Defend Our Health
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Portland, ME
- Founding
- 09/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 38-3791803
Organization Overview
Defend Our Health is located in Portland, ME. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Defend Our Health employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Defend Our Health is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Defend Our Health generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.1% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Defend Our Health has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $803,700. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE REDUCE HARM TO HUMAN HEALTH, RACIAL JUSTICE & CLIMATE PROGRESS FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS & PLASTICS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE PUBLISHED A MAJOR NATIONAL REPORT OF PLASTIC BOTTLES THAT EXPOSED THE SEVERE HEALTH HAZARDS AND ENVIROMENTAL RACISM ACROSS THE MANUFACTURING SUPPLY CHAIN OF PET PLASTIC. WE ADVOCATED FOR TWO FEDERAL REGULATORY ACTIONS BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) TO DETOXIFY PLASTICS. WE'VE NEGOTIATED WITH THE MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND THE MAINE STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND DRAFTED AN AMENDMENT THAT WOULD HARMONIZE THE 2021 MAINE LAW REGARDING SALES OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS CONTAINING PFAS WITH OTHER STATES AND EUROPE TO LESSEN THE REPORTING BURDEN ON INDUSTRY WHILE PRESERVING THE CORE MANDATES OF THE LAW. IN PORTLAND AND LEWISTON, MAINE, WE HAVE WORKED WITH THE RWANDAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF MAINE TO TRAIN RECENT IMMIGRANTS ON IDENTIFYING AND CORRECTING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS IN RENTAL HOUSING, INCLUDING EXPOSURE TO LEAD PAINT DUST AND BLACK MOLD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Hyland Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ruth Hennig Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bruce Cort Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Apollinaire Munyaneza Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Inches Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rev Richard Killmer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,401,473 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,187 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,401,473 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $64,000 |
| Investment income | $3,118 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,481,090 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $387,300 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $155,041 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,972 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $779,397 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $25,944 |
| Other employee benefits | $78,637 |
| Payroll taxes | $75,993 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $19,238 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $92,121 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $17,221 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $119,148 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,256 |
| Office expenses | $14,207 |
| Information technology | $33,352 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,748 |
| Travel | $37,213 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $433 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $764 |
| Insurance | $24,069 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,972,699 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,162,127 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $604,992 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $50,509 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,906 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $31,446 |
| Total assets | $1,855,980 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $64,323 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $6,733 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $31,446 |
| Total liabilities | $102,502 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $640,564 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,112,914 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,855,980 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Defend Our Health has awarded $310,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CLEAN PRODUCTION ACTION PURPOSE: To support STOP Plastic Pollution Project | $50,000 |
TOXIC-FREE FUTURE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR SAFER STATES PURPOSE: To support STOP Plastic Pollution Project | $100,000 |
TOXIC-FREE FUTURE PURPOSE: To support STOP Plastic Pollution Project | $160,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Defend Our Health Portland, ME | $1,855,980 | $1,481,090 |
Lakes Environment Association Bridgton, ME | $4,281,095 | $1,386,645 |
American Ground Water Trust Concord, NH | $52,671 | $326,248 |
Northwood Lake Watershed Assn Northwood, NH | $177,882 | $0 |
Friends Of Big Island Pond Hampstead, NH | $748,160 | $142,706 |