Center for Public Interest Research Inc
The mission of the Center for Public Interest Research is to engage in public research and education and to assist other organizations engaged in similar activities.
Center for Public Interest Research Inc at a glance
In short: Center for Public Interest Research Inc gave $50K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $5,853,940
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Center for Public Interest Research Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club Inc ($35K). Together the top 2 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2022) to $265K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club Inc Aspen, CO | Charitable Program Assistance | $35,000 |
| Environment America Research & Policy Center Inc Denver, CO | Charitable Program Assistance | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,853,940 | $3,133,605 | $2,644,340 | $50,000 | 2 | $8,176 |
| 2023 | $5,594,033 | $2,566,946 | $3,032,118 | $35,000 | 1 | $15,198 |
| 2022 | $5,987,564 | $3,311,614 | $3,100,524 | $35,000 | 1 | $1,569 |
| 2021 | $4,428,036 | $1,925,082 | $2,081,311 | — | — | $4,222 |
| 2020 | $3,627,785 | $2,675,093 | $2,955,125 | $265,000 | 3 | $2,882 |
About Center for Public Interest Research Inc
Based on IRS filings
Center for Public Interest Research Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Social Science, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Public Interest Research Inc is led by Amy Floyd, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Floyd
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$73K (2020) → $105K (2024)
Wendy Wendlandt
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Eldridge
V.p. & Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Curtis
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Kirk
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Fitzgerald
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Dutzik
Associate Director & Frontier Group
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$118K (2023) → $116K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Susan Rakov (2020–2022) — Frontier Group Director
- Former: Charles Caldart (2020–2021) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Julie Miles (2020–2021) — V.p. & Director
- Former: Ruth Seroussi (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $116K, to Anthony Dutzik (Associate Director, Frontier Group). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for Public Interest Research Inc
How much does Center for Public Interest Research Inc give each year?
Center for Public Interest Research Inc gave $50K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $35K across 1 grant.
How large is Center for Public Interest Research Inc?
Center for Public Interest Research Inc reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What is Center for Public Interest Research Inc?
Center for Public Interest Research Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Social Science, based in Boston, MA. It holds $5.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Center for Public Interest Research Inc operate?
Center for Public Interest Research Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New York.
What is Center for Public Interest Research Inc's EIN?
Center for Public Interest Research Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2863170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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