Wispirg Foundation Inc.
Wispirg Foundation Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
When consumers are cheated or the voices of ordinary citizens are drowned out by special interest lobbyists, WISPIRG 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 exposs, grassroots organizing and litigation.
About
Researching and influencing public policy: staff engage in non-legislative activities including research, education, and policy development to improve public transportation, stop the overuse of antibiotics in food production, defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and promote consumer protection by strengthening regulations around product safety.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “The purpose of the corporation is to engage in public education within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. the corporation's activities may include public education, research, and litigation on issues affecting the public interest.”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “When consumers are cheated or the voices of ordinary citizens are drowned out by special interest lobbyists, wispirg 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 exposs, grassroots organizing and litigation.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is WI.
- The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 122 State, Madison, WI, 53703.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 1.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $92,990.
- The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1998.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $35,603 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $6,777 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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