Liabilities / Assets
54th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 54% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 52-1263996
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
54th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 54% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
57th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 57% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
53rd percentile
Higher net margin than 53% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
60th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 60% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 1.9% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
21st percentile
Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
27th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$11,968,362
Down $554,594 (-4.4%) from 2014
Net Assets
Down$8,594,011
Down $259,499 (-2.9%) from 2014
Liabilities
Down$3,374,351
Down $295,095 (-8.0%) from 2014
Revenue
Down$10,501,162
Down $510,290 (-4.6%) from 2014
Expenses
Down$10,103,175
Down $164,656 (-1.6%) from 2014
Net Income
Down$397,987
Down $345,634 (-46%) from 2014
Work for consumer rights.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $7,430,408 | $7,376,992 | ▼ $53,416 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $3,106,006 | $3,191,772 | ▲ $85,766 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $400,000 | $427,500 | ▲ $27,500 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $347,836 | $350,435 | ▲ $2,599 |
| Investments Other Securities | $650,000 | $125,000 | ▼ $525,000 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $344,575 | $93,616 | ▼ $250,959 |
| Accounts Receivable | $82,274 | $56,026 | ▼ $26,248 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $88,025 | $51,713 | ▼ $36,312 |
| Total Assets | $12,522,956 | $11,968,362 | ▼ $554,594 |
| Other Assets Total | $73,832 | $295,308 | ▲ $221,476 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Deferred Revenue | $1,699,840 | $1,710,674 | ▲ $10,834 |
| Other Liabilities | $1,380,679 | $1,213,709 | ▼ $166,970 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $588,927 | $449,968 | ▼ $138,959 |
| Total Liabilities | $3,669,446 | $3,374,351 | ▼ $295,095 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $6,734,969 | $6,646,345 | ▼ $88,624 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $2,118,541 | $1,947,666 | ▼ $170,875 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $8,853,510 | $8,594,011 | ▼ $259,499 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $12,522,956 | $11,968,362 | ▼ $554,594 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $1,759,831 | $1,716,295 | $3,476,126 |
| Land | $1,243,073 | - | $1,243,073 |
| Equipment | $188,868 | $477,045 | $665,913 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Weissman | President/ex-officio | PT | $139,606 | $21,341 | $160,947 |
| Sidney Wolfe | Founder and Senior Advisor | FT | $127,519 | $19,345 | $146,864 |
| Margrete S Rangnes | Executive Vice President | PT | $90,263 | $46,484 | $136,747 |
| Michael Carome | Human Research Group Director | FT | $111,183 | $23,844 | $135,027 |
| Allison Zieve | General Counsel | PT | $83,387 | $51,640 | $135,027 |
| Lori M Wallach | Global Trade Director | PT | $44,537 | $78,129 | $122,666 |
| Thomas Smith | Texas Office Director | PT | $77,828 | $44,672 | $122,500 |
| Joseph Stoshak | Cheif Financial Officer | PT | $60,239 | $50,984 | $111,223 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mark Chavez | Chair |
| Ann Brown | Director |
| Annie Leonard | Director |
| Cynthia Renfro | Director |
| Gerson Smoger | Director |
| Jim Bildner | Director |
| Robert Fellmeth | Director |
| Steve Skrovan | Director |
| David Halperin | Secretary/treasurer |
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross World Network | Consulting - Newsletter | 10 VAN WINKLE ROAD, Hudson, NY 12534 | $152,413 |
| Integrated Direct Mail LLC | Consulting & Artwork | 1250 CONNECTICUT AVENUE SUITE 200, Washington, DC 20036 | $150,737 |
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities Publicly Traded | 29 | $286,021 | Fair Market Value |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 29 | $286,021 | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $5,359,207 |
| Other Expenses | $4,324,843 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $745,170 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $419,125 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $3,522,289 | $227,902 | $156,942 | $3,907,133 |
| Office Expenses | $1,275,518 | $181,308 | $227,737 | $1,684,563 |
| Fees for Services Other | $836,632 | $147,140 | $109,566 | $1,093,338 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $492,936 | $47,120 | $22,595 | $562,651 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $308,941 | $97,660 | $49,217 | $455,818 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $419,125 | - | - | $419,125 |
| Payroll Taxes | $288,087 | $29,689 | $15,155 | $332,931 |
| Depreciation Depletion | - | $201,741 | - | $201,741 |
| Information Technology | $94,670 | $76,215 | $29,258 | $200,143 |
| Travel | $145,946 | $9,152 | $13,670 | $168,768 |
| All Other Expenses | $548,111 | $-462,195 | $48,031 | $133,947 |
| Occupancy | $69,584 | $44,902 | - | $114,486 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $89,427 | $7,406 | $3,841 | $100,674 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | $14,120 | $71,052 | $13,380 | $98,552 |
| Other Expenses | $71,170 | $6,312 | $9,455 | $86,937 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $29,102 | $461 | $691 | $30,254 |
| Insurance | $195 | $27,519 | $-90 | $27,624 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $14,884 | - | $14,884 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $10,462 | - | $10,462 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $497,384 | $431,711 | $646,689 | $1,575,784 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $10,198,999 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $10,103,175 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $10,103,175 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $95,824 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Organizing Project Education Fund | San Antonio, TX | 501(c)(3) | Programmatic Support | $100,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | Programmatic Support | $75,000 |
| US Pirg Education Fund | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | Programmatic Support | $50,000 |
| Gulf Restoration Network | New Orleans, LA | 501(c)(3) | Programmatic Support | $39,125 |
| Louisiana Environmental Action Network | Baton Rouge, LA | 501(c)(3) | Programmatic Support | $25,000 |
| Southwings | Asheville, NC | 501(c)(3) | Programmatic Support | $24,000 |
| Center for Political Accountability | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | Programmatic Support | $20,000 |
| Essential Information | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | Programmatic Support | $12,000 |
| Air Alliance of Houston | Houston, TX | 501(c)(3) | Programmatic Support | $10,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | 501(c)(3) | Programmatic Support | $10,000 |
| Demos | New York, NY | 501(c)(3) | Programmatic Support | $10,000 |
| Environment Texas Research | Austin, TX | 501(c)(3) | Programmatic Support | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Austin, TX | 501(c)(3) | Programmatic Support | $10,000 |
| Environmental Integrity Project | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | Programmatic Support | $10,000 |
| University of Houston Honors College | Houston, TX | 501(c)(3) | Programmatic Support | $10,000 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $95,824 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $48,845 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gala | $192,031 | $28,430 | $8,536 | $19,894 |
| La Sums | $75,078 | $8,600 | $3,992 | $4,608 |
| Total Events | $387,802 | $48,845 | $95,824 | $-46,979 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annuities Payable | $1,036,941 |
| Due to Public Citizen, Inc. | $176,768 |
“The form 990 is reviewed by the president, general counsel, and the chief financial officer before distribution to the board.”
“Board members are required to disclose any potential conflict of interest to the board of directors. Employees are required to disclose any conflicts of interest to the president.”
“The compensation of the president is determined after approval by the board of directors.”
“The organization makes its form 990 and financial statements available on its website. The organization also makes its conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request.”
“Employees of public citizen foundation, inc. Are paid by a common paymaster, public citizen, inc., a related organization. The number of employees reported in part v on line 2a is the number that would have been reported by public citizen foundation, inc., had it paid its own employees, as required by the form 990 instructions for this part.”
“Other professional fees: program service expenses 836,632. Management and general expenses 147,140. Fundraising expenses 109,566. Total expenses 1,093,338.”
“The foundation accounts for income tax uncertainties in accordance with the asc topic income taxes. For the years ended september 30, 2015 and 2014, the foundation performed an evaluation of all tax positions taken and determined there were no matters that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The foundation's form 990, return of organization exempt from income tax, is subject to examination by the taxing authorities, generally for three years after filing.”
“Special event expense reported on part viii -95,824.”
“Special events expenses reported on part viii 95,824.”
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION - THE FOUNDATION IS ACTIVE IN EVERY PUBLIC FORUM - CONGRESS, THE COURTS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND THE NEWS MEDIA. THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES THAT FULL DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNMENT INFORMATION EMPOWERS CITIZENS AND CONSUMERS. ALL OF THE FOUNDATION'S COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS AIM TO MAKE INFORMATION ABOUT HEALTH CARE, TRANSPORTATION, INTERNATIONAL TRADE, NUCLEAR WASTE AND REACTOR SAFETY, RENEWABLE ENERGY, GOVERNMENT AND CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY AND RELATED ISSUES ACCESSIBLE TO ORDINARY CITIZENS. IF NECESSARY, THE FOUNDATION USES THE COURTS TO ENSURE FAIR ACCESS TO INFORMATION. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | PUBLICATIONS - THE FOUNDATION PUBLISHES BOOKS, PERIODICALS, SPECIAL REPORTS, AND EXPERT COMMENTARY ON CURRENT ISSUES IN HEALTH AND SAFETY, THE LAW, ENERGY POLICY, TRANSPORTATION, AND GOVERNMENT AND CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY. THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | GLOBAL TRADE WATCH - ACTING ON ITS BELIEF THAT SO CALLED "FREE TRADE" TREATIES COST U.S. JOBS, REDUCE WAGES, UNDERMINE OUR DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS, AND JEOPARDIZE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT, GLOBAL TRADE WATCH PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON THE DAMAGING IMPACT OF THE CORPORATE PUSH FOR GLOBALIZATION THROUGH TREATIES SUCH AS THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (NAFTA) AND THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) AGREEMENTS. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 0 | LITIGATION GROUP - LITIGATION GROUP ATTORNEYS HAVE ARGUED LANDMARK LAWSUITS ON BEHALF OF CITIZENS IN FEDERAL AND STATE COURTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THEIR EFFORTS TO REPRESENT PRINCIPLED, RATHER THAN PROFITABLE, POSITIONS IN LEGAL DISPUTES HAVE PRESERVED THE VITAL CHECKS AND BALANCES OF THE SEPARATION OF POWERS IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, PREVENTED THE DESTRUCTION OF PRESIDENTIAL RECORDS, AND FORCED REGULATORY AGENCIES TO ISSUE IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 1 | CONGRESS WATCH - CONGRESS WATCH PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON THE INFLUENCE OF SPECIAL INTEREST DOLLARS THAT CORRUPT THE POLITICAL PROCESS AND ON CORPORATE WELFARE EXPENDITURES THAT LARD THE FEDERAL BUDGET, ON A WIDE RANGE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION MEASURES, INCLUDING HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS, ACCESS TO THE COURTS, AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REGULATION. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 2 | HEALTH RESEARCH GROUP - FIGHTS FOR SAFE FOODS, DRUGS, AND MEDICAL DEVICES, FOR UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE, AND FOR FULL DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION THAT WILL EMPOWER CONSUMERS AND INFORM THEIR PERSONAL HEALTH CARE DECISIONS. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 3 | PC TEXAS - INFORMS TEXANS ON IMPORTANT ENERGY, TRADE, CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM, ETHICS, TRANSPORTATION, AND UTILITY ISSUES. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 4 | ENERGY PROGRAM - PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON THE THREAT OF CATASTROPHIC CLIMATE CHANGE, THE DANGERS OF NUCLEAR AND FOSSIL FUELS, AND THE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO ADVANCE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND DEVELOP RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES. |
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