Oregon State Public Interest Research Group Citizen Lobby is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Oregon State Public Interest Research Group Citizen Lobby employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oregon State Public Interest Research Group Citizen Lobby 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 06/2022, Oregon State Public Interest Research Group Citizen Lobby generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $974.7k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED ARE: (1) TO ENGAGE IN NON-PARTISAN ANALYSIS, STUDY OR RESEARCH OF SUCH ISSUES OF GENERAL PUBLIC INTEREST AS ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION; (2) TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC A FULL AND FAIR EXPOSITION OF THE PERTINENT FACTS AND INDEPENDENT CONCLUSIONS; (3) TO PROMOTE BENEFICIAL SOCIAL CHANGE IN THE STATE OF OREGON.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESEARCHING AND INFLUENCING PUBLIC POLICY: STAFF ENGAGE IN LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT AROUND THE ISSUES OF:- CONSUMER PROTECTION- CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM- REINING IN THE HIGH COST OF HEALTH CARE- STOPPING THE OVERUSE OF ANTIBIOTICS ON FACTORY FARMS- REDUCING E-WASTE BY GIVING OREGONIANS THE RIGHT TO REPAIR
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SERVICES: RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS, DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONAL LITERATURE, CONDUCTING SURVEYS AND DISCUSSING THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WITH THE PUBLIC:- CONSUMER PROTECTION- CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM- REINING IN THE HIGH COST OF HEALTH CARE- STOPPING THE OVERUSE OF ANTIBIOTICS ON FACTORY FARMS- REDUCING E-WASTE BY GIVING OREGONIANS THE RIGHT TO REPAIR
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tara Celeste Meiffren-Swango Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles Fisher Executive Director | Officer | 32 | $50,968 |
Ryan Moeckly Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ivan Frishberg Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alyssa Bernard Administrator | Officer | 14 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,357,520 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $469,937 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,827,457 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $148 |
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 | $1,829,402 |
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. | $48,922 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,248 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $56,362 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,061 |
Other employee benefits | $4,431 |
Payroll taxes | $9,168 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,169 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $757,339 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $44,659 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $614 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $229 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,542 |
Insurance | $1,190 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $974,686 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $323,459 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $84,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,312,879 |
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 | $11,905 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $690,541 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $5,993,704 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $13,416,488 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,146,279 |
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 | $1,146,279 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,032,007 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $238,202 |
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 | $13,416,488 |