CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH INC: Form 990, tax year 2011

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Organization
CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH INC (EIN 04-2863170)
Tax period
2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31
Filed
2012-11-15
IRS object ID
201223209349307887
Schema version
2011v1.2
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

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Timestamp2012-11-15T16:06:44-06:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2011-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

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EIN042442519EIN

Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName

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Business Name Line1EDELSTEIN AND COMPANY LLPBusinessNameLine1

Preparer Firm US Address PreparerFirmUSAddress

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Address Line1160 FEDERAL STREET 9TH FLOORAddressLine1
CityBOSTONCity
StateMAState
ZIP Code021101772ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2011-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

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EIN042863170EIN

Name Name

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Business Name Line1CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH INCBusinessNameLine1
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Name ControlCENTNameControl
Phone6172924800Phone

US Address USAddress

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Address Line144 WINTER STREETAddressLine1
CityBOSTONCity
StateMAState
ZIP Code02108ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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NameAMY FLOYDName
TitleEXECUTIVE DIRECTORTitle
Phone6172924800Phone
Date Signed2012-11-15DateSigned
Authorize Third Party1AuthorizeThirdParty

Preparer Preparer

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NameALFONSO PERILLOName
PTINP00950491PTIN
Phone6172276161Phone
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Tax Year2011TaxYear
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Form 990 IRS990

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Activity Or Mission DescriptionTHE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS RESEARCH, ORGANIZING, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION AROUND CRITICAL PUBLIC INTEREST ISSUES AND ASSISTS PARTNER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND PROJECTS BY HOSTING JOINT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS, SPONSORING NEW PUBLIC INTEREST PROJECTS, AND PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN AREAS SUCH AS CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, CITIZEN AND STUDENT ORGANIZING, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND PACKAGING, INTERNET AND SOCIAL MEDIA ORGANIZING, GRANT SEEKING, MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE.ActivityOrMissionDescription
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Mission DescriptionTO CONDUCT RESEARCH, ORGANIZING, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION AROUND CRITICAL PUBLIC INTEREST ISSUES AND ASSIST PARTNER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND PROJECTS BY HOSTING JOINT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS, SPONSORING NEW PUBLIC INTEREST PROJECTS, AND PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN AREAS SUCH AS CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, CITIZEN AND STUDENT ORGANIZING, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND PACKAGING, INTERNET AND SOCIAL MEDIA ORGANIZING, GRANT SEEKING, MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE.MissionDescription
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DescriptionTHE ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES NONPROFIT PUBLIC INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS WITH TECHNICAL BACKUP AND ASSISTANCE IN ORGANIZING STRATEGY, INTERNET ORGANIZING, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, STAFF DEVELOPMENT, GRANT FUNDRAISING, AND WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT.Description

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DescriptionTHE CENTER WORKS WITH STUDENT PIRGS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO INCREASE YOUTH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AROUND A VARIETY OF ISSUES OF CONCERN TO STUDENT INCLUDING HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS, THE RISING COST OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND HEALTH CARE, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, AND CREATING MORE SUSTAINABLE CAMPUSES.Description

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DescriptionTHE RESEARCH PROGRAM, CALLED THE FRONTIER GROUP, PRODUCES IDEAS AND RESEARCH TO PROMOTE A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT AND A FAIRER AND MORE DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY. FRONTIER GROUP STAFF PARTNER WITH ORGANIZATIONS ON THE GROUND IN STATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND IN WASHINGTON, D.C., TO DISSEMINATE OUR WORK AND IMPROVE PUBLIC POLICY.Description

Activity Other ActivityOther (2 entries)

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31295492073THE TRAINING CENTER PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE TRAININGS FOR ORGANIZERS, ADVOCATES, AND ACTIVISTS. SPECIFICALLY, WE OFFER PROFESSIONAL ENTRY-LEVEL TRAININGS, INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR STAFF TRAININGS, ACTIVIST WORKSHOPS FOR COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD ACTIVISTS, AND CUSTOMIZED WORKSHOPS FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
111535THE CENTER RUNS NON-PARTISAN VOTER REGISTRATION AND TURNOUT CAMPAIGNS IN STATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY THROUGH THE COMMUNITY VOTERS PROJECT, FOCUSING ON MINORITY VOTERS, AND THE NEW VOTERS PROJECT, FOCUSING ON YOUNG VOTERS.
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (7 entries)

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Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Info ContributorInfo

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CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
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Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Current Year CurrentYear

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Equipment Equipment

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Total Revenue2873062TotalRevenue
Total Expenses2269616TotalExpenses
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Total Adjustments31429TotalAdjustments
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Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV (2 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS:PART V, LINE 4:TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS WERE RESTRICTED FOR CAPACITY BUILDING AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011.
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:PART X:THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN ON RETURNS FOR OPEN YEARS AND THOSE EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON RETURNS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011. IT IS MANAGEMENT'S BELIEF THAT SUCH TAX POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY TAX AUTHORITIES. ACCORDINGLY, NO LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS HAS BEEN REFLECTED IN THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. TAX RETURNS FOR TAX YEARS BEGINNING WITH THOSE FILED FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 ARE OPEN TO EXAMINATION.

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

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Records Maintained1RecordsMaintained

Recipient Table RecipientTable (3 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEIN Of RecipientEINOfRecipientIRC SectionIRCSectionAmount Of Cash GrantAmountOfCashGrantMethod Of ValuationMethodOfValuationDescription Of Non Cash AssistanceDescriptionOfNonCashAssistancePurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrant
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP EDUCATION FUND
1107 9TH STREET SUITE 601SACRAMENTOCA95814770566513501(C)(3)24237N/AN/APROGRAM SUPPORT
COLORADO PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
1543 WAZEE STREET SUITE 430DENVERCO80202841188748501(C)(3)10061N/AN/APROGRAM SUPPORT
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
1920 L ST NW SUITE 800WASHINGTONDC20036521733698501(C)(3)7500N/AN/APROGRAM SUPPORT
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Total Nbr Of501 C3 And Govt Grants1TotalNbrOf501C3AndGovtGrants
Total Nbr Of Other Organizations2TotalNbrOfOtherOrganizations

Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV

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IdentifierPROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:Identifier
Return ReferencePART I, LINE 2:ReturnReference
ExplanationSCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS THAT A RECIPIENT IS AN ELIGIBLE 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATION, AND THAT THE RECIPIENT'S PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITY ALIGN WITH THE GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION.Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (6 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8BTHERE WERE NO SUCH COMMITTEES WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION DURING 2011.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11THE BOARD IS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE RETURN AND THE BOARD IS FREE TO RAISE ISSUES OR QUESTIONS, BUT THERE IS NOT A FORMAL BOARD REVIEW PROCESS. THE CONTROLLER AND SENIOR ACCOUNTANT REVIEW THE DRAFT WITH THE TAX PREPARER AND SUBSEQUENTLY APPROVE THE RETURN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C1. ANY OFFICER, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT HEAD OR OTHER SENIOR MANAGEMENT WITH SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE OVER THE ORGANIZATION MUST DISCLOSE TO THE ORGANIZATION ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, THAT HE/SHE WOULD GAIN FROM ANY TRANSACTION, CONTRACT, OR POLICY THE ORGANIZATION IS CONSIDERING ENTERING INTO OR ADOPTING. 2. IN INSTANCES WHERE ANY OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR INDIVIDUAL WITH SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE OVER THE ORGANIZATION WOULD OBTAIN A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST FROM A TRANSACTION OR CONTRACT ENTERED INTO WITH THE ORGANIZATION OR FROM A POLICY ADOPTED BY THE ORGANIZATION, THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES SHALL APPLY: (A) A MEETING (EITHER IN PERSON OR VIA TELEPHONE) OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION SHALL BE CONVENED; (B) THE INTERESTED PERSON WILL RELATE THE NATURE OF THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION, CONTRACT, OR POLICY AND SHALL DISCLOSE HIS/HER FINANCIAL INTEREST TO THE BOARD, AND THEN SHALL ABSENT HIMSELF/HERSELF FROM THE MEETING; (C) THE BOARD SHALL UNDERTAKE CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION, CONTRACT, OR POLICY IN THE ABSENCE OF THE INTERESTED PERSON; (D) THE BOARD SHALL OBTAIN DATA CONCERNING ALTERNATIVES TO ENTERING INTO SAID CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION, OR ADOPTING SAID POLICY AND COMPARE THE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION, CONTRACT OR POLICY; (E) THE BOARD SHALL VOTE TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION, CONTRACT, OR POLICY ONLY AFTER HAVING ARRIVED AT A DETERMINATION THAT SUCH IS FAIR IN RELATION TO THE FEASIBLE ALTERNATIVES AND IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION; (F) ONLY A TWO-THIRDS (2/3) VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO APPROVE SUCH AN INTERESTED TRANSACTION, CONTRACT, OR POLICY. THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL NOT BE PRESENT FOR OR PARTICIPATE IN THE VOTE; (G) MINUTES SHALL BE PREPARED AND MAINTAINED CONCERNING THE BOARD'S REVIEW, DISCUSSION, AND VOTE REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION, CONTRACT, OR POLICY. 3. THE ORGANIZATION SHALL MAINTAIN A LIST OF EVERY TRANSACTION, CONTRACT, OR POLICY FROM WHICH ANY OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR INDIVIDUAL WHO EXERCISES SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE OVER THE CORPORATION GAINS ANY FINANCIAL BENEFIT, WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15ATHE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ESTABLISHES ACCEPTABLE COMPENSATION PACKAGES AFTER REVIEWING AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: (I)INFORMATION ABOUT COMPENSATION PAID BY SIMILARLY SITUATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS FOR SIMILAR SERVICES; (II)CURRENT COMPENSATION SURVEYS COMPILED BY INDEPENDENT FIRMS; OR (III)ACTUAL WRITTEN OFFERS FROM SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMPENSATION RANGE WILL BE ESTABLISHED IN ADVANCE OF PAYING COMPENSATION WHENEVER POSSIBLE, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL EXCEED $100,000 PER YEAR FOR AN EMPLOYEE POSITION UNLESS THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTES TO APPROVE SUCH AMOUNT AS REASONABLE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS IN WRITING THE INFORMATION ON WHICH IT RELIES IN DECIDING UPON THE TERMS OF COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 31,429.CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part IV Form990ScheduleRPartIV

Name Of Related Org NameOfRelatedOrg

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Business Name Line1NATIONAL CENTER FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST INCBusinessNameLine1

Address US AddressUS

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Address Line144 WINTER STREETAddressLine1
CityBOSTONCity
StateMAState
ZIP Code02108ZIPCode
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EIN000694806EIN
Primary ActivityTO PROMOTE THE GOALS OF OTHER PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUPSPrimaryActivity
Legal Domicile StateMALegalDomicileState
Direct Controlling Entity NAN/ADirectControllingEntityNA
Type Of EntityCTypeOfEntity
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Receipt Of Int Ann Rents Royalties0ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr To Other Org0GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr Fr Other Org0GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees From Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg
Sale Of Assets To Other Org0SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg
Purchase Of Assets From Other Org0PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg
Exchange Of Assets0ExchangeOfAssets
Rental Of Facilities To Other Orgs0RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs
Rental Of Facilities Fr Other Orgs0RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services For Other Orgs0PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services By Other Orgs0PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs
Sharing Of Facilities0SharingOfFacilities
Sharing Of Paid Employees0SharingOfPaidEmployees
Reimbursement Paid To Other Org0ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg
Reimbursement Paid By Other Org0ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg
Other Transfer To Other Org0OtherTransferToOtherOrg
Other Transfer From Other Org0OtherTransferFromOtherOrg

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