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 06/2021, 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 06/2021, Oregon State Public Interest Research Group Citizen Lobby generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $551.3k during the year ending 06/2021. 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
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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
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
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Charles Fisher Executive Director | Officer | 32 | $48,227 |
Ryan Moeckly Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tara Celeste Meiffren-Swango Treasurer | 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 | $1,347,917 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $176,205 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,524,122 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $735 |
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 | $1,526,439 |
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. | $45,563 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,393 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $38,033 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,492 |
Payroll taxes | $7,315 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,336 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $394,571 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,025 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $366 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,542 |
Insurance | $1,750 |
All other expenses | $1,313 |
Total functional expenses | $551,306 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $290,217 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $3,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,881,299 |
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 | $9,634 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $724,083 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $6,149,323 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $12,057,556 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $386,444 |
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 | $386,444 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,560,724 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $110,388 |
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 | $12,057,556 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Oregon State Public Interest Research Group Citizen Lobby has recieved totaling $14,307.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: Health Care Program Services | $14,307 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Treepeople Inc Beverly Hills, CA | $17,069,704 | $11,249,621 |
Vote Solar Oakland, CA | $16,151,293 | $12,907,354 |
Environmental Health Coalition National City, CA | $7,564,725 | $7,453,552 |
Pacific Fishery Management Council Portland, OR | $2,196,214 | $4,638,236 |
Asian Pacific Environmental Network Oakland, CA | $12,633,098 | $11,444,526 |
Sustainable Conservation San Francisco, CA | $6,782,087 | $5,230,579 |
Communities For A Better Environment Huntington Park, CA | $5,907,151 | $4,750,010 |
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide Eugene, OR | $8,148,720 | $5,480,543 |
Washington Environmental Council Seattle, WA | $7,754,519 | $4,435,837 |
Save The Bay Oakland, CA | $4,624,689 | $4,547,516 |
Building Decarbonization Coalition Petaluma, CA | $1,753,151 | $3,989,599 |
Conservation Nw Seattle, WA | $2,082,344 | $3,166,393 |