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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$35.8M
+6.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+24.2% YoY
Grant Count
20
-31.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$102K
+80.2% YoY
About Public Citizen Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Public Citizen Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $35.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $433K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $35,761,953 | $33,737,010 | $35,119,846 |
| Revenue | $14,844,863 | $13,389,271 | $18,677,601 |
| Expenses | $17,865,500 | $18,066,747 | $15,678,059 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $433,138 | $325,754 | $2,205,066 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund ($500,000), Public Citizen Inc ($475,000), Air Alliance Houston ($132,982).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICANS FOR FINANCIAL REFORM EDUCATION FUND WASHINGTON, DC | REDUCING FOSSIL FUEL | $500,000 |
| PUBLIC CITIZEN INC WASHINGTON, DC | RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF CONGRESS WATCH | $475,000 |
| AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX | TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $132,982 |
| COALITION OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS HUMBLE, TX | SUPPORT AS A MEMBER OF HEALTH PORT COMMUNITIES COALITION (HPCC) | $117,841 |
| TEXAS HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT ALLIANCE HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT AS A MEMBER OF HEALTH PORT COMMUNITIES COALITION (HPCC) | $113,886 |
| ACHIEVING COMMUNITY TASKS SUCCESSFULLY HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT AS A MEMBER OF HEALTH PORT COMMUNITIES COALITION (HPCC) | $104,400 |
| FAIR SHOT TEXAS AUSTIN, TX | SUPPORT THE PORT HOUSTON CAMPAIGN, HIRE AN ORGANIZER | $100,000 |
| PHILADELPHIA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH PORT ST JOE, FL | COORDINATE GRASSROOTS OPPOSITION OF FUTURE LNG EXPORT FACILITIES IN FL PANHANDLE REGION | $100,000 |
| EAST HARRIS COUNTY EMPOWERMENT COUNCIL HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT AS A MEMBER OF HEALTH PORT COMMUNITIES COALITION (HPCC) | $91,400 |
| BAYOU CITY WATERKEEPER HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT AS A MEMBER OF HEALTH PORT COMMUNITIES COALITION (HPCC) | $86,400 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK CHAVEZ | DIRECTOR, CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT FELLMETH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM BILDNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GERSON SMOGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAYA BERRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE SKROVAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID HALPERIN | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY/TREASU | 1 | — |
| ANNIE LEONARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMILY CHATTERJEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA RENFRO | DIRECTOR (THRU 1/24) | 1 | — |
| ROBERT WEISSMAN | CO-PRESIDENT | 33 | $235,977 |
| LISA GILBERT | CO-PRESIDENT | 25 | $124,156 |
| JOSEPH STOSHAK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU 4/23) | 20 | $41,061 |
| NOYAN EYIGOR | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (AS OF 4/23) | 20 | $48,326 |
| SID WOLFE | FOUNDER, SENIOR FELLOW | 40 | $188,667 |
| ALLISON ZIEVE | GENERAL COUNSEL | 34 | $159,281 |
| DAVID ARKUSH | DIRECTOR, ENERGY | 38 | $171,354 |
| PETER MAYBARDUK | DIRECTOR, ACCESS TO MEDICI | 30 | $120,230 |
| NANDAN JOSHI | LITIGATION ATTORNEY | 40 | $155,738 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Public Citizen Foundation Inc?
Public Citizen Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $35.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Public Citizen Foundation Inc?
As of 2024, Public Citizen Foundation Inc holds $35.8M in total assets with $14.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $2.0M in 2024.
Where does Public Citizen Foundation Inc operate?
Public Citizen Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia.
What size grants does Public Citizen Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Public Citizen Foundation Inc awarded 20 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $102K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Public Citizen Foundation Inc's EIN?
Public Citizen Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1263996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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