Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group Inc
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $241.7k
- Investments
- $1.3m
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 03/2002
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 39-2011795
Organization Overview
Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 2002. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group 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 06/2021, Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group Inc generated $241.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $81.8k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.5%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
WHEN CONSUMERS ARE CHEATED OR THE VOICES OF ORDINARY CITIZENS ARE DROWNED OUT BY SPECIAL INTEREST LOBBYISTS, WISPIRG SPEAKS UP AND TAKES ACTION. WE UNCOVER THREATS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING AND FIGHT TO END THEM, USING THE TIME-TESTED TOOLS OF INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH, MEDIA EXPOSS, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY, AND LITIGATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS, DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONAL LITERATURE, CONDUCTING SURVEYS AND DISCUSSING ISSUES WITH THE PUBLIC TO STOP THE POLLUTION FROM SINGLE-USE PLASTICS, PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM UNFAIR PRICE GOUGING AND WORKING TO GIVE CITIZENS THE RIGHT TO REPAIR THEIR OWN DEVICES.
RESEARCHING AND INFLUENCING PUBLIC POLICY: STAFF ENGAGE IN LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT TO STOP THE POLLUTION FROM SINGLE-USE PLASTICS, PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM UNFAIR PRICE GOUGING AND WORKING TO GIVE CITIZENS THE RIGHT TO REPAIR THEIR OWN DEVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter Skopec State Director | Officer | 20 | $33,316 |
Megan Fitzgerald President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ellen Montgomery Sec/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Danny Katz Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Joe Ready Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Samantha Gibb Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Fund For The Public Interest Program & Citizen | 6/29/20 | $106,801 |
Fund For The Public Interest Program & Citizen | 6/29/20 | $106,801 |
02108 Outreach | 6/29/20 | $0 |
02108 Outreach | 6/29/20 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $241,561 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $141 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $241,702 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $241,702 |
| 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. | $398 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,238 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23 |
| Other employee benefits | $75 |
| Payroll taxes | $46 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,301 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,913 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $364 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,302 |
| 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 | $222 |
| Insurance | $1,034 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $81,814 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $54,728 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $723,026 |
| 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 | $3,115 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,285,526 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,066,395 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $89,274 |
| 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 | $89,274 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,977,121 |
| 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 | $2,066,395 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group Inc has recieved totaling $17,720.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wisconsin Voices Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: DIGITAL SLUSH, COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR, JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE | $17,720 |
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