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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNatural 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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4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC 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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NeutralGeorgia Power Must Share Burden of Fuel Cost With Ratepayers - CleanTechnica
India’s Big Opportunity to Build Heat Stress Solutions at Scale, Says NRDC’s Adelle Thomas - outlookbusiness.com
U.S. Senator Boxer, Natural Resources Defense Council, Countrywide, and Fannie Mae Announce New Incentives for Bay Area Home Buyers to Live Near Public Transportation - CSRwire
ZestyAI Signs Up NRDC in The USA - - Insurance Edge
Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Opening of Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument to Commercial Fishing - Center for Biological Diversity
Who's using what in P&C insurance: May 4, 2026 - PropertyCasualty360
NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship Recipients For 2026 Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE) - Deadline
Environmental organizations weigh in on proposed changes to climate law - Adirondack Explorer
New York Bills Attempt to Roll Back State HFC Rules to Align with the U.S. AIM Act - Natural Refrigerants
Statement in Response to Governor Hochul’s Proposed CLCPA Changes - New York League of Conservation Voters
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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