Center For Public Interest Research Inc
- Assets
- $4.4m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 08/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 04-2863170
Organization Overview
Center For Public Interest Research Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (V20) the organization is classified as: Social Science, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Center For Public Interest Research Inc employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Public Interest Research Inc 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 12/2021, Center For Public Interest Research Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Center For Public Interest Research Inc has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $1,412,464. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH IS A NON-PARTISAN 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT CONDUCTS PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH AND LITIGATION, AND RUNS NON-PARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS AROUND CRITICAL PUBLIC INTEREST ISSUES. IT ALSO ASSISTS PARTNER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN SIMILAR ACTIVITIES THROUGH GRANTS, BY SPONSORING JOINT OR NEW PUBLIC INTEREST PROJECTS, AND BY PROVIDING TRAINING AND OTHER SUPPORT IN AREAS SUCH AS ADVOCACY, ORGANIZING, CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT AND PACKAGING, AND GRANTSEEKING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FRONTIER GROUP PROVIDES INFORMATION AND IDEAS TO BUILD A HEALTHIER, MORE SUSTAINABLE AMERICA. OUR EXPERTS AND WRITERS DELIVER TIMELY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC, APPLYING INSIGHTS GLEANED FROM DIVERSE FIELDS OF KNOWLEDGE TO ARRIVE AT NEW IDEAS FOR SOLVING PRESSING PROBLEMS.
THE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES 501 (C)(3) CHARITABLE PUBLIC INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS WITH BACKUP AND ASSISTANCE IN AREAS SUCH AS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND PACKAGING, DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA ORGANIZING, AND FUNDRAISING.
THE TRAINING CENTER PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS FOR ORGANIZERS, ADVOCATES, AND ACTIVISTS. SPECIFICALLY, WE OFFER ENTRY-LEVEL TRAININGS, INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR STAFF TRAININGS, ACTIVIST WORKSHOPS, AND OTHER CUSTOMIZED TRAININGS FOR OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susan Rakov Director (until 6/4/21) | Trustee | 40 | $136,132 |
Amy Floyd Executive Director | Officer | 36 | $74,109 |
Julie Miles V.p./dir (until 6/4/21) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maureen Kirk Secretary/dir(appt. 6/4/21) | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ruth Seroussi Treasurer/dir(until 6/4/21) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Megan Fitzgerald Treasurer/dir(appt. 6/4/21) | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Pirg New Voters Project Program Services | 12/30/20 | $316,026 |
Fund For The Public Interest Inc Program, Admin & Fundraising Services | 12/30/20 | $188,628 |
Student Organizing Inc Program Services | 12/30/20 | $197,974 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $236,357 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $106,836 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $343,193 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,577,667 |
| Investment income | $71 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,151 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,925,082 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $238,512 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,457 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $826,981 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,419 |
| Other employee benefits | $72,192 |
| Payroll taxes | $82,634 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,950 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $305,072 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12 |
| Office expenses | $47,435 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $420,705 |
| Travel | $1,259 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,136 |
| Insurance | $12,634 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,081,311 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $767,272 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,798 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,600,545 |
| 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 | $32,037 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,741 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,643 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,428,036 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,899,459 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $550,588 |
| Total liabilities | $3,450,047 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $977,989 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $4,428,036 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Center For Public Interest Research Inc has awarded $265,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $125,000 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $125,000 |
Little Rock, AR PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $15,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Center For Public Interest Research Inc has recieved totaling $35,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mako Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - ANNUAL GIFT | $20,000 |
New-Land Foundation Inc San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INTERNSHIPS/SCHOLARSHIPS | $15,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $311,700 |
| Net Contributions | $350,037 |
| Other Expense | $311,700 |
| Ending Balance | $350,037 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc New York, NY | $32,612,042 | $18,817,686 |
Social Science Research Council Brooklyn, NY | $62,507,345 | $18,832,970 |
Human Services Research Institute Inc Cambridge, MA | $6,662,398 | $12,105,184 |
Just Capital Foundation Inc New York, NY | $4,314,649 | $11,131,024 |
Nextcorps Inc Rochester, NY | $28,231,131 | $13,616,302 |
Parentchild Plus Inc Mineola, NY | $3,689,358 | $4,924,756 |
Intelligence Squared Us Foundation New York, NY | $440,112 | $1,780,047 |
Center For Public Interest Research Inc Boston, MA | $4,428,036 | $1,925,082 |
Social Science Research And Evaluation Inc Lincoln, MA | $1,342,676 | $1,487,405 |
Sagamore Institute Of The Adirondacks Inc Raquette Lake, NY | $6,166,292 | $1,320,161 |
Reversible Destiny Foundation Inc Brooklyn, NY | $124,300 | $800,000 |
Human Engineering Laboratory Incorporated Boston, MA | $304,855 | $553,974 |