← NORTHWEST ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by NORTHWEST ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER.

Totals

Total revenue: $410,972
Total expenses: $295,487
Contributions and grants received: $375,882
Grants paid: $82,500
Program service revenue: $9,860
Investment income: $397
Other revenue: $24,833
Total assets, end of year: $293,545
Total liabilities, end of year: $189
Net assets or fund balances, end of year: $293,356
Program services expenses (Part IX): $253,577
Management and general expenses: $20,345
Fundraising expenses: $21,565
Program service expenses (Part III): $253,577

Program services were 85.8% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

1a · Federated campaigns

$0
1b · Membership dues

$0
1c · Fundraising events

$5,656
1d · Related organizations

$0
1e · Government grants (contributions)

$0
1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

$370,226
1g · Noncash contributions included above

$0
2a · Program service revenue: EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS/MEETINGS

total $9,860 · related or exempt $9,860 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
2f · All other program service revenue

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
3 · Investment income

total $397 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $397
4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
5 · Royalties

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
6a · Gross rents

real property $0 · personal property $0
6b · Less rental expenses

real property $0 · personal property $0
6c · Rental income or loss

real property $0 · personal property $0
6d · Net rental income or loss

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

securities $0 · other assets $0
7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

securities $0 · other assets $0
7c · Gain or loss

securities $0 · other assets $0
7d · Net gain or loss

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
8a · Fundraising events: gross income

$4,810
8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

$5,656
8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

$449
8c · Net income from fundraising events

total $4,361 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $4,361
9a · Gaming: gross income

$0
9b · Gaming: direct expenses

$0
9c · Net income from gaming

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
10a · Gross sales of inventory

$0
10b · Cost of goods sold

$0
10c · Net income from sales of inventory

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
11a · Other revenue: PROGRAM LITIGATION FEE RECOVERY

total $20,472 · related or exempt $20,472 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
11d · All other revenue

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
11e · Other revenue, total

$20,472

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

total $82,500 · program services $82,500
2 · Grants to domestic individuals

total $0 · program services $0
3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

total $0 · program services $0
4 · Benefits paid to or for members

total $0 · program services $0
5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
7 · Other salaries and wages

total $139,800 · program services $112,160 · management and general $9,580 · fundraising $18,060
8 · Pension plan contributions

total $3,978 · program services $3,192 · management and general $273 · fundraising $513
9 · Other employee benefits

total $4,837 · program services $3,881 · management and general $331 · fundraising $625
10 · Payroll taxes

total $11,524 · program services $9,245 · management and general $790 · fundraising $1,489
11a · Fees: management

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11b · Fees: legal

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11c · Fees: accounting

total $8,829 · program services $0 · management and general $8,829 · fundraising $0
11d · Fees: lobbying

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

total $0 · fundraising $0
11f · Fees: investment management

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11g · Fees: other

total $14,720 · program services $14,456 · management and general $132 · fundraising $132
12 · Advertising and promotion

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
13 · Office expenses

total $2,528 · program services $1,997 · management and general $177 · fundraising $354
14 · Information technology

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
15 · Royalties

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
16 · Occupancy

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
17 · Travel

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

total $37 · program services $0 · management and general $37 · fundraising $0
20 · Interest

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
21 · Payments to affiliates

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
23 · Insurance

total $2,798 · program services $2,210 · management and general $196 · fundraising $392
24a · Other expenses: OUTREACH & EDUCATION

total $14,938 · program services $14,938 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
24b · Other expenses: PROGRAM LITIGATION COSTS

total $7,272 · program services $7,272 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
24c · Other expenses: DUES/SUBSCRIPTIONS/FEES

total $1,726 · program services $1,726 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

beginning of year $24,633 · end of year $81,339
2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

beginning of year $145,736 · end of year $146,130
3 · Pledges and grants receivable

beginning of year $6,789 · end of year $66,076
4 · Accounts receivable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
7 · Other notes and loans receivable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
8 · Inventories for sale or use

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

beginning of year $713 · end of year $0
11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
12 · Investments: other securities

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
13 · Investments: program-related

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
14 · Intangible assets

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
15 · Other assets

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

beginning of year $0 · end of year $189
18 · Grants payable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
19 · Deferred revenue

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

beginning of year $48,425 · end of year $149,823
28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

beginning of year $129,446 · end of year $143,533

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

NEDC'S MISSION IS TO ENFORCE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS TO HOLD REGULATORS AND COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE AND TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.

Activities or mission (Part I)

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.

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.

Expenses $151,848 · Grants $82,500
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.

Expenses $51,438
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.

Expenses $50,291

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part VII

Amy Van SaunAMY VAN SAUN

PRESIDENT

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

5
Jesse BussJESSE BUSS

VICE PRESIDENT

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

5
Emma BrudenEMMA BRUDEN

TREASURER

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

5
Hannah Clements GoldblattHANNAH CLEMENTS GOLDBLATT

SECRETARY

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

5
Karl AnutaKARL ANUTA

BOARD MEMBER

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Peggy HennessyPEGGY HENNESSY

BOARD MEMBER

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Lucy BrookhamLUCY BROOKHAM

BOARD MEMBER

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Jamie SaulJAMIE SAUL

BOARD MEMBER

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Ryan ShannonRYAN SHANNON

BOARD MEMBER

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Michelle SmithMICHELLE SMITH

BOARD MEMBER

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Carra SahlerCARRA SAHLER

BOARD MEMBER

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Teryn YazdaniTERYN YAZDANI

BOARD MEMBER

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Adam EnoADAM ENO

STUDENT BOARD MEMBER

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Megan FlahertyMEGAN FLAHERTY

STUDENT BOARD MEMBER

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Jaycie ThaemertJAYCIE THAEMERT

STUDENT BOARD MEMBER

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Hayden WyattHAYDEN WYATT

STUDENT BOARD MEMBER

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Tory Dille

STUDENT BOARD MEMBER

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Ian ConnellyIAN CONNELLY

STUDENT BOARD MEMBER

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

GREEN ENERGY INSTITUTE AT LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL

$52,500

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.
NEIGHBORS FOR CLEAN AIR

$30,000

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.

Provenance

Return type: form_990
Tax year: 2023
Filed: 18 July 2024
IRS schema version: 2023v5.0
Source object: 202402049349300505

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