Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. (NRDC)

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “The natural resources defense council's purpose is to solve humanity's most pressing environmental challenges. we craft, enact, and enforce policies and law by working through government and the courts. we aim to influence individuals and corporations that drive cultural, market, and behavioral change. we safeguard the earth: its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. we work to restore the integrity of the elements that sustain life - air, land, and water - and to defend endangered natural places and communities. we will establish sustainability and good stewardship of the earth as central ethical imperatives of human society. we strive to protect nature to advance the long-term welfare of present and future generations and for its intrinsic value. we work to foster the fundamental right of all people to have a voice in decisions that affect their environment. we seek to break down the pattern of disproportionate environmental burdens borne”.

When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “Nrdc works to safeguard the earth its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.”.

• The non-profit is operating legally in the state of NY.
• The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 40 WEST 20TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10011 in the filing.
• The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 763 employees.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Has foreign activities.
• Is not a donor advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue less expenses is $8,777,795.
• The CEO compensation package within the organization is established through a review and approval process by an independent body.
• The organization elects its board members.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has a foreign financial account.
• The organization has 33 independent voting members.
• The organization has a professional fund raiser.
• The organization was formed in 1970.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization is required to file Schedule J.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization engages in lobbying activities.
• The organization pays $88,381,405 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $14,499,109 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization pays grants to individuals.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
• The organization has fundraising events.
• The organization has grants to organizations.
• The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.