United States Public Interest Research Group Inc
Operate exclusively for the promotion of social welfare by undertaking the following activities: (a) to identify problems and advocate solutions in the areas of: (1) consumer protection; (2) environmental preservation; (3) protection against discrimination on the basis of illegal or unjust criteria; (4) corporate and governmental responsibility to the public; (5) public and occupational health and safety; (6) energy policy; and, (7) other matters affecting the economic and social well-being of the inhabitants of the united states. (b) to conduct research, analysis, testing, and investigations on the matters listed in subparagraph (a) above. (c) to publish information and conduct public education on the aforementioned matters (continued) (continued) (d) to provide technical assistance to, and to work in conjunction with, other organizations which are exempt from federal income taxation pursuant to sections 501c3 and 501c4.
United States Public Interest Research Group Inc at a glance
In short: United States Public Interest Research Group Inc gave $223K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $56K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $223,000
- -61.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $55,750
- -51.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $56,500
- Total assets
- $7,819,589
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United States Public Interest Research Group Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Association for the Advancement of Colored People ($100K). Together the top 4 received $223K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 13 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How United States Public Interest Research Group Inc gives
- Giving grew 161% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $575K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $223K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Baltimore, MD | General Program Support | $100,000 |
| New York Public Interest Research Group Inc New York, NY | Subgrant to Support Organization's Mission | $64,000 |
| Oregon State Public Interest Research Group Portland, OR | Program Support | $49,000 |
| Copirg Citizen Lobby Denver, CO | Subgrant | $10,000 |
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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 | $7,819,589 | $1,576,199 | $1,571,701 | $223,000 | 4 | $51,833 |
| 2024 | $7,052,150 | $6,525,940 | $1,953,261 | $575,000 | 5 | $23,920 |
| 2023 | $6,583,369 | $1,332,560 | $2,026,230 | $45,000 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $5,431,497 | $1,577,136 | $2,672,435 | $85,474 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $4,910,943 | $816,754 | $2,200,539 | — | — | $1 |
| 2020 | $5,229,664 | $1,917,738 | $2,858,762 | $103,084 | 3 | $10 |
About United States Public Interest Research Group Inc
Based on IRS filings
United States Public Interest Research Group Inc is a public charity, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $223K. Net investment income was $52K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United States Public Interest Research Group Inc is led by Faye Park, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Faye Park
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Phelps
Chair
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Rusch
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Kalman
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jake Twomey
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Mierzwinski
Secretary
Secretary & Srdirector → Secsr Director, 2023
Secsr Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$96K (2020) → $42K (2025)
Janet Domenitz
Vice Chair & Treasurer
Vice Chair & Treasurer → Vice Chairtreasurer, 2023
Vice Chairtreasurer → Vice Chair & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Nicolas Riani (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Maggie Lu (2024) — Director
- Former: Brian Imus (2020) — 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
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $42K, to Ed Mierzwinski (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about United States Public Interest Research Group Inc
How much does United States Public Interest Research Group Inc give each year?
United States Public Interest Research Group Inc gave $223K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $575K across 5 grants.
What is United States Public Interest Research Group Inc's typical grant size?
United States Public Interest Research Group Inc's median grant in 2025 was $56,500, and its average grant was $55,750, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United States Public Interest Research Group Inc give grants?
United States Public Interest Research Group Inc's top state is Maryland, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (29%) and Oregon (22%).
Does United States Public Interest Research Group Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of United States Public Interest Research Group Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is United States Public Interest Research Group Inc?
United States Public Interest Research Group Inc reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is United States Public Interest Research Group Inc's EIN?
United States Public Interest Research Group Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2790740. 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
(6)
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 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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