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MIP Score

64

Environment
Environmental Education

Environmental Defense Fund

Mission

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to tackling climate change and safeguarding Earth’s ecosystems. Leveraging scientific, economic, and policy expertise, EDF implements sustainable projects and initiatives, from reducing carbon emissions to fostering clean energy transitions. With over five decades of experience, EDF works with a network of partners to create impactful environmental solutions around the world.

Basic Information

Tax-Exempt

Address

257 Park Ave S, New York, New York, 10010

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Founded in

1967

EIN

11-6107128

Total Assets

$452.2 million

UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported

This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.

At a Glance

Slow Global Warming Fast

Slow Global Warming Fast

EDF launched a groundbreaking satellite, MethaneSAT, to detect and measure methane emissions from space, enabling unparalleled precision in environmental monitoring.

Building Climate Leaders

Building Climate Leaders

Through the EDF Climate Corps, the organization trains future leaders in sustainability, collaborating with companies to implement effective climate solutions.

Cleaner Transportation

Cleaner Transportation

EDF is working with automakers, labor unions, and regulators to catalyze a transition to zero-emission vehicles, aiming for electric vehicles to constitute half of new car sales by 2030.

Impact Stats

Unparalleled precision

methane emissions mapped

MethaneSAT Launch

EDF launched MethaneSAT in early 2024 to map and measure methane emissions globally, an innovative step to enhance climate accountability.

150+

Countries pledged

Global Methane Pledge

EDF's advocacy and research were instrumental in over 150 countries pledging to cut methane emissions by 30% by 2030, driving substantial global climate action.

40%

GHG emissions reduced

Largest Climate Legislation in U.S.

EDF played a pivotal role in passing the Inflation Reduction Act, projected to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030.

World’s largest

emissions trading market

China’s National Carbon Market

EDF's consultation for over two decades aided in launching the world’s largest carbon market in China, a major milestone in global emissions trading.

Past Events

Global Methane Summit

06/14/2023

EDF hosted a virtual summit focused on reducing global methane emissions by leveraging the insights and data from MethaneSAT.

Impact Reports

MIP Score (Beta)

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Overall Score

64

42

/100

Program Expense Ratio

79.71%

12

/20

Program Revenue Growth

0.00%

2

/20

Leverage Ratio

0.2004

14

/20

Working Capital Ratio

1.326

12

/20

Fundraising Efficiency

0

2

/20

Latest Filing Data: Form 990

Fiscal Year:2021

Source:Source: Self-reported by organization

Financial Details

Revenue

CategoryAmountPercentage
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants278.4M97.77%
Program Services00.00%
Investment Income3.898M1.37%
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets1.075M0.38%
Other Notable Sources962.2K0.34%
Total Revenue284.8M100.00%