WISCONSIN PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC

EIN: 392011795 Public & Societal Benefit

Milwaukee, WI

Total Revenue
$189,498
Total Expenses
$45,287
Total Assets
$2,707,314
Net Assets
$2,685,677
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
Megan Fitzgerald
Phone
6082519501
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WISCONSIN PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $189K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $144K, a strong 76% operating margin.

Mission

The purpose of the corporation is to promote social welfare within the meaning of Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. The corporation's activities may include public education, research, litigation, and advocacy on issues affecting the public interest. The corporation is not organized for gain or individual profit and it shall be operated exclusively for social welfare purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $15,465 Revenue: $0

Public education and outreach: recruiting volunteers, distributing educational literature, conducting surveys and discussing issues with the public to stop the pollution from single-use plastics...

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Public education and outreach: recruiting volunteers, distributing educational literature, conducting surveys and discussing issues with the public to stop the pollution from single-use plastics, promote consumer protection by strengthening regulations around product safety and working to give citizens the right to repair their own devices.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,978 Revenue: $0

Researching and influencing public policy: staff engage in legislative activities including research, education, and policy development to stop the pollution from single-use plastics, promote...

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Researching and influencing public policy: staff engage in legislative activities including research, education, and policy development to stop the pollution from single-use plastics, promote consumer protection by strengthening regulations around product safety and working to give citizens the right 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 $189,498
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $189,498

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $20,678
Program Expenses $17,443
Other Expenses $40,889
TOTAL EXPENSES $45,287

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $189,498 $199,009 0.0%
Expenses $45,287 $232,052 -0.8%
Net Income $144,211 $-33,043 -5.4%
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
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
2
$90,107
Total Directors
5
$191,227
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Danny Katz Director 0.5
Director
$0 $16,194 $101,120
Ellen Montgomery Clerk, Treasurer, Director 0.5
Officer Director
$0 $9,673 $90,107
Megan Fitzgerald President, Director 0.5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sam Gibb Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joe Ready Director 0.5
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 $189,498 $45,287 $2,707,314 $144,211
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $210,244 $70,890 $2,352,809 $139,354
2022 $227,063 $99,044 $2,204,477 $128,019
2021 $241,702 $81,814 $2,066,395 $159,888
2020 $277,159 $128,655 $1,842,878 $148,504
2019 $319,614 $156,229 $1,687,058 $163,385
2018 $384,773 $281,332 $1,710,655 $103,441
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