NORTHWEST ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER

EIN: 930653430 501(c)(3)

PORTLAND, OR

Total Revenue
$159,927
Total Expenses
$239,106
Total Assets
$215,559
Net Assets
$214,177
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
Amy Van Saun
Phone
5037686673
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

NORTHWEST ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER, founded in 1969, is a small nonprofit that reported $160K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 61% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $239K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 50% operating deficit.

Mission

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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $132,665
Program Service Revenue $12,713
Investment Income $343
Other Revenue $14,206
TOTAL REVENUE $159,927

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $27,500
Salaries & Benefits $173,319
Fundraising Expenses $22,133
Program Expenses $194,824
Other Expenses $38,287
TOTAL EXPENSES $239,106

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $159,927 $410,972 -0.6%
Expenses $239,106 $295,487 -0.2%
Net Income $-79,179 $115,485 -1.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
2
Volunteers
100

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AMY VAN SAUN PRESIDENT 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSE BUSS VICE PRESIDENT 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMMA BRUDEN TREASURER 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HANNAH CLEMENTS GOLDBLATT SECRETARY 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARL ANUTA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PEGGY HENNESSY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVE GOLDMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE SAUL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN SHANNON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE SMITH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRA SAHLER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERYN YAZDANI BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOKE HELSTROM STUDENT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE CROWELL STUDENT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HENRY SOLLITT STUDENT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TORY DILLE STUDENT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
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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