Civic Intelligence

California Public Interest Research Group Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 94-2559710

Sep 01, 2015 to Aug 31, 2016 • Filed on Jul 14, 2017

Organization Profilewww.calpirg.org
483 9th StreetOakland, CA 94607

(510) 844-6800

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.38x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

77th percentile

28%

Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

39th percentile

$26,318

Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.5% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

68th percentile

5.7%

Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

35th percentile

-0.4%

Faster revenue growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Up

$10,889,470

Up $585,116 (+5.7%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$10,241,322

Up $604,452 (+6.3%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$648,148

Down $19,336 (-2.9%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin77th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,718,415

Down $7,582 (-0.4%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$1,233,274

Down $60,528 (-4.7%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$485,141

Up $52,946 (+12%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth68th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2011: $9,082,158Liabilities 2011: $628,034Net Assets 2011: $8,454,1242011Assets 2012: $10,203,523Liabilities 2012: $1,649,716Net Assets 2012: $8,553,8072012Assets 2013: $9,551,894Liabilities 2013: $817,849Net Assets 2013: $8,734,0452013Assets 2014: $9,889,295Liabilities 2014: $714,613Net Assets 2014: $9,174,6822014Assets 2015: $10,304,354Liabilities 2015: $667,484Net Assets 2015: $9,636,8702015Assets 2016: $10,889,470Liabilities 2016: $648,148Net Assets 2016: $10,241,3222016Assets 2017: $12,877,013Liabilities 2017: $1,536,761Net Assets 2017: $11,340,2522017Assets 2018: $13,572,784Liabilities 2018: $1,115,539Net Assets 2018: $12,457,2452018Assets 2019: $14,246,396Liabilities 2019: $811,505Net Assets 2019: $13,434,8912019Assets 2020: $15,636,112Liabilities 2020: $1,064,200Net Assets 2020: $14,571,9122020Assets 2021: $18,860,041Liabilities 2021: $1,632,324Net Assets 2021: $17,227,7172021Assets 2022: $19,525,569Liabilities 2022: $2,028,352Net Assets 2022: $17,497,2172022Assets 2023: $20,336,080Liabilities 2023: $1,229,215Net Assets 2023: $19,106,8652023Assets 2024: $21,350,540Liabilities 2024: $568,147Net Assets 2024: $20,782,3932024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$10,889,470
Liabilities$648,148
Net Assets$10,241,322
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth35th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Expenses 2011: $1,094,0842011Expenses 2012: $1,807,7352012Expenses 2013: $1,939,1242013Revenue 2014: $1,985,778Expenses 2014: $1,765,949Net Income 2014: $219,8292014Revenue 2015: $1,725,997Expenses 2015: $1,293,802Net Income 2015: $432,1952015Revenue 2016: $1,718,415Expenses 2016: $1,233,274Net Income 2016: $485,1412016Revenue 2017: $1,710,971Expenses 2017: $1,125,305Net Income 2017: $585,6662017Revenue 2018: $1,727,802Expenses 2018: $1,015,502Net Income 2018: $712,3002018Revenue 2019: $1,684,609Expenses 2019: $1,087,718Net Income 2019: $596,8912019Revenue 2020: $1,516,606Expenses 2020: $696,414Net Income 2020: $820,1922020Revenue 2021: $1,371,356Expenses 2021: $545,922Net Income 2021: $825,4342021Revenue 2022: $1,681,628Expenses 2022: $696,271Net Income 2022: $985,3572022Revenue 2023: $1,450,595Expenses 2023: $901,457Net Income 2023: $549,1382023Revenue 2024: $1,374,701Expenses 2024: $1,331,845Net Income 2024: $42,8562024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$1,718,415
Expenses$1,233,274
Net Income$485,141
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2015 to Aug 31, 2016
Signed
Jul 14, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,718,415
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

When consumers are cheated or the voices of ordinary citizens are drowned out by special interest lobbyists, CALPIRG speaks up and takes action. We uncover threats to public health and well being and fight to end them, using the time-tested tools of investigative research, media exposes, grassroots organizing, advocacy and litigation. CALPIRG's mission is to deliver persistent, result-oriented public interest activism that protects consumers, encourages a fair, sustainable economy, and fosters responsive, democratic government.

Cal PIRG's mission is to deliver persistent, results-oriented public interest activism.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Program Related$1,783,142$5,487,289▲ $3,704,147
Accounts Receivable$3,232,464$3,406,397▲ $173,933
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$792,562$877,432▲ $84,870
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$4,485,499$709,880▼ $3,775,619
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$397,300-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$10,687$11,172▲ $485
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$10,304,354$10,889,470▲ $585,116
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$667,484$648,148▼ $19,336
Total Liabilities$667,484$648,148▼ $19,336
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$9,636,870$10,241,322▲ $604,452
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$9,636,870$10,241,322▲ $604,452
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$10,304,354$10,889,470▲ $585,116

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings-$47,998-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay39th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Emily RuschState DirectorPT$26,318$26,318

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Doug PhelpsChair
Micheal RussoDirector
Julia PetersSecretary
Faye ParkTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Fund for the Public InterestProg & fundraising294 Washington Street 500, Boston, MA 02108$1,110,043
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,699,144
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$19,271
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$87,284
Change in Net Assets
$485,141

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,718,415
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$119,311
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,837,726
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,718,415
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,176,672
Total Fundraising Expense$374,003
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$56,602
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$8,671$26,012-$34,683
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$21,991$1,695$2,632$26,318
Other Salaries and Wages$14,630$1,130$1,751$17,511
Occupancy$8,154$629$976$9,759
Other Employee Benefits$7,194$555$861$8,610
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,042-$8,042
Travel$5,262$406$630$6,298
Payroll Taxes$3,128$242$374$3,744
Information Technology$1,643$117$196$1,956
Insurance-$1,428-$1,428
Office Expenses$431$690$52$1,173
Conferences and Meetings$717--$717
Pension Plan Contributions$350$27$42$419
Other Expenses$227$18$27$272
Total Functional Expenses$743,615$40,991$366,428$1,110,043

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,233,274
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,233,274
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,233,274
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder

“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.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 8: Explanation of No Contemporaneously Documentation of Meetings

“The organization's governing body had no committees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The draft of the Form 990 is sent to all board members for their comments prior to the return being finalized.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“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.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“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.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“See above.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financialstatements are kept in our office and are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
California Public Interest Research
EIN
94-2559710
Phone
5108446800
Address
483 9th Street, Oakland, CA 94607

Signing Officer

Name
Emily Rusch
Title
State Director
Signed
2017-07-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Doug Phelps
Formed
1978
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
5
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Davis & Co CPAs PC
Address
9457 S University Blvd 410, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Preparer
James M Davis
Phone
3037916800
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under IRS Code Section 501(c)(4), has no items of unrelated business income, and believes it has complied with all requirements necessary to maintain its status.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organization's governing body had no committees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The draft of the Form 990 is sent to all board members for their comments prior to the return being finalized.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3To 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/ExplanationTxt4The 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5See above.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financialstatements are kept in our office and are available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 8: Explanation of No Contemporaneously Documentation of Meetings
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$10,889,470
Liabilities
$648,148
Net assets
$10,241,322
Revenue
$1,718,415
Expenses
$1,233,274
Net income
$485,141
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$21.4$0.57$20.8$1.37$1.33$0.04
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$20.3$1.23$19.1$1.45$0.90$0.55
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$19.5$2.03$17.5$1.68$0.70$0.99
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$18.9$1.63$17.2$1.37$0.55$0.83
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$15.6$1.06$14.6$1.52$0.70$0.82
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$14.2$0.81$13.4$1.68$1.09$0.60
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$13.6$1.12$12.5$1.73$1.02$0.71
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$12.9$1.54$11.3$1.71$1.13$0.59
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.9$0.65$10.2$1.72$1.23$0.49
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.3$0.67$9.64$1.73$1.29$0.43
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.89$0.71$9.17$1.99$1.77$0.22
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$9.55$0.82$8.73$1.94
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$10.2$1.65$8.55$1.81
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$9.08$0.63$8.45$1.09
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