Massachusetts Student Public Interest Research Group Inc
- Assets
- $6.2m
- Revenue
- $915.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 01/1991
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 04-3091421
Organization Overview
Massachusetts Student Public Interest Research Group Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1991. 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 Student Public Interest Research Group Inc employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Massachusetts Student 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 Student Public Interest Research Group Inc generated $915.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $599.2k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.6% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION IS AN INDEPENDENT STATEWIDE STUDENT ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS ON ISSUES RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS. WE MOBILIZE STUDENTS TO INVESTIGATE BIG SOCIAL PROBLEMS, COME UP WITH PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS, CONVINCE THE MEDIA AND PUBLIC TO PAY ATTENTION, AND GET DECISION-MAKERS TO ACT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CAMPUS PROGRAM: THIS PROJECT IS AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS ON OVER 20 COLLEGE CAMPUSES IN MASSACHUSETTS. STUDENTS ENGAGE IN VARIOUS RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS RELATED TO CONSUMER, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND ENERGY ISSUES. STAFF MEMBERS ON THE VARIOUS CAMPUSES HELP TRAIN STUDENTS AND FACILITATE THE STUDENT PROJECTS. THESE PROJECTS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO OVER 100,000 STUDENTS.
GENERAL PROGRAM ACTIVITY: THIS PROJECT INVOLVES GENERAL RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND STUDENT LOBBYING ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: CONSUMER PROTECTION, TOXICS AND TOXIC USE REDUCTION, CLEAN AIR, CLEAN WATER, SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING AND PACKAGING, HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Janet Domenitz Executive Director | Trustee | 1 | $405 |
Emily Vitale Executive Committee At-Large (elected 7/16/20), Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Isabella Pino At-Large (as Of 4/18/21) | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ashley Green Clerk (as Of 4/18/21) | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Maya Pezzati Secretary, Director (until 4/18/21) | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Silver Wolf Board Chair (until 4/18/21), Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $810,776 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $810,776 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $104,624 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $915,400 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $346,339 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,933 |
| Other employee benefits | $8,420 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,603 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $718 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $49,436 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $12,147 |
| Information technology | $1,399 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,406 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $627 |
| Insurance | $6,335 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $599,197 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,222,559 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,414,303 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $567,047 |
| 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 | $5,274 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $813 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,209,996 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $521,945 |
| 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 | $521,945 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,688,051 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $6,209,996 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Massachusetts Student Public Interest Research Group Inc has awarded $150,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Massachusetts Student Public Interest Research Group Inc has recieved totaling $80,080.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pirg New Voters Project Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: charitable, educational | $58,304 |
Student Organizing Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: Program Support | $21,776 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ceres Inc Boston, MA | $29,352,442 | $24,614,571 |
Clean Air Task Force Inc Boston, MA | $31,921,240 | $31,575,953 |
New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission Lowell, MA | $13,941,857 | $17,678,985 |
Conservation Law Foundation Inc Boston, MA | $40,803,982 | $23,298,469 |
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc New York, NY | $5,512,348 | $11,721,218 |
Tree Care Industry Association Inc Manchester, NH | $12,082,110 | $7,141,132 |
New Ecology Inc Boston, MA | $3,455,228 | $7,374,959 |
West Harlem Environmental Action Inc New York, NY | $16,626,101 | $16,263,917 |
Consortium For Energy Efficiency Inc Middleton, MA | $3,900,688 | $3,677,638 |
Sound Waters Inc Stamford, CT | $15,959,792 | $5,964,857 |
Project For Public Spaces Inc New York, NY | $985,831 | $2,895,436 |
Catskill Center For Conservation And Development Inc Arkville, NY | $7,000,138 | $2,362,917 |