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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Natural Resources Defense Council Inc

NRDC uses science, policy, law, and people power to confront the climate crisis, protect public health, and safeguard nature.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1970

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C300
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.23%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
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$0.01 ($1.2 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Natural Resources Defense Council Inc 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 1970 and has been operating for 56 years. Its EIN is 132654926. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $274M in annual revenue. 192 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Natural Resources Defense Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

Natural Resources Defense Council Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1970 and has been active for 56 years. Its registered address is 40 West 20th Street, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Natural Resources Defense Council Inc has $274M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% 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.

Natural Resources Defense Council Inc 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 very-large organization. It has $274M in annual revenue. The organization has 192 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Natural Resources Defense Council Inc. 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.

Natural Resources Defense Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

NRDC uses science, policy, law, and people power to confront the climate crisis, protect public health, and safeguard nature. Natural Resources Defense Council Inc is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1970.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Natural Resources Defense Council Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $274M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Natural Resources Defense Council Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Natural Resources Defense Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 132654926, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

VE
Veronica Foo
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alan H•••
CHAIR OF THE BOARD (THRU 12/2020)
AM
Amanda N•
ASSISTANT SECRETARY (THRU 03/2021)
AN
Anders Y•••
FORMER CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
AN
Andrew W•••••• - I•••••• C••••
PROGRAM OFF/SVP (AS OF 7/2021)
AN
Anika R•••••
CHIEF BOARD RELATIONS OFFICER
AN
Anika R••••• T••• 0•••••
CHIEF BOARD RELATIONS OFFICER
AN
Anita B•••••••••
TRUSTEE (THRU 12/2020)
AN
Anna S•••• C•••••
TRUSTEE (THRU 12/2020)
AN
Anne S•••••••• A•••••
TRUSTEE (THRU 03/2022)
AS
Ashley G•••••••
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
AS
Ashley G••••••••
ASSISTANT SECRETARY (AS OF 06/2021)
AT
Atif A••••
TRUSTEE
CA
Carlton W•••••••••
TRUSTEE (12/2020-02/2021)
CA
Catherine F••••••
TRUSTEE
CL
Claire B••••••
TRUSTEE
CR
Crystal F•••••••
SECRETARY
DA
Daniel K••
COO (AS OF 03/2022)
DA
Daniel R T••••••
CHAIR EMERITUS/TRUSTEE (THRU 12/21)
DA
Daniel Y••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David H••••••
SENIOR ATTORNEY III
DA
David V••••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David W••••
TRUSTEE
DI
Diana P•••••• D• C•••••••
TRUSTEE
DO
Dorothy H•••••
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
DO
Dorothy S•••••
ASSISTANT SECRETARY (AS OF 06/2021)
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Georgia Power Must Share Burden of Fuel Cost With Ratepayers - CleanTechnica
May 2026
cleantechnica.com
India’s Big Opportunity to Build Heat Stress Solutions at Scale, Says NRDC’s Adelle Thomas - outlookbusiness.com
May 2026
www.outlookbusiness.com
U.S. Senator Boxer, Natural Resources Defense Council, Countrywide, and Fannie Mae Announce New Incentives for Bay Area
May 2026
csrwire.com
ZestyAI Signs Up NRDC in The USA - - Insurance Edge
May 2026
insurance-edge.net
Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Opening of Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument to Commercial Fishing - Center for Biolog
May 2026
biologicaldiversity.org
Who's using what in P&C insurance: May 4, 2026 - PropertyCasualty360
May 2026
www.propertycasualty360.com
NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship Recipients For 2026 Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE) - Deadline
Apr 2026
deadline.com
Environmental organizations weigh in on proposed changes to climate law - Adirondack Explorer
Apr 2026
www.adirondackexplorer.org
New York Bills Attempt to Roll Back State HFC Rules to Align with the U.S. AIM Act - Natural Refrigerants
Apr 2026
naturalrefrigerants.com
Statement in Response to Governor Hochul’s Proposed CLCPA Changes - New York League of Conservation Voters
Mar 2026
www.nylcv.org
Form filed
$193.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$186.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$273.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$197.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc This page 69 $273.7 million 1%
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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 192 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
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 Natural Resources Defense Council Inc

What is Natural Resources Defense Council Inc?
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. NRDC uses science, policy, law, and people power to confront the climate crisis, protect public health, and safeguard nature.
When was Natural Resources Defense Council Inc founded?
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc was founded in 1970.
Who leads Natural Resources Defense Council Inc?
Veronica Foo serves as CFO.
Where is Natural Resources Defense Council Inc located?
Headquartered in New York, United States.
What is Natural Resources Defense Council Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Natural Resources Defense Council Inc trustworthy?
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 Natural Resources Defense Council Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 132654926.
What is Natural Resources Defense Council Inc's website?
https://www.nrdc.org