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The two organizations take on different roles in achieving common objectives. EDF supported research, scientific analysis, and policy positioning, and EDF Action's primary purpose is to engage lobbying and legislative work. In 2022, EDF Action worked successfully to deliver historic progress on clean energy and public health legislation. EDF Action's work focused on passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. As part of this process, EDF Action and its partners held meetings with members of Congress over 18 months to discuss the contours of a final measure; commissioned paid advertising to build public support in key places for climate action during the debate; generated emails to Capitol Hill; developed earned media strategies supporting climate legislation; and facilitated several constituent fly-ins to voice support for congressional action. In addition to that marquee legislation, EDF Action worked to advance federal efforts aimed at protecting ocean health, climate smart agriculture, chemical safety and coastal resilience. 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Following the passage of critical environmental legislation at the federal level, EDF Action funded its own grassroots political work to support allies on both sides of the aisle, as well as contributed to like-minded political partners engaged in political campaigns to defend candidates committed to advancing and protecting climate policies at the federal and state levels. Of the total amount of political expenditures, $199,049.89 was spent on staff salaries (including benefits and overhead), and the remaining $8,198,061.82 was spent on discretionary expenses including consultants, advertising and contributions to like-minded partners working to advance environmentally-minded political priorities. The total amount of political expenditures represents approximately 28.3% of EDF Action's overall expenditures for the year. Political expenditures: $8,397,112. Volunteer hours: 5,871 0 INTERCOMPANY PAYABLES 1589826 1589826 X 29024607 29024607 29024607 29722209 29722209 29722209 PART X, LINE 2: IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. GAAP, THE ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND MUST RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH TAX POSITIONS TAKEN FOR TAX RETURN PURPOSES WHEN IT IS PROBABLE THAT THE POSITION WILL NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY A TAXING AUTHORITY. EDF ACTION DOES NOT BELIEVE IT HAS TAKEN ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND, ACCORDINGLY, IT HAS NOT RECORDED ANY LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS. true BlueGreen Alliance 1300 Godward St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 264086284 501(C)(4) 10000 Political Affairs Business Council for Sustainable Energy Fdn 805 15th St NW Washington DC 20005 320491333 501(C)(3) 29000 Political Affairs California Environmental Voters Edu Fund 350 FRANK H OGAWA PLZ OAKLAND CA 94612 943232552 501(C)(3) 25000 TRANSPORTATION Clean Energy for America Inc 20 Galli Drive Ste A NOVATO CA 94949 871301787 501(C)(3) 250000 POLITICAL AFFAIRS Climate Reality Action Fund 555 11th Street NW WASHINGTON DC 20004 680666110 501(C)(4) 250000 POLITICAL AFFAIRS Conservation Voters New Mexico 121 Sandoval Street SANTA FE NM 87501 911982332 501(C)(3) 25000 METHANE ADVOCACY Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship 11705 Sumacs Street Oakton VA 22124 311683604 501(C)(3) 10000 OCEANS Evangelical Environmental Network PO Box 340 Westfield IN 46074 232827214 501(C)(3) 7500 POLITICAL AFFAIRS Federation of Southern Cooperatives 2769 Church Street East Point GA 30344 581026695 501(C)(3) 22500 CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE Hold Politicians Accountable 3321 SE 20th Ave PORTLAND OR 97202 874417433 501(C)(3) 30000 STATE CLIMATE POLICY NAVA EDUCATION PROJECT 7906 Menaul Blvd NE Albuquerque NM 87110 271866733 501(C)(4) 10000 METHANE ADVOCACY Natural Resources Council of Maine Attn Sandy/Bookeeper Augusta ME 04330 010270690 501(C)(3) 12000 POLITICAL AFFAIRS NextGen Climate Action 548 Market Street San Francisco CA 94104 461957345 501(C)(4) 1000000 POLITICAL AFFAIRS Partnership Project Action Fund c/o The Wildnerness Society Washington DC 20036 810606786 501(C)(4) 62000 POLITICAL AFFAIRS Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc 2124 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15222 237286159 501(C)(3) 80000 STATE CLIMATE Third Way 1025 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 20036 201734070 501(C)(4) 150000 POLITICAL AFFAIRS Vote Yes on 113 3321 SE 20th Ave PORTLAND OR 97202 883585562 501(C)(4) 30000 STATE CLIMATE POLICY Western Citizens Protect Our Constitution 5910 S University Blvd Greenwood Village CO 80121 462026976 501(C)(4) 60000 Political Affairs Western Conservation Action 1536 Wynkoop St Ste 510 Denver CO 80202 208091495 501(C)(4) 400000 STATE CLIMATE POLICY 10 9 PART I, LINE 2: ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND ("EDF Action") HAS A NUMBER OF GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE IT PROVIDES TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. THE MAJORITY OF THESE GRANTS ARE TO OTHER LIKE-MINDED ENTITIES THAT PERFORM WORK ALONGSIDE OF EDF Action IN THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF ITS MISSION. EDF Action MONITORS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GRANT RECIPIENTS BY WRITTEN REPORTS, SITE VISITS, VERBAL COMMUNICATION AND REVIEW. PARTIAL PAYMENTS ARE TYPICALLY MADE ON A GRANT UNTIL A PATTERN OF PROVEN ACHIEVEMENTS ON OBJECTIVES IS DEMONSTRATED. IN THE END, THE GRANTEE TYPICALLY PREPARES A REPORT TO EDF Action ON THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS, BOTH BY ITSELF AND BY ANY SUB-GRANT RECIPIENTS. false true false false false false false true false Joe Bonfiglio SEE SCH O President EDF ACTION FUND 0 268943 0 20000 0 0 0 67377 0 17081 0 373401 0 0 FREDERIC D KRUPP PRESIDENT EDF 0 669771 0 0 0 156249 0 74500 0 21502 0 922022 0 0 William O'Brien THRU 322 Chief Financial Officer 0 315732 0 26780 0 0 0 55633 0 36514 0 434659 0 0 N Louis Mkanganwi DEPUTY CFO/CFO EFF. 10/22 0 182947 0 25000 0 0 0 4442 0 13358 0 225747 0 0 PART I, LINE 4B: FREDERIC D. KRUPP, PRESIDENT EDF, RECEIVED A PAYMENT FROM A SECTION 457(F) PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $156,249, WHICH IS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III). PART II, LINE 7: SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(ii) REPORTS DISCRETIONARY INCENTIVE AMOUNTS THAT WERE APPROVED BY THE BOARD BASED UPON PERFORMANCE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6: ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND HAS TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERS, THE DIRECTORS-MEMBERS AND THE DONOR-MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A: UNDER THE BYLAWS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND ("EDF Action") THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND, INCORPORATED ("EDF"), A RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, HAS THE RIGHT TO APPOINT CANDIDATES TO BE ELECTED BY THE EDF Action BOARD TO REPLACE DIRECTORS WHOSE TERMS HAVE EXPIRED AND THE RIGHT TO APPOINT DIRECTORS TO FILL VACANCIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B: UNDER THE BYLAWS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND ("EDF Action") THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND, INCORPORATED. ("EDF"), A RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, HAS THE RIGHT TO FIX THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS ON THE EDF Action BOARD FROM TIME TO TIME AND THE RIGHT TO REMOVE DIRECTORS FROM THE EDF Action BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B: Form 990 was prepared by a national accounting firm in conjunction with information provided by the organization's finance department and members of senior management. The organization's finance department has reviewed draft Form 990 and addressed any significant issues on Form 990 and a revised draft was provided and reviewed. Draft Form 990 was provided to senior management for review and comment. With the exception for the names and addresses of donors on Schedule B, The organization has provided a complete Form 990 to its governing body before filing the form. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES OF EDF ACTION TO FAMILIARIZE THEMSELVES WITH THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY AND TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE OF RELATED PARTIES WITH IT. IN ADDITION TO THE DISCLOSURES REQUIRED BY THIS POLICY, EACH DIRECTOR AND KEY EMPLOYEE WAS PROVIDED WITH A STATEMENT TO COMPLETE AND RETURN INDICATING THAT THEY HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS POLICY. DIRECTORS WHO KNOWINGLY OR UNKNOWINGLY VIOLATE THE POLICY ARE SUBJECT TO CENSURE OR REMOVAL AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EMPLOYEES WHO KNOWINGLY OR UNKNOWINGLY VIOLATE THE POLICY WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION, INCLUDING POSSIBLE DISMISSAL. ALL NEW BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A AND 15B: EDF ACTION HAS NO COMPENSATION PAID TO THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL OR OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. COMPENSATION IS PAID BY ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND, INC., A RELATED SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: EDF ACTION's AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990'S ARE AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST. EDF ACTION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 3: JOE BONFIGLIO'S, PRESIDENT EDF ACTION FUND, COMPENSATION REPORTED ON PART VII WAS PAID BY ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND, INCORPORATED, A RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. MR. BONFIGLIO BECAME SVP OF US REGION AS OF JANUARY 24, 2022. COMPENSATION REPORTED ON PART VII IS FOR HIS POSITION AS PRESIDENT EDF ACTION FUND DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2021. 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