Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is an economic development agency based in New York, New York. Established in 1970, NRDC manages an endowment fund. The company is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to safeguard the Earth, its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends. The assets are managed and governed by the Board of Trustees.Natural Resources Defense Council's investment portfolio is valued at over $385.05 million, with investments in domestic and international equity, fixed income, private equity, hedge funds, and cash.