Liabilities / Assets
51st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 51% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 52-1263996
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
51st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 51% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
55th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 55% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
77th percentile
Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
63rd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 63% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 1.6% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
84th percentile
Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
70th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$16,927,245
Up $2,815,128 (+20%) from 2016
Net Assets
Up$13,230,290
Up $2,648,995 (+25%) from 2016
Liabilities
Up$3,696,955
Up $166,133 (+4.7%) from 2016
Revenue
Up$13,125,134
Up $1,625,180 (+14%) from 2016
Expenses
Up$10,782,224
Up $784,798 (+7.9%) from 2016
Net Income
Up$2,342,910
Up $840,382 (+56%) from 2016
Work for consumer rights.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $8,893,587 | $9,298,992 | ▲ $405,405 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $3,053,783 | $2,847,290 | ▼ $206,493 |
| Investments Other Securities | $125,000 | $2,318,720 | ▲ $2,193,720 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $900,000 | $1,340,000 | ▲ $440,000 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $507,615 | $527,325 | ▲ $19,710 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $408,125 | $441,316 | ▲ $33,191 |
| Accounts Receivable | $25,722 | $103,909 | ▲ $78,187 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $56,909 | $40,058 | ▼ $16,851 |
| Total Assets | $14,112,117 | $16,927,245 | ▲ $2,815,128 |
| Other Assets Total | $141,376 | $9,635 | ▼ $131,741 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Deferred Revenue | $1,645,091 | $1,631,536 | ▼ $13,555 |
| Other Liabilities | $1,231,576 | $1,476,941 | ▲ $245,365 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $654,155 | $588,478 | ▼ $65,677 |
| Total Liabilities | $3,530,822 | $3,696,955 | ▲ $166,133 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $7,799,781 | $9,880,134 | ▲ $2,080,353 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $2,781,514 | $3,350,156 | ▲ $568,642 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $10,581,295 | $13,230,290 | ▲ $2,648,995 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $14,112,117 | $16,927,245 | ▲ $2,815,128 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $1,486,867 | $1,996,684 | $3,483,551 |
| Land | $1,243,073 | - | $1,243,073 |
| Equipment | $117,350 | $681,815 | $799,165 |
| Other Securities | $2,318,720 | - | - |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Weissman | President/ex-officio | PT | $146,193 | $22,288 | $168,481 |
| Sidney Wolfe | Founder and Senior Advisor | FT | $134,012 | $21,166 | $155,178 |
| Allison Zieve | General Counsel | PT | $87,632 | $55,486 | $143,118 |
| Michael Carome | Human Research Group Direc | FT | $116,844 | $26,171 | $143,015 |
| Lori M Wallach | Global Trade Director | PT | $58,506 | $71,046 | $129,552 |
| Thomas Smith | Texas Office Director | PT | $96,980 | $32,393 | $129,373 |
| Margrete S Rangnes | Executive Vice President | PT | $100,895 | $21,392 | $122,287 |
| Joseph Stoshak | Cheif Financial Officer | PT | $53,450 | $65,484 | $118,934 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Direct Mail LLC | Consulting And Artwork | 1250 CONNECTICUT AVE SUITE 200, Washington, DC 20036 | $186,398 |
| Cross World Network | Consulting - Newsletter | 10 VAN WINKLE ROAD, Hudson, NY 12534 | $169,260 |
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities Publicly Traded | 22 | $1,030,656 | Fair Market Value |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 22 | $1,030,656 | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $5,813,371 |
| Other Expenses | $4,798,361 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $864,725 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $170,492 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $3,973,940 | $236,071 | $106,813 | $4,316,824 |
| Office Expenses | $1,437,147 | $259,171 | $409,812 | $2,106,130 |
| Fees for Services Other | $725,858 | $173,310 | $110,388 | $1,009,556 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $563,787 | $40,601 | $24,850 | $629,238 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $253,242 | $61,521 | $39,921 | $354,684 |
| Payroll Taxes | $311,765 | $30,391 | $7,334 | $349,490 |
| All Other Expenses | $714,890 | $-489,613 | $28,328 | $253,605 |
| Depreciation Depletion | - | $241,367 | - | $241,367 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $163,492 | - | - | $163,492 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $144,339 | $16,320 | $2,476 | $163,135 |
| Travel | $135,507 | $2,739 | $4,170 | $142,416 |
| Other Expenses | $99,428 | $4,964 | $2,937 | $107,329 |
| Occupancy | $42,383 | $50,118 | - | $92,501 |
| Information Technology | $8,974 | $75,650 | - | $84,624 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | $9,900 | $45,823 | $5,892 | $61,615 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $43,275 | $2,734 | $3,717 | $49,726 |
| Insurance | - | $28,817 | - | $28,817 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $17,040 | - | $17,040 |
| Foreign Grants | $7,000 | - | - | $7,000 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $78 | - | $78 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $838,745 | $448,905 | $681,234 | $1,968,884 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $10,814,758 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $10,782,224 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $10,782,224 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $32,534 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Service | Houston, TX | 501(c)(3) | Programmatic Support | $48,610 |
| Air Alliance of Houston | Houston, TX | 501(c)(3) | Programmatic Support | $39,882 |
| The Leadership Conference Education Fund | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | Programmatic Support | $25,000 |
| US Pirg Education Fund | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | Progrmatic Support | $25,000 |
| Coalition of Community Organizations | Houston, TX | 501(c)(3) | Programmatic Support | $10,000 |
| Fight for the Future Education Fund | Boston, MA | 501(c)(3) | Progrmatic Support | $10,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Washington, DC | 501(c)(4) | Progrmatic Support | $5,000 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $32,534 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $23,595 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stand Up - La | $59,840 | $11,350 | $3,606 | $7,744 |
| Texas Director Fundraider | $61,321 | $9,460 | - | $9,460 |
| Total Events | $169,511 | $23,595 | $32,534 | $-8,939 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Charitable Gift Annuities Payable | $1,007,965 |
| Due to Public Citizen, Inc. | $468,976 |
“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 conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request.”
“Change in value of split interest agreements -50,517.”
“The foundation accounts for income tax uncertainties in accordance with the asc topic income taxes. For the years ended september 30, 2017 and 2016, 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 32,534. Change in value of split interest agreements -50,517.”
“Special events expenses reported on part viii 32,534.”
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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, CLIMATE CHANGE, 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/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 15 | THOMAS SMITH |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 11 | 100895 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 12 | 134012 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 5 | PRESIDENT/EX-OFFICIO |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 13 | GLOBAL TRADE DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 14 | GENERAL COUNSEL |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 15 | TEXAS OFFICE DIRECTOR |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 3 | REFERENCE MATERIALS |
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| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | ROBERT WEISSMAN |
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 0 | PUBLICATIONS & SUBSCRIPTIONS |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 1 | COURT AWARDS |
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 1 | 376200 |
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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, CLIMATE CHANGE, TRANSPORTATION, AND GOVERNMENT AND CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY. THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 1549692 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt | 0 | 1395728 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/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/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 1310436 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/RevenueAmt | 0 | 376200 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 0 | HEALTH RESEARCH GROUP - THE 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 | 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 | ENERGY PROGRAM - THE 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. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 3 | PC TEXAS - PC TEXAS INFORMS TEXANS ON IMPORTANT ENERGY, TRADE, CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM, ETHICS, TRANSPORTATION, AND UTILITY ISSUES. |
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.