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ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND: Form 990, tax year 2022

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Organization
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND (EIN 90-0080500)
Tax period
2022-10-01 to 2023-09-30
Filed
2024-05-16
IRS object ID
202411379349302556
Schema version
2022v5.0
Source
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DescCORE CAPACITIES AND EDUCATION - Environmental Defense Action Fund (EDF Action) leverages deep expertise in science and economics to drive sweeping change through advocacy and focused engagement in communities most impacted by climate change.Desc

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Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (3 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt
POLITICAL AFFAIRS- SEE SCH C$4,555,275$4,555,275
SUBSCRIPTIONS & DUES$334,766$333,876$890
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES$21,185$20,225$960

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$18,745,301TotalAmt
Program Services$17,467,978ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$843,644ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$433,679FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,558,505BOYAmt
EOY$2,682,029EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,084,641BOYAmt
EOY$3,747,010EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$725,000BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Receivables From Officers Etc ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Rcvbl From Disqualified Prsn RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Oth Notes Loans Receivable Net OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$106,343BOYAmt
EOY$88,554EOYAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Intangible Assets IntangibleAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,474,489BOYAmt
EOY$6,517,593EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$903,739BOYAmt
EOY$723,806EOYAmt

Grants Payable GrantsPayableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$51,500BOYAmt
EOY$51,500EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Escrow Account Liability EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Loans From Officers Directors LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Unsecured Notes Loans Payable UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,589,826BOYAmt
EOY$600,167EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,545,065BOYAmt
EOY$1,375,473EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,483,840BOYAmt
EOY$4,653,099EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,445,584BOYAmt
EOY$489,021EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,929,424BOYAmt
EOY$5,142,120EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,474,489BOYAmt
EOY$6,517,593EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$1,212,839ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst-$143NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consol And Sep Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolAndSepBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredfalseFederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Political Expenditures$5,189,584PoliticalExpendituresAmt
Volunteer Hours6277VolunteerHoursCnt
Expended527 Activities$634,309Expended527ActivitiesAmt
Internal Funds Contributed$4,555,275InternalFundsContributedAmt
Total Exempt Function Expend$5,189,584TotalExemptFunctionExpendAmt
Form1120 POL FiledfalseForm1120POLFiledInd

Section527 Political Org Section527PoliticalOrgGrp (5 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPaid Internal FundsPaidInternalFundsAmtContributions Rcvd DlvrContributionsRcvdDlvrAmtBusiness Name Line2OrganizationBusinessName/BusinessNameLine2Txt
EDF ACTION VOTES INC
1875 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NWWASHINGTONDC20009841880479$4,065,000$0
KEEP THE LIGHTS ON
PO BOX 750823NEW ORLEANSLA70175883782491$450,000$0
ALL TOGETHER
191 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD SUITE 118DENVERCO80250853959470$15,000$0COLORADO
EMILY'S LIST
1800 M STREET NW SUITE 375NWASHINGTONDC20036521391360$10,000
AMERICA VOTES
1155 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW SUITE 6WASHINGTONDC20036264568349$15,275$0
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Grassroots LobbyingTotalGrassrootsLobbyingGrp
Total Direct LobbyingTotalDirectLobbyingGrp
Total Lobbying ExpendTotalLobbyingExpendGrp
Other Exempt Purpose ExpendOtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp
Total Exempt Purpose ExpendTotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp
Lobbying Nontaxable AmountLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp
Grassroots NontaxableGrassrootsNontaxableGrp
Tot Lbbyng Grassroot Mns Non TxTotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp
Tot Lbby Expend Mns Lbbyng Non TxTotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp
Substantially All Dues NondedYes (true)SubstantiallyAllDuesNondedInd
Only In House LobbyingfalseOnlyInHouseLobbyingInd
Agree Carryover Prior YearfalseAgreeCarryoverPriorYearInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I-A:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationThe amount reported on Schedule C, Part 1-A, Line 2 reflects political expenditures Environmental Defense Action Fund (EDF Action) spent directly or contributed to partners in the interest of supporting pro-environment candidates in the 2023 elections. The work supported allies critical to implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. In addition, EDF Action worked to advance policies at the federal, state and local level including to address methane emissions; advance vehicle electrification, support climate-smart agriculture and support clean air and safer chemicals. In addition EDF Action continues to build the political power necessary to help protect our environment and the health of American families. OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF POLITICAL EXPENDITURES, $420,384 WAS SPENT ON STAFF SALARIES (INCLUDING BENEFITS AND OVERHEAD), AND THE REMAINING $4,769,200 WAS SPENT ON DISCRETIONARY EXPENSES INCLUDING CONSULTANTS, ADVERTISING AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO LIKE-MINDED PARTNERS WORKING TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTALLY-MINDED POLITICAL PRIORITIES. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF POLITICAL EXPENDITURES REPRESENTS APPROXIMATELY 27.68% OF EDF ACTION'S OVERALL EXPENDITURES FOR THE YEAR. POLITICAL EXPENDITURES: $5,189,584. VOLUNTEER HOURS: 6,277.ExplanationTxt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Art Public Exhibition AmountsArtPublicExhibitionAmountsGrp
Held Works ArtHeldWorksArtGrp
CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt FundCYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp
CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt FundCYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp
LandLandGrp
BuildingsBuildingsGrp
Leasehold ImprovementsLeaseholdImprovementsGrp
EquipmentEquipmentGrp
Other Land BuildingsOtherLandBuildingsGrp
Federal Income Tax Liability$0FederalIncomeTaxLiabilityAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescINTERCOMPANY PAYABLESDesc
Amt$600,167Amt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$600,167TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$19,957,822TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst-$143NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Revenue Not Reported-$143RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$19,957,965RevenueSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld$175InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$175RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$19,958,140TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$18,745,126TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Subtotal$18,745,126ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld2$175InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$175ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$18,745,301TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART X, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationIN ACCORDANCE WITH GAAP, THE ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND MUST RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH TAX POSITIONS TAKEN FOR TAX RETURN PURPOSES WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE POSITION WILL NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY A TAXING AUTHORITY. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT BELIEVE IT HAS TAKEN ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND, ACCORDINGLY, IT HAS NOT RECORDED ANY LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (true)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (27 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINIRC SectionIRCSectionDescCash GrantCashGrantAmtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt
AMERICA VOTES
1155 CONNECTICUT AVEWASHINGTONDC20036264568349501(c)(4)$15,275PUBLIC AND
CLEAN AIR ACTION FUND
135 S 19TH STREETPHILADELPHIAPA19103844967138501(c)(4)$30,000METHANE ADVOCACY
CLEAN ENERGY BUSINESS NETWORK LLC
805 15TH STREET NWWASHINGTONDC20005821291947501(c)(6)$36,000POLITICAL AFFAIRS
CLIMATE CHANGEMAKERS
5540 CENTERVIEW DRRALEIGHNC27606870863486501(c)(4)$35,542POLITICAL AFFAIRS
EDF ACTION VOTES INC
1875 CONNECTICT AVE NWWASHINGTONDC20009841880479501(c)(4)$4,065,000POLITICAL AFFAIRS
EEN ACTION INC
1800 M ST NW STE 375NWASHINGTONDC20036521391360501(c)(4)$10,000METHANE ADVOCACY
ELECT KATIE HOBBS INAUGURAL ACCOUNT
530 E MCDOWELL RDPHOENIXAZ85012820756676527$17,500POLITICAL AFFAIRS
EMILY'S LIST
1800 M STREET NWWASHINGTONDC20036521391360501(c)(4)$10,000POLITICAL AFFAIRS
ENVIRONMENT AMERICA INC DBA ENVIRON TEXAS
1543 WAZEE STREETDENVERCO80202205355252501(c)(4)$10,000METHANE ADVOCACY
GROUND GAME TEXAS
611 PENNSYLVANIA AVEWASHINGTONDC20003830567866501(c)(4)$10,000POLITICAL AFFAIRS
KEEP THE LIGHTS ON
1875 CONNECTICUT AVEWASHINGTONDC20009883782491501(c)(3)$450,000POLITICAL AFFAIRS
LATINO VICTORY PROJECT
PO BOX 34104WASHINGTONDC20036464651149501(c)(4)$10,000POLITICAL AFFAIRS
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS - DC
740 15TH STREET NWWASHINGTONDC20036521379661501(c)(4)$17,500POLITICAL AFFAIRS
MINORITIES IN AQUACULTURE
117 PARRIS LANEEASTONMD21601851764271501(c)(3)$7,500OCEANS
NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL OF MAINE ACT FD
3 WADE STREETAUGUSTAME04330821044033501(c)(4)$16,000POLITICAL AFFAIRS
PARTNERSHIP PROJECT INC (THE)
PO BOX 65826WASHINGTONDC20035522192070501(c)(3)$200,000POLITICAL AFFAIRS
PENNENVIRONMENT INC
1429 WALNUT STREETPHILADELPHIAPA19102020611111501(c)(4)$10,000US METHANE ADVOCACY
PENNSYLVANIA ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL INC
2124 PENN AVENUEPITTSBURGHPA15222237286159501(c)(3)$20,000US METHANE ADVOCACY
RIO GRANDE INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTER
1 WEST END WASHINGTONLAREDOTX78040742742037501(c)(3)$9,000US METHANE ADVOCACY
SARA ASHLEY STEVENS DBA ALL TOGETHER COLORADO
PO BOX 102673DENVERCO80250853959470501(c)(4)$15,000POLITICAL AFFAIRS
SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA
1717 K ST NW STE 900WASHINGTONDC20006465541606501(c)(4)$15,000AQUACULTURE
TAXPAYERS FOR COMMON SENSE ACTION
651 PENNSYLVANIA AVEWASHINGTONDC20003522071292501(c)(4)$20,000US METHANE ADVOCACY
NM NATIVE VOTES
7900 MENAUL BLVD NEALBUQUERQUENM87110831860603501(c)(4)$10,000US METHANE ADVOCACY
WEST VIRGINIA RIVERS COALITION INC
3501 MACCORKLE AVE SECHARLESTONWV25304521736621501(c)(3)$10,000US METHANE ADVOCACY
WESTERN CONSERVATION ACTION
1536 WYNKOOP STREETDENVERCO80202208091495501(c)(4)$90,000DECARB. US POWER,
WESTERN LEADERS NETWORK
PO BOX 4433DURANGOCO81302820625994501(c)(3)$10,000US METHANE ADVOCACY
WYOMING OUTDOOR COUNCIL
262 LINCOLN STREETLANDERWY82520830259411501(c)(3)$10,000US METHANE ADVOCACY
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org8Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org19TotalOtherOrgCnt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND ("EDF ACTION") HAS A NUMBER OF GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE IT PROVIDES TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. THE MAJORITY OF THESE GRANTS ARE TO OTHER LIKE-MINDED ENTITIES THAT PERFORM WORK ALONGSIDE OF EDF ACTION IN THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF ITS MISSION. EDF ACTION MONITORS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GRANT RECIPIENTS BY WRITTEN REPORTS, SITE VISITS, VERBAL COMMUNICATION AND REVIEW. PARTIAL PAYMENTS ARE TYPICALLY MADE ON A GRANT UNTIL A PATTERN OF PROVEN ACHIEVEMENTS ON OBJECTIVES IS DEMONSTRATED. IN THE END, THE GRANTEE TYPICALLY PREPARES A REPORT TO EDF ACTION ON THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS, BOTH BY ITSELF AND BY ANY SUB-GRANT RECIPIENTS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Severance PaymentfalseSeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanYes (true)SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp ArrngmfalseEquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng OrgfalseCompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related OrgsfalseCompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng OrgfalseCompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd OrgsfalseCompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsfalseAnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract ExceptionfalseInitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (3 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
DAVID KIEVE
PRESIDENT$0$214,846$0$5,000$0$0$0$7,539$0$0$0$227,385$0$0
FREDERIC D KRUPP
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$0$878,502$0$102,030$0$154,092$0$44,900$0$13,270$0$1,192,794$0$0
N LOUIS MKANGANWI
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER$0$230,789$0$70,000$0$0$0$13,234$0$14,153$0$328,176$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 4B:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationFREDERIC D. KRUPP, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RECEIVED A PAYMENT FROM A SECTION 457(F) PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $154,092, WHICH IS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III).ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (10 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D:1) REGIONALLY FOCUSED WORK - THE ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND (EDF ACTION) IS THE ADVOCACY PARTNER OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND (EDF). THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS TAKE ON DIFFERENT ROLES IN ACHIEVING COMMON OBJECTIVES. EDF SUPPORTED RESEARCH, SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS, AND POLICY POSITIONING, AND EDF ACTION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO ENGAGE LOBBYING AND LEGISLATIVE WORK. IN 2023, EDF ACTION WORKED SUCCESSFULLY TO DELIVER HISTORIC PROGRESS ON CLEAN ENERGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH LEGISLATION. EDF ACTION'S WORK FOCUSED ON PASSAGE OF THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT. AS PART OF THIS PROCESS, EDF ACTION AND ITS PARTNERS HELD OVER 500 MEETINGS WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS OVER 18 MONTHS TO DISCUSS THE CONTOURS OF A FINAL MEASURE; SPENT OVER $10 MILLION IN PAID ADVERTISING TO BUILD PUBLIC SUPPORT IN KEY PLACES FOR CLIMATE ACTION DURING THE DEBATE; GENERATED MORE THAN 140,000 EMAILS TO CAPITOL HILL; DEVELOPED EARNED MEDIA STRATEGIES SUPPORTING CLIMATE LEGISLATION THAT REACHED OVER 20 MILLION PEOPLE; AND FACILITATED SEVERAL CONSTITUENT FLY-INS TO VOICE SUPPORT FOR CONGRESSIONAL ACTION. IN ADDITION TO THAT MARQUEE LEGISLATION, EDF ACTION WORKED TO ADVANCE FEDERAL EFFORTS AIMED AT PROTECTING OCEAN HEALTH, CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE, CHEMICAL SAFETY AND COASTAL RESILIENCE. EDF ACTION CONTINUED TO INVEST IN STATE LEVEL ACTIVITY INCLUDING EFFORTS TO ADVANCE STATE COMMITMENTS TO REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW. TOTAL EXPENSES: $604,118. TOTAL GRANTS: $0. TOTAL REVENUE: $0. 2) Support People's Health - EDF Action works to support policies that improve air and water quality, deliver safer products, incentivize innovation through advocacy, and block efforts that would hinder the government from adopting regulations that are protective of health and safety. TOTAL EXPENSES: $98,515. TOTAL GRANTS: $0. TOTAL REVENUE: $0.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6:ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND HAS TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERS, THE DIRECTORS-MEMBERS AND THE DONOR-MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A:UNDER THE BYLAWS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND ("EDF ACTION") THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND, INCORPORATED ("EDF"), A RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, HAS THE RIGHT TO APPOINT CANDIDATES TO BE ELECTED BY THE EDF ACTION BOARD TO REPLACE DIRECTORS WHOSE TERMS HAVE EXPIRED AND THE RIGHT TO APPOINT DIRECTORS TO FILL VACANCIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B:UNDER THE BYLAWS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND ("EDF ACTION") THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND, INCORPORATED. ("EDF"), A RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, HAS THE RIGHT TO FIX THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS ON THE EDF ACTION BOARD FROM TIME TO TIME AND THE RIGHT TO REMOVE DIRECTORS FROM THE EDF ACTION BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B:FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY A NATIONAL ACCOUNTING FIRM IN CONJUNCTION WITH INFORMATION PROVIDED BY EDF'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND MEMBERS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT. EDF'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT HAS REVIEWED DRAFT FORM 990 AND A REVISED DRAFT WAS PROVIDED AND REVIEWED. DRAFT FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. WITH THE EXCEPTION FOR THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF DONORS ON SCHEDULE B, EDF ACTION HAS PROVIDED A COMPLETE FORM 990 TO ITS GOVERNING BODY BEFORE FILING THE FORM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C:IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES OF EDF ACTION TO FAMILIARIZE THEMSELVES WITH THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY AND TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE OF RELATED PARTIES WITH IT. IN ADDITION TO THE DISCLOSURES REQUIRED BY THIS POLICY, EACH DIRECTOR AND KEY EMPLOYEE WAS PROVIDED WITH A STATEMENT TO COMPLETE AND RETURN INDICATING THAT THEY HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS POLICY. DIRECTORS WHO KNOWINGLY OR UNKNOWINGLY VIOLATE THE POLICY ARE SUBJECT TO CENSURE OR REMOVAL AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EMPLOYEES WHO KNOWINGLY OR UNKNOWINGLY VIOLATE THE POLICY WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION, INCLUDING POSSIBLE DISMISSAL. ALL NEW BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A AND 15B:EDF ACTION HAS NO COMPENSATION PAID TO THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL OR OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. COMPENSATION IS PAID BY ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND, INC., A RELATED SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19:EDF ACTION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990'S ARE AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST. EDF ACTION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11GDESCRIPTION:SHARED SERVICE CHARGES TOTAL FEES:1512265
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11GDESCRIPTION:THIRD PARTY/CONSULT/OTHER TOTAL FEES:5442507

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp (8 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionTxtPublic Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusTxtDirect Controlling NADirectControllingNACdControlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationIndAddress Line1ForeignAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityForeignAddress/CityNmCountryForeignAddress/CountryCdForeign PostalForeignAddress/ForeignPostalCdLegal Domicile Foreign CountryLegalDomicileForeignCountryCdBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INC
257 PARK AVENUE SOUTHNEW YORKNY10010116107128ENVIRONMENTALNY501(C)(3)7N/Afalse
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND DE MEXICO AC
OCEAN PRESER.N/AN/AfalseREVOLUCION NO 345LA PAZMXCP 23000MXNA
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND EUROPE
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ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND PAC
257 PARK AVENUE SOUTH 17TH FLOORNEW YORKNY10010844194778SEE PART VIINYsection 527N/AN/Afalse
EDF ACTION VOTES INC
PO BOX 15845WASHINGTONDC20003841880479SEE PART VIIDESECTION 527N/AN/Afalse
RESTORE OUR COAST FUND
3801 CANAL STREET SUITE 400NEW ORLEANSLA70179843067920SEE PART VIILASECTION 527N/AN/Afalse
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND TX PAC
301 CONGRESS AVENUE SUITE 1300AUSTINTX78701880977360SEE PART VIITXsection 527N/AN/Afalse
KEEP THE LIGHTS ON
1875 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE 600WASHINGTONDC20009883782491see part viiLAsection 527N/AN/Afalse
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts RyltsfalseReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth OrgYes (true)GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth OrgYes (true)GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related OrganizationfalseDivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other OrgfalseAssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other OrgfalseAssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset ExchangefalseAssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgfalsePerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgfalsePerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesYes (true)SharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingYes (true)PaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgYes (true)ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other OrgfalseTransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgfalseTransferFromOtherOrgInd

Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp (4 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionTypeTxtInvolvedInvolvedAmtMethod Of Amount DeterminationMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt
EDF ACTION VOTES INC
B$4,065,000FMV
EDF ACTION VOTES INC
N,O$117,000FMV
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND TEXAS PAC
N,O$11,604FMV
KEEP THE LIGHTS ON
B$450,000FMV

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART II:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationLINE 4: ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND PAC: COLUMN (B), PRIMARY ACTIVITY - ELECTORAL ACTIVITIES COLUMN (C), LEGAL DOMICILE - NOT ORGANIZED UNDER ANY PARTICULAR STATE LAW LINE 5: EDF ACTION VOTES INC.: COLUMN (B), PRIMARY ACTIVITY - ELECTORAL ACTIVITIES LINE 6: RESTORE OUR COAST FUND: COLUMN (B), PRIMARY ACTIVITY - ELECTORAL ACTIVITIES LINE 7: Environmental Defense Action Fund Texas PAC: COLUMN (B), PRIMARY ACTIVITY - ELECTORAL ACTIVITIES LINE 8: Keep the Lights On: COLUMN (B), PRIMARY ACTIVITY - ELECTORAL ACTIVITIESExplanationTxt