PUBLIC WISE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FUND

EIN: 852355000 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$3,355,380
Total Expenses
$1,667,709
Total Assets
$1,889,382
Net Assets
$1,703,393
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
CHRISTINA BAAL-OWENS
Phone
2127923912
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

PUBLIC WISE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FUND, founded in 2020, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 123% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.7M, a strong 50% operating margin.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT, POLLING AND RESEARCH TO FILL THE GAPS IN VOTER AND VOTING RIGHTS RESEARCH TO COMPLEMENT ONGOING STUDIES BEING CONDUCTED BY OTHERS IN THE FIELD.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,320,127
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $35,253
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,355,380

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $665,000
Salaries & Benefits $689,523
Fundraising Expenses $34,930
Program Expenses $1,490,550
Other Expenses $313,186
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,667,709

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,355,380 $1,506,210 +1.2%
Expenses $1,667,709 $2,078,364 -0.2%
Net Income $1,687,671 $-572,154 -3.9%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
4
Volunteers
5

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
$340,055
Total Directors
6
$19,823
Key Employees
2
$374,533
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTINA BAAL-OWENS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$0 $81,372 $340,055
ERIC LAUFER DIRECTOR/BOARD PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY BERNSTEIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACOB FABER PHD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEN DART DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHIJUADE KADREE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE MILIANO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $19,823
JESSIE KALBFELD RESEARCH DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$188,514 $50,612 $239,126
SARA MOORE DEPUTY RESEARCH DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$122,669 $12,738 $135,407
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,355,380 $1,667,709 $1,889,382 $1,687,671
2022 $1,506,210 $2,078,364 $62,755 $-572,154
2021 $599,902 $8,022 $591,880 $591,880
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