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Center for Science in the Public Interest

Public charity
DBA: PUBLIC INTEREST
Other · WASHINGTON, DC · EIN 23-7122879

About

The center for science in the public interest is america's food and health watchdog. CSPI envisions a healthy population with reduced impact and burden of preventable diseases and an equitable food system that makes healthy, sustainable food accessible to ALL. CSPI values independence, scientific rigor, and transparency.

DBA Public Interest

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
99
Volunteers
14

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-06-30
Revenue
$16.2M
Expenses
$18.0M
Assets
$40.2M
Liabilities
$10.9M

Financial history

$36.7M$18.4M$0
1617181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $16.2M · Peak FY2022: $36.7M · Avg: $18.4M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$99K
Grants Given
CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
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Address

1250 I ST NW STE 500
Washington, DC, 20005-597

Governance

Voting board members14
Independent members14
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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