EIN 04-2790740

United States Public Interest Research Group

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(4)
Num. employees
40
City
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
U.S. Public Interest Research Group promotes social welfare by advocating for consumer protection and environmental solutions through research, education, and grassroots organizing.
Related structure
United States Public Interest Research Group is a subordinate organization under Environment America.
Total revenues
$1,332,560
2023
Total expenses
$2,026,230
2023
Total assets
$6,583,369
2023
Num. employees
40
2023

Program areas at United States Public Interest Research Group

New economy program, promoting zero waste, transforming transportation - through advocacy, Public education, Research, grassroots organizing and policy development were working to tackle concrete problems that will put us on a path to a better future. Weve successfully advocated for changes that have resulted in reducing the use of single use plastic, worked to give consumers the right to repair their own devices and promoted cleaner transportation options.
Consumer protection and Public health - for more than 40 years, u.s pirg has been educating consumers on how to protect themselves and their rights. We conduc independent testing and Research to expose hazards in everyday products. Our team of advocates help to craft leigislation, provide critical information and expert testimony to fight rollbacks of our consumer and Public health protections.

Grants made by United States Public Interest Research Group

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Washington State Public Interest Research GroupFy23 Campign for Tobacco Free Kids$15,000
Oregon State Public Interest Research Group (OSPIRG)Fy23 Campign for Tobacco Free Kids$15,000
COPIRG Citizen LobbyFy23 Campign for Tobacco Free Kids$15,000

Who funds United States Public Interest Research Group

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fund for the Public InterestProgram Support$500,000
National Environmental Policy and Law CenterProgram Support$500,000
Advocacy Action FundTo Support A Federal Gas Stove Limitation Campaign$150,000

Personnel at United States Public Interest Research Group

NameTitleCompensation
Faye ParkPresident and Chief Executive Officer$0
Andre DelattreSenior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer , Program , the Public Interest Network$27,984
Wendy WendlandtSenior Vice President and Political Director , the Public Interest Network; President , Environment America
Zach PolettSenior Vice President and Campaigns Director , the Public Interest Network
Megan FitzgeraldVice President and Budget Director , the Public Interest Network
...and 52 more key personnel

Financials for United States Public Interest Research Group

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,332,560
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,332,560

Form 990s for United States Public Interest Research Group

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-10990View PDF
2021-062022-05-12990View PDF
2020-062021-05-13990View PDF
2019-062021-06-07990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
June 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
February 28, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Advocacy Action Fund
July 11, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsChapter / child organizations
Issues
EnvironmentPublic policy
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyGrassroots organizingNational level
General information
Address
1543 Wazee St Ste 460
Denver, CO 80202
Metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
County
Denver County, CO
Website URL
pirg.org/ 
Phone
(202) 546-9707
IRS details
EIN
04-2790740
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W90: Consumer Protection and Safety
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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