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Nonprofit · EIN 93-1150763

OSPIRG FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97214

Financials

$111K$28K2022$82K$73K2023$100K$99K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OSPIRG FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$99,987$99,165$822$435,694$86,293$349,401
June 30, 2024990$81,514$73,197$8,317$389,668$57,161$332,507
June 30, 2023990$111,366$27,946$83,420$314,251$7,978$306,273
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$99,987
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,789
Other salaries and wages
$638
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,640
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$11,403
Occupancy
$3,423
Travel
$56
Program services (functional)
$83,758
Management and general (functional)
$13,362
Fundraising (functional)
$2,045

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$389,668
Total assets, end of year
$435,694
Total liabilities, end of year
$86,293
Net assets, end of year
$349,401
Net assets without donor restrictions
$349,401
Gross receipts
$99,987
Employees
0
Volunteers
2
Year formed
1995
State of legal domicile
OR

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAURA ETHERTONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CARLA MUSUMECIVICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JULIE TITUSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JUSTIN BOYLESDIRECTOR (EFFECTIVE 06/04/25)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MITCH SINGLETARYDIRECTOR (EFFECTIVE 06/04/25)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHARLIE FISHEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ALYSSA BERNARDFINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR
Officer
6$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAURA ETHERTONCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CARLA MUSUMECITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JULIE TITUSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHARLIE FISHEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
2$0
ALYSSA BERNARDADMINISTRATOR
Officer
6$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAURA ETHERTONCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CARLA MUSUMECITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JULIE TITUSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHARLIE FISHEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
2$0
ALYSSA BERNARDADMINISTRATOR
Officer
6$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1536 SE 11TH AVE A, PORTLAND, OR 97214-4701
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LAURA ETHERTON, 1536 SE 11TH AVE A, PORTLAND, OR 97214
Signed the 990
CHARLIE FISHER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(503) 231-4181
Return prepared by
MERCADIEN PC

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF OSPIRG FOUNDATION, INC. IS TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY MEANS OF CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, OR ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. WITHIN THESE GENERAL PURPOSES, THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ISSUE AREAS: CONSUMER PROTECTION, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROMOTION, ENERGY POLICY, UTILITY REFORM, PROMOTION OF THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS, PROMOTION OF CORPORATE INTEGRITY AND RESPONSIBILITY, AND ANY OTHER AREAS WHICH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIGHT APPROVE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SERVICES: RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS, DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONAL LITERATURE, CONDUCTING SURVEYS AND DISCUSSING ISSUES WITH THE PUBLIC TO:-RESEARCH HEALTH CARE POLICY SOLUTIONS-CONSUMER PROTECTION-RESEARCHING POLICY SOLUTIONS TO MOVE OREGON TOWARD ZERO WASTE
    Expenses $79,727
  • RESEARCHING AND INFLUENCING PUBLIC POLICY: STAFF ENGAGE IN NON-LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:-RESEARCH HEALTH CARE POLICY SOLUTIONS-CONSUMER PROTECTION-RESEARCHING POLICY SOLUTIONS TO MOVE OREGON TOWARD ZERO WASTE
    Expenses $4,031

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for OSPIRG FOUNDATION INC

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
93-1150763
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
1995
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C012)
Assets (IRS master file)
$435,694
Income (IRS master file)
$99,987

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$99,987$99,165$435,694IRS
990June 2024$81,514$73,197$389,668IRS
990June 2023$111,366$27,946$314,251XML
990June 2022$111,184$70,795$275,770IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 93-1150763).

Questions about OSPIRG FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of OSPIRG FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OSPIRG FOUNDATION INC is 93-1150763.
Is OSPIRG FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to OSPIRG FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OSPIRG FOUNDATION 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 OSPIRG FOUNDATION 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 OSPIRG FOUNDATION 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 OSPIRG FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LAURA ETHERTON.
Who are the officers and directors of OSPIRG FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OSPIRG FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $99,987, expenses of $99,165 and total assets of $435,694 at year end.

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