MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC

EIN: 042536325

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$2,301,525
Total Expenses
$1,764,300
Total Assets
$25,346,057
Net Assets
$24,726,637
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
JANET DOMENITZ
Phone
6172924800
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC, founded in 1974, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $537K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

OUR TEAM OF RESEARCHERS UNCOVERS THE FACTS; OUR STAFF BRINGS OUR FINDINGS TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH MEDIA AS WELL AS ONE-ON-ONE INTERACTIONS; AND OUR ADVOCATES BRING THE VOICE OF THE PUBLIC TO THE HALLS OF POWER ON BEHALF OF CONSUMERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $437,716 Revenue: $257,177

GENERAL PROGRAM: THIS PROJECT INVOLVES GENERAL RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND LOBBYING ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: CONSUMER PROTECTION, TOXICS AND TOXIC USE REDUCTION, ENERGY POLICY...

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GENERAL PROGRAM: THIS PROJECT INVOLVES GENERAL RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND LOBBYING ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: CONSUMER PROTECTION, TOXICS AND TOXIC USE REDUCTION, ENERGY POLICY LEGISLATION; UTILITY REFORM, STUDENT RIGHTS LEGISLATION, GOOD GOVERNMENT/DEMOCRACY, RECYCLING AND ZERO WASTE, AND CLEAN WATER.

Program 2
Expenses: $736,108 Revenue: $449,573

MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM ENTAILS DISTRIBUTING THE MASSPIRG NEWSLETTER THREE TIMES A YEAR AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS TO MEMBERS OF MASSPIRG TO KEEP THEM INFORMED ON CONSUMER...

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MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM ENTAILS DISTRIBUTING THE MASSPIRG NEWSLETTER THREE TIMES A YEAR AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS TO MEMBERS OF MASSPIRG TO KEEP THEM INFORMED ON CONSUMER, ENVIRONMENTAL, ENERGY, AND OTHER PUBLIC INTEREST ISSUES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,519,296
Program Service Revenue $706,750
Investment Income $75,479
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,301,525

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $102,941
Fundraising Expenses $387,662
Program Expenses $1,173,824
Other Expenses $1,661,359
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,764,300

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,301,525 $2,019,265 +0.1%
Expenses $1,764,300 $1,433,153 +0.2%
Net Income $537,225 $586,112 -0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
4
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$138,714
Total Directors
5
$47,833
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DEIRDRE CUMMINGS TREASURER/CLERK 20.00
Officer Director
$43,136 $4,697 $47,833
RICHARD HANNIGAN CHAIRPERSON 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW MACDONALD VICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUGLAS PHELPS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF SPRAGUE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET DOMENITZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20.00
Officer
$79,166 $11,715 $90,881
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,301,525 $1,764,300 $25,346,057 $537,225
2023 $2,019,265 $1,433,153 $22,920,242 $586,112
2022 $2,136,063 $1,188,593 $20,250,905 $947,470
2021 $1,730,429 $1,073,776 $18,208,986 $656,653
2020 $1,803,261 $1,340,750 $14,526,696 $462,511
2019 $1,724,634 $1,220,787 $12,752,702 $503,847
2018 $1,728,767 $1,254,211 $11,413,201 $474,556
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