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The 990 read · EIN 11-6107128 · NY · Fiscal year FY ending Sep 2025

Environmental Defense Fund

Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“To preserve the natural systems on which all life depends. Guided by science and economics, we find practical and lasting solutions to the most serious environmental problems. We work to stabilize the climate, strengthen the ability of people and nature to thrive and support people's health.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$1.2M Frederic D Krupp, 0.3% of spending
Revenue
$443.3M 92.8% from donations and grants
Spent
$356.8M 88.2% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$386.7M end of FY ending Sep 2025
Savings
13.0 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
1,058 employees, 42 volunteers
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

No red flags in its latest filing.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.

02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Sep 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 88.2¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
88.2¢
Programs, $314.7M
7.1¢
Fundraising, $25.2M
4.7¢
Admin, $16.9M
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
6¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Environmental Defense Fund spent 6¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $411.3M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 28.5% of program spending · $23.5M in grants $89.7M

Core capacities and education - in fy 2025, edf delivered results across our core capacities, including corporate engagement, economics and science. Edf worked with three new corporate members into the dairy methane action alliance to reduce methane emissions across dairy supply chains. Edf advanced science by demonstrating a cutting-edge hydrogen sensor being used in a research study coordinated by edf to measure hydrogen emissions. Edf's water leadership institute worked with more than 70 rural and tribal leaders, in technical discussions on skills, knowledge and networks to address water…

Program 2 · 18.4% of program spending · $9.5M in grants $58.0M

Strengthen people's and nature's ability to thrive - in fy 2025, edf made progress on resilient water supplies in california, colorado, new mexico and texas. Edf advanced policy and management recommendations for fisheries, helping to strengthen conservation efforts, improve regulation of fishing practices and modernize governance.

Program 3 · 23.2% of program spending · $5.8M in grants $73.0M

Program service expenses to support people's health and regionally focused work.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $186.7M to $386.7M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
187
204
204
209
185
212
208
213
365
362
291
387
Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (FY ending Sep 2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Sep 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Frederic D Krupp
President
$1,167,858
Amanda Leland
Executive Director
$625,826
Sean Cook
Evp, Chief Administrative Officer
$433,015
Gwen Ruta Thru 122223
Former Senior Advisor
$428,076
Steven Hamburg
Svp, Chief Scientist
$422,614
Angela Churie Kallhauge
Evp, Impact
$416,099
Thomas Murray
Evp, Solutions
$404,431
N Lou Mkanganwi Thru 662025
Chief Financial & Technology Officer & Treasurer
$388,146
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
Donahue & Goldberg Llp Dba Donahue Goldberg & HerzogLegal consulting services$651,523
Lincoln Room Strategies LLCPublic policy and communications consulting services$602,097
Berlin Rosen LtdCommunication and marketing services$523,591
Bully Pulpit Interactive LLCPublic policy and communications services$345,595
Ridgely Walsh LLCPublic affairs consulting services$330,854
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Environmental Defense Fund.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Environmental Defense Fund CEO make?

Frederic D Krupp, President, received $1,167,858 in reportable compensation in FY ending Sep 2025, 0.3% of Environmental Defense Fund's $356.8M in spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII

What percentage of Environmental Defense Fund donations go to programs?

Environmental Defense Fund reported 88.2% of FY ending Sep 2025 spending as programs, 7.1% as fundraising and 4.7% as management.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part IX

How much money does Environmental Defense Fund have?

Net assets were $386.7M at the end of FY ending Sep 2025, about 13.0 months of spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part X

Does Environmental Defense Fund have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Environmental Defense Fund Form 990, FY ending Sep 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. Environmental Defense Fund Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Environmental Defense Fund: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/environmental-defense-fund/