CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH INC

EIN: 042863170 501(c)(3) Social Science

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$3,134,661
Total Expenses
$2,644,341
Total Assets
$5,853,938
Net Assets
$1,156,134
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
AMY FLOYD
Phone
6172924800
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH INC, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $490K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH IS TO ENGAGE IN PUBLIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION AND TO ASSIST OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN SIMILAR ACTIVITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,128,514 Revenue: $1,030,528

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES 501 (C)(3) CHARITABLE PUBLIC INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS WITH BACKUP AND ASSISTANCE IN AREAS...

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ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES 501 (C)(3) CHARITABLE PUBLIC INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS WITH BACKUP AND ASSISTANCE IN AREAS SUCH AS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND PACKAGING, DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA ORGANIZING, AND FUNDRAISING.

Program 2
Expenses: $438,335 Revenue: $283,444

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EXPLORE BOOKS IS A NON-PROFIT INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE IN ASPEN, COLORADO. MORE THAN A BOOKSTORE, EXPLORE PROVIDES A NEEDED "THIRD SPACE" FOR THE ASPEN COMMUNITY - WHERE BOOKS, IDEAS AND THE FREE-FLOWING CONVERSATION THEY INITIATE ARE PART OF THE ENVIRONMENT. EXPLORE BOOKS ALSO SERVES THE COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING LITERACY AND INTELLECTUAL EXPLORATION THROUGH ITS DIVERSE SELECTION OF BOOKS AND PERIODICALS ON PUBLIC INTEREST TOPICS; BY HOSTING FREE EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS WITH A VARIETY OF AUTHORS AND THOUGHT-LEADERS ON IMPORTANT ISSUES; AND BY PARTNERING WITH OTHER NON-PROFITS IN THE ROARING FORK VALLEY ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $384,170 Revenue: $511,912

POLICY RESEARCH PROGRAM: THE RESEARCH PROGRAM, CALLED THE FRONTIER GROUP, PROVIDES INFORMATION AND IDEAS TO BUILD A HEALTHIER, MORE SUSTAINABLE AMERICA. OUR EXPERTS AND WRITERS DELIVER TIMELY...

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POLICY RESEARCH PROGRAM: THE RESEARCH PROGRAM, CALLED THE FRONTIER GROUP, PROVIDES INFORMATION AND IDEAS TO BUILD A HEALTHIER, MORE SUSTAINABLE AMERICA. OUR EXPERTS AND WRITERS DELIVER TIMELY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC, APPLYING INSIGHTS GLEANED FROM DIVERSE FIELDS OF KNOWLEDGE TO ARRIVE AT NEW IDEAS FOR SOLVING PRESSING PROBLEMS. WE WORK TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT CORE ELEMENTS OF A HAPPY HUMAN LIFE: CLEAN AIR AND WATER, HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD, MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITH ONE ANOTHER AND WITH THE NATURAL WORLD THAT SURROUNDS US, AND INSTITUTIONS FROM THE MARKETPLACE TO THE GOVERNMENT THAT SUPPORT FLOURISHING COMMUNITIES. AND WE STRIVE TO POINT OUT THE OPPORTUNITIES AFFORDED BY A MOMENT WHEN PROFOUND CHANGE IS BOTH MORE POSSIBLE AND MORE URGENTLY NEEDED THAN EVER.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,299,545
Program Service Revenue $1,548,308
Investment Income $9,232
Other Revenue $277,576
TOTAL REVENUE $3,134,661

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $50,000
Salaries & Benefits $1,021,622
Fundraising Expenses $59,148
Program Expenses $1,987,215
Other Expenses $1,572,719
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,644,341

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,134,661 $2,566,946 +0.2%
Expenses $2,644,341 $3,032,118 -0.1%
Net Income $490,320 $-465,172 -2.1%
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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
5
Employees
16
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
5
$121,634
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WENDY WENDLANDT PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN FITZGERALD TREASURER/DIRECTOR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MAUREEN KIRK SECRETARY/DIRECTOR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCIA ELDRIDGE V.P./DIRECTOR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW CURTIS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY FLOYD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 36.00
Officer
$104,517 $17,117 $121,634
ANTHONY DUTZIK ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, FRONTIER GROUP 40.00
Highest
$116,181 $4,647 $120,828
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2024 $3,134,661 $2,644,341 $5,853,938 $490,320
2023 $2,566,946 $3,032,118 $5,594,033 $-465,172
2022 $3,311,614 $3,100,524 $5,987,564 $211,090
2021 $1,925,082 $2,081,311 $4,428,036 $-156,229
2020 $2,675,093 $2,955,125 $3,627,785 $-280,032
2019 $2,259,734 $2,978,582 $3,761,898 $-718,848
2018 $3,359,933 $3,037,868 $4,033,828 $322,065
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