Public Agenda Inc
- Assets
- $5.2m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 03/1987
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 13-2847587
Organization Overview
Public Agenda Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (W05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Public Agenda Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Public Agenda 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 06/2023, Public Agenda Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (16.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUBLIC AGENDA STRENGTHENS AMERICAN DEMOCRACY BY CONNECTING RESEARCH TO ACTION ENABLING PEOPLE INSTITUTIONS TO PURSUE CHANGES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE. WE AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF AMERICANS AND HELP COMMUNITIES DISCOVER AND BUILD ON COMMON GROUND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT:PUBLIC AGENDA HAS ALMOST FIFTY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE CONDUCTING INDEPENDENT, NONPARTISAN OPINION RESEARCH AS WELL AS COMMUNICATING FINDINGS TO STAKEHOLDERS IN COMPELLING WAYS. OUR RESEARCH SEEKS TO ELICIT AND UNDERSTAND PEOPLE'S PERSPECTIVES, ATTITUDES AND EXPERIENCES ON CRITICAL AND COMPLEX ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEIR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES IN AREAS INCLUDING HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, DEMOCRACY, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
RESEARCH:PUBLIC AGENDA'S CAPACITIES INCLUDE QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH THAT ILLUMINATES PEOPLE'S OPINIONS, EXPERIENCES, BEHAVIORS, AND VALUES THROUGH SURVEYS, FOCUS GROUPS, IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWING, DIARY STUDIES, AND MEDIA ANALYSIS. WE OFTEN EXPLORE PEOPLE'S VIEWS ON SOLUTIONS AND CONSTRUCTIVE WAYS OF ADDRESSING PROBLEMS. OUR QUANTITATIVE EXPERTISE INCLUDES NATIONALLY REPRESENTATIVE SURVEYS AND SURVEYS OF SPECIFIC POPULATIONS SUCH AS TEACHERS, PARENTS, PATIENTS, PHYSICIANS, AND STUDENTS.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES:PUBLIC AGENDA'S COMMUNICATIONS AND ACTION-FOCUSED ENGAGEMENT PRACTICE DELIVERS OUR RESEARCH INSIGHTS TO PEOPLE WHO CAN PUT THEM TO PRODUCTIVE USE. FINDINGS FROM OUR RESEARCH HAVE INFORMED INSTITUTIONAL PRACTICES AND POLICIES, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATION, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES, AND PHILANTHROPIC PRIORITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ms Betty Sue Flowers Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Mitchel Wallerstein Chair Emeritus | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Claude M Millman Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Sharpiro Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dr Lilian Wu Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mizell Stewart Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Aspen Institute Research Services | 12/30/17 | $359,301 |
Tides Center Administration | 12/30/17 | $265,907 |
Teachers College Columbia University Research Services | 12/30/17 | $212,800 |
Achieving The Dream Inc Research Services | 12/30/17 | $173,125 |
Social Science Research Solutions Inc Research Services | 12/30/17 | $142,092 |
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 | $988,955 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $988,955 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $214,245 |
| Investment income | $126,419 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,391 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,333,010 |
| 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. | $393,041 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $225,662 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,162,948 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $34,545 |
| Other employee benefits | $166,258 |
| Payroll taxes | $109,356 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $187 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $59,408 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $37,710 |
| Fees for services: Other | $520,796 |
| Advertising and promotion | $57,901 |
| Office expenses | $89,135 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $59,556 |
| Travel | $46,875 |
| 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 | $24,321 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $2,775 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,902,861 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $116,310 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $140,034 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $140,498 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $15,272 |
| 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 | $25,886 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $112,525 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,618,163 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,510 |
| Total assets | $5,175,198 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $248,816 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $248,816 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,612,264 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $314,118 |
| 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 | $5,175,198 |