Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group Inc

Organization Overview

Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1974. 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, Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group Inc 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, Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

MASSPIRG IS AN ADVOCATE FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST. WHEN CONSUMERS ARE CHEATED OR THE VOICES OF ORDINARY CITIZENS ARE DROWNED OUT BY SPECIAL INTEREST LOBBYISTS, MASSPIRG SPEAKS UP AND TAKES ACTION. WE UNCOVER THREATS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELL-BEING AND FIGHT TO END THEM USING THE TIME-TESTED TOOLS OF INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH, MEDIA EXPOSES, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY AND LITIGATION. MASSPIRG'S MISSION IS TO DELIVER PERSISTENT, RESULT-ORIENTED PUBLIC INTEREST ACTIVISM THAT PROTECTS CONSUMERS, ENCOURAGES A FAIR, SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY, AND FOSTERS A RESPONSIVE, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GENERAL PROGRAM: THIS PROJECT INVOLVES GENERAL RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND LOBBYING ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: CONSUMER PROTECTION, TOXICS AND TOXIC USE REDUCTION, ENERGY POLICY LEGISLATION; UTILITY REFORM, STUDENT RIGHTS LEGISLATION, GOOD GOVERNMENT/DEMOCRACY, RECYCLING AND ZERO WASTE, AND CLEAN WATER.


MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM ENTAILS DISTRIBUTING THE MASSPIRG NEWSLETTER THREE TIMES A YEAR AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS TO MEMBERS OF MASSPIRG TO KEEP THEM INFORMED ON CONSUMER, ENVIRONMENTAL, ENERGY, AND OTHER PUBLIC INTEREST ISSUES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Janet Domenitz
Executive Director
$31,267
Deirdre Cummings
Treasurer, Clerk, Director
$17,400
Rich Hannigan
Chairperson, Director
$0
Andrew Macdonald
Vice President, Director
$0
Douglas Phelps
Director
$0
Name Not Listed
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,027,601
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$17,844
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,045,445
Total Program Service Revenue$675,788
Investment income $9,196
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 $1,730,429

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group Inc has recieved totaling $4,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Naduse Foundation

Beverly, MA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$4,000
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