Center For Public Interest Research Inc
- Assets
- $6.0m
- Revenue
- $3.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 53
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 08/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- 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 12/2022, Center For Public Interest Research Inc employed 53 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 12/2022, Center For Public Interest Research Inc generated $3.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.8%) per year over the past 8 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
2022
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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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.
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.
STUDENT PIRGS' NEW VOTERS PROJECT IS AMERICA'S OLDEST AND LARGEST NONPARTISAN YOUTH VOTER MOBILATION PROGRAM. THE NEW VOTERS PROJECT WORKS ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO MAKE SURE EVERY STUDENT HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE THEIR VOICE HEARD IN OUR ELECTIONS, AND TO WORK WITH STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND ADMINISTRATORS TO BUILD LASTING SYSTEMS OF VOTER ENGAGEMENT FOR THE LONG TERM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Wendy Wendlandt President/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Megan Fitzgerald Treasurer/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Maureen Kirk Secretary/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Marcia Eldridge V.p./director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Matthew Curtis Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Amy Floyd Executive Director | Officer | 36 | $85,121 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Student Organizing Inc Program Services | 12/30/22 | $600,000 |
Fund For The Public Interest Inc Program, Admin & Fundraising Services | 12/30/22 | $302,747 |
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 | $1,279,593 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $266,001 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,279,593 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,777,791 |
| Investment income | $7,467 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$5,898 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $252,661 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,311,614 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $35,000 |
| 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. | $98,600 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,269 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,086,751 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,443 |
| Other employee benefits | $68,111 |
| Payroll taxes | $86,430 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,075 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $945,559 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,486 |
| Office expenses | $118,739 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $530,644 |
| Travel | $26,608 |
| 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 | $6,944 |
| Insurance | $24,076 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,100,524 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $270,713 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $33,836 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $100,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,342,636 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $185,542 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,112 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,248 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $21,477 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,987,564 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,525,355 |
| 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 | $332,698 |
| Total liabilities | $4,858,053 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,129,511 |
| 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 | $5,987,564 |
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 |
|---|---|
ROCK THE VOTE PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $125,000 |
PIRG NEW VOTERS PROJECT PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $125,000 |
THE CLINTON FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $15,000 |