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The two organizations take on different roles in achieving common objectives. EDF Action was involved in lobbying and legislative work while EDF supported research, scientific analysis, and policy positioning. In 2020, EDF Action worked to support several bills introduced in Congress that would advance clean transportation, clean energy, and methane reductions, and boost the economy, invest in a clean energy future, and address environmental equity. EDF Action helped generate more than 550,000 messages to Congress to support and shape legislation. EDF Action was also active at the state level, EDF Action also invested in key states, securing commitments to accelerate the move to zero-emission vehicles, advance state regulations to achieve carbon reduction goals and urging investments in natural infrastructure. 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THESE POLITICAL EXPENDITURES WERE DIRECTED TOWARDS THE 2020 ELECTIONS. SPECIFICALLY, EDAF INVESTED IN TARGETED MAIL, TELEPHONE, PRINT, RADIO, BROADCAST AND CABLE TELEVISION, AND DIGITAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS IN CONGRESSIONAL AND STATE-LEVEL RACES IN VARIOUS STATES. OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF POLITICAL EXPENDITURES, $448,227 WAS SPENT ON STAFF SALARIES (INCLUDING BENEFITS AND OVERHEAD), AND THE REMAINING $8,576,868 WAS SPENT ON DISCRETIONARY EXPENSES, INCLUDING CONSULTANTS, ADVERTISING AND OTHER VENDORS. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF POLITICAL EXPENDITURES REPRESENTS APPROXIMATELY 33% OF EDAF'S OVERALL EXPENDITURES FOR THE YEAR. POLITICAL EXPENDITURES: $9,025,095. 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Grantee may not sub-grant any of these grant funds or subcontract any of the work under the Grant Agreement without EDAFs prior written approval, unless explicitly provided for in the project description. Any funds not used for the purpose of the grant and any funds remaining in the possession of Grantee after the completion of the project shall be returned to EDAF. 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THE MAJORITY OF THESE GRANTS ARE TO OTHER LIKE-MINDED ENTITIES THAT PERFORM WORK ALONGSIDE OF EDAF IN THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF ITS MISSION. EDAF 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 EDAF ON THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS, BOTH BY ITSELF AND BY ANY SUB-GRANT RECIPIENTS. false true false false false false false false false Joe Bonfiglio SEE SCH O President 0 220764 0 5000 0 0 0 42032 0 31248 0 299044 0 0 FREDERIC D KRUPP Executive Director 0 631539 0 95758 0 0 0 72000 0 25805 0 825102 0 0 William O'Brien Chief Financial Officer 0 316653 0 10000 0 0 0 59713 0 36451 0 422817 0 0 PART I, LINE 3: ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND, INCORPORATED ("EDF"), A RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, PAID COMPENSATION TO THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL. EDF HAS ESTABLISHED THE COMPENSATION OF THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL USING COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY, AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. PART I, LINE 4B: ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND, INCORPORATED, A RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, ESTABLISHED A 457(F) DEFERRED-COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FREDERIC D. KRUPP, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TO SUPPORT A THREE-YEAR MILESTONE BONUS THAT CLIFF VESTED IN ITS ENTIRETY ON JANUARY 31, 2020. 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 ("EDAF") 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 EDAF 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 ("EDAF") 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 EDAF BOARD FROM TIME TO TIME AND THE RIGHT TO REMOVE DIRECTORS FROM THE EDAF BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B: Form 990 is 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 reviews draft Form 990 and addresses any significant issues on Form 990 and, if necessary, a revised draft is provided and reviewed. Draft Form 990 is provided to senior management for review and comment. Draft Form 990 (with Schedule B redacted) is circulated to the full board of directors for approval prior to filing with the IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION 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: THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COMPENSATE ANY OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 3: JOE BONFIGLIO'S, PRESIDENT, COMPENSATION REPORTED ON PART VII WAS PAID BY ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND, INCORPORATED, A RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES TOTAL FEES:7354754 ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INC 275 PARK AVENUE SOUTH NEW YORK NY 10010 116107128 ENVIRONMENTAL NY 501(C)(3) 7 N/A false Environmental Defense Fund de Mexico AC Revolucin No 345 LA PAZ MX CP 23000 OCEAN PRESER. 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