United States Public Interest Research Group Inc

Organization Overview

United States Public Interest Research Group Inc is located in Denver, CO. 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, United States Public Interest Research Group Inc employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United States 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, United States Public Interest Research Group Inc generated $816.8k 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 (7.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, United States Public Interest Research Group Inc has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $1,694,168. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS FORMED IS TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE BY UNDERTAKING THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: (A) TO IDENTIFY PROBLEMS AND ADVOCATE SOLUTIONS IN THE AREAS OF: (1) CONSUMER PROTECTION; (2) ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION; (3) PROTECTION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF ILLEGAL OR UNJUST CRITERIA; (4) CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENTAL RESPONSIBLITY TO THE PUBLIC; (5) PUBLIC AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY; (6) ENERGY POLICY; AND, (7) OTHER MATTERS AFFECTING THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE UNITED STATES. (B) TO CONDUCT RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, TESTING, AND INVESTIGATIONS ON THE MATTERS LISTED IN SUBPARAGRAPH (A) ABOVE. (C) TO PUBLISH INFORMATION AND CONDUCT PUBLIC EDUCATION ON THE AFOREMENTIONED MATTERS; (D) TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO, AND TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 501(C)(3) AND 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE COD

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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NEW ECONOMY PROGRAM, PROMOTING ZERO WASTE, TRANSFORMING TRANSPORTATION - THROUGH ADVOCACY, PUBLIC EDUCATION, RESEARCH, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT WE'RE WORKING TO TACKLE CONCRETE PROBLEMS THAT WILL PUT US ON A PATH TO A BETTER FUTURE. WE'VE 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 ABOUT HOW TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIRRIGHTS. WE CONDUCT INDEPENDENT TESTING AND RESEARCH TO EXPOSE HAZARDS IN EVERYDAYPRODUCTS AND ADVOCATE FOR NEW RULES AND POLICIES TO DEFEND CONSUMERS.


FEDERAL AGENDA - WHENEVER DECISIONS ARE MADE THAT AFFECT OUR HEALTH, OUR SAFETY AND OUR FUTURE, U.S.PIRG'S ADVOCATES ARE MONITORING AND REPORTING ON ACTIONS OUR LAWMAKERS TAKE AND WORK TO MAKE SURE THE VOICES OF THE PUBLIC ARE HEARD. OUR TEAM OF ADVOCATES HELPS TO CRAFT LEGISLATION, PROVIDE CRITICAL INFORMATION AND EXPERT TESTIMONY AND CONTINUES TO FIGHT ROLLBACKS OF OUR CONSUMER AND PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ed Mierzwinski
Sec/srdirector
$84,843
Doug Phelps
Chair
$0
Janet Domenitz
Vice Chair/trea
$0
Faye Park
President & CEO
$0
Emily Rusch
Director
$0
Diane Brown
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Fund For Public Interest Research
Program & Citizen
$1,217,959
Ma 02108
Outreach
$0
Ctr For Public Int Research
Program & Fundraising
$393,140
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$642,577
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$174,176
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$816,753
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1
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 $816,754

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United States Public Interest Research Group Inc has awarded $206,168 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FUND FOR CONSTITUTIONAL GOVT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Fin Accntable&Corp transparency

$50,000

FUND FOR CONSTITUTIONAL GOVT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Fin Accntable&Corp transparency

$50,000

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Fin Accntable&Corp transparency

$33,084

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Fin Accntable&Corp transparency

$33,084

JUBILEE USA NETWORK

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Fin Accntable&Corp transparency

$20,000

JUBILEE USA NETWORK

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Fin Accntable&Corp transparency

$20,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that United States Public Interest Research Group Inc has recieved totaling $110,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Economic Security Project Action Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: THE GOAL OF OUR RIGHT TO REPAIR CAMPAIGN IS TO GIVE EVERYONE ACCESS TO THE PARTS, TOOLS, AND SERVICE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO REPAIR PRODUCTS SO WE CAN KEEP THINGS IN USE AND REDUCE WASTE, AND TO BUILD A CULTURE WHICH SEEKS TO REPAIR THINGS. THE RIGHT TO REPAIR MOVEMENT GIVES US AN OPPORTUNITY TO TALK ABOUT OUR THROWAWAY CULTURE AND THE COMPANIES WHO PROFIT FROM THAT SYSTEM, AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO CHART A MORE SUSTAINABLE PATH. U.S. PIRG RIGHT TO REPAIR CAMPAIGN SEEKS TO DIRECTLY CONFRONT BOTH THE THROWAWAY MINDSET, AND THE POLICY ENVIRONMENT WHICH CULTIVATES THAT MINDSET. WE RUN A RANGE OF CONGRESSIONAL, STATE LEGISLATIVE, CORPORATE AND REGULATORY EFFORTS TO REDUCE MANUFACTURER-IMPOSED BARRIERS TO REPAIR, ORGANIZE THE FIELD OF INTEREST REPAIR TECHNICIANS AND EDUCATORS, AND EMPOWER THE REPAIR ECOSYSTEM.

$110,000
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