Northwest Environmental Defense Center
- Assets
- $293.5k
- Revenue
- $411.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 04/1972
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 93-0653430
Organization Overview
Northwest Environmental Defense Center is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Northwest Environmental Defense Center employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northwest Environmental Defense Center 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 12/2023, Northwest Environmental Defense Center generated $411.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $295.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.9% per year over the past 5 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO WORK TOWARD A FUTURE IN WHICH THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST LEADS THE NATION IN DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING & ENFORCING STRONG LAWS AND REGULATIONS THAT PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT & HUMAN HEALTH, AND WHERE OUR GOVERNMENTS & COMMUNITIES VALUE FOSTERING AND MAINTAINING HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE ECOSYSTEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLEAN WATER & AIR CAMPAIGN: CONTINUED OUR WORK DEVELOPING AND PROSECUTING CLEAN WATER ACT ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS. NEDC'S CLEAN WATER ACT ENFORCEMENT WORK IN 2023 INCLUDED CONTINUING TO MONITOR OREGON INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES; ENGAGING WITH STATE AGENCIES IN THE REVISION OF NUMEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING AND AUTHORIZATION DECISIONS, INCLUDING PERMITS FOR DREDGE AND FILL OPERATIONS, FISH HATCHERIES, AND INDUSTRIAL STORMWATER DISCHARGES; AND CHALLENGING WATER QUALITY PERMITTING DECISIONS THAT FAIL TO SUFFICIENTLY PROTECT THE REGION'S WATERS. NEDC'S CLEAN AIR WORK IN 2023 INCLUDED MONITORING FACILITIES CALLED IN TO THE CLEANER AIR OREGON PROGRAM; PARTNERSHIP IN THE BREATHE OREGON COLLABORATIVE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF HARM TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT POSED BY DIESEL EMISSIONS; ADVOCACY TO PROTECT AN OVERBURDENED PORTLAND COMMUNITY FROM POLLUTION FROM A PLANNED NEW FREIGHT WAREHOUSE; AND ADVOCACY TO REDUCE EMISSIONS FROM OREGON'S GROWING SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY. THIS WORK BENEFITS ANYONE USING AFFECTED WATERWAYS AND BREATHING AIR IN THE PORTLAND METROPOLITAN AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, INCLUDING NEDC MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
ENDANGERED SPECIES: WORKING WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, NEDC SOUGHT TO IMPROVE CONDITIONS FOR ENDANGERED SALMON AND STEELHEAD IN THE WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIN. THIS WORK INCLUDED LITIGATION AGAINST THE US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, TO COMPEL THE CORPS TO OPERATE SEVERAL WILLAMETTE BASIN DAMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT OBLIGATIONS RELATED TO SALMON AND STEELHEAD. NEDC ALSO ENGAGED IN LITIGATION TO PROTECT THREATENED SALMON, STEELHEAD, AND ORCAS FROM HARMFUL DEVELOPMENT IN FLOODPLAINS; AND WORKED TO PROTECT BULL TROUT IN SEVERAL NATIONAL FORESTS FROM HARMFUL LIVESTOCK GRAZING. THIS WORK BENEFITS THE GENERAL PUBLIC, LOCAL ACTIVISTS, AND NEDC MEMBERS.
EDUCATION & DIVERSITY PROGRAMS: CONTINUED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS WITH EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS RELATING TO LAWS THAT CAN BE USED TO PROTECT THE REGION'S ENVIRONMENT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED GIVING LAW STUDENTS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WORKING ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, PUBLISHING AN ANNUAL NEWSLETTER & MAINTAINING AN EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE. NEDC ALSO ADVANCED ITS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION OBJECTIVES THROUGH EQUITY-FOCUSED WORKSHOPS AND BY PARTNERING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES IN THE PORTLAND AREA. THIS WORK BENEFITS THE GENERAL PUBLIC, LOCAL ACTIVISTS AND LAW STUDENTS IN THE NORTHWEST.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amy Van Saun President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jesse Buss Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Emma Bruden Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Hannah Clements Goldblatt Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Karl Anuta Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Peggy Hennessy Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $5,656 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $370,226 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $375,882 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,860 |
| Investment income | $397 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,361 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $410,972 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $82,500 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $139,800 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,978 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,837 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,524 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,829 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,720 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,528 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $37 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,798 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $295,487 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $81,339 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $146,130 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $66,076 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $293,545 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $189 |
| 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 | $189 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $149,823 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $143,533 |
| 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 | $293,545 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Northwest Environmental Defense Center has awarded $82,500 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GREEN ENERGY INSTITUTE AT LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL PURPOSE: NEDC AND THIS ORGANIZATION SUBMITTED A JOINT REQUEST FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR WORK RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES CUASED BY FOSSIL FUEL EMISSIONS - THE BREATHE OREGON PROJECT. THE GRANT WAS APPROVED BY FUNDER AND THE FUNDS WERE AWARDED TO NEDC TO BE DISBURSED AS PROVIDED IN THE PROPOSAL. NEDC DISTRIBUTED THE FUNDS TO THIS ORGANIZATION CONSISTENT WITH THE GRANT AGREEMENT. | $52,500 |
NEIGHBORS FOR CLEAN AIR PURPOSE: NEDC AND THIS ORGANIZATION SUBMITTED A JOINT REQUEST FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR WORK RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES CUASED BY FOSSIL FUEL EMISSIONS - THE BREATHE OREGON PROJECT. THE GRANT WAS APPROVED BY FUNDER AND THE FUNDS WERE AWARDED TO NEDC TO BE DISBURSED AS PROVIDED IN THE PROPOSAL. NEDC DISTRIBUTED THE FUNDS TO THIS ORGANIZATION CONSISTENT WITH THE GRANT AGREEMENT. | $30,000 |