MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP EDUCATION FUND INC

EIN: 042670284 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$267,179
Total Expenses
$562,990
Total Assets
$1,328,473
Net Assets
$896,319
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
JANET DOMENITZ
Phone
6172924800
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP EDUCATION FUND INC, founded in 1979, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $267K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 34% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $563K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 111% operating deficit.

Mission

PROTECT CONSUMERS AND PROMOTE GOOD GOVERNMENT. WE INVESTIGATE PROBLEMS, CRAFT SOLUTIONS, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, AND OFFER BAY STATERS MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CIVIC PARTICIPATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $282,534

RESEARCHING AND INFLUENCING PUBLIC POLICY - STAFF ENGAGE IN NON-LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT AROUND THE ISSUES OF: CONSUMER PROTECTION, TOXICS & TOXIC...

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RESEARCHING AND INFLUENCING PUBLIC POLICY - STAFF ENGAGE IN NON-LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT AROUND THE ISSUES OF: CONSUMER PROTECTION, TOXICS & TOXIC USE REDUCTION, CLEAN AIR, CLEAN WATER, PUBLIC TRANSIT, SOLID WASTE RECYCLING & PACKAGING, HEALTH CARE REFORM, ENERGY POLICY, UTILITY REFORM, STUDENT RIGHTS, HIGHER EDUCATION, GOOD GOVERNMENT, AND DEMOCRACY.

Program 2
Expenses: $121,086

PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SERVICES - THE EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSISTS OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES ON ISSUES THAT INCLUDE CONSUMER PROTECTION, TOXICS AND TOXIC USE REDUCTION, CLEAN AIR...

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PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SERVICES - THE EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSISTS OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES ON ISSUES THAT INCLUDE CONSUMER PROTECTION, TOXICS AND TOXIC USE REDUCTION, CLEAN AIR, CLEAN WATER, PUBLIC TRANSIT, SOLID WASTE RECYCLING AND PACKAGING, HEALTH CARE REFORM, ENERGY POLICY, UTILITY REFORM, STUDENT RIGHTS, HIGHER EDUCATION, GOOD GOVERNMENT, AND DEMOCRACY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $267,179
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $267,179

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $100,000
Salaries & Benefits $285,836
Fundraising Expenses $36,104
Program Expenses $403,620
Other Expenses $177,154
TOTAL EXPENSES $562,990

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $267,179 $405,783 -0.3%
Expenses $562,990 $388,286 +0.4%
Net Income $-295,811 $17,497 -17.9%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
2
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
$104,975
Total Directors
5
$104,975
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JANET DOMENITZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 31.00
Officer Director
$90,601 $14,374 $104,975
SAMANTHA GIBB DIRECTOR (THROUGH 11/6/24) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI CATALLOZZI VICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SANFORD POOLER SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HYAM KRAMER TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $267,179 $562,990 $1,328,473 $-295,811
2024 $405,783 $388,286 $1,404,248 $17,497
2023 $483,988 $322,361 $1,447,292 $161,627
2022 $343,759 $267,957 $1,217,905 $75,802
2021 $347,065 $245,567 $1,677,900 $101,498
2020 $296,114 $240,406 $1,413,306 $55,708
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