DEFEND OUR HEALTH WORKS TO CREATE A WORLD WHERE ALL PEOPLE ARE THRIVING, WITH EQUAL ACCESS TO SAFE FOOD AND DRINKING WATER, HEALTHY HOMES, AND PRODUCTS THAT ARE TOXIC-FREE AND CLIMATE-FRIENDLY. WE'LL STAND UP FOR THIS RIGHT WHEREVER IT IS THREATENED.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$919K
-50.5% YoY
Revenue
$820K
-44.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
$1K
-65.3% YoY
Expenses
$1.8M
-11.0% YoY
About Defend Our Health
Based on IRS filings
Defend Our Health is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in PORTLAND, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $919K in total assets. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $919,145 | $1,855,980 | $2,360,370 |
| Revenue | $819,835 | $1,481,090 | $792,090 |
| Expenses | $1,755,644 | $1,972,699 | $1,607,463 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,081 | $3,118 | $3,776 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY CAREY | PRESIDENT & | 40 | $123,447 |
| SARAH WOODBURY | VP POLICY & | 40 | $104,412 |
| MICHAEL BELLIVEAU | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $93,895 |
| BRUCE CORT | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| RUTH HENNIG | VICE CHAIR/C | 2 | — |
| MARK HYLAND | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| SUSAN INCHES | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| REV RICHARD KILLMER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MUHANNAD MALAS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KATE MANAHAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LAURIE MAZUR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| APOLLINAIRE MUNYANEZA | DIRECTOR/VIC | 2 | — |
| LINDI VON MUTIUS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Defend Our Health?
Defend Our Health is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in PORTLAND, ME. It holds $919K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Defend Our Health?
As of 2024, Defend Our Health holds $919K in total assets with $820K in annual revenue.
Where does Defend Our Health operate?
Defend Our Health has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Washington.
What is Defend Our Health's EIN?
Defend Our Health's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3791803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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