Liabilities / Assets
53rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 53% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 39-2011795
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
53rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 53% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
67th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
45th percentile
Higher net margin than 45% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
75th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 14.5% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
69th percentile
Faster asset growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
72nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$1,404,255
Up $113,031 (+8.8%) from 2016
Net Assets
Up$1,282,558
Up $60,378 (+4.9%) from 2016
Liabilities
Up$121,697
Up $52,653 (+76%) from 2016
Revenue
Up$339,281
Up $41,494 (+14%) from 2016
Expenses
Up$324,777
Up $154,048 (+90%) from 2016
Net Income
Down$14,504
Down $112,554 (-89%) from 2016
Using the time tested tools of investigative research, media exposes, grassroots organizing, advocacy and litigation, WISPIRG stands up to powerful interests and delivers concrete results - putting public health ahead of big agriculture, standing up for consumers and closing tax loopholes.
The purpose of the corporation is to promote social welfare within the meaning of Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. The corporation's activities may include public education, research, litigation, and advocacy on issues affecting the public interest. The corporation is not organized for gain or individual profit and it shall be operated exclusively for social welfare purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments Other Securities | $65,305 | $786,180 | ▲ $720,875 |
| Accounts Receivable | $230,819 | $404,212 | ▲ $173,393 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | - | $157,922 | - |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $54,000 | $54,000 | → $0 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | - | $1,450 | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $833 | $402 | ▼ $431 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $940,267 | $89 | ▼ $940,178 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $1,291,224 | $1,404,255 | ▲ $113,031 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $69,044 | $121,697 | ▲ $52,653 |
| Total Liabilities | $69,044 | $121,697 | ▲ $52,653 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $1,222,180 | $1,282,558 | ▲ $60,378 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $1,222,180 | $1,282,558 | ▲ $60,378 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $1,291,224 | $1,404,255 | ▲ $113,031 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $402 | $639 | $1,041 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Speight | Secretary | - | - | $49,339 | $49,339 |
| Danny Katz | Treasurer | - | - | $36,958 | $36,958 |
| Peter Skopec | State Director | PT | $8,336 | $2,997 | $11,333 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Megan Fitzgerald | President |
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fund for the Public Interest | Prog, fundraising | 294 Washington Street 500, Boston, MA 02108 | $276,025 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $311,746 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $101,542 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $13,031 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees for Services Other | $20,283 | $8,084 | - | $28,367 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $6,670 | $833 | $833 | $8,336 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $2,925 | - | $2,925 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $2,062 | $258 | $258 | $2,578 |
| Office Expenses | $950 | $873 | $124 | $1,947 |
| Payroll Taxes | $1,358 | $170 | $170 | $1,698 |
| Occupancy | $542 | $68 | $67 | $677 |
| Travel | $438 | $55 | $54 | $547 |
| Insurance | - | $509 | - | $509 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $345 | $43 | $43 | $431 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $335 | $42 | $42 | $419 |
| Other Expenses | $218 | - | $99,951 | $218 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $100 | - | - | $100 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $176,074 | $13,860 | $99,951 | $276,025 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $324,777 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $324,777 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $324,777 |
| 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 | - |
“Membership is accomplished by making an affirmative declaration of their desire to join the organization and signing a statement of support of 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; or 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; or 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.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Membership is accomplished by making an affirmative declaration of their desire to join the organization and signing a statement of support of 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; or 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; or 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 |
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