ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER
SANTA BARBARA, CA · Crime & Legal-Related
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
$2.9M in foundation grants on record from 43 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Resources Legacy Fund | $258K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $218K | 3 |
| Impactassetsinc | $200K | 2 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $190K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $172K | 4 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $135K | 4 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $115K | 3 |
| Tides Foundation | $100K | 2 |
| Holdfast Trust | $40K | 1 |
| Marin Community Foundation | $35K | 3 |
Leadership
ALEX KATZ — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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