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.
| Year | Grants | Total Giving | Avg Grant | New | Repeat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | $500K | $500K | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | $10K | $10K | 1 | 0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 | $649,217 ↑ | $611,532 | $2,884,216 |
| 2023 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 | $489,424 ↓ | $743,021 | $2,723,017 |
| 2022 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 | $548,160 ↑ | $258,178 | $2,976,614 |
| 2021 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 | $341,561 ↑ | $130,229 | $2,686,632 |
| 2020 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 | $338,279 ↓ | $128,933 | $2,529,614 |
| 2019 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 | $561,675 ↑ | $343,467 | $2,237,101 |
| 2017 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 | $447,381 | $344,079 | $2,159,377 |
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