Nonprofit · EIN 77-0061994
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER
Tax-exempt · SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,726,754 | $2,037,136 | $1,689,618 | $13,861,071 | $191,594 | $13,669,477 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,255,463 | $1,794,996 | $5,460,467 | $12,829,418 | $113,851 | $12,715,567 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,045,414
- Program service revenue
- $313,940
- Investment income
- $1,128,174
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $832,762
- Net income from fundraising events
- $239,226
- Other revenue
- $239,226
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $172,418
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,112,051
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,539,282
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,430
- Accounting fees
- $62,058
- Occupancy
- $37,445
- Travel
- $28,009
- Depreciation
- $15,301
- Program services (functional)
- $1,496,008
- Management and general (functional)
- $260,980
- Fundraising (functional)
- $280,148
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,829,418
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,861,071
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $191,594
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,669,477
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $461,347
- Publicly traded securities
- $12,569,431
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,790,471
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,879,006
- Gross receipts
- $11,271,350
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 203
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA KROP | CHIEF COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $210,667 | $28,223 |
| ALEX KATZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $162,958 | $4,889 |
| KATHLEEN WEBER | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,933 | $13,978 |
| BRIAN TRAUTWEIN | SENIOR ANALYST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,894 | $21,066 |
| RACHEL KONDOR | STAFF ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,450 | $3,267 |
| RICHARD FRANCIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM SALZMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB TADLOCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| VIJAYA JAMMALAMADAKA | AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEANNE SCHLINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SABRINA VENSKUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN TRUJILLO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID POWDRELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAI RANGANATHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GERARDO AYALA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA PARKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEN COLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VAN DO-REYNOSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANTONETTE CORDERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANIEL EMMETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA KROP | CHIEF COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $194,969 | $26,341 |
| MARGARET HALL | DEPUTY CHIEF COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,989 | $25,273 |
| KATHLEEN WEBER | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,385 | $14,408 |
| BRIAN TRAUTWEIN | SENIOR ANALYST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,930 | $19,004 |
| ALEX KATZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $120,729 | $0 |
| RACHEL KONDOR | STAFF ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,993 | $4,208 |
| RICHARD FRANCIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE WONDOLOWSKI LEFT 1223 | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM SALZMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB TADLOCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| VIJAYA JAMMALAMADAKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEANNE SCHLINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SABRINA VENSKUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GERARDO AYALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN TRUJILLO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID POWDRELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAI RANGANATHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 906 GARDEN ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1415
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ALEX KATZ, 906 GARDEN STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
- Signed the 990
- ALEX KATZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (805) 963-1622
- Return prepared by
- PROSPERITY PARTNERS
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION PROTECTS AND ENHANCES THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND LEGAL ACTION.
Program accomplishments
- OCEAN (ISSUES REGARDING POLLUTION TO THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT, CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK; NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES, OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT; WIND DEVELOPMENT, MARINE SPECIES AND ECOSYSTEMS, MARINE PROTECTED AREAS, AQUACULTURE, ACCESS AND RECREATION FOR ALL CONSISTENT WITH OCEAN CONSERVATION): ADVOCATED FOR PETITIONS FOR NEW AND EXPANDED MARINE PROTECTED AREAS BEFORE THE CA FISH AND GAME COMISSION AND MARINE RESOURCES COMMITTEE; WORKED TO REDUCE IMPACTS OF SHIP STRIKES THROUGH VESSEL SPEED REDUCTIONS; SUPPORTED DESIGNATION OF THE CHUMASH HERITAGE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY; SOUGHT THOROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW REGARDING THE IMPACTS OF OFFSHORE WIND AND PARTICIPATED IN CA ENERGY COMISSION OFFSHORE WIND STRATEGIC PLAN PROCESS; HELPED ENSURE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF AQUACULTURE ARE ADDRESSED, INCLUDING REGARDING A PROPOSAL FOR AQUACULTURE OPPORTUNITY AREAS AND OCEAN RAINFOREST PROJECT; ADVOCATED BEFORE STATE LANDS COMMISSION RE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF CHEVRON TOXIC DEBRIS MOUNDS; SUPPORTED AB 3162 (PROHIBITION ON OCTOPUS FARMING) AND ACR 210 (SUPPORTING STRENGTHENING AND ENHANCING MARINE PROTECTED AREAS).Expenses $374,002 · revenue $78,485
- LAND AND WATER (ISSUES REGARDING LAND, WILDLIFE, RIVERS, CREEKS, AND WATERSHEDS OF THE CENTRAL COAST, VULNERABLE AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND ECOSYSTEMS, ACCESS AND RECREATION FOR ALL, COMPATIBLE WITH RESOURCE CONSERVATION): MONITORED PROCESS IN OPPOSITION TO CITY OF SOLVANG'S APPLICATION TO DRILL NEW WELLS THAT THREATEN ENDANGERED STEELHEAD IN THE SANTA YNEZ RIVER; LITIGATED CHALLENGE TO U.S. FOREST SERVICE'S APPROVAL OF LOGGING PROJECT AT REYES PEAK IN THE LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST ON APPEAL; SECURED IMPROVED FLOW REGIME IN SANTA MARIA RIVER BELOW TWITCHELL DAM TO IMPROVE WILDLIFE HABITAT PENDING COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND COMMENTED ON RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW DOCUMENT; ADVOCATED FOR STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD DENIAL OF THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION'S PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION REGARDING THE REQUIREMENT FOR A FISH PASSAGE STUDY REGARDING THE OPERATIONS OF BRADBURY DAM ON LAKE CACHUMA; SUPPORTED CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME COMMISSION LISTING OF STEELHEAD AS ENDANGERED UNDER THE STATE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT; CONTINUED EFFORTS TO PRESERVE NAPLES INCLUDING ADVOCACY BEFORE COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AND APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION OF APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AND RESTORATION PLANS; LED CREEK SURVEYS AND CLEANUPS; OPPOSED SABLE OFFSHORE CORPORATION'S PROPOSAL TO RESTART DAMAGED PIPELINE SYSTEM INCLUDING INVESTIGATION AND WORK TO ENFORCE LAWS REGARDING ILLEGAL REPAIRS THAT IMPACTED COASTAL STREAMS AND WETLANDS; MONITORED AND ADVOCATED FOR STRONG POLICIES TO PROTECT SENSITIVE HABITATS AS PART OF THE CITY OF GOLETA'S LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM.Expenses $299,202 · revenue $62,788
- CLIMATE AND ENERGY (ISSUES REGARDING OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE, CLEAN ENERGY): OPPOSED SABLE OFFSHORE CORPORATION'S PROPOSAL TO RESTART DAMAGED PIPELINE SYSTEM AND SANTA YNEZ UNIT PLATFORMS OFF GAVIOTA COAST AND ENSURE ADEQUATE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS, INCLUDING ADVOCACY FOR COUNTY BOARD DENIAL OF THE TRANSFER OF PERMITS FROM EXXON TO SABLE, ADVOCACY BEFORE VARIOUS AGENCIES REGARDING PIPELINE RESTART APPROVAL PROCESSESS AND ENFORCEMENT, AND LITIGATION UNDER THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REGARDING RELEASE OF SABLE'S PIPELINE OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN; MONITORED APPLICATION OF GENERAL CONSERVATION PLAN FOR OIL AND GAS ACTIVITIES IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY; SUBMITTED COMMENTS TO CALGEM TO SUPPORT PROPOSED PHASE-OUT OF WELL STIMULATION TREATMENTS; SUPPORTED SB 1304 (AQUIFER EXEMPTIONS TO ENSURE PROTECTION OF SAFE DRINKING WATER), AB 1866 (REQUIRING THE OIL INDUSTRY TO PLUG AND ABANDON IDLE WELLS), AB 3233 (REINSTATING LOCAL CONTROL OVER OIL AND GAS LAND USE DECISIONS) AND SB 867 (THE CLIMATE BOND); SOUGHT THOROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW REGARDING THE IMPACTS OF OFFSHORE WIND AND PARTICIPATED IN CA ENERGY COMMISSION OFFSHORE WIND STRATEGIC PLAN PROCESS; ADVOCATED BEFORE STATE LANDS COMMISSION RE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF CHEVRON TOXIC DEBRIS MOUNDS.Expenses $598,404 · revenue $125,576
- ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (ISSUES REGARDING WATER QUALITY, PROTECTING DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES FROM ENVIRONMENTAL HARMS): SUPPORTED SB 1304 (AQUIFER EXEMPTIONS TO ENSURE PROTECTION OF SAFE DRINKING WATER), AB 1866 (REQUIRING THE OIL INDUSTRY TO PLUG AND ABANDON IDLE WELLS), AB 3233 (REINSTATING LOCAL CONTROL OVER OIL AND GAS LAND USE DECISIONS); SB 867 (THE CLIMATE BOND); AND AB 1864 (IMPROVING NOTICE RE PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS); MONITORED STORMWATER DISCHARGE PROGRAM IN VENTURA COUNTY TO ENSURE REGULATION OF POTENTIALLY HARMFUL SOURCES OF POLLUTION; LITIGATED CHALLENGE TO U.S. FOREST SERVICE'S APPROVAL OF LOGGING PROJECT AT REYES PEAK IN THE LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST ON APPEAL CONCERNING IMPACTS TO TRIBAL RESOURCES; OPPOSED SABLE OFFSHORE CORPORATION'S PROPOSAL TO RESTART DAMAGED PIPELINE SYSTEM AND SANTA YNEZ UNIT PLATFORMS OFF GAVIOTA COAST AND ENSURE ADEQUATE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS; SUBMITTED COMMENTS TO CALGEM TO SUPPORT PROPOSED PHASE-OUT OF WELL STIMULATION TREATMENTS.Expenses $224,400 · revenue $47,091
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0061994
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I83Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,861,071
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,271,350
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2023 | $2,097,346 | $1,632,230 | $6,743,428 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | $2,251,318 | $1,628,528 | $6,540,400 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER
- What is the EIN of ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER is 77-0061994.
- Is ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names ALEX KATZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $210,667 (LINDA KROP, CHIEF COUNSEL).
- How much revenue does ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,726,754, expenses of $2,037,136 and total assets of $13,861,071 at year end.
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