Environmental Defense Action Fund

“EDAF has two classes of members, the Director-members and the donor- members”

“Under the bylaws of EDAF, the board of directors of Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. ("EDF"), the affiliated 501(c)(3) of EDAF, has the right to appoint candidates to be elected by the EDAF board to replace directors whose terms have expired and the right to appoint directors to fill vacancies.”

“Under the bylaws of EDAF, the board of EDF has the right to fix the number of directors on the EDAF board from time to time and the right to remove directors from the EDAF board.”

“The Form 990 is prepared by EisnerAmper LLP, based on financial statements audited by EinserAmper LLP and other internally generated information by EDF's Finance Department ( which provides independent verification of certain information) and members of Senior Management. The Audit Committee then reviews any significant issues or judgements relating to disclosures in EDAF's Form 990. Finally, copies are provided to the full Board of Directors for their comment prior to filling with IRS.”

“It is the responsibility of all directors and employees of the Environmental Defense Action Fund to familiarize themselves with the Conflict of Interest Policy and to ensure compliance of Related Parties with it. In addition to the disclosures required by this policy, annually each director and employee is provided with a statement to complete and return indicating that they have read, understand and are in compliance with this policy. Directors who knowingly or unknowingly violate the policy are subject to censure or removal, at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Employees who knowingly or unknowingly violate the policy will be subject to disciplinary action, including possible dismissal.”

“Executive and staff performances and compensation are reviewed annually. Compensation amounts are based on information provided by an independent compensation consultant who utilizes comparable data from peer-group organizations, compensation surveys and studies to ensure reasonableness.”

“EDAF makes available three years worth of the following disclosure documents on the Environmental Defense Action Fund's web site: 1. Annual report 2. Consolidated and consolidating audited Financial Statements 3. Form 990 informational tax returns”

“Environmental Defense Action Fund's (EDF Action) role in legislative change is assisted by our sister organization, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Both organizations take on different roles in achieving common objectives. EDF Action was involved in lobbying and legislative work while EDF supported research, scientific analysis, and policy positioning. In politically polarized Washington, EPA's Clean Power Plan came under withering attack from Congressional opponents and in 2015 EDF Action responded with a vigorous defense. The Clean Power Plan will cut power plants' carbon dioxide emissions nearly one-third below 2005 levels by 2030, but it is fiercely resisted by some in Congress, who introduced at least ten pieces of legislation in 2015 to block the landmark program. The opponents' failure to stop the plan is a tribute to the effectiveness of EDF Action and its allies, who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes for clean air and a stable climate. EDF Action designed a campaign of radio, TV and Internet advertising to sway members of Congress in key states. EDF Action mobilized its members to reach out to their representatives in Congress, urging them to block opposition to the plan. EDF Action with the support of its network of influential supporters, lobbied 43 members of Congress in one-on-one meetings. Allies were similarly effective and, as a result, moves to derail the plan have stalled. .”

“Other Professional Fees: Program service expenses 2,598,304. Management and general expenses 8,224. Fundraising expenses 59,391. Total expenses 2,665,919.”