Public Citizen Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $35.1m
- Revenue
- $18.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 139
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 06/1992
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 52-1263996
Organization Overview
Public Citizen Foundation Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (W70) the organization is classified as: Leadership Development, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Public Citizen Foundation Inc employed 139 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Public Citizen 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 09/2022, Public Citizen Foundation Inc generated $18.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.7m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.6% 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 Foundation Inc has awarded 108 individual grants totaling $4,637,065. 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
CONGRESS WATCH - CONGRESS WATCH PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON THE INFLUENCE OF SPECIAL INTEREST DOLLARS THAT CORRUPT THE POLITICAL PROCESS AND ON CORPORATE WELFARE EXPENDITURES THAT LARD THE FEDERAL BUDGET; ON A WIDE RANGE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION MEASURES, INCLUDING HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS, ACCESS TO THE COURTS, AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REGULATION.
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION - THE FOUNDATION IS ACTIVE IN EVERY PUBLIC FORUM - CONGRESS, THE COURTS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND THE NEWS MEDIA. THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES THAT FULL DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNMENT INFORMATION EMPOWERS CITIZENS AND CONSUMERS. ALL OF THE FOUNDATION'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, THE FOUNDATION USES THE COURTS TO EN
ENERGY PROGRAM - THE ENERGY PROGRAM PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE PUBLICON THE THREAT OF CATASTROPHIC CLIMATE CHANGE, THE DANGERS OF NUCLEARAND FOSSIL FUELS, AND THE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO ADVANCE ENERGYEFFICIENCY AND DEVELOP RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sid Wolfe Founder And Senior Fellow | 40 | $163,249 | |
Robert Weissman President | Officer | 25 | $142,853 |
Michael Carome Director, Health Research | 40 | $141,336 | |
Allison Zieve General Counsel | 35 | $135,112 | |
Lori Wallach Director, Global Trade | 30 | $104,810 | |
Derrick Robinson Director, Communications | 27 | $95,004 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Integrated Direct Marketing Llc Fundraising Counsel | 9/29/22 | $175,490 |
M&r Strategic Services Inc Consultants-strategy & Implementation | 9/29/22 | $152,674 |
Cross World Network Consultant-newsletter | 9/29/22 | $172,656 |
Design Data Systems Inc It Consultants | 9/29/22 | $138,642 |
Beth Grupp Associates Llc Fundraising Counsel | 9/29/22 | $120,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $21,300 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $742,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $14,064,752 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $189,440 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,828,552 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,573,101 |
| Investment income | $1,353,525 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $68,381 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $851,541 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $650 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $18,677,601 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $993,564 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $115,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $382,510 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,950 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,847,214 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $285,818 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,007,824 |
| Payroll taxes | $559,878 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $354 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,175 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $299,410 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $210,357 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,503,649 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,880,025 |
| Information technology | $129,101 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $103,166 |
| Travel | $56,563 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $26,716 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $159,556 |
| Insurance | $33,773 |
| All other expenses | $300,833 |
| Total functional expenses | $15,678,059 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,090,782 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $915,212 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,730,473 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $253,841 |
| 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 | $90,805 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,380,986 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $28,655,138 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,609 |
| Total assets | $35,119,846 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $850,559 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,123,617 |
| 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 | $1,668,455 |
| Total liabilities | $3,642,631 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $23,361,543 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,115,672 |
| 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 | $35,119,846 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Public Citizen Foundation Inc has awarded $956,893 in support to 14 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: REDUCING FOSSIL-FUEL FINANCE THROUGH FINANCIAL REGULATION | $513,650 |
Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: FEDERAL DEMOCRACY REFORMS, DEFENDING ATTACKS ON ELECTIONS | $80,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: FEDERAL DEMOCRACY REFORMS, DEFENDING ATTACKS ON ELECTIONS, WORK ON TRUMPWATCH PROJECT AND SMALL DONOR REVOLUTION PROJECT | $75,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: DEVELOP A CLEAN AIR STRATEGY FOR THE PORT OF HOUSTON | $58,382 |
COALITION OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE: IMPROVING HOUSTON AREA QUALITY OF LIFE BY REDUCTING PORT POLLUTION | $44,441 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: ASSIST THE HEALTH PORTS COMMUNITY COALITION TO EDUCATION COMMUNITIES AROUND THE PORT OF HOUSTON | $32,920 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 71 grants that Public Citizen Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $5,558,042.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $1,080,000 |
Bernard And Anne Spitzer Charitable Tr New York, NY PURPOSE: GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND REFORM | $500,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT FOR THE DECLARATION FOR AMERICAN DEMOCRACY CAMPAIGN TO BUILD A DEMOCRACY WHERE EVERYONE PARTICIPATES, EVERY VOTE IS COUNTED, AND EVERYONE VOICE IS HEARD | $400,000 |
Perls Foundation 90150376 Boston, MA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT WORK IN THE AREA OF ACCESS TO MEDICINES. $100,000 OF THE GRANT IS RESTRICTED TO THE FOUNDATION'S WORK IN LATIN AMERICA. | $343,750 |
Wallace Global Fund Ii Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR WORK ON GOVERNMENT AND CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY | $200,000 |
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOR ITS GLOBAL TRADE WATCH PROGRAM | $150,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,019,597 |
| Earnings | -$181,963 |
| Other Expense | $37,572 |
| Ending Balance | $800,062 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | $34,291,273 | $30,548,300 |
Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc Washington, DC | $66,570,896 | $35,594,976 |
Association Of Social Work Boards Culpeper, VA | $45,860,207 | $24,599,963 |
Public Citizen Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $35,119,846 | $18,677,601 |
Healthcare Leadership Council Washington, DC | $7,485,045 | $7,225,139 |
National Wic Association Washington, DC | $8,807,492 | $4,475,481 |
Us Global Leadership Campaign Washington, DC | $1,116,906 | $1,760,007 |
Leadership Initiatives Washington, DC | $825,487 | $1,535,471 |
Global Good Fund Glenwood, MD | $1,975,379 | $1,532,281 |
Leadership Montgomery Educational Foundation Inc Rockville, MD | $1,704,195 | $1,613,993 |
Leadership Washington Inc Washington, DC | $1,853,538 | $1,269,628 |
New Leaders Council Washington, DC | $503,250 | $1,265,587 |