Public Wise Inc
- Assets
- $310.8k
- Revenue
- $4.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-2296539
Organization Overview
Public Wise Inc is located in New York, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Public Wise Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Public Wise 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 12/2021, Public Wise Inc generated $4.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.4% per year over the past 2 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.
Since 2020, Public Wise Inc has awarded 47 individual grants totaling $3,859,938. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SECURE A GOVERNMENT THAT REFLECTS THE WILL AND PROTECTS THE RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO SECURE A GOVERNMENT THAT REFLECTS THE WILL AND PROTECTS THE RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christina Baal-Owens Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $224,788 |
Andrew Bernstein Director/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sean O'shea Director/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Laufer Director/president | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shijuade Kadree Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jacob Faber Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $4,026,519 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,026,519 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4 |
| 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 | $4,026,523 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,130,500 |
| 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. | $224,788 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,479 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $980,572 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,142 |
| Other employee benefits | $107,259 |
| Payroll taxes | $92,210 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $118,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $15,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $31,989 |
| Information technology | $3,381 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $107,445 |
| Travel | $2,110 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,549 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,416 |
| Insurance | $4,063 |
| All other expenses | $686,878 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,091,507 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $262,157 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,094 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $32,499 |
| Total assets | $310,750 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $310,750 |
| 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 | $310,750 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Public Wise Inc has awarded $1,130,000 in support to 16 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WAY TO WIN PURPOSE: ANCHOR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP | $250,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Mclean, VA PURPOSE: FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Nrdc Action Fund Inc New York, NY | $18,771,238 | $21,511,687 |
Democracy Works Inc Brooklyn, NY | $12,457,448 | $12,158,361 |
Public Wise Inc New York, NY | $310,750 | $4,026,523 |
Head Count Inc New York, NY | $6,196,597 | $4,165,433 |
New York Communities For Change Inc Brooklyn, NY | $1,286,468 | $2,792,106 |
Pa Alliance Action Philadelphia, PA | $3,563,540 | $6,052,076 |
Show Up Turn Out Inc New York, NY | $18,075 | $2,127,334 |
The Committee Of Seventy Philadelphia, PA | $1,499,955 | $1,928,460 |
Pennsylvania United Pittsburgh, PA | $520,714 | $1,321,633 |
Nonprofit Vote Inc Cambridge, MA | $1,403,849 | $1,508,215 |
Pirg New Voters Project Inc Boston, MA | $944,105 | $1,351,519 |
Prison Policy Initiative Inc Easthampton, MA | $4,387,287 | $3,394,592 |