California Public Interest Research Education Fund Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Los Angeles, CA EIN: 77-0566513

The purpose of the corporation is to engage in public education within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. The corporation's activities may include public education, research, and litigation on issues affecting the public interest.

California Public Interest Research Education Fund Inc at a glance

Total assets
$520,851
+38.3% vs 2024
Revenue (2025)
$292,406
-13.0% vs 2024
Net investment income (2025)
$10,482
+82.0% vs 2024
Expenses (2025)
$94,684
-38.4% vs 2024
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.

Who California Public Interest Research Education Fund Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Cities

DenverLos Angeles

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 0 grants2025

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
United States Pirg Education Fund Denver, COConsumer Program$60,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$520,851$292,406$94,684——$10,482
2024$376,738$335,918$153,682$60,0001$5,760
2023$220,670$125,799$146,898$42,0001—
2022$595,226$342,702$340,994$20,0001—
2021$519,222$110,737$146,369——$2
2020$432,831$85,043$183,937———

About California Public Interest Research Education Fund Inc

Based on IRS filings

California Public Interest Research Education Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $521K in total assets. Net investment income was $10K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

California Public Interest Research Education Fund Inc is led by Andre Delattre, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Andre Delattre

    President

    Chair → President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jenn Engstrom

    State Director

    On filings since 2021

    20 hrs/week

    $16K (2025)

  • Sujatha Bergen

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Emily Kelly-Fischer

    Financial Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jake Twomey

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sierra Ferrante

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dan Jacobson

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeff Bernstein

    Clerk

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (6)
  • Former: Clara Catronovo (2023–2024) — Director
  • Former: Clara Castronovaas of (2022) — Director
  • Former: Ria Coen Gilbert - to (2022) — Director
  • Former: Lucinda Sikes (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Sujatha Jahagadir (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Emily Rusch (2020) — Executive Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Jenn Engstrom — State Director: $16KJenn EngstromState Director$16K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $16K, to Jenn Engstrom (State Director).

Frequently asked questions about California Public Interest Research Education Fund Inc

How large is California Public Interest Research Education Fund Inc?

California Public Interest Research Education Fund Inc reported $521K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $292K.

What is California Public Interest Research Education Fund Inc?

California Public Interest Research Education Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $521K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does California Public Interest Research Education Fund Inc operate?

California Public Interest Research Education Fund Inc has awarded grants in California, Colorado.

What is California Public Interest Research Education Fund Inc's EIN?

California Public Interest Research Education Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0566513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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