Northwest Environmental Defense Center

Foundation · Grantmaker Portland, OR EIN: 93-0653430 Website

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.

Key facts about Northwest Environmental Defense Center

EIN: 93-0653430
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $27,500
Grants made (2024): 1
Average grant: $27,500
Median grant: $27,500
Total assets: $215,559
Primary geography: Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$216K

-26.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$28K

-66.7% YoY

Grant Count

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$28K

-33.3% YoY

About Northwest Environmental Defense Center

Based on IRS filings

Northwest Environmental Defense Center is a nonprofit organization, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $216K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $28K. Net investment income was $343.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Oregon $28K (100%)

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Oregon

Cities

Portland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$215,559	$293,545	$177,871
Revenue	$159,927	$410,972	$71,797
Expenses	$239,106	$295,487	$205,469
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$343	$397	$21
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Green Energy Institute at Lewis & Clark Law School ($27,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
GREEN ENERGY INSTITUTE AT LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL Portland, OR	NEDC AND THIS ORGANIZATION SUBMITTED A JOINT REQUEST FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR WORK RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES CAUSED BY TOXIC AIR POLLUTION AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. THE GRANT WAS APPROVED BY THE FUNDER AND THE FUNDS WERE AWARDED TO NEDC TO BE DISBURSED AS PROVIDED IN THE PROPOSAL. NEDC DISTRIBUTED THE FUNDS TO THIS ORGANIZATION CONSISTENT WITH THE GRANT AGREEMENT.	$27,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Amy Van Saun	President	5	—
Jesse Buss	Vice President	5	—
Emma Bruden	Treasurer	5	—
Hannah Clements Goldblatt	Secretary	5	—
Karl Anuta	Board Member	2	—
Peggy Hennessy	Board Member	2	—
Eve Goldman	Board Member	2	—
Jamie Saul	Board Member	2	—
Ryan Shannon	Board Member	2	—
Michelle Smith	Board Member	2	—
Carra Sahler	Board Member	2	—
Teryn Yazdani	Board Member	2	—
Brooke Helstrom	Student Board Member	2	—
Kate Crowell	Student Board Member	2	—
Henry Sollitt	Student Board Member	2	—
Tory Dille	Student Board Member	2	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Northwest Environmental Defense Center?

As of 2024, Northwest Environmental Defense Center holds $216K in total assets with $160K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grant totaling $28K in 2024.

Where does Northwest Environmental Defense Center operate?

Northwest Environmental Defense Center has awarded grants in Oregon.

What size grants does Northwest Environmental Defense Center award?

In 2024, Northwest Environmental Defense Center awarded 1 grant totaling $28K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Northwest Environmental Defense Center's EIN?

Northwest Environmental Defense Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0653430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.