United States Public Interest Research Group Education Fund
- Assets
- $4.4m
- Revenue
- $852.7k
- Investments
- $3.8m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 04/1985
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 52-1384240
Organization Overview
United States Public Interest Research Group Education Fund is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (W01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, 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. United States Public Interest Research Group Education Fund 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, United States Public Interest Research Group Education Fund generated $852.7k 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 (8.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, United States Public Interest Research Group Education Fund has awarded 32 individual grants totaling $917,500. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES AS ALLOWED BY SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, INCLUDING, FOR SUCH PURPOSES, IDENTIFYING, RESEARCHING, ANALYZING, AND PURSUING SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS OF CONSUMER PROTECTION, ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION, CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC, DISCRIMINATION, AND OTHER ISSUES AFFECTING THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES AND TO COOPERATE WITH OTHER CITIZEN ACTION GROUPS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE CONCERNING PROBLEMS OF COMMON CONCERN TO PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NEW ECONOMY, FINANCIAL REFORM, TRANSFORMING TRANSPORTATION - THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, RESEARCH, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND MEDIA WORK WE'RE WORKING TO TACKLE CONCRETE PROBLEMS THAT WILL PUT US ON A PATH TO A BETTER FUTURE. WE'VE SUCCESSFULLY PROMOTED CHANGES THAT HAVE RESULTED IN GIVING CONSUMERS THE RIGHT TO REPAIR THEIR OWN DEVICES, GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNMENT AND CLEANER TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS.
CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH - FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS, U.S.PIRG EDUCATION FUND HAS BEEN EDUCATING CONSUMERS ABOUT HOW TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIR RIGHTS. WE CONDUCT INDEPENDENT TESTING AND RESEARCH TO EXPOSE HAZARDS IN EVERYDAY PRODUCTS AND WORK TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS ABOUT THEM.
MAKE HIGHER EDUCATION AFFORDABLE AND PROMOTING ZERO WASTE - U.S.PIRG EDUCATION FUND WORKS TO ENSURE COLLEGE IS AFFORDABLE AND STUDENTS ARE PROTECTED FROM PREDATORY COMPANIES. THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING WE ARE WORKING TO BAN POLYSTYRENE AND SINGLE USE PLASTICS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Janet Domenitz Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Steve Blackledge Vicechair/treas | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Faye Park President & CEO | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Gary Kalman Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
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 | $852,670 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $852,670 |
| 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 | $852,670 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $335,000 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $449,054 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $51,006 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,100 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $275,407 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,077 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $78,014 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $848 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $227 |
| Insurance | $2,057 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,214,039 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $323,071 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $273,345 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $3,773,941 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,370,357 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $582,949 |
| 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 | $582,949 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,761,158 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $26,250 |
| 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 | $4,370,357 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, United States Public Interest Research Group Education Fund has awarded $330,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NAACP EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS PURPOSE: charitable,educational | $200,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: charitable,educational | $60,000 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: charitable,educational | $40,000 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: charitable,educational | $30,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that United States Public Interest Research Group Education Fund has recieved totaling $12,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jean T And Heyward G Pelham Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: CHARITABLE EVENT | $12,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Pima Association Of Governments Tucson, AZ | $4,462,511 | $8,815,859 |
Unite America Institute Inc Denver, CO | $2,264,353 | $5,276,672 |
Community Choice Credit Union Commerce City, CO | $105,371,750 | $3,746,307 |
Kansas Bankers Association Topeka, KS | $5,027,759 | $3,475,144 |
Oklahoma Bankers Association Oklahoma City, OK | $7,110,372 | $3,904,069 |
Utah Credit Union League Inc Salt Lake City, UT | $4,342,560 | $2,494,402 |
Responsible Budgets Inc Salt Lake City, UT | $867 | $1,785,585 |
Utah Bankers Assn Salt Lake City, UT | $1,589,571 | $1,248,185 |
United States Public Interest Research Group Education Fund Denver, CO | $4,370,357 | $852,670 |
Colorado Taxpayers Advocate Fund Inc Castle Pines, CO | $97,723 | $975,000 |
The Avery Center Greeley, CO | $181,149 | $821,658 |
Kansas Press Association Topeka, KS | $616,310 | $739,914 |