New Jersey Public Interest Research Group
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $686.3k
- Investments
- $504.8k
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- New Brunswick, NJ
- Founding
- 04/1973
- Data as of
- 07/2021
- EIN
- 22-1956222
Organization Overview
New Jersey Public Interest Research Group, operating under the name Njpirg Student Chapters, is located in New Brunswick, NJ. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 07/2021, Njpirg Student Chapters employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Njpirg Student Chapters is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 07/2021, Njpirg Student Chapters generated $686.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $326.6k during the year ending 07/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONDUCT INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ON CONSUMER AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. MONITOR CORPORATE & GOVERNMENTAL ACTIONS AFFECTING NJ CITIZENS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP OF NEW JERSEY, INC A/K/A NJPIRG STUDENT CHAPTERS ("STUDENT CHAPTERS") IS A NON-PROFIT, STUDENT DIRECTED ORGANIZATION THAT RECRUITS AND TRAINS STUDENTS TO CONDUCT PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH, EDUCATES THE CAMPUS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY ABOUT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND ADVOCATES FOR REAL SOLUTIONS. FROM DIRECT SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY TO ADVOCATING FOR COMMON SENSE POLICY SOLUTIONS, STUDENT CHAPTERS MELDS THE TECHNICAL KNOWHOW OF UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND CLASSROOM EDUCATION WITH REAL WORLD ADVOCACY AND HANDS ON EXPERIENCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Matilda Thornton-Clark Organizing Director | Officer | 45 | $18,322 |
Kavya Srivasta Chair (thru 4/23/21) | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tehreem Uzma Chair (eff. 4/23/21) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Oriana Holmes-Price Vice Chair (thru 4/23/21) | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Matthew Brodsky Vice Chair (eff. 4/23/21) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Shruti Sharma Secretary (eff. 4/23/21) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $658,277 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $658,277 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $33,956 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$5,903 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $686,330 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $136,656 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,617 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,942 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $37,827 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $10,017 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,686 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $227 |
| Insurance | $625 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $326,604 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,850 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,931,305 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $56,876 |
| 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 | $4,696 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $453 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $155,660 |
| Investments—other securities | $504,766 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,656,606 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $181,072 |
| 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 | $181,072 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,475,534 |
| 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 | $2,656,606 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, New Jersey Public Interest Research Group has awarded $37,500 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Denver, CO PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ONGOING FEDERAL 100% RENEWABLE CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE CLEAN ENERGY ALTERNATIVES AND PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH. | $15,000 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ONGOING FEDERAL CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT THE OVERUSE OF ANTIBIOTICS | $7,500 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RECIPIENT'S ONGOING HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS CAMPAIGN | $7,500 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RECIPIENT'S ONGOING FEDERAL HIGHER EDUCATION CAMPAIGN | $7,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that New Jersey Public Interest Research Group has recieved totaling $36,747.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pirg New Voters Project Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: charitable, educational | $28,581 |
Student Organizing Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: Program Support | $8,166 |
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