Illinois State Public Interest Research Group Inc
When consumers are cheated or the voices of ordinary citizens are drowned out by special interest lobbyists, illinoispirg speaks up and takes action. We uncover threats to public health and wellbeing and fight to end them, using the time-tested tools of investigative research, media exposes, grassroots organizing, advocacy, and litigation. The purpose for which the corporation is organized are: social welfare purposes within the meaning of section 501c4 of the internal revenue code. Within these general purposes, the organization shall have the authority to engage in any lawful activities under the laws of Illinois governing not-for-profit corporations. The primary purpose shall be to engage in public interest research, education, and advocacy on issues affecting the quality of life of citizens of Illinois and in other states in areas including environmental and consumer protection, corporate responsibility, and utilities reform.
Illinois State Public Interest Research Group Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,079,895
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $649,217
- +32.6% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $12,741
- -87.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $611,532
- -17.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Illinois State Public Interest Research Group Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $500K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Pirg Denver, CO | General Support | $500,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,079,895 | $649,217 | $611,532 | — | — | $12,741 |
| 2024 | $2,821,945 | $489,424 | $743,021 | $500,000 | 1 | $101,425 |
| 2023 | $3,284,135 | $548,160 | $258,178 | — | — | $114,593 |
| 2022 | $3,249,415 | $341,561 | $130,229 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,899,136 | $338,279 | $128,933 | — | — | $932 |
| 2020 | $2,540,367 | $561,675 | $343,467 | $10,000 | 1 | $3,144 |
| 2019 | $2,604,757 | $405,576 | $637,684 | $400,000 | 1 | $8,686 |
About Illinois State Public Interest Research Group Inc
Based on IRS filings
Illinois State Public Interest Research Group Inc is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $13K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Illinois State Public Interest Research Group Inc is led by Andre Delattre, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andre Delattre
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abraham Scarr
State Director
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$16K (2019) → $67K (2025)
Diane Brown
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Imus
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gigi Norcross
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marites Velasquez
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Bobby Goldstein (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Andre DelattreSec to (2019) — President @
- Former: Gigi NorcrossPres to (2019) — Secretary @
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $67K, to Abraham Scarr (State Director).
Frequently asked questions about Illinois State Public Interest Research Group Inc
How large is Illinois State Public Interest Research Group Inc?
Illinois State Public Interest Research Group Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $649K.
Where does Illinois State Public Interest Research Group Inc operate?
Illinois State Public Interest Research Group Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, Illinois.
What is Illinois State Public Interest Research Group Inc's EIN?
Illinois State Public Interest Research Group Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3673399. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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