Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated
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Visit www.edf.orgAbout 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.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 13,585 environment charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEnvironmental 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $299M in annual revenue. 181 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 116107128. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
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 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% 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 an 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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 an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1967.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 77%. 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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2 articles found
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Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- 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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 181 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1967
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, NY, United States.
- What is Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated trustworthy?
- Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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