PUBLIC CITIZEN INC

EIN: 237104508 Public & Societal Benefit

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$8,390,404
Total Expenses
$8,347,501
Total Assets
$3,281,426
Net Assets
$1,919,328
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1971
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
ROBERT WEISSMAN
Phone
2025881000
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

PUBLIC CITIZEN INC, founded in 1971, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $8.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 46% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

WORK FOR CONSUMER RIGHTS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,709,863 Revenue: $5,823

PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION - PUBLIC CITIZEN IS ACTIVE IN EVERY PUBLIC FORUM: CONGRESS, THE COURTS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND THE NEWS MEDIA. PUBLIC CITIZEN BELIEVES THAT FULL DISCLOSURE OF...

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PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION - PUBLIC CITIZEN IS ACTIVE IN EVERY PUBLIC FORUM: CONGRESS, THE COURTS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND THE NEWS MEDIA. PUBLIC CITIZEN BELIEVES THAT FULL DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNMENT INFORMATION EMPOWERS CITIZENS AND CONSUMERS. ALL OF PUBLIC CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS AIM TO MAKE INFORMATION ABOUT HEALTH CARE, TRANSPORTATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, INTERNATIONAL TRADE, NUCLEAR WASTE AND REACTOR SAFETY, RENEWABLE ENERGY, GOVERNMENT AND CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY AND RELATED ISSUES ACCESSIBLE TO ORDINARY CITIZENS. IF NECESSARY, PUBLIC CITIZEN USES THE COURTS TO ENSURE FAIR ACCESS TO INFORMATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,248,441

CONGRESS WATCH - THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO CURB THE INFLUENCE OF SPECIAL INTEREST DOLLARS THAT CORRUPT THE POLITICAL PROCESS AND PUBLICIZE CORPORATE WELFARE EXPENDITURES THAT LARD THE FEDERAL BUDGET...

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CONGRESS WATCH - THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO CURB THE INFLUENCE OF SPECIAL INTEREST DOLLARS THAT CORRUPT THE POLITICAL PROCESS AND PUBLICIZE CORPORATE WELFARE EXPENDITURES THAT LARD THE FEDERAL BUDGET, WORKS FOR CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM AND TOUGH LOBBY REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, CHAMPIONS CONSUMER LEGISLATION INCLUDING AREAS OF TRANSPORTATION POLICY, LOBBIES TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS.

Program 3
Expenses: $865,949

GLOBAL TRADE WATCH - ACTING ON ITS BELIEF THAT SO CALLED "FREE TRADE" TREATIES COST U.S. JOBS, REDUCE WAGES, UNDERMINE OUR DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS, AND JEOPARDIZE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT...

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GLOBAL TRADE WATCH - ACTING ON ITS BELIEF THAT SO CALLED "FREE TRADE" TREATIES COST U.S. JOBS, REDUCE WAGES, UNDERMINE OUR DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS, AND JEOPARDIZE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT, GLOBAL TRADE WATCH LEADS A NATIONAL COALITION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, CONSUMER, LABOR, RELIGIOUS, AND FAMILY FARM GROUPS UNITED AGAINST THE CORPORATE PUSH FOR GLOBALIZATION THROUGH TREATIES SUCH AS THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (NAFTA) AND THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) AGREEMENTS.R.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,818,007
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $21,831
Other Revenue $550,566
TOTAL REVENUE $8,390,404

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $13,500
Salaries & Benefits $4,109,439
Fundraising Expenses $675,405
Program Expenses $5,931,037
Other Expenses $3,982,967
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,347,501

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $8,390,404 $5,728,329 +0.5%
Expenses $8,347,501 $7,135,504 +0.2%
Net Income $42,903 $-1,407,175 -1.0%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
178
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
6
$770,423
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JASON ADKINS DIRECTOR, CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOAN CLAYBROOK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOY HOWELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA GALLAND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDI COLLINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN RICHARD DIRECTOR, SECRETARY/TREASU 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM HIGHTOWER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY SO MD MPA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSELINE GARCIA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANNY GOLDBERG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT WEISSMAN CO-PRESIDENT 7.00
Officer
$48,333 $50,195 $334,505
LISA GILBERT CO-PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer
$76,096 $32,948 $233,200
JOSEPH STOSHAK CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU 4/23) 20.00
Officer
$41,061 $8,394 $90,516
NOYAN EYIGOR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (AS OF 4/23) 20.00
Officer
$48,326 $15,550 $112,202
ALLISON ZIEVE GENERAL COUNSEL 6.00
Highest
$28,108 $41,414 $228,803
DAVID ARKUSH DIRECTOR, ENERGY 2.00
Highest
$7,140 $44,904 $223,418
PETER MAYBARDUK DIRECTOR, ACCESS TO MEDICI 10.00
Highest
$37,968 $30,845 $189,043
AMANDA FLEMING DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT 2.00
Highest
$7,594 $43,573 $195,460
MELINDA ST LOUIS DIRECTOR, GLOBAL TRADE WATCH 9.00
Highest
$34,851 $30,511 $182,037
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 $8,390,404 $8,347,501 $3,281,426 $42,903
2023 $5,728,329 $7,135,504 $3,095,019 $-1,407,175
2022 $7,987,999 $8,970,076 $4,340,834 $-982,077
2021 $7,788,700 $8,347,092 $5,934,949 $-558,392
2020 $8,342,410 $6,490,204 $6,092,396 $1,852,206
2019 $4,912,243 $5,770,446 $3,886,796 $-858,203
2018 $5,174,275 $5,304,970 $4,568,741 $-130,695
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