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Political Research Associates

Public charity
Research & Policy · SOMERVILLE, MA · EIN 36-3193323

About

Political research associates is a social justice think TANK devoted to supporting movements that are building a more just and inclusive democratic society. We expose movements, institutions, and ideologies that undermine human rights.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Research & Policy
Employees
32
Volunteers
0

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-09-30
Revenue
$4.7M
Expenses
$4.4M
Assets
$3.1M
Liabilities
$435K

Financial history

$4.7M$2.3M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $4.7M · Avg: $2.2M

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
$0
Grants Given
—
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Address

1310 Broadway
Somerville, MA, 02144-183

Governance

Voting board members10
Independent members9
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
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersNo
Retained by contractors$81K
ChannelsGrant solicitation
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