Mission
WHEN CONSUMERS ARE CHEATED OR THE VOICES OF ORDINARY CITIZENS ARE DROWNED OUT BY SPECIAL INTEREST LOBBYISTS, ILLINOISPIRG 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 EXPOSES, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY, AND LITIGATION. THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED ARE: SOCIAL WELFARE PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501C4 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. WITHIN THESE GENERAL PURPOSES, THE ORGANIZATION SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE IN ANY LAWFUL ACTIVITIES UNDER THE LAWS OF ILLINOIS GOVERNING NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE SHALL BE TO ENGAGE IN PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY ON ISSUES AFFECTING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CITIZENS OF ILLINOIS AND IN OTHER STATES IN AREAS INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY, AND UTILITIES REFORM.