Defend Our Health
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $3.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Portland, ME
- Founding
- 09/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 38-3791803
Organization Overview
Defend Our Health is located in Portland, ME. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Defend Our Health employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Defend Our Health is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Defend Our Health generated $3.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 7 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 2015, Defend Our Health has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $367,700. 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
DEFEND OUR HEALTH WORKS TO CREATE A WORLD WHERE ALL PEOPLE ARE THRIVING, WITH EQUAL ACCESS TO SAFE FOOD AND DRINKING WATER, HEALTHY HOMES, AND PRODUCTS THAT ARE TOXIC-FREE AND CLIMATE-FRIENDLY. WE'LL STAND UP FOR THIS RIGHT WHEREVER IT IS THREATENED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021, WE WORKED TO ADDRESS THE PFAS CONTAMINATION CRISIS IN MAINE, COLLABORATING WITH IMPACTED FARMERS AND WELL-USERS TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE POLICY SOLUTIONS TO THE CLASS OF TOXIC, PERSISTENT CHEMICALS. WE CHAMPIONED POLICY THAT MADE MAINE A NATIONAL LEADER IN TURNING OFF THE TAP OF PFAS, ELIMINATING ITS USE BY 2030 IN PRODUCTS, EXCEPTING USES CRITICAL FOR HEALTH, SAFETY, OR FUNCTIONING OF SOCIETY. WE MOBILIZED CONCERNED CITIZENS, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AND SCIENTIFIC EXPERTS TO HELP SET NATIONALLY LEADING STANDARDS FOR PFAS IN DRINKING WATER, WHILE ALSO PROTECTING TENANTS ON WELL-WATER FROM ARSENIC AND REQUIRING TESTING OF OUR SCHOOLS' DRINKING-WATER FOR LEAD CONTAMINATION. OUR COMMUNITY ORGANIZING EFFORTS DIRECTLY PROVIDED 124 WELL-WATER TESTING KITS AND EDUCATED HUNDREDS MORE ABOUT THE NEED FOR WATER TESTING. NATIONALLY, WE WORKED TOWARDS ELIMINATING THE USE OF PHTHALATES IN FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS, CONVINCING MULTIPLE MAJOR BRANDS TO MOVE AWAY FROM JAR LIDS AND BOTTLE CAPS CONTAINING THE ENDOCRINE DISRUPTING CHEMICALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Belliveau Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $135,935 |
Mark Hyland Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Turner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carla Dickstein Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ryan Bouldin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ally Fulton Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $2,536 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,418,118 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,420,654 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,300 |
| Investment income | $2,625 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,436,530 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $135,935 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,459 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $580,456 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $100,483 |
| Payroll taxes | $53,924 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $30,837 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $120,226 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,784 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $51,582 |
| Travel | $3,616 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $294 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $255 |
| Insurance | $12,206 |
| All other expenses | $9,107 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,223,985 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,195,686 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $51,452 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,892,460 |
| 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 | $9,151 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,273 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,150,022 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $88,920 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $88,920 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $349,561 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,711,541 |
| 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 | $3,150,022 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Defend Our Health has awarded $265,000 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New York, NY PURPOSE: Education and outreach around toxics in food packaging and hazards in rental housing | $65,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: Education and outreach around toxics in food packaging and hazards in rental housing | $65,000 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: Testing products for toxic chemicals | $25,000 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: Testing products for toxic chemicals | $25,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Testing products for toxic chemicals | $25,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Testing products for toxic chemicals | $25,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Defend Our Health has recieved totaling $1,311,005.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: ACCELERATE TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY | $600,000 |
Cedar Tree Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Maine Community Foundation Inc Ellsworth, ME PURPOSE: Pollution Abatement & Control | $117,000 |
John Merck Fund Harrison, NY PURPOSE: TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH CAMPAIGNS THAT PERSUADE DECISIONMAKERS IN GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY TO ADOPT POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT END USE OF THE MOST HARMFUL AND LEAST ESSENTIAL CHEMICALS AND PLASTICS, WHILE REDUCING HUMAN EXPOSURE AND ENSURING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. | $100,000 |
The Marisla Foundation Laguna Beach, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Forsythia Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: ADVANCE THE ORGANIZATION'S LEADERSHIP ROLE IN ELIMINATING TOXIC CHEMICALS FROM PACKING AND PRODUCTS AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Defend Our Health Portland, ME | $3,150,022 | $3,436,530 |
Lakes Environment Association Bridgton, ME | $4,075,248 | $1,028,051 |
American Ground Water Trust Concord, NH | $27,505 | $289,619 |
New Hampshire Water Pollution Control Assoc Concord, NH | $59,022 | $0 |
Friends Of Big Island Pond Hampstead, NH | $844,954 | $234,418 |