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Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated

To preserve the natural systems on which all life depends. Guided by science and economics, we find practical and lasting solutions (see schedule o)

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Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated

Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated is a environment organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $365.1 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 116107128.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C600
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1969

Mission

To preserve the natural systems on which all life depends. Guided by science and economics, we find practical and lasting solutions (see schedule o)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C600
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.28%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($258.6 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated is a registered environment nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its EIN is 116107128. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $299M in annual revenue. 181 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.

Based on official tax filings, Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated has $299M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $299M in annual revenue. The organization has 181 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. Visit the Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated is a environment organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $365.1 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 116107128. Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1967.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $299M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 116107128, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

FR
Frederic D Krupp
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AB
Abby L••••
Trustee
AB
Abigail W•••••
Trustee
AB
Abigail W••••• T••• 5••
Trustee
AL
Alice H•••
Trustee
AL
Alice H••• T••• 5••
Trustee
AM
Amanda L•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AR
Art C••••• T••• 1•••
SECRETARY
AR
Arthur P C•••••
Secretary
BR
Bruce V R•••••
Trustee
CA
Carl F••••••••
Trustee
CA
Catherine N••••••
SR. EVP, CHIEF DEV. OFFICER
CH
Charles F W•••••• P••
Trustee
CH
Charles J H••••••• J• E••
Trustee
CH
Christopher A C•••
Trustee
CH
Christopher C•••••••
Trustee
DA
Daniel D••••
vp, asia thru 8/21/2020
DA
Dani L••••••
Trustee
DA
Dani L•••••• T••• 5••
Trustee
DA
David F••••
VP Ecosystems thru 9/30/20
DA
David S V••••
Trustee
EL
Elizabeth G•••
SVP, POLITICAL AFFAIRS
EL
Elizabeth S••••••••
Trustee
ER
Eric P•••••
SVP for Strategy and Commun.
ER
Eric P••••• T••• 4••
SVP FOR STRATEGY AND COMMUN.
ER
Eric S••••••
SVP, PEOPLE AND NATURE
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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

CRC Congressional testimony: The Profit Engine Driving Environmental Nonprofits - Capital Research Center
May 2026
capitalresearch.org
New moves for Paul Ryan, Annie Kuster - Politico
Apr 2026
www.politico.com
Lobby Wrap: Terrestar wants to talk about replacing the need for foreign satellite technology - iPolitics
Feb 2026
www.ipolitics.ca
Form filed
$298.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
MethaneSAT Now in Orbit after SpaceX Launches Groundbreaking Mission to Protect the Climate - Business Wire
Mar 2024
www.businesswire.com
Google-backed satellite to track global oil industry methane emissions - Reuters
Mar 2024
www.reuters.com
Google to share oil and gas methane leaks spotted from space - Reuters
Feb 2024
www.reuters.com
Form filed
$247.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$284.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$365.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$200.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$185.6M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$210.6M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$146.7M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$157.3M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$138.5M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated This page 74 $298.7 million 0%
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Utah Watercolor Society 90 $56,356 92%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 181 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated

What is Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated?
Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated is a environment organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $365.1 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 116107128.
When was Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated founded?
Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated was founded in 1967.
Who leads Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated?
Frederic D Krupp serves as President.
Where is Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated located?
Headquartered in New York, United States.
What is Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated trustworthy?
Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated's registration number?
IRS EIN: 116107128.
What is Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated's website?
http://www.edf.org