Environmental Defense Center
SANTA BARBARA, CA · Crime & Legal-Related
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Environmental Defense Center has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
SINCE 1977 WE HAVE EMPOWERED COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. OUR PROGRAM AREAS INCLUDE CLIMATE AND ENERGY, OPEN SPACE AND WILDLIFE, CLEAN WATER AND SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL. WE PRIMARILY WORK WITHIN SANTA BARBARA, VENTURA AND SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES. EDC IS ORGANIZED AS A SEC. 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT CORPORATION, AND PROVIDES LEGAL COUNSEL TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. WE REMAIN THE ONLY SUCH PUBLIC INTEREST ENVIRONMENTAL LAW FIRM BETWEEN LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO, AND THRIVE ON THE SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM WITHIN OUR REGION AND BEYOND.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Environmental Defense Center
$4.3M in foundation grants on record from 61 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Schlinger Family Foundation | $682K | 8 |
| Bragg Health Foundation | $500K | 1 |
| Impactassetsinc | $300K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $300K | 4 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | $258K | 3 |
| Patricia Bragg Foundation | $214K | 4 |
| Marisla Foundation | $180K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $172K | 4 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $135K | 4 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $120K | 2 |
Leadership
ALEX KATZ — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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