Ospirg Foundation Inc is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ospirg Foundation Inc 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 06/2022, Ospirg Foundation Inc generated $111.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $70.8k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (18.8%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
ACT ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY MEANS OF CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, OR ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SERVICES: RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS, DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONAL LITERATURE, CONDUCTING SURVEYS AND DISCUSSING ISSUES WITH THE PUBLIC TO:- WATCHDOG HEALTH INSURANCE RATES- RESEARCH HEALTH CARE POLICY SOLUTIONS- STOPPING THE OVERUSE OF ANTIBIOTICS ON FACTORY FARMS- CONSUMER PROTECTION- CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM
RESEARCHING AND INFLUENCING PUBLIC POLICY: STAFF ENGAGE IN NON-LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: - WATCHDOGGING HEALTH INSURANCE RATES- RESEARCH HEALTH CARE POLICY SOLUTIONS- STOPPING THE OVERUSE OF ANTIBIOTICS ON FACTORY FARMS- CONSUMER PROTECTION- CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laura Etherton Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carla Musumeci Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Titus Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charlie Fisher Executive Director | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Alyssa Bernard Administrator | Officer | 6 | $0 |
| 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 | $110,960 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $110,960 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $41 |
| 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 | $111,184 |
| 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. | $10,798 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $497 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,036 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $497 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,260 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,567 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,424 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $32,793 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $459 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,333 |
| Travel | $212 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $305 |
| All other expenses | $1,111 |
| Total functional expenses | $70,795 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $75,874 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $23,982 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $150,914 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $275,770 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $64,932 |
| 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 | $64,932 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $210,838 |
| 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 | $275,770 |