Public Charity

MARYLAND PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC

MARYLAND PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC, of Baltimore, MD, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2024 filing shows $292K in revenue, $252K in expenses, $891K in total assets. 27 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $768K, appear in IRS filings.

EIN: 521033638 Baltimore, MD Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$292K
Total Expenses$252K
Total Assets$891K
Grant Records27
Funding Total$768K
Filing Years2021–2024

Mission

With public debate around important issues often dominated by special interests pursuing their own narrow agenda, Maryland PIRG Foundation offers an independent voice that works on behalf of the public interest. Maryland PIRG Foundation works to protect consumers and promote good government. We investigate problems, craft solutions, educate the public, and offer the folks of Maryland meaningful opportunities for civic participation.

Sample Grants Received

2024
TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE.
$95,000
2023
TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE.
$85,000
2023
general support
$35,000
2023
general support
$35,000
$31,500

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Officers & Directors

Treasurer, Director Elizabeth Ridlington
Clerk, Director, until 6/24 Emily Scarr
President, Director Johanna Neumann
Clerk, Director, until 1/24 Luke Pinton

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Top Grant Purposes

TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE.
$230,000 3 grants
DEMOCRACY
$170,000 7 grants
general support
$70,000 2 grants
General program support
$60,000 1 grant
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
$60,000 2 grants

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2024 $292K $252K $891K
2023 $186K $209K $591K
2022 $267K $139K $540K
2021 $118K $72K $326K

Between 2021 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $118K to $292K (+148%), with total assets most recently reported at $891K.

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