Northwest Environmental Defense Center
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.
Northwest Environmental Defense Center at a glance
- Total assets
- $189,543
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $225,303
- +40.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $451
- +31.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $249,937
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Northwest Environmental Defense Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $155K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $189,543 | $225,303 | $249,937 | — | — | $451 |
| 2024 | $215,559 | $159,927 | $239,106 | $27,500 | 1 | $343 |
| 2023 | $293,545 | $410,972 | $295,487 | $82,500 | 2 | $397 |
| 2022 | $177,871 | $71,797 | $205,469 | $25,000 | 1 | $21 |
| 2021 | $311,543 | $117,669 | $159,817 | — | — | $25 |
| 2020 | $376,136 | $373,389 | $326,760 | $155,000 | 2 | $245 |
About Northwest Environmental Defense Center
Based on IRS filings
Northwest Environmental Defense Center is a public charity, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $190K in total assets. Net investment income was $451.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northwest Environmental Defense Center is led by Amy Van Saun, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Van Saun
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emma Bruden
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Saul
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Buss
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2021
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karl Anuta
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Hennessy
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Shannon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carra Sahler
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Clements Goldblatt
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Helstrom
Student Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eve Goldman
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Sollitt
Student Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Crowell
Student Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aidan Eno
Student Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hale Kilborn
Student Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Teryn Yazdani (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Tory Dille (2023–2024) — Student Board Member
- Former: Lucy Brookham (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jaycie Thaemert (2021–2023) — Student Board Member
- Former: Adam Eno (2022–2023) — Student Board Member
- Former: Hayden Wyatt (2022–2023) — Student Board Member
- Former: Megan Flaherty (2022–2023) — Student Board Member
- Former: Ian Connelly (2023) — Student Board Member
- Former: Claire Deuter (2020–2021) — Student Board Member
- Former: Lisa Benjamin (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew Campa (2020–2021) — Student Board Member
- Former: Glenda Valdez (2021) — Student Board Member
- Former: Hannah Clements (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dara Illowsky (2020) — Student Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth Potter (2020) — President
- Former: Jose Garcia-Guerte (2020) — Student Board Member
- Former: Laurie Rule (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Melissa Powers (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Environmental Defense Center
How large is Northwest Environmental Defense Center?
Northwest Environmental Defense Center reported $190K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $225K.
Where does Northwest Environmental Defense Center operate?
Northwest Environmental Defense Center has awarded grants in Oregon.
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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