New Jersey Public Interest Research Group Citizen Lobby
The purpose of the corporation is to promote social welfare within the definitions of section 501(c)4 of the Internal Revenue Code. Activities include, but are not limited to, advocacy, research, and public education.
New Jersey Public Interest Research Group Citizen Lobby at a glance
- Total assets
- $12,933,440
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $334,509
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $11,592
- -22.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $143,690
- -87.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who New Jersey Public Interest Research Group Citizen Lobby funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Public Interest Research Group Inc Denver, CO | General support | $1,000,000 |
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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 | $12,933,440 | $334,509 | $143,690 | — | — | $11,592 |
| 2024 | $11,338,036 | $376,363 | $1,158,752 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $14,963 |
| 2023 | $11,146,075 | $412,079 | $262,642 | — | — | $7,778 |
| 2022 | $9,914,534 | $434,466 | $155,948 | — | — | $56,518 |
| 2021 | $9,506,225 | $418,404 | $157,620 | — | — | $48,537 |
| 2020 | $8,222,141 | $489,221 | $269,522 | — | — | $53,463 |
About New Jersey Public Interest Research Group Citizen Lobby
Based on IRS filings
New Jersey Public Interest Research Group Citizen Lobby is a public charity, based in New Brunswick, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $12K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New Jersey Public Interest Research Group Citizen Lobby is led by Ellen Montgomery, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ellen Montgomery
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$9K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Amanda Read
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Stine
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Rusch
Treasurer & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$57K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Allison Cairo
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Katie McGinn (2023–2024) — Financial Director
- Former: Emily Kelly-Fischer (2020–2022) — Financial 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
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about New Jersey Public Interest Research Group Citizen Lobby
How large is New Jersey Public Interest Research Group Citizen Lobby?
New Jersey Public Interest Research Group Citizen Lobby reported $12.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $335K.
Where does New Jersey Public Interest Research Group Citizen Lobby operate?
New Jersey Public Interest Research Group Citizen Lobby has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is New Jersey Public Interest Research Group Citizen Lobby's EIN?
New Jersey Public Interest Research Group Citizen Lobby's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2708332. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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