Maryland Public Interest Research Foundation Inc
With public debate around important issues often dominated by special interests pursuing their own narrow agenda, Maryland PIRG Foundation offers an independent voice that works on behalf of the public interest. Maryland PIRG Foundation works to protect consumers and promote good government. We investigate problems, craft solutions, educate the public, and offer the folks of Maryland meaningful opportunities for civic participation.
Maryland Public Interest Research Foundation Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2025)
- $98,641
- -66.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $32,297
- -87.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Maryland Public Interest Research Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $10K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition Inc Baltimore, MD | program support for charitable and educational activities | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $98,641 | $32,297 | — | — |
| 2024 | $891,016 | $292,306 | $252,323 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $590,662 | $185,611 | $209,288 | — | — |
| 2022 | $539,813 | $266,884 | $139,173 | $8,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $325,803 | $117,974 | $72,101 | — | — |
About Maryland Public Interest Research Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Maryland Public Interest Research Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maryland Public Interest Research Foundation Inc is led by Johanna Neumann, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Johanna Neumann
President & Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Ridlington
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Scarr
Clerk & Director
State Director → Clerk & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Luke Pinton (2021–2024) — Clerk & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Maryland Public Interest Research Foundation Inc
What is Maryland Public Interest Research Foundation Inc?
Maryland Public Interest Research Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Baltimore, MD.
Where does Maryland Public Interest Research Foundation Inc operate?
Maryland Public Interest Research Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is Maryland Public Interest Research Foundation Inc's EIN?
Maryland Public Interest Research Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1033638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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