The Environmental Defense Center (EIN: 77-0061994) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering community-based organizations in advancing environmental protection since 1977. Operating primarily within Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties, EDC focuses on areas such as climate and energy, open space and wildlife, and clean water, while providing legal counsel to other nonprofits. With an operating budget of $2 million and total revenue of $3.7 million, the organization relies on diverse funding sources and is not dependent on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. For more information, visit www.environmentaldefensecenter.org.