POLITICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC

EIN: 363193323 501(c)(3) Social Science

SOMERVILLE, MA

Total Revenue
$4,692,441
Total Expenses
$4,397,512
Total Assets
$3,131,167
Net Assets
$2,696,498
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
ANNMARIE O'CONNOR
Phone
6176665300
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

POLITICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $4.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 94% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.4M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR GENERAL PUBLIC INTERESTED IN ISSUES INVOLVING THE POLITICAL RIGHT.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,628,153
Program Service Revenue $11,070
Investment Income $53,218
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $4,692,441

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,322,066
Fundraising Expenses $690,648
Program Expenses $2,879,943
Other Expenses $990,133
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,397,512

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,692,441 $2,417,475 +0.9%
Expenses $4,397,512 $3,525,136 +0.2%
Net Income $294,929 $-1,107,661 -1.3%
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
9
Employees
32
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
$172,685
Total Directors
10
$172,685
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TARSO RAMOS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EX-OFF 40.00
Officer Director
$155,269 $17,416 $172,685
ANNMARIE O'CONNOR MANAGING DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$134,904 $16,404 $151,308
ORLISHA FOX DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 32.00
Highest
$133,253 $6,825 $140,078
STEVEN GARDINER PRICIPAL RESEARCH ADVISOR 32.00
Highest
$108,412 $27,192 $135,604
KATHERINE ACEY CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ORSON MOON TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN BRUYNEEL SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAQIB BHATTI BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FATEMA AHMAD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARIN MROTZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA BURNHAM BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SERENA SEBRING BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL HERZING BOARD MEMBER 2.00
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
2024 $4,692,441 $4,397,512 $3,131,167 $294,929
2023 $2,417,475 $3,525,136 $2,661,896 $-1,107,661
2022 $2,818,345 $2,504,040 $3,771,294 $314,305
2021 $2,433,769 $2,201,953 $3,395,082 $231,816
2020 $3,822,861 $1,748,364 $3,305,209 $2,074,497
2019 $1,659,450 $1,669,381 $991,054 $-9,931
2018 $1,784,411 $1,409,324 $1,038,417 $375,087
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