CSPI ACTION FUND

EIN: 874417685 Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$2,456,146
Total Expenses
$2,260,120
Total Assets
$1,791,217
Net Assets
$1,412,826
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
DR PETER LURIE
Phone
2023329110
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

CSPI ACTION FUND, founded in 2022, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 8251% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.3M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADVOCATING FOR GOVERNMENT POLICIES THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY DIETS, PREVENT DECEPTIVE MARKETING PRACTICES, AND ENSURE THAT SCIENCE IS USED TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC GOOD.

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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 $2,409,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $47,146
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,456,146

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $852,756
Salaries & Benefits $671,362
Fundraising Expenses $27,560
Program Expenses $2,204,386
Other Expenses $736,002
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,260,120

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,456,146 $29,411 +82.5%
Expenses $2,260,120 $1,405,804 +0.6%
Net Income $196,026 $-1,376,393 -1.1%
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
11
Independent Members
11
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
6
$431,299
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PHYLLIS R LANTOS TREASURER 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM CORR DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE HESS DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
GIRIDHAR MALLYA DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL A NUTTER CHAIR 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE SCHMITZ SECRETARY 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM SCHULTZ DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN SILVER CHALFIN DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN CAIOLA DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSHMA PALMER DIRECTOR 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES SULLIVAN DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER LURIE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer
$0 $9,554 $291,719
MONICA WILSON DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 2.00
Officer
$0 $5,410 $139,580
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 $2,456,146 $2,260,120 $1,791,217 $196,026
2023 $29,411 $1,405,804 $1,417,222 $-1,376,393
2022 $3,080,697 $488,332 $3,083,943 $2,592,365
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