Political Research Associates
- Assets
- $3.8m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Somerville, MA
- Founding
- 03/1985
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 36-3193323
Organization Overview
Political Research Associates is located in Somerville, MA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (V24) the organization is classified as: Political Science, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Political Research Associates employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Political Research Associates is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2022, Political Research Associates generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.7% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR GENERAL PUBLIC INTERESTED IN ISSUES INVOLVING THE POLITICAL RIGHT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
POLITICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES IS A NONPROFIT SOCIAL JUSTICE RESEARCH AND STRATEGY CENTER DEDICATED TO BLOCKING THE ADVANCE OF OPPRESSIVE, ANTI-DEMOCRATIC MOVEMENTS, AND TO BUILDING A JUST AND INCLUSIVE DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY. OVER THE PAST 4 DECADES, PRA HAS RESEARCHED, MONITORED, AND PUBLICIZED THE AGENDA AND STRATEGIES OF THE U.S. AND GLOBAL RIGHT, REVEALING THE POWERFUL INTERSECTIONS OF CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM, WHITE NATIONALISM, AND PATRIARCHY.PRA PRODUCES INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS, ARTICLES, AND TOOLS; PUBLISHES THE PEER-REVIEWED MAGAZINE THE PUBLIC EYE; ADVISES SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENT ORGANIZERS; AND OFFERS EXPERT COMMENTARY FOR LOCAL AND NATIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS. OUR CORE ISSUE AREAS SPAN REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE, LGBTQ RIGHTS, RACIAL AND IMMIGRANT JUSTICE, CIVIL LIBERTIES, AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE.VISION: POLITICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES ENVISIONS A JUST AND INCLUSIVE DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY FREE FROM OPPRESSION AND EXPLOITATION A SOCIETY IN WHICH SUPREMACIST AND AUTHORITARIAN FORCES NO LONGER WIELD SIGNIFICANT CULTURAL OR POLITICAL POWER.PRA'S CORE VALUES: PRA CONDUCTS RESEARCH OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND METHODOLOGICAL RIGOR, AND IS COMMITTED TO MAKING OUR RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS READILY AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE. OUR WORK IS EVEN-HANDED, FACT-BASED, RELIABLE, AND NOT OVER-DRAMATIZED. OUR COMMITMENT TO MUTUAL RESPECT MEANS THAT IN OUR WORK, WE DO NOT CARICATURE OR DEMONIZE THE FOLLOWERS OF RIGHT-WING ORGANIZATIONS, AND WE RECOGNIZE THE ABILITIES OF THE MOVEMENT'SLEADERSHIP. OUR INTEGRITY DEMANDS THAT WE SPEAK THE TRUTH AS WE PERCEIVE IT WITHOUT FEAR OR FAVOR, AND REMAIN INDEPENDENT OF FORCES THAT WOULD STIFLE THIS VOICE. PRA'S PROGRESSIVE ANALYSIS AND CRITIQUE DERIVES FROM A DEEP DESIRE TO UNDERSTAND AND ELIMINATE THE ROOT CAUSE OF OPPRESSION; IN THIS SENSE PRA PREFERS TO WORK WITH SOCIAL MOVEMENTS WITH A FUNDAMENTAL SYSTEMIC ANALYSIS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tarso Luis Ramos Executive Director, Ex-Off | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $104,631 |
Carla Wallace Former Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jane Levison Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Orson Moon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kevin Bruyneel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Susan Wefald Former Vice Chair | Trustee | 4 | $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 | $2,808,915 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,963 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,808,915 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,350 |
| Investment income | $7,080 |
| 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 | $2,818,345 |
| 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. | $150,398 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,800 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,179,970 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $59,213 |
| Other employee benefits | $235,778 |
| Payroll taxes | $115,687 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,581 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $165,769 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $73,875 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $287,985 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,054 |
| Office expenses | $56,992 |
| Information technology | $9,957 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $63,132 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,567 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,532 |
| Insurance | $7,052 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,504,040 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $548,610 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,051,246 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,085,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $42,022 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,535 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $22,632 |
| Other assets | $12,249 |
| Total assets | $3,771,294 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $262,064 |
| 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 | $262,064 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,062,983 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,446,247 |
| 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 | $3,771,294 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Political Research Associates has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Csp Charitable Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Democratic Socialists Of America Inc New York, NY | $4,898,729 | $6,854,135 |
Political Research Associates Somerville, MA | $3,771,294 | $2,818,345 |
Scholars Strategy Network Boston, MA | $3,250,757 | $2,794,376 |
American Assembly New York, NY | $27,391,919 | $3,217,603 |
Academy Of Political Science New York, NY | $1,734,690 | $521,198 |
Democratic Socialists Of America Fund Inc New York, NY | $660,229 | $333,692 |
Robert A Taft Institute Of Government Flushing, NY | $130,798 | $57,117 |
Conference For The Study Of Political Thought Association New York, NY | $11,506 | $0 |