7
Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
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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 2023 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-2023
(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.
 
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023:
a From 2018.......  
b From 2019.......  
c From 2020.......  
d From 2021.......  
e From 2022.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2018 not applied (see
instructions)
 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2023, 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 2023. 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 2024. Add lines
3j and 4c.
 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2019.....  
b Excess from 2020.....  
c Excess from 2021.....  
d Excess from 2022.....  
e Excess from 2023.....  
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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 - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 168,551. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 145,278. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 137,641. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 91,310. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 52,037. HONORARIA - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 7,000. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 1,000. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 21,130. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 832. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 5,006. RETAIL SALES - FUNDRAISING EVENTS - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 3,525. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 12,875. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 16,400. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 56,215. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 17,930.
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Name of the organization
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC
 
Employer identification number

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






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC
 
Employer identification number
13-2654926
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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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 $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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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

right arrow Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC
 
Employer identification number

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

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................right arrow
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
 

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

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

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check right arrowexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check right arrow
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) ...................... 132,608  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................ 668,278  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................ 800,886  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ............................................................................... 226,425,500  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................. 227,226,386  
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? ...................................................................................................................

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) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (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 992,360 991,956 828,571 800,886 3,613,773
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 120,965 166,715 95,948 132,608 516,236
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE C, PART II-A ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11D, NRDC REPORTS $5,459 IN LOBBYING EXPENSES, WHICH REPRESENTS AMOUNTS PAID TO LOBBYING CONSULTANTS. THESE FEES REPRESENT ONLY A PORTION OF THE LOBBYING EXPENDITURES NRDC REPORTS ON SCHEDULE C, PART II-A. EMPLOYEE TIME THAT IS DIRECTED TOWARD LOBBYING INITIATIVES (AND CATEGORIZED AS LOBBYING EXPENDITURES ON SCHEDULE C) HAS BEEN REPORTED ON PART IX IN LINES 5, 7, 8, 9, & 10 RATHER THAN ON LINE 11D.
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(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow 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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC
 
Employer identification number

13-2654926
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 362,443,630 308,640,830 336,828,965 258,252,876 240,454,388
b Contributions ... 150,000 32,459,784 11,538,626 19,420,811 16,834,056
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 41,155,471 25,236,608 -35,542,588 66,742,572 12,743,792
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ...
10,100,000 2,766,215 2,903,138 1,749,966 8,800,854
f Administrative expenses .... 796,471 1,127,377 1,281,035 5,837,328 2,978,506
g End of year balance ...... 392,852,630 362,443,630 308,640,830 336,828,965 258,252,876
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow88.000 %
b
Permanent endowment right arrow8.000 %
c
Term endowment right arrow4.000 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment)
(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....   53,370,148 28,623,606 24,746,542
c Leasehold improvements   6,545,902 3,275,798 3,270,104
d Equipment ....   16,271,452 13,642,487 2,628,965
e Other .....   3,506,789   3,506,789
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 34,152,400
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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
46,020,614 F

(B) INV. IN SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS
21,588,932 F

(C) PRIVATE EQUITIES
12,097,280 F

(D) VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDS
4,463,012 F
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow 84,169,838
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.)right arrow  
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 35,433,393
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow 35,433,393
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  
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 44,342,777
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES & CRUT 13,142,495
OBLIGATIONS UNDER DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN 2,382,180
SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS - POOLED INCOME FUND 538,029





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 60,405,481
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 ....... 1 236,586,785
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 30,640,521
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 1,701,737
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d 134,083
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 32,476,341
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 204,110,444
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 239,385
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -96,647
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 142,738
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 204,253,182
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 ........... 1 221,456,995
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 1,701,737
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d 96,647
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 1,798,384
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 219,658,611
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 239,385
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 239,385
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 219,897,996
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
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). NRDC'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS ADOPTED A SPENDING POLICY WHICH ALLOWS FOR UP TO 4% OF THE AVERAGE FAIR VALUE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS, CALCULATED AT MARCH 31, OF THE 12-PRECEDING CALENDAR-YEAR QUARTERS, TO BE USED IN SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE SPENDING POLICY IS REVIEWED, AND THE ACTUAL AMOUNT DESIGNATED FOR SPENDING IS DETERMINED ANNUALLY. NRDC'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF 56 INDIVIDUAL FUNDS (48 DONOR-RESTRICTED AND 8 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 SERVICE. 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, ARE CLASSIFIED AND REPORTED BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OR ABSENCE OF DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS. DURING FISCAL 2024, THE BOARD APPROVED AN $8,100,000 DRAW OF BOARD-DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT FUNDS TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMMATIC WORK. ADDITIONALLY, $620,607 WAS DRAWN FROM THE BOARD-DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT FUND AND $1,379,393 WAS DRAWN FROM DONOR-RESTRICTED ACCUMULATED GAINS TO BE USED IN SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS. THE FULL DRAWDOWN FROM THE ENDOWMENT FUND IS REFLECTED ON LINE PART V, LINE 1(E).
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. 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 2024 AND 2023 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS 1,689,722. PENSION RELATED ACTIVITY OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC EXPENSE -1,555,639. TRANSFERS FROM OTHER RESERVE FUNDS
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES ALLOCATED AGAINST SPECIAL EVENT REVENUE ON PART VIII -96,647.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES ALLOCATED AGAINST SPECIAL EVENT REVENUE ON PART VIII 96,647.
PARTS XI AND XII: NRDC DOES NOT RECEIVE STANDALONE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; ITS OPERATIONS ARE CONSOLIDATED WITH AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS, NRDC ACTION FUND, NRDC ACTION VOTES AND NRDC INDIA. THE PARTS XI, XII AND XIII 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
Right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right arrow Attach to Form 990.Right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC
 
Employer identification number

13-2654926
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in the region
(f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 1 45 PROGRAM SERVICES & GRANTS CLEAN ENERGY ADVOCACY 15,113,387
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) 0 12 PROGRAM SERVICES & GRANTS; FUNDRAISING ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY 1,644,051
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES EVENT ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY 81,779
NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO, BUT NOT THE UNITED STATES 0 3 PROGRAM SERVICES & GRANTS ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY 806,975
SOUTH AMERICA 0 1 PROGRAM SERVICES CLEAN ENERGY ADVOCACY 184,003
SOUTH ASIA 0 1 PROGRAM SERVICES & GRANTS CLEAN ENERGY ADVOCACY 440,047
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 2 PROGRAM SERVICES & GRANTS ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY 86,450
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 GRANTMAKING   6,284,637
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) 0 0 GRANTMAKING   291,030
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 GRANTMAKING   205,000
NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO, BUT NOT THE UNITED STATES 0 0 GRANTMAKING   88,000
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 GRANTMAKING   81,285
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 1 INVESTMENTS   46,704,908
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) 0 0 INVESTMENTS   5,818,359
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 1 64 24,641,329
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 1 53,188,582
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 1 65 77,829,911
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2023
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)
(c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant
(e) Amount of
cash grant
(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement
(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance
(h) Description
of noncash
assistance
(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 140,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 100,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 153,300 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 226,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 58,935 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 42,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 84,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 64,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 227,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 30,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 30,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 37,239 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 198,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 50,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 84,500 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 104,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 370,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 175,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 21,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 21,080 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 280,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 168,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 175,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 84,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 282,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 50,643 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 157,500 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 127,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 190,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 150,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 316,333 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 25,995 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 94,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 368,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 30,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 239,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 149,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 56,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 49,112 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 522,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 10,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 45,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 30,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 270,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 150,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLEAN ENERGY 50,000 WIRE 0    
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) CLEAN ENERGY 40,000 WIRE 0    
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) CLEAN ENERGY 43,908 WIRE 0    
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) CLEAN ENERGY 46,387 WIRE 0    
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) CLEAN ENERGY 30,438 WIRE 0    
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) CLEAN ENERGY 15,000 WIRE 0    
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) CLEAN ENERGY 10,673 WIRE 0    
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) CLEAN ENERGY 54,626 WIRE 0    
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) CLEAN ENERGY 50,000 WIRE 0    
NORTH AMERICA CLEAN ENERGY 25,000 WIRE 0    
NORTH AMERICA CLEAN ENERGY 25,000 WIRE 0    
NORTH AMERICA CLEAN ENERGY 27,000 WIRE 0    
NORTH AMERICA CLEAN ENERGY 11,000 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA CLEAN ENERGY 50,000 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA CLEAN ENERGY 45,000 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA CLEAN ENERGY 110,000 WIRE 0    
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA CLEAN ENERGY 81,285 WIRE 0    
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
62
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
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
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.
ReturnReference Explanation
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 OVER $200,000, THE CFO IS THE AUTHORIZED APPROVER.
SCHEDULE F, PART IV NRDC 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 arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC
 
Employer identification number

13-2654926
Part I
Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser)
(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity
(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i)
(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
O'BRIEN GARRETT
1133 19TH ST NW
 
WASHINGTON, DC20036
MEMBERSHIP FUNDRAISING   No 40,076,749 432,000 39,644,749
 
M&R STRATEGIC SERVICES
1101 CT AVE
 
WASHINGTON, DC20036
DIGITAL ADVOCACY & FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT   No 12,372,509 1,761,754 10,610,755
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 52,449,258 2,193,754 50,255,504
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AK, AR, 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
Schedule G (Form 990) 2023
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.









VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

BAJAJ TRIP
(event type)
(b) Event #2

FUNSTRAVAGANZA
(event type)
(c) Other events

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

1

Gross receipts . . . . .

92,320

1,760

 

94,080

2

Less: Contributions . . . .

74,390

1,760

 

76,150
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .

17,930

 

 

17,930



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . .        
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 96,461 186   96,647
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 96,647
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -78,717
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo
(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1

Gross revenue . . . . .

 

 

 

 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2

Cash prizes . . . . .

 

 

 

 

3

Noncash prizes . . . .

 

 

 

 

4

Rent/facility costs . . . .

 

 

 

 

5

Other direct expenses . . .

 

 

 

 


6


Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7

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

 

8

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

 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
YesNo
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
YesNo
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC
 
Employer identification number
13-2654926
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government
(b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)
(d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance
(f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)
(g) Description of
noncash assistance
(h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) AREA CONSORTIUM OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR OUR YOUTH DBA ACES 4 YOUTH
551 HIGHLAND AVE
ALTON,IL62002
30-0573192 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(2) ALABAMA JUSTICE INITIATIVE
2012 26TH AVENUE NORTH
BIRMINGHAM,AL35234
83-2673378 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(3) ALLIANCE FOR A JUST SOCIETY
3518 SOUTH EDMUNDS STREET
SEATTLE,WA98118
91-1635554 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(4) AMERICA WORKS USA
1225 EYE STREET NW STE 1100
WASHINGTON,DC20005
45-2315353 501(C)(4) 50,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(5) ANTHROPOCENE ALLIANCE
105 NE BAY AVE
MICANOPY,FL32667
81-5166043 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(6) APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN ADVOCATES
PO BOX 507
LEWISBURG,WV24901
55-0781483 501(C)(3) 200,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(7) APPALACHIAN VOICES
244 E HIGH ST
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA229025178
56-2049956 501(C)(3) 200,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(8) ASSOCIATION FOR ENERGY AFFORDABILITY INC
105 BRUCKNER BLVD
BRONX,NY10454
13-3374285 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(9) ATLANTA BICYCLE COALITION DBA PROPEL ATL
2870 PEACHTREE RD NW 915-16719
ATLANTA,GA303052918
58-1996013 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(10) ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES INC
1030 15TH STREET NW 12TH FL
WASHINGTON,DC20005
52-0742294 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(11) BLACK AUTONOMY NETWORK COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
1940 UNION AVE
BENTON HARBOR,MI49022
14-1859348 501(C)(3) 23,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(12) BUILDING DECARBONIZATION COALITION
116 FRONT ST PO BOX 642
LEWES,DE19958
85-4008764 501(C)(3) 75,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(13) BUILDING ENERGY EXCHANGE
31 CHAMBERS STREET SUITE 608
NEW YORK,NY10007
27-1274041 501(C)(3) 115,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(14) BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOUNDATION
805 15TH STREET NW STE 710
WASHINGTON,DC20005
32-0491333 501(C)(3) 8,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(15) CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL VOTERS EDUCATION FUND
1111 BROADWAY SUITE 300
OAKLAND,CA94607
94-3232552 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(16) CAMPAIGN FOR A SAFE AND HEALTHY CALIFORNIA
1700 TRIBUTE ROAD SUITE 201
SACRAMENTO,CA95815
93-1659476 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(17) CEC STUYVESANT COVE INC DBA SOLAR INC
9-03 44TH ROAD UNIT 201
LONG ISLAND CITY,NY11101
52-2440116 501(C)(3) 21,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(18) CELSIUS
2000 P STREET NW SUITE 708
WASHINGTON,DC20036
82-2617791 501(C)(3) 80,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(19) CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
PO BOX 710
TUCSON,AZ857020710
27-3943866 501(C)(3) 7,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(20) CENTRAL COAST ALLIANCE UNITED FOR A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY
56 E MAIN STREET STE 210
VENTURA,CA93001
77-0578864 501(C)(3) 6,500 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(21) CENTRO CULTURAL DE CONDADO DE WASHINGTON
1110 NORTH ADAIR STREET
CORNELIUS,OR97113
93-0606729 501(C)(3) 5,500 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(22) CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS
505 FOURTH AVE SOUTH 310
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55415
41-6005375 GOVERNMENT 10,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(23) CLEAN ENERGY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
1212 BROADWAY FLOOR 16
OAKLAND,CA94612
46-3102331 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(24) COASTAL DEFENDERS (COASTAL DEFENSE EDUCATORS)
7770 REGENTS ROAD SUITE 113 589
SAN DIEGO,CA92122
87-3579894 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(25) COMING CLEAN INC
PO BOX 370402
WEST HARTFORD,CT06137
04-3429794 501(C)(3) 400,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(26) COMMUNITY FOOD ADVOCATES
115 BROADWAY 5TH FLOOR C/O WEWORK
NEW YORK,NY10006
27-1764219 501(C)(3) 62,500 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(27) CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION INC
1720 MASSACHUSSETTS AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036
52-1160561 501(C)(3) 35,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(28) CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE INC
1128 16TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036
52-1114225 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(29) CONSENSUS BUILDING INSTITUTE INC
2067 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE SUITE 570
CAMBRIDGE,MA02140
04-3186073 501(C)(3) 7,500 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(30) CONSERVATION COLORADO
303 EAST 17TH AVENUE SUITE 400
DENVER,CO80203
30-0037131 501(C)(4) 10,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(31) COOPER SQUARE COMMUNITY DEVEOLPMENT COMMITTEE
61 E 4TH ST
NEW YORK,NY10003
13-2666211 501(C)(3) 23,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(32) DIVISION OF HOMELAND MINISTRIES
110 MARYLAND AVENUE NE 203 SUITE
700
WASHINGTON,DC20002
35-1290911 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(33) DOGWOOD ALLIANCE
PO BOX 7645
ASHEVILLE,NC28802
56-2139120 501(C)(3) 28,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(34) EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
2317 S ATLANTIC BLVD
COMMERCE,CA90040
46-5685097 501(C)(3) 11,500 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(35) ECOADAPT
PO BOX 11195
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND,WA98110
26-3303629 501(C)(3) 13,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(36) ENVIRONMENT AMERICA RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER INC
1543 WAZEE ST STE 400
DENVER,CO80202
13-4339865 501(C)(3) 14,500 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(37) ENVIRONMENT CALIFORNIA RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER INC
3435 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 385
LOS ANGELES,CA90010
68-0531882 501(C)(3) 35,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(38) ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY (EIA)
PO BOX 53343
WASHINGTON,DC20009
52-1654284 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(39) ENVIRONMENTAL LAW INSTITUTE
1730 M STREET NW SUITE 700
WASHINGTON,DC20036
52-0901863 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(40) ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM INC
1200 G STREET NW SUITE 800
WASHINGTON,DC20005
04-3521791 501(C)(3) 15,460 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(41) FAIR DISTRICTS FUND
1225 EYE ST NW STE 1250
WASHINGTON,DC20005
82-2031949 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(42) FARM SCHOOL (TRAINING COLLECTIVE) NYC INC
228 PARK AVE SOUTH SUITE 18372
NEW YORK,NY10003
84-2867079 501(C)(3) 19,800 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(43) GEORGIA CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND
830 GLENWOOD AVE SE SUITE 510-348
ATLANTA,GA30316
58-2559965 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(44) GEORGIA INTERFAITH POWER AND LIGHT
701 S COLUMBIA DRIVE CAMPUS BOX 326
DECATUR,GA30030
26-3446212 501(C)(3) 8,500 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(45) GOOD JOBS FIRST
1380 MONROE ST NW PMB 405
WASHINGTON,DC20010
82-0542649 501(C)(3) 40,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(46) GREEN DIVERSITY INITIATIVE
6218 GEORGIA AVENUE NW STE 1-629
WASHINGTON,DC20011
46-5220283 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(47) GREENLATINOS
1919 14TH STREET STE 700
BOULDER,CO80302
26-3386082 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(48) HAUDENOSAUNEE ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE
PO BOX 992
HOGANSBURG,NY13655
16-1573192 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(49) HEALTHY GULF
935 GRAVIER ST STE 700
NEW ORLEANS,LA70112
72-1447742 501(C)(3) 17,500 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(50) HEART OF THE ROCKIES INITIATIVE
120 HICKORY STREET SUITE B
MISSOULA,MT59801
46-3635624 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(51) KMARTIN GROUP
PO BOX 492
GLOSTER,MS39638
47-4572196 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(52) LAND STEWARDSHIP PROJECT
821 E 35TH ST SUITE 200
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407
41-1466054 501(C)(3) 7,500 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(53) LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
740 15TH STREET NW 7TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20005
52-1733698 501(C)(4) 22,895 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(54) LITTLE MANILA FOUNDATION
PO BOX 1356
STOCKTON,CA95201
20-2661354 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(55) LITTLE VILLAGE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION
2501 S WHIPPLE ST
CHICAGO,IL60623
34-4259477 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(56) LOCAL MATTERS
633 PARSONS AVE
COLUMBUS,OH43206
06-1819644 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(57) LOS ANGELES NEIGHBORHOOD LAND TRUST
315 W 9TH STREET SUITE 950
LOS ANGELES,CA90015
38-3687836 501(C)(3) 5,500 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(58) MARCH ON MARYLAND INC
DBA MARCH ON FOUNDATION 2631
HOUSLEY ROAD 1172
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
82-0958114 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(59) MICAH SIX EIGHT MISSION
624 W VERDINE
SULPHUR,LA70663
85-3549698 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(60) MOVEMENT STRATEGY CENTER
1625 CLAY STREET 6TH FLOOR
OAKLAND,CA94612
20-1037643 501(C)(3) 195,250 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(61) NAEVA
7906 MENAUL BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE,NM87110
27-1866733 501(C)(3) 75,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(62) NATIONAL CAUCUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATORS
1100 H STREET NW STE 600
WASHINGTON,DC20005
68-0633254 501(C)(3) 35,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(63) NATIONAL CONSUMER LAW CENTER INC
ATTN RICH DUBOIS 7 WINTHROP SQUARE
4TH FL
BOSTON,MA021101245
04-2488502 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(64) NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY FOUNDATION
8601 GEORGIA AVENUE SUITE 510
SILVER SPRING,MD20910
94-3370994 501(C)(3) 12,500 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(65) NATIONAL PFAS CONTAMINATION COALITION CO SLINGSHOT
62 SUMMER STREET
BOSTON,MA02110
04-6149986 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(66) NATIONAL YOUNG FARMERS COALITION
418 BROADWAY SUITE 4
ALBANY,NY12207
47-2072946 501(C)(3) 40,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(67) NATIVE MOVEMENT
PO BOX 83467
FAIRBANKS,AK99708
68-0535413 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(68) NEIGHBORS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
3700 S IRON STREET STE 4E
CHICAGO,IL60609
83-2706522 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(69) NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM CORPORATION
1 CENTRAL WHARF
BOSTON,MA021103399
04-2297514 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(70) NEW JERSEY TOGETHER INC
PO BOX 136 ATTN REVEREND DRALONZO
PERRY
JERSEY CITY,NJ07303
45-0663052 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(71) NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
8 CALLE MEDICO
SANTA FE,NM87505
85-0311210 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(72) NEW YORK LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND INC
30 BROAD STREET 30TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10004
13-3727122 501(C)(3) 10,750 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(73) NORTHERN MANHATTAN IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION
45 WADSWORTH AVE 6TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10033
13-2972415 501(C)(3) 23,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(74) NRDC ACTION FUND INC
40 W 20TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10011
13-3976062 501(C)(4) 900,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(75) NW ENERGY COALITION
811 1ST AVENUE 305
SEATTLE,WA98104
91-1144122 501(C)(3) 5,500 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(76) OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC
1370 BROADWAY FL 5
NEW YORK,NY10018
52-1053406 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(77) PEOPLE FOR COMMUNITY RECOVERY
13330 S CORLISS AVENUE
CHICAGO,IL60827
36-3415767 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(78) PEOPLE'S WATER BOARD COALITION
PO BOX 21398
DETROIT,MI482210398
84-5155732 501(C)(3) 23,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(79) PESTICIDE ACTION NETWORK NORTH AMERICA
1611 TELEGRAPH AVENUE SUITE 1200
OAKLAND,CA94612
94-2949686 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(80) PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LOS ANGELES
617 S OLIVE STREET SUITE 1100
LOS ANGELES,CA900141629
95-3956136 501(C)(3) 12,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(81) RENEWABLE ENERGY WILDLIFE INSTITUTE
700 12TH STREET NW SUITE 700
WASHINGTON,DC20005
26-1587829 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(82) RESILIENCE ACTION FUND INC
441 NE 52ND ST
MIAMI,FL33137
47-3369805 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(83) RESOURCES LEGACY FUND
400 CAPITOL MALL SUITE 2150
SACRAMENTO,CA95814
95-4703838 501(C)(3) 126,667 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(84) RIGHT TO THE CITY ALLIANCE INC
388 ATLANTIC AVE
NEW YORK,NY112173399
94-3462187 501(C)(3) 69,500 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(85) SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS
23532 CALABASAS ROAD SUITE A
CALABASAS,CA91302
95-4116679 501(C)(3) 22,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(86) SOL NATION INC
5009-107 BEATTIES FORD ROAD
CHARLOTTE,NC28216
82-2997095 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(87) SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER
120 GARRETT STREET SUITE 400
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22902
52-1436778 501(C)(3) 13,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(88) SOUTHWEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT (SWEEP)
2334 BROADWAY ST STE A
BOULDER,CO80304
84-1593046 501(C)(3) 75,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(89) SPUR URBAN CENTER
ATTN MEMBERSHIP 654 MISSION STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105
94-1498232 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(90) STRATEGIC ACTIONS FOR A JUST ECONOMY
152 W 32ND ST
LOS ANGELES,CA90007
93-1226092 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(91) STRATEGIC CONCEPTS IN ORGANIZING AND POLICY EDUCATION
1715 W FLORENCE AVENUE
LOS ANGELES,CA90047
95-4635737 501(C)(3) 19,500 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(92) SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS (EDUCATION INITIATIVE INC) NETWORK OF GREATER PHILADE
915 SPRING GARDEN ST ST2 502
PHILADELPHIA,PA19123
27-3473341 501(C)(3) 7,500 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(93) THE KEYSTONE CENTER
1628 SAINTS JOHN ROAD
KEYSTONE,CO80435
84-0688506 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(94) THE OCEAN FOUNDATION
1320 19TH STREET NW FL 5TH
WASHINGTON,DC20036
71-0863908 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(95) THE ORION SOCIETY INC
187 MAIN STREET
GREAT BARRINGTON,MA01230
22-3508064 501(C)(3) 80,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(96) THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT INC
PO BOX 65826
WASHINGTON,DC20035
52-2192070 501(C)(3) 105,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(97) THE REGENTS OF THE UNIV OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS
ONE SHIELDS AVENUE
DAVIS,CA95616
94-6036494 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(98) THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SPONSORED
PROJECTS FINANCE PO BOX 29789
NEW YORK,NY100879789
13-5598093 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(99) THE UCLA FOUNDATION
ATTN RACHEL SCOTT PO BOX 7145
PASADENA,CA91109
95-2250801 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(100) THREE SISTERS KITCHEN
109 GOLD AVE SW
ALBUQUERQUE,NM87102
82-4882255 501(C)(3) 11,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(101) TIDES FOUNDATION
PO BOX 889389
LOS ANGELES,CA900889389
51-0198509 501(C)(3) 23,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(102) TRANSFORMCA
560 14TH STREET SUITE 400
OAKLAND,CA94612
72-1521579 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(103) UNITED TRIBES OF BRISTOL BAY
PO BOX 1252
DILLINGHAM,AK99576
30-0785358 TRIBAL GOVERNMENT 30,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(104) UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
ATTN KIMBERLY OREMUS 220 HULLIHEN
HALL
NEWARK,DE19716
51-6000297 501(C)(3) 26,879 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(105) UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION
SPONSORED PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION
POST-AWARD 28392 NETWORK PLACE
CHICAGO,IL606731283
37-6000511 501(C)(3) 75,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(106) UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
50 WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 3000
WESTBOROUGH,MA01582
04-3167352 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(107) UPPER MANHATTAN TOGETHER INC
C/O REV GETULIO CRUZ JR 125 EAST
105TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10029
13-4099665 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(108) URBAN SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTORS NETWORK
500 WESTOVER DRIVE 14973
SANFORD,NC27330
82-5015863 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(109) VIRGINIA ORGANIZING INC
ATTN BRIAN JOHNS 703 CONCORD AVE
CHARLOTTSVILLE,VA229035208
54-1674992 501(C)(3) 90,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(110) VITAL CXNS
PO BOX 320421
BOSTON,MA02132
30-1255787 501(C)(3) 7,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(111) WEST HARLEM ENVIRONMENTAL ACTI
1854 AMSTERDAM AVE FLOOR 2
NEW YORK,NY10031
13-3800068 501(C)(3) 8,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(112) WESTERN ORGANIZATION OF RESOURCES COUNCILS
EDUCATION PROJECT 220 S 27TH STREET
SUITE B
BILLINGS,MT59102
45-0356819 501(C)(4) 150,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
(113) WESTERN RESOURCE ADVOCATES
2260 BASELINE ROAD SUITE 200
BOULDER,CO80302
84-1113831 501(C)(3) 65,000 0     ENV. ADVOCACY
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
107
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
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      
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, 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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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC
 
Employer identification number

13-2654926
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
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
(i) Base
compensation
(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation
(iii) Other reportable compensation
1MANISH BAPNA
PRESIDENT/CEO
(i)

(ii)
720,535
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
45,600
-------------
0
33,859
-------------
0
799,994
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
2MOLLIE MARSH-HEINE - CHIEF
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
462,899
-------------
0
50,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
13,933
-------------
0
31,317
-------------
0
558,149
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
3MITCHELL BERNARD
CHIEF COUNSEL
(i)

(ii)
426,605
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
45,568
-------------
0
25,011
-------------
0
497,184
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
4MICHELLE EGAN - CHIEF
STAFF & STRATEGY (THRU 10/2023)
(i)

(ii)
321,926
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
76,770
-------------
0
45,077
-------------
0
29,890
-------------
0
473,663
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
5VERONICA FOO
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
394,565
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
40,053
-------------
0
37,125
-------------
0
471,743
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
6MAKEDA TSAO - FRMR INTERIM CDO
(THRU 3/23); BOARD RELATIONS OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
367,435
-------------
0
33,565
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
32,222
-------------
0
37,006
-------------
0
470,228
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7MERCEDES FALBER - FORMER CHRO
(THRU 3/23) SENIOR DEI ADVISOR
(i)

(ii)
57,487
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
389,231
-------------
0
10,217
-------------
0
3,360
-------------
0
460,295
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
8DREW CAPUTO - CHIEF
PROGRAM OFFICER (THRU 11/2023)
(i)

(ii)
339,135
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
29,169
-------------
0
38,043
-------------
0
31,313
-------------
0
437,660
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
9ROBYN ARVILLE
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
373,891
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
26,795
-------------
0
25,002
-------------
0
425,688
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
10CHRISTY GOLDFUSS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(i)

(ii)
365,276
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
16,154
-------------
0
37,006
-------------
0
418,436
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
11GEOFFREY FETTUS
DIRECTOR, NUCLEAR
(i)

(ii)
146,322
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
200,060
-------------
0
20,525
-------------
0
29,890
-------------
0
396,797
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
12YERINA MUGICA - INTERIM
MANAGING DIR. PEOPLE & COMMUNITIES
(i)

(ii)
106,893
-------------
0
19,500
-------------
0
216,372
-------------
0
16,020
-------------
0
18,707
-------------
0
377,492
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
13ED YOON
CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
315,291
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
34,549
-------------
0
24,954
-------------
0
374,794
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
14JING JING QIAN
SENIOR STRATEGIC ADVISOR
(i)

(ii)
307,257
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
38,292
-------------
0
22,364
-------------
0
6,311
-------------
0
374,224
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
15ANDREW WETZLER - FORMER CPO
(THRU 10/22); SVP, NATURE
(i)

(ii)
302,815
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
34,044
-------------
0
33,859
-------------
0
370,718
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
16LENA STEINBERG - MANAGING
DIR, HR OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTURE
(i)

(ii)
177,879
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
159,119
-------------
0
22,208
-------------
0
10,120
-------------
0
369,326
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
17PETER ALTMAN
SENIOR STRATEGIST FOR CAMPAIGNS
(i)

(ii)
158,927
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
157,217
-------------
0
21,744
-------------
0
29,890
-------------
0
367,778
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
18JENNIFER POWERS - MANAGING
DIR., COMMUNICATIONS (THRU 01/2024)
(i)

(ii)
233,755
-------------
0
55,275
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
25,121
-------------
0
25,002
-------------
0
339,153
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
19SUSAN CASEY-LEFKOWITZ
CHIEF OF STAFF
(i)

(ii)
207,942
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
21,235
-------------
0
25,002
-------------
0
254,179
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
20DANIEL KIM
FORMER COO (THRU 11/2022)
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
200,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
200,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 4A DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2023, THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT WHICH IS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(III). 1. FORMER CHRO, MERCEDES FALBER - $345,000 2. DIRECTOR, NUCLEAR, GEOFFREY FETTUS - $167,440 3. INTERIM MANAGING DIR. PEOPLE & COMMUNITIES, YERINA MUGICA - $177,232 4. MANAGING DIR, HR OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTURE, LENA STEINBERG - $115,000 5. SENIOR STRATEGIST FOR CAMPAIGNS, PETER ALTMAN - $124,338 6. FORMER COO, DANIEL KIM - $200,000
PART I, LINE 7 NRDC 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 CALENDAR YEAR 2023, 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: 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: MANISH BAPNA SALARY - $13,277 BENEFITS - $4,381 MOLLIE MARSH-HEINE SALARY - $31,672 BENEFITS - $10,452 MITCHELL BERNARD SALARY - $2,446 BENEFITS - $807 VERONICA FOO SALARY - $29,451 BENEFITS - $9,719 MAKEDA TSAO SALARY - $8,266 BENEFITS - $2,728 DREW CAPUTO SALARY - $3,571 BENEFITS - $1,179 CHRISTY GOLDFUSS SALARY - $10,354 BENEFITS - $3,417 ED YOON SALARY - $12,351 BENEFITS - $4,076 ANDREW WETZLER SALARY - $216 BENEFITS - $71 PETER ALTMAN SALARY - $1,110 BENEFITS - $366 JENNIFER POWERS SALARY - $4,413 BENEFITS - $1,456
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Schedule L
(Form 990)
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.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC
 
Employer identification number

13-2654926
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... $
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ $
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e) Original principal amount (f) Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i) Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ............... $  
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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Schedule L (Form 990) 2023
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) WENDY NEU
 
BD OF TRUSTEES MEM. 1,089,682 SEE PART V   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, SCHEDULE L, PART IV BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER, WENDY NEU, HAS AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN A BUILDING IN WHICH NRDC LEASES SPACE. THE ANNUAL RENT UNDER THE LEASE AGREEMENT IS $1,089,682. THE AFOREMENTIONED TRANSACTION WAS ENTERED INTO BY BOTH PARTIES AT ARM'S LENGTH AND THE LEASE TERMS ARE DETERMINED BY UTILIZING CURRENT MARKET RATES. WHILE THE INTERESTED PERSON, WENDY NEU, STEPPED DOWN FROM THE BOARD IN DECEMBER OF 2023, THE AMOUNT REPORTED IN SCHEDULE L FOR RENT REPRESENTS THE FULL YEAR.
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SCHEDULE M
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
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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 361 8,132,662 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests ....
       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures .....
       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ...
       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
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Schedule M (Form 990) (2023)
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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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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
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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 TO DEFEND ENDANGERED NATURAL PLACES AND COMMUNITIES. WE INTEND TO 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. 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 PAST FISCAL YEAR, NRDC CONTINUED ITS WORK TO 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 THE AIR, THE WATER, AND THE WILD. NRDC HAS THREE KEY PROGRAMMATIC AREAS: (1) AVERTING THE MOST DANGEROUS IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE, (2) ADVOCATING FOR THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE AND THRIVING COMMUNITIES, AND (3) CONSERVING NATURE AND PROTECTING WILDLIFE. EACH PROGRAM'S HIGHLIGHTS ARE COVERED BELOW IN DESCENDING ORDER OF SPENDING. THIS SUMMARY ALSO HIGHLIGHTS THE EFFORTS 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 LIMITING CLIMATE CHANGE TO A 1.5-DEGREE CELSIUS INCREASE PATHWAY BY 2050, IN ACCORDANCE WITH GUIDANCE FROM THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL PANEL ON CLIMATE CHANGE. THIS CATEGORY BROADLY CONSISTS OF WORKING TOWARD THE RELATED GOALS OF ADVANCING CLEAN ENERGY AND CUTTING HARMFUL EMISSIONS. NRDC FOCUSES MUCH OF ITS EFFORTS ON DRIVING SYSTEMIC CHANGE ON CLEAN ENERGY; IN PARTICULAR, WE WORK WITH VARIOUS LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT - FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL - TO SPEED THE TRANSITION OFF FOSSIL FUELS THROUGH LITIGATION, EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY. THE MOST NOTEWORTHY HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS PAST YEAR INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: IN A BIG STEP FORWARD IN PREVENTING THE HARMS OF POLLUTION AND DELIVERING SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC BENEFITS TO THE COUNTRY, THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) RELEASED NEW RULES TO CLEAN UP THE TAILPIPE POLLUTION FOR PASSENGER CARS, SUVS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS ON OUR ROADS. THESE NEW STANDARDS BUILD OFF PAST TAILPIPE EMISSION STANDARDS THAT HAVE STEADILY REDUCED POLLUTION FROM VEHICLES. THE NEW REGULATIONS, SLATED TO AFFECT ALL NEW PASSENGER VEHICLES STARTING IN THE 2027 MODEL YEAR, PROMISE SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS SUCH AS CUMULATIVE REDUCTION OF CARBON BY OVER 7 BILLION METRIC TONS BY 2055 BY EPA ESTIMATES. THESE RULES WILL PROVIDE $2.1 TRILLION DOLLARS OF NET SOCIETAL BENEFITS, WITH $247 BILLION IN DIRECT DRIVER BENEFITS AND $240 BILLION STEMMING FROM HEALTH BENEFITS FROM 2027-2055. FOR THESE EFFORTS, NRDC HELPED DEVELOP TECHNICAL COMMENTS AND ANALYSIS FOR STRONG RULES, AS WELL AS PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY AND BUILDING COALITION SUPPORT. THE EPA ALSO FINALIZED STANDARDS TO LIMIT CARBON POLLUTION FROM POWER PLANTS, WHICH ENSURE THAT THE POWER SECTOR DELIVERS POTENTIAL CARBON REDUCTIONS COST EFFECTIVELY, AND THAT UTILITIES PURSUE CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMENTS THAT BENEFIT AMERICANS' WALLETS, HEALTH, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. NRDC PROVIDED RESEARCH, SUBMITTED COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON EPA'S PROPOSAL, AND ADVOCATED FOR AND PROPOSED COMMON-SENSE MEASURES SUCH AS UPDATING NITROUS OXIDE AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT STANDARDS FOR COMBUSTION TURBINES UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT. ADDITIONALLY, FOLLOWING YEARS OF EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY BY NRDC AND PARTNERS, THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ADOPTED A HIGHLY PUBLICIZED RULE REQUIRING PUBLIC COMPANIES TO MAKE PUBLIC DISCLOSURES REGARDING CLIMATE EMISSIONS. STANDARDIZED DISCLOSURES PROVIDING RELIABLE AND COMPARABLE INFORMATION ON EMISSIONS WILL ALLOW INVESTORS TO RESPOND - THROUGH PURCHASES AND SALES OF CORPORATE STOCKS AND BONDS - TO THE RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES PUBLIC COMPANIES FACE IN THE COUNTRY, AND HELP CAPITAL MARKETS REALLOCATE CAPITAL AWAY FROM POLLUTION-INTENSE ACTIVITIES TOWARD MORE RESILIENT ONES. FURTHER AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL, THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC) ANNOUNCED ITS LONG-AWAITED REGIONAL TRANSMISSION RULE, WHICH SETS THE STANDARDS FOR THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TRANSMISSION LINES THAT CAN IMPROVE RELIABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY BY BRINGING SIGNIFICANT ENERGY RESOURCES ONLINE. IT ESTABLISHED ROBUST NEW STANDARDS FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPING TRANSMISSION INFRASTRUCTURE ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AS WELL AS THE FAIR ALLOCATION OF COSTS FOR LARGE-SCALE PROJECTS. WITH EXTREME WEATHER DISASTERS POSING GROWING THREATS TO THE POWER GRID, THE RULE WILL HELP SHAPE A GRID THAT OPTIMIZES THE CAPABILITIES OF CLEAN ENERGY. THERE WERE NOTABLE ADVANCEMENTS IN OUR WORK AT THE STATE LEVEL. COLORADO, FOR EXAMPLE, TOOK BIG STEPS TOWARD A TRANSITION TOWARD A CLEANER ENERGY FUTURE. FIRST, COLORADO OFFICIALS ADOPTED A NEW CLEAN CARS POLICY, WHICH AIMS TO PROVIDE RESIDENTS EXPANDED OPTIONS FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES, REDUCE POLLUTANTS LIKE NITROGEN OXIDE, AND MAKE THE ELECTRICITY GRID MORE RELIABLE AND LOWER UTILITY BILLS FOR EVERYONE. SECOND, GOVERNOR JARED POLIS SIGNED A BILL MODERNIZING THE STATE'S GRID PLANNING, WHICH WILL HELP CREATE JOBS AND PROMOTE A STRONG WORKFORCE, SUPPORT ITS LARGEST UTILITY IN MEETING CUSTOMER DEMANDS IN A TIMELY MANNER, AND BOOST AIR QUALITY. IN OTHER STATES IN THE WEST, NEW MEXICO SIGNED INTO LAW FOUR KEY MEASURES THAT WILL HELP NEW MEXICANS WITH NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES, IMPROVE PEOPLE'S HEALTH, AND ADVANCE CLEAN ENERGY. THE KEY MEASURES INCLUDE THE STATE BUDGET WHICH CONTAINS CLEAN ENERGY TAX CREDITS TO HELP PEOPLE BUY NEW AND USED ELECTRIC VEHICLES, SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY, AND INSTALL ADVANCED ENERGY EQUIPMENT IN MANUFACTURING BUSINESSES. IN ADDITION, THE APPROVAL OF A WORKFORCE PILOT PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES STIPENDS TO LOW-INCOME WORKERS ENROLLED IN TIME-BOUND WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS, WILL HELP SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE JOBS.
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 CONTINUE TO BEAR DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACTS OF HARM; ADDRESSING TOXIC CHEMICALS AND PESTICIDES IN OUR ENVIRONMENT IN FOOD, AIR, AND WATER; AND PROMOTING RESILIENCE AND HEALTH FOR ALL, ON LOCAL, STATE, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL LEVELS. KEY HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS PAST YEAR ARE AS FOLLOWS: NRDC MADE NOTABLE PROGRESS IN PROTECTING COMMUNITIES AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR. ONE EXAMPLE OF THIS EFFORT IS THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) FINALLY MOVING TO SUSPEND A RULE THAT ALLOWED THE TRANSPORT OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) BY RAIL ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITHOUT A SPECIAL PERMIT. TRANSPORTING LNG BY RAIL PRESENTS A TREMENDOUS RISK TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH, EXPOSING COMMUNITIES TO FIERY EXPLOSIONS AND TOXIC CLOUDS. THIS ISSUE IS PARTICULARLY URGENT FOR COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTHEAST, WHERE A GAS DEVELOPER IS PUSHING FOR A MASSIVE PROJECT INVOLVING THE TRANSPORT OF LNG ACROSS 200 MILES VIA TRAINS AND TRUCKS FROM WYALUSING, PENNSYLVANIA, TO GIBBSTOWN, NEW JERSEY, AND PUTTING NEARLY TWO MILLION LIVES AT RISK. IN NRDC'S ENDEAVORS TO PROTECT COMMUNITIES FROM THE HEALTH HAZARDS OF TOXIC CHEMICALS, THE EPA ANNOUNCED A RULE TO REGULATE SIX PER- OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES, ALSO KNOWN AS PFAS OR "FOREVER" CHEMICALS, IN DRINKING WATER. THESE ARE THE FIRST NEW STANDARDS THAT EPA HAS ISSUED WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL INTERVENTION FOR A DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANT IN MORE THAN A QUARTER CENTURY. THESE NEW DRINKING WATER STANDARDS ADDRESS FOUR NEWER PFAS CHEMICALS IN ADDITION TO THE TWO LEGACY PFAS (PFOA AND PFOS), AND AS MANY AS 105 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE US WILL BENEFIT. NRDC WORKED IN COALITION WITH FRONTLINE PARTNERS AND OTHER GROUPS TO PROVIDE SCIENTIFIC, LEGAL, AND ECONOMIC ANALYSES TO SUPPORT THE NEED FOR STRICT DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS AGAINST THIS GROUP OF PERSISTENT, WIDESPREAD, AND TOXIC CHEMICALS. IN A BIG STEP FORWARD FOR SAFE WATER ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AND FOLLOWING YEARS OF EFFORTS WITH PARTNERS FROM STATE GOVERNMENTS TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES, THE EPA PROPOSED TO MANDATE REPLACEMENT OF EVERY LEAD PIPE IN THE UNITED STATES, IN MOST CASES WITHIN THE NEXT 10 YEARS. THE EPA'S PROPOSED LEAD AND COPPER RULE IMPROVEMENTS SET THE STAGE FOR HOW THE ENTIRE NATION WILL ADDRESS LEAD IN DRINKING WATER FOR YEARS TO COME. NRDC'S WORK - INCLUDING ISSUING A REPORT SHOWING THAT REMOVING EVERY LEAD PIPE IN THE NATION WOULD RESULT IN HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN HEALTH AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS - CONTRIBUTED TO THE IMPROVEMENTS TO THIS RULE. MORE LOCALLY IN MICHIGAN, NRDC CONTINUED ITS EFFORTS TO ENSURE SAFE DRINKING WATER FOR RESIDENTS OF FLINT. IN A HUGE STEP FOLLOWING NEARLY A DECADE OF ACTIVITIES WITH PARTNERS TO HOLD THE CITY OF FLINT ACCOUNTABLE AND TO PROVIDE ITS COMMUNITIES WITH SAFE WATER, A FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT IN DETROIT HELD THE CITY IN CONTEMPT FOR VIOLATING A FEBRUARY 2023 COURT ORDER REQUIRING THE CITY TO REACH CERTAIN MILESTONES IN ITS LEAD PIPE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM. FLINT HAD ORIGINALLY AGREED TO REPLACE ITS LEAD PIPES BY EARLY 2020, BUT IT STILL HAD NOT COMPLETED THAT WORK, AND IT HAD NOT ADDRESSED THE DAMAGE FOR ALMOST 2,000 HOMES CAUSED BY THE LEAD PIPE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM AT THE TIME OF THE COURT ORDER. IN MAY 2024, THE STATE OF MICHIGAN AGREED TO TAKE OVER THE MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REMAINING WORK ON THE PIPE REPLACEMENT ON THE CITY, WITH A NEW DEADLINE TO BE COMPLETED BY AUGUST 2025. IN A MAJOR WIN FOR PUBLIC HEALTH IN CALIFORNIA, NRDC SECURED A LEGAL VICTORY IN A LONGSTANDING LAWSUIT OVER THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES'S FAILURE TO MITIGATE SIGNIFICANT AIR POLLUTION FROM ITS CHINA SHIPPING TERMINAL. THIS RULING REPRESENTS THE CULMINATION OF MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS OF ADVOCACY BY NRDC AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, INCLUDING SECURING DISCLOSURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND PROVIDING COMMUNITIES WITH LEGAL REPRESENTATION. THE LARGEST PORT IN NORTH AMERICA THAT GENERATES IMMENSE AMOUNTS OF AIR POLLUTION THAT DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTS COMMUNITIES THAT LIVE AROUND IT, THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES IS NOW REQUIRED TO ADOPT ADDITIONAL MITIGATION MEASURES AND DEPLOY ZERO EMISSION TECHNOLOGIES TO ADDRESS THE AIR POLLUTION AT THE TERMINAL. WE ALSO SAW PROGRESS IN COMMUNITIES IN OHIO, WHERE NRDC'S EFFORTS TO BUILD A PUBLIC BASE OF SUPPORT FOR SOLAR PROJECTS BORE FRUIT. TO PROTECT BIRCH, A 300-MEGAWATT SOLAR FARM PLANNED FOR ALLEN AND AUGLAIZE COUNTIES THAT WOULD GENERATE CLEAN ENERGY FOR 55,000 HOMES PER YEAR AND GOOD-PAYING JOBS, NRDC TEAMED UP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL 32 IN A JOINT LEGAL FILING TO ASK THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO TO REVERSE A DECISION BY THE OHIO POWER SITING BOARD, WHICH FOUND THAT BIRCH WAS NOT IN THE "PUBLIC INTEREST AND THEREBY COULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. THIS FILING HAD THE BACKING OF A BROAD COALITION INCLUDING THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS, STATE-BASED MANUFACTURING COMPANIES, LOCAL CITIZENS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS. FURTHER, BUILDING ON NRDC'S GROWING WORK TO SAFEGUARD COMMUNITIES AGAINST THE INCREASING RISKS OF FLOODING, FLOOD RISK NOTIFICATION LAW BECAME EFFECTIVE IN NEW JERSEY, A FLOOD RISK DISCLOSURE LAW WENT INTO EFFECT IN NEW YORK STATE, AND NORTH CAROLINA TOOK FORMAL STEPS FOR HOME BUYERS BE ABLE TO RECEIVE INFORMATION ABOUT A PROPERTY'S FLOOD HISTORY. IN NEW JERSEY, THE LAW REQUIRES THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION SUCH AS PRIOR HISTORY OF FLOOD DAMAGE, WATER SEEPAGE, OR POOLED WATER DUE TO A NATURAL FLOOD EVENT, AND IF A CLAIM FOR FLOOD DAMAGE TO THE PROPERTY WITH ANY INSURANCE PROVIDER HAS BEEN FILED; IT ALSO REQUIRES OWNERS AND LANDLORDS TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION REGARDING FLOOD HAZARDS TO RENTERS. SIMILARLY IN NEW YORK, ITS NEW LAW REQUIRES SELLERS TO DISCLOSE TO POTENTIAL BUYERS ANY FLOOD ISSUES WITH THEIR HOME. ALSO, NORTH CAROLINA PROCEEDED WITH FINALIZING AN AMENDMENT THAT WILL DEMAND FLOOD RISK AND HISTORY TO POTENTIAL BUYERS. THESE ADVANCEMENTS POINT TO A GENERAL DEMAND FROM HOME BUYERS AND RENTERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND THEIR RIGHT TO KNOW REGARDING FLOOD RISK.
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, AND POLLUTION. 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 FY24 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS CATEGORY ARE AS FOLLOWS: NRDC SAW A NUMBER OF KEY ADVANCEMENTS IN OUR ENDEAVORS TO PROTECT WILDLANDS IN THE WEST. FIRST, A NEW MONUMENT DESIGNATION ESTABLISHING THE BAAJ-NWAAVJO I'TAH KUKVENI, OR ANCESTRAL FOOTPRINTS OF THE GRAND CANYON NATIONAL MONUMENT, IN ARIZONA RECOGNIZED THE HISTORY OF THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND NATIONS IN THE AREA WHILE PROTECTING KEY SPECIES SUCH AS BALD EAGLES, BIGHORN SHEEP, ELK, AS WELL AS ITS WATERWAYS THAT CONNECT TO THE COLORADO RIVER. THIS DESIGNATION OF CO-STEWARDSHIP WITH TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS WAS AIDED BY STRONG ADVOCACY THAT BUILT A STRONG COALITION OF LAWMAKERS, HUNTERS, ANGLERS, AND BUSINESS OWNERS. IN OTHER NOTABLE DEVELOPMENTS, THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT FINALIZED ITS PUBLIC LANDS RULE, WHICH WILL HELP THE AGENCY BALANCE THE COMPLEX AND VARIED NEEDS OF ALL PUBLIC LAND USERS IN PROTECTING INTACT HEALTHY LANDSCAPES, RESTORING LANDSCAPES BACK TO HEALTH, AND ENSURING DECISION-MAKING IS BASED ON SCIENCE AND DATA. ADDITIONALLY IN THE WEST, COLORADO BECAME THE FIRST STATE TO RESTORE PROTECTIONS FOR WETLANDS AND STREAMS FOLLOWING THE SUPREME COURT'S SACKETT VS. EPA DECISION, WHICH REDEFINED THE BODIES OF WATER THAT CLEAN WATER ACT OF 1970 PROTECTS, AND THE RULING LEFT STATES AS THE PRIMARY SAFEGUARD AGAINST UNREGULATED INDUSTRIAL AND MUNICIPAL POLLUTION IN VULNERABLE BODIES OF WATER AND WATERWAYS. AFTER THE DECISION, NRDC WORKED IN COALITION TO SUPPORT SUCCESSFUL STATE EFFORTS TO SAFEGUARD WETLANDS AND WATERWAYS. IN NEW YORK STATE, NRDC'S ADVOCACY WAS CRITICAL TO THE PASSAGE OF THE BIRDS AND THE BEES PROTECTION ACT, THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE COUNTRY. THE NEW LAW CURBS THE USE OF NEONICOTINOID PESTICIDES - ONE OF THE MOST ECOLOGICALLY DESTRUCTIVE PESTICIDES SINCE DDT THAT POSES RISKS TO BEES, POLLINATORS, AND HUMANS - BY PROHIBITING THE WASTEFUL APPLICATIONS AS COATINGS ON CORN, SOYBEANS, WHEAT SEEDS, AS WELL AS USAGE ON LAWNS AND GARDENS. WHEN FULLY IMPLEMENTED, THIS LEGISLATION IS EXPECTED TO ELIMINATE UP TO 90 PERCENT OF THE NEONICS ENTERING THE STATE'S LANDS AND WATER SUPPLIES ANNUALLY. NRDC PROVIDED CRITICAL SCIENTIFIC AND LEGAL RESEARCH AND RESOURCES TO KEY STAKEHOLDERS, AND CONDUCTED PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CAMPAIGNS TO BUILD PUBLIC SUPPORT. IN THE LATEST UPDATE IN NRDC'S EFFORTS TO HOLD A PHARMACEUTICAL/CHEMICAL COMPANY ACCOUNTABLE IN CLEANING UP MERCURY CONTAMINATION FROM MAINE'S PENOBSCOT RIVER, THE TRUSTEE DIRECTING REMEDIATION WORK ANNOUNCED THE FIRST SUITE OF 13 BENEFICIAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS THAT ARE BEING FUNDED FROM THE SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE IN 2022. IN ADDITION TO THE $150 MILLION DEDICATED TO MERCURY REMEDIATION, THE SETTLEMENT PROVIDED $20 MILLION FOR THE PROJECTS THAT WILL IMPROVE FISH PASSAGE AND HELP RESTORE NATIVE FISH POPULATIONS, PROTECT AND RESTORE SENSITIVE WETLANDS, PROVIDE NEW RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ALONG THE RIVER - THE LONGEST RIVER IN THE STATE - AND HELP REDUCE HUMAN EXPOSURES TO MERCURY AND OTHER TOXINS. THE CASE BEGAN IN 2000 TO HOLD MALLINCKRODT ACCOUNTABLE TO CLEAN UP WIDESPREAD MERCURY CONTAMINATION IN THE PENOBSCOT RIVER, AND REACHED A SETTLEMENT TWO DECADES LATER THAT REQUIRES THE COMPANY TO PAY $187 MILLION AND UP TO $267 MILLION TO INDEPENDENT TRUSTS THAT ARE FUNDING AND DIRECTING REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS, FREDERICK A.O. SCHWARZ, JR. AND FREDERICA PERERA, HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS AND BOARD OFFICERS HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP, SARAH COGAN, LAURA LIN, JOHN BENNETT, ASHLEY GHERLONE, AND DOROTHY HECTOR.
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 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 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 MISCELLANEOUS PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 27,173,460. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 753,424. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 759,409. TOTAL EXPENSES 28,686,293. TEMP HELP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 430,792. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 374,810. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 85,354. TOTAL EXPENSES 890,956.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS 1,689,722. PENSION RELATED ACTIVITY OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC EXPENSE -1,555,639.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC
 
Employer identification number

13-2654926
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Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
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or foreign country)

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(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








For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



(b)
Primary activity




(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?



(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No












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

A-24/9 MOHAN COOPERATIVE INDUSTRIA
BLOCK B BADAPUR,NEW DELHI110044
IN
ENVIRONMENTAL IN NRDC
 
C 1,249,260 245,516 100.000 % Yes  
(2) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS

 
 
INVESTING NY NRDC
 
T   2,996,494 100.000 % Yes  










Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization
(b)
Transaction
type (a-s)
(c)
Amount involved
(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) NRDC ACTION FUND

B 900,000 COST
(2) NRDC ACTION FUND

N 622,395 COST
(3) NRDC ACTION FUND

O 3,474,175 COST
(4) NRDC ACTION FUND

Q 4,459,819 COST
(5) NRDC INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

R 1,249,260 COST

Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

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




(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets
(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?
(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?
(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
PART IV - NRDC INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED: NRDC INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED (NRDC INDIA) IS A FOR-PROFIT PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY BASED IN NEW DELHI, INDIA. NRDC OWNS ALL OF NRDC INDIA'S EQUITY AND CONTROLS APPOINTMENT OF NRDC INDIA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. NRDC INDIA WAS FORMED IN JANUARY 2023 TO CREATE AN INDIA-BASED ENTITY THAT COULD PROVIDE COMMERCIAL SERVICES TO NRDC NEEDED TO SUPPORT NRDC'S WORK IN INDIA. NRDC INDIA IS ABLE TO HOUSE LOCAL EMPLOYEES AND OFFER A COMPETITIVE AND ATTRACTIVE VEHICLE FOR RECRUITING EXPERTS WHO HAVE THE SKILLS NEEDED TO SUPPORT NRDC'S WORK ASSISTING INDIA'S PROGRESS ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND EQUITY, CLEAN ENERGY, JOB CREATION, AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY. WHEN NRDC'S INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM NEEDS ASSISTANCE WITH ITS WORK IN INDIA AND WITH INDIAN PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, IT IS ABLE TO TASK NRDC INDIA WITH ANY WORK THAT NRDC LACKS THE IN-HOUSE EXPERTISE TO HANDLE INTERNALLY.
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

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