Nonprofit · EIN 23-7122879
CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
Also known as CSPI
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $12,592,547 | $17,926,322 | -$5,333,775 | $41,558,109 | $10,145,444 | $31,412,665 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $19,796,365 | $17,289,504 | $2,506,861 | $44,277,891 | $10,059,990 | $34,217,901 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $16,181,828 | $18,005,982 | -$1,824,154 | $40,185,567 | $10,899,860 | $29,285,707 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,403,487
- Membership dues
- $3,188,739
- Program service revenue
- $62,329
- Investment income
- $992,425
- Royalties
- $39,695
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $154,330
- Other revenue
- $134,306
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $420,577
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $692,638
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,926,824
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,999,433
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $14,487
- Accounting fees
- $55,813
- Occupancy
- $498,849
- Travel
- $169,559
- Depreciation
- $122,886
- Program services (functional)
- $15,140,797
- Management and general (functional)
- $569,181
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,216,344
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $44,277,891
- Total assets, end of year
- $41,558,109
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,145,444
- Net assets, end of year
- $31,412,665
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,118,875
- Publicly traded securities
- $33,237,641
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $27,923,948
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,488,717
- Gross receipts
- $18,522,786
- Employees
- 94
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1971
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER LURIE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $303,548 | $10,869 |
| ANUPAMA JOSHI | VICE PRESIDENT FOR PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $231,978 | $8,118 |
| SARA GHAITH | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $203,616 | $30,867 |
| LISA MANKOFSKY | DIRECTOR OF LITIGATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $197,905 | $31,054 |
| BONNIE LIEBMAN | DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION Key employee | 40 | $217,946 | $8,845 |
| JENNIFER GREEN-HOLMES | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,267 | $32,819 |
| JANE WELNA | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $179,716 | $30,592 |
| MONICA WILSON | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $143,089 | $6,146 |
| MARY T BASSETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS R LANTOS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM CORR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE M ELLIOTT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE HESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| GIRIDHAR MALLYA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL A NUTTER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID ROUSSEAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| JANE SCHMITZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| WILLIAM SCHULTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| LYNN SILVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER LURIE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $282,165 | $9,554 |
| ANUPAMA JOSHI | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $203,664 | $20,883 |
| SARA GHAITH | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $193,234 | $25,154 |
| LISA MANKOFSKY | DIRECTOR OF LITIGATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,514 | $27,393 |
| BONNIE LIEBMAN | DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION Key employee | 40 | $208,292 | $8,017 |
| JENNIFER GREEN-HOLMES | DIR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $178,840 | $28,842 |
| JENA WELNA | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,151 | $7,702 |
| MONICA WILSON | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $134,170 | $5,410 |
| MARY T BASSETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS R LANTOS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM CORR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE M ELLIOTT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE HESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| GIRIDHAR MALLYA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL A NUTTER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ROUSSEAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE SCHMITZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM SCHULTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN SILVER CHALFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN CAIOLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSHMA PALMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER LURIE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $280,028 | $5,331 |
| CLAUDIA MALLOY | ADVOCACY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $185,954 | $22,890 |
| SARA GHAITH | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $182,894 | $23,970 |
| BONNIE LIEBMAN | DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION Key employee | 40 | $201,807 | $4,839 |
| LISA MANKOFSKY | DIRECTOR OF LITIGATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $178,596 | $26,347 |
| JENNIFER GREEN-HOLMES | DIR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,087 | $27,957 |
| GREGORY JAFFE | PROJECT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $163,384 | $27,747 |
| ROBIN CAIOLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS LANTOS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE ELLIOTT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ROUSSEAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM CORR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE HESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GIRIDHAR MALLYA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL NUTTER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSHMA PALMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE SCHMITZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM SCHULTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN SILVER CHAFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BASSETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1250 I ST NW STE 500, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-5979
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR PETER LURIE, 1250 I STREET NW 500, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
- Signed the 990
- DR PETER LURIE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 332-9110
- Website
- CSPINET.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CALIBRE CPA GROUP PLLC
Mission
THE CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST IS AMERICA'S FOOD AND HEALTH WATCHDOG. CSPI ENVISIONS A HEALTHY POPULATION WITH REDUCED IMPACT AND BURDEN OF PREVENTABLE DISEASES AND AN EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM THAT MAKES HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE FOOD ACCESSIBLE TO ALL. CSPI VALUES INDEPENDENCE, SCIENTIFIC RIGOR, AND TRANSPARENCY.
Program accomplishments
- PUBLIC EDUCATION - INCLUDES THE DISTRIBUTION OF HEALTH AND NUTRITION-ORIENTED MATERIALS, SUCH AS BOOKS, BROCHURES, LETTERS, ARTICLES, AND PAMPHLETS TO THE PUBLIC; SPONSORSHIP OF CONFERENCES AND WEBSITES AND MEDIA INTERVIEWS.Expenses $3,257,709
- NUTRITION ACTION HEALTH LETTER CONSISTS OF EDITING AND PUBLISHING SIX ISSUES PER YEAR OF NUTRITION ACTION HEATH LETTER, A PERIODICAL FOR MEMBERS AND SUBSCRIBERS CONTAINING CURRENT INFORMATION OF NUTRITION FOOD SAFETY, AND RELATED HEALTH ISSUES.Expenses $3,581,759 · revenue $62,329
- SPECIAL PROJECTS - INCLUDES EFFORTS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC INFORMATION ON NUTRITION AND DIET, PROVIDE CONSUMER INPUT ON NUTRITION AND FOOD SAFETY LAWS AND REGULATIONS, INVESTIGATE ACCURACY OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE ADVERTISING AND LABELING, PROMOTE HEALTHIER MENU ITEMS IN RESTAURANTS.-PROMOTE INCREASED PRODUCTION AND AVAILABILITY OF FOOD THAT IS FREE OF UNSAFE INGREDIENTS BY WORKING WITH FOOD PRODUCERS AND RETAILERS. MONITORING AND INVESTIGATING PROPOSED AND APPROVED ADDITIVES TO FOOD SAFETY, PARTICULARLY FOR MEAT, POULTRY, AND SEAFOOD.- PROMOTE INCREASED PROTECTION FROM ORDINARY CONTAMINATION WITH MICROBES THROUGH INCREASED APPROPRIATIONS FOR INSPECTIONS OF IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC FOODS AND FOOD MANUFACTURING FACILITIES. PROMOTION OF POLICIES INTENDED TO REDUCE ANTI-MICROBIAL RESISTANCE.- IMPROVE THE DIET OF CHILDREN BY PROMOTING MORE NUTRITIOUS SCHOOL FOODS THROUGH PUBLICATIONS, SEMINARS, AND PUBLIC POLICY EFFORTS. ENCOURAGE FOOD PRODUCERS TO IMPROVE THE NUTRIENT CONTENT OF THE PRODUCTS SOLD IN SCHOOLS AND RESTAURANTS AND DISCOURAGE THE ADVERTISING OF UNHEALTHY FOODS TO CHILDREN. - IMPROVE HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT BY PROMOTING THE CONSUMPTION OF A MORE PLANT-BASED DIET AND REDUCING THE CONSUMPTION OF MEAT, MILK, FAT AND OTHER PRODUCTS THAT HAVE BEEN LINKED TO CANCER, HEART DISEASE, AND OTHER HEALTH PROBLEMS. REDUCE CONSUMPTION OF SODIUM TO HEALTHY LEVELS.- PROMOTE CHANGES IN THE AMERICAN FOOD SUPPLY AND IN FOOD POLICIES THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS. - IMPROVE THE PUBLIC'S ABILITY TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT NUTRITION THROUGH, FOR EXAMPLE, NUTRITION FACTS LABELS AND MENU LABELING.- IDENTIFY AND PUBLICIZE LINKS BETWEEN INDUSTRY AND SCIENCE IN MATTERS RELATED TO HEALTH, FOOD, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. EXAMINE HOW THE DEMANDS OF INDUSTRY MAY UNDERMINE THE PUBLIC-INTEREST MISSION OF SCIENCE AND SECURE A BALANCE OF VIEW IN THE SCIENCE POLICY DECISION MAKING PROCESS WHICH, COMBINED WITH FULL DISCLOSURE WILL ENABLE SCIENTISTS TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC, MEDIA, AND POLICY MAKERS WITH THE BEST ADVICE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC ISSUES. - ENHANCE THE SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF MEDICAL PRODUCTS SUCH AS DRUGS, VACCINES, AND LABORATORY TESTS BY ADVOCATING FOR TRANSPARENCY AND RIGOR IN PRODUCT REVIEW. - ASSESS SCIENTIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THE RISKS AND BENEFITS OF GENETICALLY ENGINEERED PLANTS, ANIMALS, AND OTHER ORGANISMS USED IN AGRICULTURE. INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF ENGINEERED CROPS AND FOODS. STRENGTHEN THE REGULATORY SYSTEM AND INCREASE PUBLIC FUNDING FOR RESEARCH ON BOTH GENETIC ENGINEERING AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.Expenses $8,301,329 · grants $420,577 · revenue $9,781
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
- 23-7122879
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K050)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $41,558,109
- Income (IRS master file)
- $18,522,786
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $12,592,547 | $17,926,322 | $41,558,109 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $19,796,365 | $17,289,504 | $44,277,891 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $16,181,828 | $18,005,982 | $40,185,567 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $36,719,898 | $18,820,314 | $42,108,388 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 23-7122879).
Questions about CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST is 23-7122879.
- Is CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST 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 CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST 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 CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST 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 CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR PETER LURIE.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $303,548 (PETER LURIE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,592,547, expenses of $17,926,322 and total assets of $41,558,109 at year end.
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