Center For Science In The Public Interest is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (K05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Center For Science In The Public Interest employed 68 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Science In The Public Interest 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 06/2021, Center For Science In The Public Interest generated $14.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $19.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 6 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 2021, Center For Science In The Public Interest has awarded 74 individual grants totaling $6,187,850. 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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CSPI CONDUCTS RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY ON NUTRITION, FOOD SAFETY AND HEALTH ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLIC EDUCATION - INCLUDES THE DISTRIBUTION OF HEALTH AND NUTRITION ORIENTED MATERIALS, SUCH AS BOOKS, BROCHURES, LETTERS, ARTICLES, AND PAMPHLETS TO THE PUBLIC; SPONSORSHIP OF CONFERENCES AND WEBSITES; MEDIA INTERVIEWS.
NUTRITION ACTION HEALTHLETTER - CONSISTS OF EDITING AND PUBLISHING TEN ISSUES PER YEAR OF NUTRITION ACTION HEALTHLETTER, A PERIODICAL FOR MEMBERS AND SUBSCRIBERS CONTAINING CURRENT INFORMATION ON NUTRITION, FOOD SAFETY, AND RELATED HEALTH ISSUES.
SPECIAL PROJECTS - INCLUDES EFFORTS TO:- PROVIDE PUBLIC INFORMATION ON NUTRITION AND DIET, PROVIDE CONSUMER INPUT ON NUTRITION AND FOOD SAFETY LAWS AND REGULATIONS, INVESTIGATE ACCURACY OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE ADVERTISING AND LABELING, PROMOTE HEALTHIER MENU ITEMS IN RESTAURANTS;- PROMOTE INCREASED PRODUCTION AND AVAILABILITY OF FOOD THAT IS FREE OF UNSAFE INGREDIENTS BY WORKING WITH FOOD PRODUCERS AND RETAILERS, MONITORING AND INVESTIGATING PROPOSED AND APPROVED ADDITIVES TO THE FOOD SUPPLY, AND MONITORING AND IMPROVING THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING FOOD SAFETY, PARTICULARLY FOR MEAT, POULTRY, SEAFOOD AND PRODUCE;- PROMOTE INCREASED PROTECTION FROM ORDINARY CONTAMINATION WITH MICROBES THROUGH INCREASED APPROPRIATIONS FOR INSPECTIONS OF IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC FOODS AND FOOD MANUFACTURING FACILITIES; PROMOTION OF POLICIES INTENDED TO REDUCE ANTI-MICROBIAL RESISTANCE;- IMPROVE THE DIET OF CHILDREN BY PROMOTING MORE NUTRITIOUS SCHOOL FOOD THROUGH PUBLICATIONS, SEMINARS, AND PUBLIC POLICY EFFORTS; ENCOURAGE FOOD PRODUCERS TO IMPROVE THE NUTRIENT CONTENT OF THE PRODUCTS SOLD IN SCHOOLS AND RESTAURANTS; AND DISCOURAGE THE ADVERTISING OF UNHEALTHY FOODS TO CHILDREN;- IDENTIFY AND PUBLICIZE LINKS BETWEEN INDUSTRY AND SCIENCE IN MATTERS RELATED TO HEALTH, FOOD, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH; EXAMINE HOW THE DEMANDS OF INDUSTRY MAY UNDERMINE THE PUBLIC-INTEREST MISSION OF SCIENCE; AND SECURE A BALANCE OF VIEWS IN THE SCIENCE POLICY DECISION-MAKING PROCESS WHICH, COMBINED WITH FULL DISCLOSURE, WILL ENABLE SCIENTISTS TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC, MEDIA, AND POLICY-MAKERS WITH THE BEST ADVICE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC ISSUES;- ASSESS SCIENTIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THE RISK AND BENEFITS OF GENETICALLY ENGINEERED PLANTS, ANIMALS, AND OTHER ORGANISMS USED IN AGRICULTURE; INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF ENGINEERED CROPS AND FOODS;STRENGTHEN THE REGULATORY SYSTEM; INCREASE PUBLIC FUNDING FOR RESEARCH ON BOTH GENETIC ENGINEERING AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE; AND COUNSEL DEVELOPING NATIONS ON THE REGULATION AND USE OF APPROPRIATE GENTICALLY ENGINEERED CROPS;- IMPROVE BOTH HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT BY PROMOTING THE CONSUMPTION OF A MORE PLANT-BASED DIET AND REDUCING THE CONSUMPTION OF MEAT, MILK FAT, AND OTHER PRODUCTS THAT HAVE BEEN LINKED TO CANCER, HEART DISEASE, AND OTHER HEALTH PROBLEMS; REDUCE CONSUMPTION OF SODIUM TO HEALTHY LEVELS;- PROMOTE CHANGES IN THE AMERICAN FOOD SUPPLY AND IN FOOD POLICIES THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS;- IMPROVE THE PUBLIC'S ABILITY TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT NUTRITION THROUGH, FOR EXAMPLE, NUTRITION FACTS LABELS AND MENU LABELING.
PUBLIC EDUCATION - INCLUDES THE DISTRIBUTION OF HEALTH AND NUTRITION ORIENTED MATERIALS, SUCH AS BOOKS, BROCHURES, LETTERS, ARTICLES, AND PAMPHLETS TO THE PUBLIC; SPONSORSHIP OF CONFERENCES AND WEBSITES; MEDIA INTERVIEWS.
NUTRITION ACTION HEALTHLETTER - CONSISTS OF EDITING AND PUBLISHING TEN ISSUES PER YEAR OF NUTRITION ACTION HEALTHLETTER, A PERIODICAL FOR MEMBERS AND SUBSCRIBERS CONTAINING CURRENT INFORMATION ON NUTRITION, FOOD SAFETY, AND RELATED HEALTH ISSUES.
SPECIAL PROJECTS - INCLUDES EFFORTS TO:- PROVIDE PUBLIC INFORMATION ON NUTRITION AND DIET, PROVIDE CONSUMER INPUT ON NUTRITION AND FOOD SAFETY LAWS AND REGULATIONS, INVESTIGATE ACCURACY OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE ADVERTISING AND LABELING, PROMOTE HEALTHIER MENU ITEMS IN RESTAURANTS;- PROMOTE INCREASED PRODUCTION AND AVAILABILITY OF FOOD THAT IS FREE OF UNSAFE INGREDIENTS BY WORKING WITH FOOD PRODUCERS AND RETAILERS, MONITORING AND INVESTIGATING PROPOSED AND APPROVED ADDITIVES TO THE FOOD SUPPLY, AND MONITORING AND IMPROVING THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING FOOD SAFETY, PARTICULARLY FOR MEAT, POULTRY, SEAFOOD AND PRODUCE;- PROMOTE INCREASED PROTECTION FROM ORDINARY CONTAMINATION WITH MICROBES THROUGH INCREASED APPROPRIATIONS FOR INSPECTIONS OF IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC FOODS AND FOOD MANUFACTURING FACILITIES; PROMOTION OF POLICIES INTENDED TO REDUCE ANTI-MICROBIAL RESISTANCE;- IMPROVE THE DIET OF CHILDREN BY PROMOTING MORE NUTRITIOUS SCHOOL FOOD THROUGH PUBLICATIONS, SEMINARS, AND PUBLIC POLICY EFFORTS; ENCOURAGE FOOD PRODUCERS TO IMPROVE THE NUTRIENT CONTENT OF THE PRODUCTS SOLD IN SCHOOLS AND RESTAURANTS; AND DISCOURAGE THE ADVERTISING OF UNHEALTHY FOODS TO CHILDREN;- IDENTIFY AND PUBLICIZE LINKS BETWEEN INDUSTRY AND SCIENCE IN MATTERS RELATED TO HEALTH, FOOD, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH; EXAMINE HOW THE DEMANDS OF INDUSTRY MAY UNDERMINE THE PUBLIC-INTEREST MISSION OF SCIENCE; AND SECURE A BALANCE OF VIEWS IN THE SCIENCE POLICY DECISION-MAKING PROCESS WHICH, COMBINED WITH FULL DISCLOSURE, WILL ENABLE SCIENTISTS TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC, MEDIA, AND POLICY-MAKERS WITH THE BEST ADVICE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC ISSUES;- ASSESS SCIENTIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THE RISK AND BENEFITS OF GENETICALLY ENGINEERED PLANTS, ANIMALS, AND OTHER ORGANISMS USED IN AGRICULTURE; INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF ENGINEERED CROPS AND FOODS;STRENGTHEN THE REGULATORY SYSTEM; INCREASE PUBLIC FUNDING FOR RESEARCH ON BOTH GENETIC ENGINEERING AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE; AND COUNSEL DEVELOPING NATIONS ON THE REGULATION AND USE OF APPROPRIATE GENTICALLY ENGINEERED CROPS;- IMPROVE BOTH HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT BY PROMOTING THE CONSUMPTION OF A MORE PLANT-BASED DIET AND REDUCING THE CONSUMPTION OF MEAT, MILK FAT, AND OTHER PRODUCTS THAT HAVE BEEN LINKED TO CANCER, HEART DISEASE, AND OTHER HEALTH PROBLEMS; REDUCE CONSUMPTION OF SODIUM TO HEALTHY LEVELS;- PROMOTE CHANGES IN THE AMERICAN FOOD SUPPLY AND IN FOOD POLICIES THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS;- IMPROVE THE PUBLIC'S ABILITY TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT NUTRITION THROUGH, FOR EXAMPLE, NUTRITION FACTS LABELS AND MENU LABELING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Margo Wootan VP For Nutrition | 40 | $271,065 | |
Peter Lurie Non-Voting Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $249,871 |
Bonnie Liebman Director Of Nutrition | Officer | 40 | $192,977 |
Sara Ghaith Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $169,528 | |
Laura Maccleery Policy Director | 40 | $167,384 | |
Lisa Mankofsky Director | 40 | $165,117 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Meredith Corporation Database & Fulfillment Services | 6/29/21 | $1,087,354 |
Quad Graphics Inc Newsletter Printing & Production | 6/29/21 | $837,141 |
Cenveo Worldwide Ltd Direct Mail Printing | 6/29/21 | $356,384 |
Cds Global Database & Fulfillment Services | 6/29/21 | $345,000 |
Meredith Corporation Database & Fulfillment Services | 6/29/21 | $1,087,354 |
Quad Graphics Inc Newsletter Printing & Production | 6/29/21 | $837,141 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $4,838,528 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,885,143 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,723,671 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $347,623 |
Investment income | $166,060 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $234,681 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $568,700 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $14,159,324 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,095,745 |
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. | $468,744 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,629 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,841,397 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $98,755 |
Other employee benefits | $480,205 |
Payroll taxes | $443,113 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $57,274 |
Office expenses | $134,506 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $658,999 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $110,896 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $43,209 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,073,778 |
Total functional expenses | $19,805,891 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $995 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,217,376 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $76,577 |
Accounts receivable, net | $102,374 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $120,506 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $159,218 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,042,730 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $913,216 |
Total assets | $21,632,992 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,174,096 |
Grants payable | $1,099,776 |
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 | $3,792,199 |
Total liabilities | $6,066,071 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,973,176 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,593,745 |
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 | $21,632,992 |
Over the last fiscal year, Center For Science In The Public Interest has awarded $6,187,850 in support to 74 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Davis, CA PURPOSE: LAUNCH LOCAL HEALTHY RETAIL CAMPAIGNS, ADVOCATE FOR RESTAURANT SODIUM WARNING LABELS IN CALIFORNIA | $534,412 |
Davis, CA PURPOSE: LAUNCH LOCAL HEALTHY RETAIL CAMPAIGNS, ADVOCATE FOR RESTAURANT SODIUM WARNING LABELS IN CALIFORNIA | $534,412 |
Providence, RI PURPOSE: ADVOCATE FOR HEALTHY SNAP IN RHODE ISLAND | $400,000 |
Providence, RI PURPOSE: ADVOCATE FOR HEALTHY SNAP IN RHODE ISLAND | $400,000 |
Durham, NC PURPOSE: ADVOCATE FOR INFORMED CHOICES IN ATLANTA, CLEVELAND & NEW ORLEANS | $300,000 |
Durham, NC PURPOSE: ADVOCATE FOR INFORMED CHOICES IN ATLANTA, CLEVELAND & NEW ORLEANS | $300,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Center For Science In The Public Interest has recieved totaling $40,100.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Farvue Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $40,000 |
Arison Family Foundation Basking Ridge, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $100 |
Beg. Balance | $1,380,831 |
Ending Balance | $1,380,831 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Center For Science In The Public Interest Washington, DC | $21,632,992 | $14,159,324 |
Food & Water Watch Washington, DC | $17,415,353 | $21,548,788 |
Usa Rice Federation Arlington, VA | $4,688,189 | $12,520,388 |
Weston A Price Foundation Washington, DC | $3,416,084 | $2,920,294 |
American Farm Bureau Foundation For Agriculture Washington, DC | $5,885,350 | $1,943,434 |
Center For Plant Science And Health Haymarket, VA | $259,847 | $1,749,213 |
Feed The Truth Inc Washington, DC | $256,741 | $1,252,361 |
Future Harvest Inc Cockeysville, MD | $1,638,711 | $615,549 |
Crop Life Foundation Inc Arlington, VA | $119,484 | $0 |
Excellence Through Stewardship Washington, DC | $265,994 | $450,000 |
Cornerstone Campaign Washington, DC | $31,373 | $139,894 |
Institute For Truth In Marketing Inc Washington, DC | $16,447 | $0 |