MARYLAND PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC (EIN 521033638) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1974

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Johanna Neumann

Phone

4104679389

Tax Period

2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

MARYLAND PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1974, is a small nonprofit that reported $186K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 30% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $209K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

With public debate around important issues often dominated by special interests pursuing their own narrow agenda, Maryland PIRG Foundation offers an independent voice that works on behalf of the public interest. Maryland PIRG Foundation works to protect consumers and promote good government. We investigate problems, craft solutions, educate the public, and offer the folks of Maryland meaningful opportunities for civic participation.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $185,611

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $185,611

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $52,911

Fundraising Expenses $6,060

Program Expenses $167,061

Other Expenses $156,377

TOTAL EXPENSES $209,288

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$185,611	$266,884	-0.3%
Expenses	$209,288	$139,173	+0.5%
Net Income	$-23,677	$127,711	-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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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

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

$94,611

Total Directors

$94,611

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Elizabeth Ridlington	Treasurer, Director	1	Officer Director	$0	$14,092	$94,611
Johanna Neumann	President, Director	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Luke Pinton	Treasurer, Director	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Emily Scarr	State Director	20	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$185,611	$209,288	$590,662	$-23,677
2022	$266,884	$139,173	$539,813	$127,711

MARYLAND PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC