PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY INC

EIN: 931102740 501(c)(3) Environment

SILVER SPRING, MD

Total Revenue
$2,229,404
Total Expenses
$1,730,714
Total Assets
$1,249,507
Net Assets
$1,005,325
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
TIMOTHY WHITEHOUSE
Phone
2022657337
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY INC, founded in 1992, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 69% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $499K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

To educate the public and employees of government resource management and environmental protection agencies nationwide about environmental ethics; to assist those who speak out on behalf of environmental ethics; and to protect the integrity of individual employees and scientists within the government who dissent for ethical reasons.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $520,794

Legal: Peer provides legal counsel, assistance, and representation to public employees who may face retaliation for speaking out for higher standards of scientific integrity, environmental ethics...

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Legal: Peer provides legal counsel, assistance, and representation to public employees who may face retaliation for speaking out for higher standards of scientific integrity, environmental ethics, and accountability in government. PEER engages in litigation and administrative processes to improve environmental outcomes. Peer has engaged in over 30 lawsuits and administrative actions in the past year.

Program 2
Expenses: $432,312

Membership and outreach: PEER helps employee members expose and remedy environmental problems within their public agencies and educate the public and policy makers on issues facing government...

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Membership and outreach: PEER helps employee members expose and remedy environmental problems within their public agencies and educate the public and policy makers on issues facing government employees who work to protect the environment.

Program 3
Expenses: $337,617

Resource Protection: Peer works with and on the behalf of public employees who serve as stewards of our nation's public lands and natural resources. Peer advocates responsible planning and...

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Resource Protection: Peer works with and on the behalf of public employees who serve as stewards of our nation's public lands and natural resources. Peer advocates responsible planning and management, informing policy makers and the public on natural resources issues.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,845,057
Program Service Revenue $284,782
Investment Income $5,131
Other Revenue $94,434
TOTAL REVENUE $2,229,404

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,039,319
Fundraising Expenses $118,418
Program Expenses $1,450,027
Other Expenses $691,395
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,730,714

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,229,404 $1,321,521 +0.7%
Expenses $1,730,714 $1,671,858 +0.0%
Net Income $498,690 $-350,337 -2.4%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
13
Volunteers
4

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
3
$116,762
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TIMOTHY WHITEHOUSE BOARD MEMBER 40.00
Officer
$116,762 $0 $116,762
DARRELL CARRINGTON DEV CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK BUONO BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOUIS CLARK VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACOB MALCOM BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN LOMELI BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA BROWN MD Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDRA BUENO BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE DBERG MD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADRIAN TREVES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD G STEINER CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EWELL HOPKINS 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
2025 $2,229,404 $1,730,714 $1,249,507 $498,690
2024 $1,321,521 $1,671,858 $779,131 $-350,337
2023 $1,801,204 $1,633,580 $1,186,810 $167,624
2022 $1,177,028 $1,778,184 $831,122 $-601,156
2021 $1,323,121 $1,325,051 $1,446,917 $-1,930
2020 $1,293,090 $1,236,251 $1,426,913 $56,839
2019 $1,180,747 $1,011,062 $1,344,028 $169,685
2018 $1,273,818 $1,044,404 $1,250,168 $229,414
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