NEW JERSEY PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP CITIZEN LOBBY

EIN: 222708332

New Brunswick, NJ

Total Revenue
$334,509
Total Expenses
$143,690
Total Assets
$12,933,440
Net Assets
$12,820,306
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
Ellen Montgomery
Phone
6093948155
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

NEW JERSEY PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP CITIZEN LOBBY, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit that reported $335K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $191K, a strong 57% operating margin.

Mission

The purpose of the corporation is to promote social welfare within the definitions of section 501(c)4 of the Internal Revenue Code. Activities include, but are not limited to, advocacy, research, and public education.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $71,508 Revenue: $0

Public Education and Outreach Services: Recruiting volunteers, distributing educational literature, conducting surveys and discussing issues with the public, including issues such as addressing...

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Public Education and Outreach Services: Recruiting volunteers, distributing educational literature, conducting surveys and discussing issues with the public, including issues such as addressing pollution from single-use plastic, protecting consumers from unfair price gouging, and speaking up for citizens' right to repair their own devices

Program 2
Expenses: $3,451 Revenue: $0

Researching and influencing public policy: Staff engage in legislative activities including research, education, and policy to address pollution from single-use plastic, protect consumers from unfair...

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Researching and influencing public policy: Staff engage in legislative activities including research, education, and policy to address pollution from single-use plastic, protect consumers from unfair price gouging, and speak up for citizens' rights to repair their own devices.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $322,917
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $11,592
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $334,509

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $54,392
Program Expenses $74,959
Other Expenses $135,291
TOTAL EXPENSES $143,690

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $334,509 $376,363 -0.1%
Expenses $143,690 $1,158,752 -0.9%
Net Income $190,819 $-782,389 -1.2%
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
5
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
4

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
3
$94,445
Total Directors
5
$94,445
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ellen Montgomery President 1
Officer Director
$0 $9,673 $90,107
Emily Rusch Treasurer, Vice President 1
Officer Director
$0 $167 $4,338
Allison Cairo Secretary 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Amanda Read Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kelly Stine Director 1
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 $334,509 $143,690 $12,933,440 $190,819
2024 $376,363 $1,158,752 $11,338,036 $-782,389
2023 $412,079 $262,642 $11,146,075 $149,437
2022 $434,466 $155,948 $9,914,534 $278,518
2021 $418,404 $157,620 $9,506,225 $260,784
2020 $489,221 $269,522 $8,222,141 $219,699
2019 $526,776 $520,706 $7,623,605 $6,070
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