Public Concern Foundation Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Public Concern Foundation 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 12/2021, Public Concern Foundation Inc generated $393.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $447.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PUBLIC CONCERN FOUNDATION IS A NON-PARTISAN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES THE VALUES OF INDEPENDENT MEDIA AND FREE SPEECH. THE FOUNDATION PUBLISHES THE WASHINGTON SPECTATOR, A MONTHLY DIGITAL NEWSLETTER ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS; HOSTS AND ADMINISTERS JOURNALISM AND WRITING FELLOWSHIPS; SPONSORS DOCUMENTARY FILMS; AND PRODUCES CONFERENCES AND RELATED EVENTS AIMED AT BROADENING THE PUBLIC CONVERSATION AROUND ON SOCIAL AND POLITICAL TOPICS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE PUBLIC CONCERN FOUNDATION PRODUCES A DIGITAL NEWSLETTER. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE USED TO FORWARD THE TASK OF SHARING INFORMATION AND STIMULATING DISCUSSION THROUGH THE NEWSLETTERS AND SPONSORING RESEARCH, SYMPOSIA, AND OTHER FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES.
RALPH SHIKES FELLOWSHIP:THE PUBLIC CONCERN FOUNDATION MAKES VARIOUS GRANTS AND SPONSORS FELLOWSHIPS FOR SPONSORING RESEARCH, AND FOR EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND STIMULATING DISCUSSIONS.
THE PUBLIC CONCERN FOUNDATION SUPPORTS VARIOUS FILM PROJECTS THAT HELP EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND STIMULATE DISCUSSION
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Hamilton Fish President | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $245,000 |
Scott Greathead Sec./treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Pamela Newkirk Asst Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,432 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $383,424 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $386,856 |
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 | $393,682 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $245,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $51,019 |
Payroll taxes | $12,786 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $9,750 |
Advertising and promotion | $614 |
Office expenses | $2,788 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $15,000 |
Travel | $6,677 |
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 | $760 |
Insurance | $33,630 |
All other expenses | $23,030 |
Total functional expenses | $447,562 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $97,064 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,676 |
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 | $768 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,322 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $56 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,001 |
Total assets | $104,887 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $68,480 |
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 | $68,480 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $36,407 |
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 | $104,887 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Public Concern Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $502,746.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Dr David M Milch Family Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $375,000 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | | $50,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $26,708 |
Howard Gilman Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: STAFF OR TRUSTEE GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Sirad Foundation Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: DEVEL MODELS TO PROMOTE PROF FACT-BASED REPORTING | $10,000 |
Richenthal Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $10,000 |
Ending Balance | $19,351 |
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