Liabilities / Assets
28th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 28% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 22-2708332
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
28th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 28% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
63rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
85th percentile
Higher net margin than 85% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
48th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 48% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 4.3% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
73rd percentile
Faster asset growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
20th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$6,549,173
Up $669,993 (+11%) from 2016
Net Assets
Up$6,323,471
Up $587,979 (+10%) from 2016
Liabilities
Up$225,702
Up $82,014 (+57%) from 2016
Revenue
Down$564,854
Down $36,698 (-6.1%) from 2016
Expenses
Down$329,345
Down $32,498 (-9.0%) from 2016
Net Income
Down$235,509
Down $4,200 (-1.8%) from 2016
The purpose of the corporation is to promote social welfare within the definitions of section 501c(4) of the internal revenue code. Activities include, but are not limited to, advocacy, research, and public education.
The purpose of the corporation is to promote social welfare within the definitions of Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Activities include, but are not limited to, advocacy, research, and public education.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments Other Securities | $2,681,956 | $2,989,263 | ▲ $307,307 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $1,701,656 | $1,678,885 | ▼ $22,771 |
| Accounts Receivable | $1,008,774 | $1,340,511 | ▲ $331,737 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $466,152 | $522,210 | ▲ $56,058 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $20,642 | $18,304 | ▼ $2,338 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | - | $0 | - |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $5,879,180 | $6,549,173 | ▲ $669,993 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $143,688 | $225,702 | ▲ $82,014 |
| Total Liabilities | $143,688 | $225,702 | ▲ $82,014 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $5,735,492 | $6,323,471 | ▲ $587,979 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $5,735,492 | $6,323,471 | ▲ $587,979 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $5,879,180 | $6,549,173 | ▲ $669,993 |
| Name | Title | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Rusch | Treasurer/VP | $24,364 | $24,364 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ed Lloyd | President |
| Ellen Montgomery | Director |
| Allison Cairo | Secretary |
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fund for the Public Interest | Program, fundraising | 294 Washington Street 500, Boston, MA 02108 | $323,377 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $328,936 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $101,511 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $409 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees for Services Other | $1,274 | $3,822 | - | $5,096 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $5,000 | - | $5,000 |
| Occupancy | $2,596 | $324 | $324 | $3,244 |
| Insurance | - | $3,088 | - | $3,088 |
| Office Expenses | $672 | $85 | $84 | $841 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $327 | $41 | $41 | $409 |
| Other Expenses | $4,707 | $250 | $101,044 | $250 |
| All Other Expenses | $147 | $18 | $18 | $183 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $205,158 | $12,628 | $101,044 | $306,202 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $329,345 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $329,345 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $329,345 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
“Citizens become members by affirming their desire to join the organization and signing a statement to support the organization's mission.”
“The organization's governing body has no committees.”
“The draft 990 is sent to all board members prior to the return being finalized.”
“To monitor and enforce compliance with the conflict of interest policy, the organization requires all officers, directors and individuals with substantial influence over the organization to complete an annual statement disclosing to the board any business, contractual or financial relationships the person has with other corporations. In addition, said persons have an ongoing obligation to disclose to the board any financial interest, direct or indirect, that the person would gain from any particular transaction, contract or policy under consideration by the organization. The board must address potential conflicts on a case-by-case basis, conflicted persons must abstain from the deliberation of the transaction, and corporate records must be maintained.”
“The compensation committee will establish acceptable compensation packages after reviewing at least one of the following: 1) information about compensation paid by similarly situated tax-exempt organizations for similar services; 2) current compensation surveys compiled by independent firms; 3) actual written offers from similarly situated organizations. Documentation of the compensation deliberation and decision is kept on file.”
“The compensation committee will establish acceptable compensation packages after reviewing at least one of the following: 1) information about compensation paid by similarly situated tax-exempt organizations for similar services; 2) current compensation surveys compiled by independent firms; 3) actual written offers from similarly situated organizations. Documentation of the compensation deliberation and decision is kept on file.”
“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are kept in our office and are not available to the public.”
“The Lobby is exempt from federal and state income taxes under IRS Code Section 501(c)(4) and believes it has complied with all requirements necessary to maintain that status and position.”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
| Path | # | Value |
|---|---|---|
| IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 143688 |
| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 225702 |
| IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 1008774 |
| IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 1340511 |
| IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc | 0 | The purpose of the corporation is to promote social welfare within the definitions of Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Activities include, but are not limited to, advocacy, research, and public education. |
| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/AllAffiliatesIncludedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt | 0 | 11719 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 18 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 18 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 147 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 183 |
| IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm | 0 | Emily Kelly-Fischer |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 3035735995 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 1543 Wazee Street 400 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Denver |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | CO |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 80202 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 323377 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 294 Washington Street 500 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Boston |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MA |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 02108 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | Fund for the Public Interest |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc | 0 | Program, fundraising |
| IRS990/CreditCounselingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 437555 |
| IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 27299 |
| IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 328936 |
| IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 100000 |
| IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 235509 |
| IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 409 |
| IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 329345 |
| IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt | 0 | 101511 |
| IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 564854 |
| IRS990/DAFExcessBusinessHoldingsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Desc | 0 | Public education and outreach: media outreach, distributing educational literature, conducting surveys and discussing issues with the public by reaching thousands of citizens each year on the following issues: Consumer protection, protecting lifesaving antibiotics by stopping their overuse on animals, equality in our democracy, shifting transportation priorities. |
| IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DistributionToDonorInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/EmployeeCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/EscrowAccountInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 208075 |
| IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 5000 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 5000 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 3822 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 1274 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 5096 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | 0 | 0.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | 1 | 0.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | 2 | 0.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | 3 | 20.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 0 | 0.10 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 1 | 0.10 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 2 | 0.10 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 3 | 0.10 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 3 | 1273 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Allison Cairo |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 1 | Ed Lloyd |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 2 | Ellen Montgomery |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 3 | Emily Rusch |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 3 | 23091 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | Secretary |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | President |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | Director |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | Treasurer/VP |
| IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/Form990TFiledInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FormationYr | 0 | 1986 |
| IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/FSAuditedInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt | 0 | 4 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 564854 |
| IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt | 0 | 3 |
| IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 3088 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 3088 |
| IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | 27299 |
| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 27299 |
| IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 2681956 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 2989263 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 466152 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 522210 |
| IRS990/InvestTaxExemptBondsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/JointCostsInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd | 0 | NJ |
| IRS990/LicensedMoreThanOneStateInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/LocalChaptersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MembershipDuesAmt | 0 | 425836 |
| IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | The purpose of the corporation is to promote social welfare within the definitions of Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Activities include, but are not limited to, advocacy, research, and public education. |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 5735492 |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 6323471 |
| IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetIncomeFromGamingGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt | 0 | 352470 |
| IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/NondeductibleContriDisclInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 324 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 324 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 2596 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 3244 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 84 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 85 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 672 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 841 |
| IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/OnBehalfOfIssuerInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Organization501cInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OrgFiledInLieuOfForm1041Ind | 0 | false |
| IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 41 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 41 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 327 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 409 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 0 | Citizen outreach |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 1 | Dues & memberships |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 2 | Banking fees |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 3 | Filing fees |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 101044 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 325 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 1 | 250 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 205158 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 1 | 4707 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 306202 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 4707 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 2 | 325 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 3 | 250 |
| IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 20642 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 18304 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | Ed Lloyd |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 0 | 813319 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 0 | Program service revenue |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 0 | 100000 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 100000 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | Researching and influencing public policy: NJPIRG engages in legislative activities including research, education, legal & policy development on the following issues: Consumer protection, protecting lifesaving antibiotics by stopping their overuse on animals, equality in our democracy and shifting transportation priorities. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 6806 |
| IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 489067 |
| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 12485 |
| IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 361843 |
| IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 100000 |
| IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 239709 |
| IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 361843 |
| IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 601552 |
| IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt | 0 | 235509 |
| IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/RelatedEntityInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/RevenueAmt | 0 | 100000 |
| IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 1701656 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 1678885 |
| IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleC/AgreeCarryoverPriorYearInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleC/Form1120POLFiledInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleC/OnlyInHouseLobbyingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleC/SubstantiallyAllDuesNondedInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt | 0 | 329345 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleD/NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt | 0 | 352470 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt | 0 | 352470 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt | 0 | 564854 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | The Lobby is exempt from federal and state income taxes under IRS Code Section 501(c)(4) and believes it has complied with all requirements necessary to maintain that status and position. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Part X : FIN48 Footnote |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt | 0 | 2989263 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt | 0 | 329345 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt | 0 | 564854 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 917324 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 329345 |
| IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Citizens become members by affirming their desire to join the organization and signing a statement to support the organization's mission. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | The organization's governing body has no committees. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | The draft 990 is sent to all board members prior to the return being finalized. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | To monitor and enforce compliance with the conflict of interest policy, the organization requires all officers, directors and individuals with substantial influence over the organization to complete an annual statement disclosing to the board any business, contractual or financial relationships the person has with other corporations. In addition, said persons have an ongoing obligation to disclose to the board any financial interest, direct or indirect, that the person would gain from any particular transaction, contract or policy under consideration by the organization. The board must address potential conflicts on a case-by-case basis, conflicted persons must abstain from the deliberation of the transaction, and corporate records must be maintained. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | The compensation committee will establish acceptable compensation packages after reviewing at least one of the following: 1) information about compensation paid by similarly situated tax-exempt organizations for similar services; 2) current compensation surveys compiled by independent firms; 3) actual written offers from similarly situated organizations. Documentation of the compensation deliberation and decision is kept on file. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | The compensation committee will establish acceptable compensation packages after reviewing at least one of the following: 1) information about compensation paid by similarly situated tax-exempt organizations for similar services; 2) current compensation surveys compiled by independent firms; 3) actual written offers from similarly situated organizations. Documentation of the compensation deliberation and decision is kept on file. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are kept in our office and are not available to the public. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 8: Explanation of No Contemporaneously Documentation of Meetings |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available |
| IRS990ScheduleR/AssetExchangeInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/DivRelatedOrganizationInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/DirectControllingNACd | 0 | N/A |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/EIN | 0 | 043119807 |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/EntityTypeTxt | 0 | C corp |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/LegalDomicileStateCd | 0 | MA |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt | 0 | Social welfare |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/RelatedOrganizationName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | Natl Assoc of Orgs in the Public Int |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 294 Washington Street 500 |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Boston |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MA |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 02108 |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 1 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 2 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 3 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 4 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 5 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 6 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 7 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 8 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 9 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 10 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 11 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 12 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 13 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 14 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 15 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 16 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 17 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 18 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 19 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 20 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 21 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 22 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 23 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 24 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 25 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 26 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 27 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 28 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 29 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 30 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 31 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 32 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 33 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd | 34 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 1 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 2 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 3 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 4 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 5 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 6 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 7 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 8 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 9 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 10 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 11 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 12 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 13 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 14 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 15 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 16 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 17 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 18 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 19 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 20 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 21 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 22 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 23 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 24 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 25 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 26 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 27 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 28 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 29 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 30 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 31 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 32 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 33 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 34 | NAOPI |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | Arizona PIRG Inc |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 1 | Bold Alliance Inc |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 2 | California PIRG |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 3 | Campus Organizing Support Services |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 4 | Colorado PIRG |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 5 | ConnPIRG Citizen Lobby Inc |
| IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 6 | Earth Day 2020 Inc |
No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.
Displayed year
2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.