Nrdc Action Fund Inc
- Assets
- $18.8m
- Revenue
- $21.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 12/1998
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 13-3976062
Organization Overview
Nrdc Action Fund Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nrdc Action Fund Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Nrdc Action Fund Inc generated $21.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $15.3m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 29.5% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Nrdc Action Fund Inc has awarded 54 individual grants totaling $4,092,914. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE BUILD POLITICAL SUPPORT IN THE U.S. TO PROTECT THE PLANET AND ITS PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLEAN ENERGY FUTUREEXAMPLES OF THE NRDC ACTION FUND'S FEDERAL ADVOCACY INCLUDE LOBBYING AND MEDIA CAMPAIGNS TO ADVOCATE FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATION THAT WOULD COMMIT THE UNITED STATES TO TRANSITIONING TO CLEAN ENERGY, AND FOR LEGISLATION THAT PRIORITIZED SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. THE NRDC ACTION FUND ALSO ENGAGED IN ADVOCACY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ON THE STATE LEVEL, SUPPORTING PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO ADVANCE CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS.
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIESTHE NRDC ACTION FUND SUPPORTED CAMPAIGNS TO ENACT LEADING EDGE CLIMATE-FRIENDLY TRANSPORTATION AND BUILDING POLICIES IN MUNICIPALITIES INCLUDING HONOLULU, SAN JOSE, COLUMBUS AND PORTLAND. WE ALSO ADVOCATED TO ELIMINATE DANGEROUS PESTICIDES IN A NUMBER OF STATES, INCLUDING NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA.
WILDLIFE AND WILDLANDSTHE NRDC ACTION FUND LOBBIED AGAINST LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS TO WEAKEN KEY NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS, INCLUDING THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT. THE ACTION FUND ALSO LOBBIED TO REVERSE LEGISLATION OPENING THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO OIL DRILLING, AND WORKED TO LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR SIGNIFICANT POLICY REFORMS TO ADDRESS ILLEGAL FISHING AND RELATED LABOR ABUSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patricia Bauman Chair/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Bernstein Cdo/interim Coo(as Of 01/2021) | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Crystal Frierson Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Ashley Gherlone Assistant Secretary (as Of 06/2021) | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Dorothy Hector Assistant Secretary (as Of 06/2021) | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Gina Mccarthy President & CEO (thru 01/2021) | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
M & R Strategic Services Inc Digital Advocacy/fundraising Consultant | 6/29/21 | $816,830 |
Princeton South Inc - Digital Dog Direc Direct Mail Advertising | 6/29/21 | $305,470 |
Blueprint Interactive Advertising | 6/29/21 | $615,471 |
Devine Mulvey Longabaugh Inc Media/tv Advertising | 6/29/21 | $997,780 |
Facebook Inc Public Relations | 6/29/21 | $795,006 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $522,380 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $90,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $20,947,126 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,031,087 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,559,506 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,556 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$49,375 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $21,511,687 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,975,468 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $324,728 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,304 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,472,537 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $834,656 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $19,837 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $5,540,129 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $436,654 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $545,486 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,423,429 |
| Office expenses | $493,843 |
| Information technology | $718,040 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $401,201 |
| Travel | $351 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,725 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $15,270,217 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $897,352 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,648,312 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,218,658 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $51,914 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $11,955,002 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $18,771,238 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,590,446 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,147,163 |
| Total liabilities | $2,737,609 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,033,629 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $18,771,238 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Nrdc Action Fund Inc has awarded $1,951,114 in support to 20 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NRDC ACTION VOTES PURPOSE: ENVIRON. ADVOCACY | $811,842 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: ENVIRON. ADVOCACY | $365,332 |
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS VICTORY FUND PURPOSE: ENVIRON. ADVOCACY | $335,000 |
Columbus, OH PURPOSE: ENVIRON. ADVOCACY | $80,000 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: ENVIRON. ADVOCACY | $50,000 |
UNIDOSUS ACTION FUND INC PURPOSE: ENVIRON. ADVOCACY | $50,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Nrdc Action Fund Inc has recieved totaling $2,250.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Angelo R & Mary V Cali Family Foundation Inc Cranford, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,250 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Working Families Organization Inc Brooklyn, NY | $17,071,408 | $38,266,108 |
Nrdc Action Fund Inc New York, NY | $18,771,238 | $21,511,687 |
Democracy Works Inc Brooklyn, NY | $12,457,448 | $12,158,361 |
Public Wise Inc New York, NY | $310,750 | $4,026,523 |
Head Count Inc New York, NY | $6,196,597 | $4,165,433 |
New York Communities For Change Inc Brooklyn, NY | $1,286,468 | $2,792,106 |
Pa Alliance Action Philadelphia, PA | $3,563,540 | $6,052,076 |
Show Up Turn Out Inc New York, NY | $18,075 | $2,127,334 |
The Committee Of Seventy Philadelphia, PA | $1,499,955 | $1,928,460 |
Pennsylvania United Pittsburgh, PA | $520,714 | $1,321,633 |
Nonprofit Vote Inc Cambridge, MA | $1,403,849 | $1,508,215 |
Pirg New Voters Project Inc Boston, MA | $944,105 | $1,351,519 |