Nonprofit · EIN 04-2790740
UNITED STATES PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,576,199 | $1,571,701 | $4,498 | $7,819,589 | $1,757,054 | $6,062,535 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,525,940 | $1,953,261 | $4,572,679 | $7,052,150 | $2,422,017 | $4,630,133 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,332,560 | $2,026,230 | -$693,670 | $6,583,369 | $6,625,481 | -$42,112 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,523,353
- Membership dues
- $777,453
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $51,833
- Other revenue
- $1,013
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $223,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $339,726
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $388,553
- Professional fundraising fees
- $28,902
- Accounting fees
- $14,302
- Occupancy
- $61,311
- Travel
- $8,447
- Depreciation
- $1,134
- Program services (functional)
- $979,652
- Management and general (functional)
- $355,336
- Fundraising (functional)
- $236,713
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,052,150
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,819,589
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,757,054
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,062,535
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,066
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,923,035
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $139,500
- Gross receipts
- $1,576,199
- Employees
- 22
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- CO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $90,705 | $11,753 |
| ED MIERZWINSKI | SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $41,734 | $0 | $3,497 |
| EMILY RUSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $4,171 | $167 |
| FAYE PARK | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG PHELPS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET DOMENITZ | VICE CHAIR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY KALMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE TWOMEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED MIERZWINSKI | SECSR DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $100,558 | $0 | $11,666 |
| DIANE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $90,913 | $10,739 |
| GARY KALMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIE LU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLAS RIANI | DIRECTOR END 112323 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY RUSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET DOMENITZ | VICE CHAIRTREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG PHELPS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FAYE PARK | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED MIERZWINSKI | SECSR DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $99,521 | $9,765 | $0 |
| DIANE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $74,960 | $8,750 |
| NICOLAS RIANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY RUSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG PHELPS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET DOMENITZ | VICE CHAIRTREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FAYE PARK | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1543 WAZEE ST STE 460, DENVER, CO 80202-1450
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- FAYE PARK, 1543 WAZEE STREET 460, DENVER, CO 80202
- Signed the 990
- FAYE PARK, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (202) 546-9707
- Website
- WWW.USPIRG.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MERCADIEN PC
Mission
OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE BY UNDERTAKING THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: (A) TO IDENTIFY PROBLEMS AND ADVOCATE SOLUTIONS IN THE AREAS OF: (1) CONSUMER PROTECTION; (2) ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION; (3) PROTECTION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF ILLEGAL OR UNJUST CRITERIA; (4) CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC; (5) PUBLIC AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY; (6) ENERGY POLICY; AND, (7) OTHER MATTERS AFFECTING THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE UNITED STATES. (B) TO CONDUCT RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, TESTING, AND INVESTIGATIONS ON THE MATTERS LISTED IN SUBPARAGRAPH (A) ABOVE. (C) TO PUBLISH INFORMATION AND CONDUCT PUBLIC EDUCATION ON THE AFOREMENTIONED MATTERS (CONTINUED) (CONTINUED) (D) TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO, AND TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 501C3 AND 501C4.
Program accomplishments
- THROUGH ADVOCACY, PUBLIC EDUCATION, RESEARCH, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT WE'RE WORKING TO TACKLE CONCRETE PROBLEMS THAT WILL PUT US ON A PATH TO A BETTER FUTURE. WE'VE SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR CHANGES THAT GAVE CONSUMERS THE RIGHT TO REPAIR THEIR OWN DEVICES AND REDUCED THE USE OF SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.Expenses $520,466 · grants $223,000
- FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS, U.S.PIRG HAS EDUCATED CONSUMERS ON HOW TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIR RIGHTS. WE CONDUCT INDEPENDENT TESTING AND RESEARCH TO EXPOSE HAZARDS IN EVERYDAY PRODUCTS. OUR TEAM OF ADVOCATES CRAFTS LEGISLATION, PROVIDES CRITICAL INFORMATION, AND EXPERT TESTIMONY TO FIGHT ROLLBACKS OF OUR CONSUMER AND PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTIONS.Expenses $459,186
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2790740
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,819,589
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,576,199
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,576,199 | $1,571,701 | $7,819,589 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,525,940 | $1,953,261 | $7,052,150 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,332,560 | $2,026,230 | $6,583,369 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,577,136 | $2,672,435 | $5,431,497 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2790740).
Questions about UNITED STATES PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC
- What is the EIN of UNITED STATES PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED STATES PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC is 04-2790740.
- Is UNITED STATES PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1984.
- Are donations to UNITED STATES PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does UNITED STATES PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UNITED STATES PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNITED STATES PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNITED STATES PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names FAYE PARK.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNITED STATES PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does UNITED STATES PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,576,199, expenses of $1,571,701 and total assets of $7,819,589 at year end.
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