PORTLAND, OR
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)NORTHWEST ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER, founded in 1969, is a small nonprofit that reported $225K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 41% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $250K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.
NEDC'S MISSION IS TO WORK TOWARD A FUTURE IN WHICH THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST LEADS THE NATION IN DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING & ENFORCING STRONG LAWS AND REGULATIONS THAT PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT & HUMAN HEALTH, AND WHERE OUR GOVERNMENTS & COMMUNITIES VALUE FOSTERING AND MAINTAINING HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE ECOSYSTEMS.
CLEAN WATER & AIR CAMPAIGN: CONTINUED OUR WORK DEVELOPING AND PROSECUTING CLEAN WATER ACT ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS. NEDC'S CLEAN WATER ACT ENFORCEMENT WORK IN 2025 INCLUDED CONTINUING TO MONITOR OREGON...
CLEAN WATER & AIR CAMPAIGN: CONTINUED OUR WORK DEVELOPING AND PROSECUTING CLEAN WATER ACT ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS. NEDC'S CLEAN WATER ACT ENFORCEMENT WORK IN 2025 INCLUDED CONTINUING TO MONITOR OREGON INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES; ENGAGING WITH STATE AGENCIES IN THE REVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING AND AUTHORIZATION DECISIONS; AND CHALLENGING WATER QUALITY PERMITTING DECISIONS THAT FAIL TO SUFFICIENTLY PROTECT THE REGION'S WATERS. NEDC'S CLEAN AIR WORK IN 2025 INCLUDED MONITORING FACILITIES CALLED IN TO THE CLEANER AIR OREGON PROGRAM; PARTNERSHIP IN THE BREATHE OREGON COLLABORATIVE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF HARM TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT POSED BY DIESEL EMISSIONS; ENGAGING WITH STATE AGENCIES TO UPDATE TOXICITY REFERENCE VALUES FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES; AND ADVOCACY TO PROTECT OVERBURDENED PORTLAND COMMUNITIES FROM INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS. THIS WORK BENEFITS ANYONE USING AFFECTED WATERWAYS AND BREATHING AIR IN THE PORTLAND METROPOLITAN AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, INCLUDING NEDC MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
ENDANGERED SPECIES: WORKING WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, NEDC SOUGHT TO IMPROVE CONDITIONS FOR ENDANGERED AND OREGON AQUATIC SPECIES. THIS WORK INCLUDED LITIGATION TO PROTECT THREATENED SALMON...
ENDANGERED SPECIES: WORKING WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, NEDC SOUGHT TO IMPROVE CONDITIONS FOR ENDANGERED AND OREGON AQUATIC SPECIES. THIS WORK INCLUDED LITIGATION TO PROTECT THREATENED SALMON, STEELHEAD, AND ORCAS FROM HARMFUL DEVELOPMENT IN FLOODPLAINS. THIS WORK BENEFITS THE GENERAL PUBLIC, LOCAL ACTIVISTS, AND NEDC MEMBERS.
EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAMS: CONTINUED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS WITH EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS RELATING TO LAWS THAT CAN BE USED TO PROTECT THE REGION'S ENVIRONMENT. ACTIVITIES...
EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAMS: CONTINUED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS WITH EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS RELATING TO LAWS THAT CAN BE USED TO PROTECT THE REGION'S ENVIRONMENT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED GIVING LAW STUDENTS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WORKING ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, PUBLISHING AN ANNUAL NEWSLETTER & MAINTAINING AN EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE. NEDC ALSO PARTNERED WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES IN THE PORTLAND AREA. THIS WORK BENEFITS THE GENERAL PUBLIC, NEDC MEMBERS, AND LAW STUDENTS IN THE NORTHWEST.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2025 | 2024 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $225,303 | $159,927 | +0.4% |
| Expenses | $249,937 | $239,106 | +0.0% |
| Net Income | $-24,634 | $-79,179 | -0.7% |
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| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
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| 2025 | $225,303 | $249,937 | $189,543 | $-24,634 |
| 2024 | $159,927 | $239,106 | $215,559 | $-79,179 |
| 2023 | $410,972 | $295,487 | $293,545 | $115,485 |
| 2022 | $71,797 | $205,469 | $177,871 | $-133,672 |
| 2021 | $117,669 | $159,817 | $311,543 | $-42,148 |
| 2020 | $373,389 | $326,760 | $376,136 | $46,629 |
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