Public Citizen Inc
- Assets
- $4.3m
- Revenue
- $8.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 147
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 06/1972
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 23-7104508
Organization Overview
Public Citizen Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (W01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Public Citizen Inc employed 147 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Public Citizen Inc 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 09/2022, Public Citizen Inc generated $8.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.0m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Public Citizen Inc has awarded 39 individual grants totaling $1,869,800. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
WORK FOR CONSUMER RIGHTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION - PUBLIC CITIZEN IS ACTIVE IN EVERY PUBLIC FORUM: CONGRESS, THE COURTS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND THE NEWS MEDIA. PUBLIC CITIZEN BELIEVES THAT FULL DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNMENT INFORMATION EMPOWERS CITIZENS AND CONSUMERS. ALL OF PUBLIC CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS AIM TO MAKE INFORMATION ABOUT HEALTH CARE, TRANSPORTATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, INTERNATIONAL TRADE, NUCLEAR WASTE AND REACTOR SAFETY, RENEWABLE ENERGY, GOVERNMENT AND CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY AND RELATED ISSUES ACCESSIBLE TO ORDINARY CITIZENS. IF NECESSARY, PUBLIC CITIZEN USES THE COURTS TO ENSURE FAIR ACCESS TO INFORMATION.
CONGRESS WATCH - THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO CURB THE INFLUENCE OF SPECIAL INTEREST DOLLARS THAT CORRUPT THE POLITICAL PROCESS AND PUBLICIZE CORPORATE WELFARE EXPENDITURES THAT LARD THE FEDERAL BUDGET, WORKS FOR CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM AND TOUGH LOBBY REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, CHAMPIONS CONSUMER LEGISLATION INCLUDING AREAS OF TRANSPORTATION POLICY, LOBBIES TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS.
THE ENERGY PROGRAM - IS A POWERFUL VOICE IN THE MOVEMENT TO AVERTCATASTROPHIC CLIMATE CHANGE, DECREASE RELIANCE ON NUCLEAR AND FOSSILFUELS, AND TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND DEVELOP RENEWABLE ENERGYSOURCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Gilbert Executive Vice President | Officer | 28 | $108,952 |
Robert Weissman President | Officer | 15 | $84,871 |
Joseph Stoshak Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 20 | $69,423 |
Peter Maybarduk Director, Access To Medicines | 19 | $66,491 | |
Derrick Robinson Director, Communications | 13 | $47,800 | |
Lori Wallach Director, Global Trade | 10 | $37,730 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Keefe Singiser Partners Strategy Consultants | 9/29/22 | $170,000 |
Integrated Direct Marketing Fundraising Counsel | 9/29/22 | $244,510 |
Design Data Systems Inc It Consultants | 9/29/22 | $138,642 |
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 | $7,549,730 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,316 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,549,730 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $80,265 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $133,637 |
| Net Rental Income | $147,516 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $63,764 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,987,999 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $83,000 |
| 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. | $279,010 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,950 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,815,761 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $118,948 |
| Other employee benefits | $449,518 |
| Payroll taxes | $238,975 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,175 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $240,590 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,337 |
| Fees for services: Other | $997,557 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,953,471 |
| Information technology | $131,056 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $38,657 |
| Travel | $24,497 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $26,355 |
| Interest | $7,223 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $45,193 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $139,457 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,970,076 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $751,869 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $531,494 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $63,045 |
| 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 | $360,608 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,086,543 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,478,398 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $68,877 |
| Total assets | $4,340,834 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,301,341 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $24,812 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $12,601 |
| 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 | $50,553 |
| Total liabilities | $1,389,307 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,266,784 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $684,743 |
| 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 | $4,340,834 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Public Citizen Inc has awarded $69,500 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY FOR COVID-19 RELIEF PROGRAMS | $50,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: DEMOCRACY AND VOTING RIGHTS LEGISLATION | $7,000 |
STAND UP ALASKA PURPOSE: SUPPORT VOTING RIGHTS LEGISLATION, AND PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO VOTE | $6,500 |
Charleston, WV PURPOSE: PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO VOTE | $6,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Public Citizen Inc has recieved totaling $70.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
M B Ahmed Family Foundation Plano, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL | $70 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Center For Community Change Action Washington, DC | $13,750,563 | $15,082,091 |
American Conservative Union Alexandria, VA | $4,885,240 | $15,442,633 |
Center For American Progress Action Fund Washington, DC | $5,490,835 | $12,854,526 |
Consumer Bankers Association Washington, DC | $14,757,474 | $11,272,002 |
Centre For Public Impact North America Inc Washington, DC | $15,029,956 | $20,852,661 |
Public Citizen Inc Washington, DC | $4,340,834 | $7,987,999 |
Common Cause Washington, DC | $11,922,837 | $10,088,774 |
American Road And Transportation Builders Association Washington, DC | $8,270,430 | $9,321,021 |
Alliance For Telecommunications Industry Solutions Washington, DC | $11,826,639 | $10,016,608 |
Americans For Tax Reform Washington, DC | $22,926,988 | $9,199,721 |
Electronic Transactions Association Washington, DC | $10,336,129 | $4,909,988 |
International Association Of Refrigerated Warehouses Arlington, VA | $5,555,867 | $6,081,078 |