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Natural Resources Defense Council Inc

New York, New York  ·  EIN 132654926  ·  Private foundation

Natural Resources Defense Council Inc is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $12.0M in annual giving against $467.3M in assets. This page documents the 742 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Natural Resources Defense Council Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$12.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$467.3M
Total assets
742
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Natural Resources Defense Council Inc funds

Natural Resources Defense Council Inc's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, economic development, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Community ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationMental Health

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, hispanic communities, low-income communities.

black communitieschildrenhispanic communitieslow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Natural Resources Defense Council Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Movement Strategy Center
ENV. ADVOCACY
Oakland, CA$11.7M2022
Rose Foundation
ENV. ADVOCACY
Oakland, CA$2.4M2022
Nrdc Action Fund
ENV. ADVOCACY
New York, NY$2.2M2019
Nrdc Action Fund Inc
ENV. ADVOCACY
New York, NY$1.8M2022
Partnership Project Inc
ENV. ADVOCACY
Washington, DC$1.7M2019
National Assoc of City Transp Off
ENV. ADVOCACY
New York, NY$1.7M2019
Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs
ENV. ADVOCACY
Calabasas, CA$1.6M2022
Nrdc Action Fund
ENV. ADVOCACY
New York, NY$1.6M2020
Partnership Project Inc
ENV. ADVOCACY
Washington, DC$1.5M2022
Partnership Project Inc
ENV. ADVOCACY
Washington, DC$1.1M2023
National Association of City Transportation Officials
ENV. ADVOCACY
New York, NY$800K2022
Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs
ENV. ADVOCACY
Calabasas, CA$729K2023
Low Income Investment Fund
Env. Advocacy
San Francisco, CA$641K2017
Coming Clean Inc
ENV. ADVOCACY
Brattleboro, VT$548K2023
Partnership Project Inc
ENV. ADVOCACY
Washington, DC$540K2018

Natural Resources Defense Council Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$3.1M
2018$3.9M
2019$10.3M
2020$6.7M
2022$24.8M
2023$10.6M

How to apply for funding from Natural Resources Defense Council Inc

Natural Resources Defense Council Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at nrdc.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Natural Resources Defense Council Inc

Does Natural Resources Defense Council Inc accept grant applications?
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Natural Resources Defense Council Inc fund?
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Movement Strategy Center, Rose Foundation, Nrdc Action Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Natural Resources Defense Council Inc give in grants?
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc reported $12.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $59.3M over 742 grants.
Where is Natural Resources Defense Council Inc located?
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 132654926.
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About this profile. This page is built from Natural Resources Defense Council Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Natural Resources Defense Council Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.