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Form 990

OMS No 1545-0047

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

2008

Department 01 the Treasury

tnternal Revenue ServIce ~ The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2008 calendar year or tax year beginning JUL 1 2 0 0 8 and ending JUN 3 0 20 0 9

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B Check II Please C Name of organization D Employer identification number
applocable use IRS
DAddress label or FUND FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST, INC.
change print or
00 Name type DOInO BUSiness As 04-2762647
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Dlnotlal See Number and street (or P_O_ box If maills not delivered to street address) I Room/SUite E Teleohone number
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Drerm,n- Spcciflc 44 WINTER STREET (617}292-4805
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DAmended bans Crty or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 G Gross receipts $ 28 955 370.
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DApPllca- BOSTON, MA 02108 H(a) Is this a group retum
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pendIng F Name and address of pnncipal officer:FAYE PARK for affiliates? DYes [XJNo
SAME AS C ABOVE H(b) Are all affiliates Included? DYes D No
I Tax-exempt status- 00 50Hcl ( 4 ) .... (Insert no.) 0 4947(a)(1) or 0527 If "No, n attach a list (see Instructions)
J Website: ~ WWW • FUNDFORTHEPUBLICINTEREST. ORG H(c) Group exemption number ~
K Type of orcaneanon; 00 Corporation o Trust o Assocration o Other~ I L Year of formation: 19 8 21 M State of leQal domicile: MA
I Part II Summary
CD 1 Bnefly descnbe the organization's rrussion or most Significant acnvmes. THE FUND'S MISSION IS TO FURTHER
u PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH ( EDUCATION ( AND ADVOCACY ON ISSUES
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ca o If the organization discontinued rts operations or disposed of more than 25% of rts assets.
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~ 3 Number of voting members of the govemlng body (Part VI, line 1 a) 3 8
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(!) 4 Number of independent voting members of the govemlng body (Part VI, Irne 1 b) _ 4 2
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1/1 5 Total number of employees (Part V, line 2a) 5 21217
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:;::; 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate If necessary) 6 0
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:;::; 7a Total gross unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, line 12, column (C) 7a O.
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b Net unrelated business taxable Income from Form 990-T line 34 7b
Prior Year Current Year
CD 8 -Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1 h) 21. 613,426. 588 283.
:::I 10,689,352. 27,530,498.
c:: 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g)
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> 10 Investment Income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) 1.318,862. 836 589.
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11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11 e)
12 Total revenue - add lines 8 throuah 11 (must eaual Part VIII column (A), line 12l 33,621 640. 28,955 370.
13 Grants and Similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) - - 2,472,269. 185 686.
14 Benefrts paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) - -
1/1 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 15,791, 233. 16,800 437.
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1/1 16a Professional fundraismq fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11 e)
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CD ~ 4(785(083.
c. b Total fundraismq expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25)
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w 17 Other expenses (Part IX, colum, '~V&"Q, 12,862 349. 8,352 878.

18 Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must e~~~l (Ai: IIr~-25) 31, 125,851. 25L339 001.
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtra t lin: e 18 from line 12 ~ 2,495 789. 3,616 369.
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"'C ..-- Cf) 48,583,121. 38,338 871 •
a;~ 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)
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~ 21 Total nabumes (Part X, line 26) - 9L956 119. 35 123 101.
mC Net assets or fund balances, SuI ~ract IQ~Qt;bt 2'sJT 38,627,002. 3,215 770.
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I Part II I Signature Block
Under penalties otP._erJUry, I declare that I have exammee thrs retum, IncludIng accornpanymq schedules and statements, and to the best 01 my knowledge and beloel, It IS true, correct,
and co~ (other than officer) IS based 'rr: 01 whIch preparer has any knowledge
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Type or print name and title
Preparer's ~ fW-c_~_f II Date Check If I Preparer's IdentIfyIng number
Paid self- (see mstrucnons)
Preparer's signature o 5 / 1 7 / 1 0 employed ~ 0
Firm's name (or EDELS'TEIN AND COMPANY LLP EIN ~
Use Only yours,'
sell-employed), ~160 FEDERAL STREET, 9TH FLOOR
address, and
ZIP +4 BOSTON MA 02110-1772 Phone no, ~ 61 7 - 2 2 7 - 6161 May the IRS diSCUSS thiS return With the preparer shown above? (see Instructions) [X] Yes 0 No

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SEE SCHEDULE 0 FOR ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT CONTINUATION ~\~

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Bnefly descnbe the organization's mission:

THE FUND'S MISSION IS TO FURTHER PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH, EDUCATION,

AND ADVOCACY ON ISSUES AFFECTING THE SOCIAL WELFARE BY PROVIDING

FINANCIAL, ORGANIZATIONAL, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC INTEREST

ORGANIZATIONS.

2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services dunng the year which were not listed on

the pnor Form 990 or 990-EZ? .

If "Yes", descnbe these new services on Schedule 0

3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes In how It conducts, any program services?

If "Yes", descnbe these changes on Schedule O.

4 Descnbe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization's three largest program services by expenses.

Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, rf any, for each program service reported

DYes OONo

DYes OONo

4a (Code: ) (Expenses $ 3, 19 0 , 448. Including grants of $ ) (Revenue $

COMMUNITY VOTERS PROJECT - THIS PROJECT WORKED TO REGISTER VOTERS IN

UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITY COMMUNITIES ON A NONPARTISAN BASIS. THE

PROJECT GATHERED 349,000 REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS FROM 57 OFFICES IN TEN STATES: COLORADO, FLORIDA, MICHIGAN, NEVADA, OHIO, OREGON,

PENNSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON AND WISCONSIN.

4b (Code ) (Expenses $ 2 I 8 6 5 , 8 8 4. Including grants of $ 18 5 , 68 6. ) (Revenue $

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT AND ADVISORY SERVICES TO OTHER EXEMPT

ORGANIZATIONS - THE FUND FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST PROVIDES CONSULTING

AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONAL ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS GRANTS, TO NONPROFIT

PUBLIC INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.

4c (Code: ) (Expenses $ 2, 2 0 7 , 0 81. Including grants of $ ) (Revenue $

HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN PUBLIC EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND ADVOCACY PROJECT - THIS PROJECT INVOLVES TALKING WITH CITIZENS OF CITIES AND TOWNS

THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY ON A DOOR-TO-DOOR BASIS, DISCUSSING THE

OBJECTIVES OF HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN AND FUND FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST.

CITIZENS ARE MOBILIZED TO TAKE ACTION ON THE ORGANIZATIONS' SUPPORTED ISSUES, ENCOURAGED TO JOIN AND PARTICIPATE IN THE ORGANIZATION, AND

PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS.

4d Other program services. (Descnbe in Schedule 0 )

(Expenses $ 9 , 8 9 6 , 752. Including grants of $ ) (Revenue $

4e Total program service expenses ~ $ 18 , 160 , 165. (Must equal Part IX, Lme 25, column (B)_)

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I Part IV I Checklist of Required Schedules

1 Is the organization descnbed In section 501 (c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a pnvate foundation)?

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If 'Yes, • complete Schedule A ..

Is the organization required to complete Schedule S, Schedule of Contributors?

Old the organization engage In direct or Indirect political campaign actrvrtres on behalf of or In opposmon to candidates for

public office? If 'Yes, • complete Schedule C, Part I ..

4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Old the organization engage In lobbYing acnvmes? If • Yes, • complete Schedule C, Part II 5 Section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), and 501(c)(6) organizations. Is the organization subject to the section 6033(e) notice and

reporting requirement and proxy tax? If 'Yes, • complete Schedule C, Part III

6 Old the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any accounts where donors have the nght to provide advice

on the distnbutron or Investment of amounts In such funds or accounts? If 'Yes, • complete Schedule D, Part I

7 Old the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, Including easements to preserve open space, the environment, histone land areas, or rustonc structures? If 'Yes, • complete Schedule D, Part II

8 Old the organization maintain collections of works of art, hrstoncal treasures, or other Similar assets? If 'Yes, • complete

Schedule D, Part III ... .. . ..

9 Old the organization report an amount In Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed In Part X, or provide credrt counseling, debt management, credrt repair, or debt negotiation services? If 'Yes, • complete Schedule D, Part IV

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Old the organization hold assets in term, permanent, or quasi-endowments? If 'Yes, • complete Schedule D, Part V Did the organization report an amount In Part X, lines 10,12,13,15, or 25?

If • Yes, • complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable ..

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Old the organization receive an audrted financial statement for the year for which rt IS completing trus return that was

prepared In accordance wrth GAAP? If 'Yes, • complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII . . ..

13 Is the organization a school as descnbed In section 170(b)(1)(A)(IQ? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule E

14a Old the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the U.S.? . .. .

b Old the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaklng, fundraismq, business,

and program service activrties outside the U.S.? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule F, Part I

15 Old the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entrty located outside the Unrted States? If 'Yes, • complete Schedule F, Part II

16 Old the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to Individuals

located outside the Unrted States? If 'Yes, • complete Schedule F, Part III ..

17 Old the organization report more than $15,000 on Part IX, column (A), line 11 e? If • Yes, • complete Schedule G, Part I

18 Old the organization report more than $15,000 total on Part VIII, lines 1 c and 8a? If • Yes, • complete Schedule G, Part II

19 Old the organization report more than $15,000 on Part VIII, line 9a? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule G, Part III

20 Old the organization operate one or more hosprtals? If 'Yes, • complete Schedule H

21 Old the organization report more than $5,000 on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes, " complete Schedule I, Parts I and II

22 Old the organization report more than $5,000 on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If • Yes, • complete Schedule I, Parts I and III 23 Old the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5? If 'Yes," complete Schedule J

24a Old the organization have a tax-exempt bond Issue wrth an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the

last day of the year, that was Issued after December 31, 2002? If • Yes, • answer questions 24b-24d and complete Schedule K.

If 'No', go to question 25

b Old the organization Invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary penod exception?

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c Old the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time dunng the year to defease

any tax-exempt bonds? .... !-'2!!:::4c=-+-_-+- __

d Old the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? .. 1-'2",.4d-,=-+-_+- __

25a Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Old the organization engage In an excess benefrt transaction wrth a

disqualified person dunng the year? If 'Yes, • complete Schedule L, Part I

b Old the organization become aware that It had engaged In an excess benefit transaction With a disqualified person from a

prior year? If • Yes, • complete Schedule L, Part I . ... .

26 Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified

person outstanding as of the end of the organization's tax year? If 'Yes, • complete Schedule L, Part II

27 Old the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, or substantial contributor or to a person related to such an mdividual? If 'Yes " complete Schedule L Part III

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I Part IV I Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

28 Dunng the tax year, did any person who IS a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee:

a Have a direct business relationship wrth the organization (other than as an officer, director, trustee, or employee), or an indirect business relationship through ownership of more than 35% In another entrty (Individually or collectively wrth other

person(s) listed In Part VII, Section A)? If • Yes, • complete Schedule L, Part IV . .

b Have a family member who had a direct or indirect business relationship with the organization?

If • Yes, • complete Schedule L, Part IV ..

c Serve as an officer, director, trustee, key employee, partner, or member of an entrty (or a shareholder of a professional corporation) domq busmess with the organization? If • Yes, • complete Schedule L, Part IV .

29 Old the organization receive more than $25,000 In non-cash contnbutrons? If 'Yes, • complete Schedule M

30 Old the organization receive contnbutrons of art, mstoncal treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contnbunons? If 'Yes, • complete Schedule M

31 Old the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations?

If 'Yes, • complete Schedule N, Part I

32 Old the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of rts net assets? If • Yes, • complete

Schedule N, Part II ..

33 Old the organization own 100"h of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701·2 and 301. 7701·3? If • Yes, • complete Schedule R, Part I

34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entrty?

If 'Yes, • complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, Ime 1

35 Is any related organization a controlled entity wrthm the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

If 'Yes, • complete Schedule R, Part V, Ime 2 .

36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Old the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-chantable related organization?

If 'Yes, • complete Schedule R, Part V, Ime 2 . . ..

37 Old the organization conduct more than 5% of rts activities through an entity that IS not a related organization and that IS treated as a partnershm for federal Income tax purposes? If 'Yes • complete Schedule R Part VI

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28a X
28b X
28c X
29 X
30 X
31 X
32 X
33 X
34 X
35 X
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I Part V I Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

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1a Enter the number reported In Box 3 of Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmrttal of

U S. Information Retums Enter·(). If not applicable

b Enter the number of Forms W·2G Included In line 1 a. Enter (). If not applicable

1b

c Old the organization comply wrth backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming

(gambling) winnings to pnze winners? .

2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W·3, Transmrttal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending wrth or withm the year covered by this retum

b If at least one IS reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax retums?

Note. If the sum of lines 1 a and 2a IS greater than 250, you may be required to e-fIIe this retum. (see Instructions)

3a Old the organization have unrelated business gross Income of $1,000 or more dunng the year covered by this retum?

b If "Yes," has rt filed a Form 99()' T for this year? If 'No, • provIde an explanatIon In Schedule 0 ....

4a At any time dunng the calendar year, did the organization have an interest In, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account In a foreign country (such as a bank account, securmes account, or other financial account)?

b If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country. ~ _

See the Instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TO F 90·22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and

Financial Accounts.

Sa Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time dunng the tax year?

b Old any taxable party notify the organization that rt was or IS a party to a prohibrted tax shelter transaction?

c If "Yes," to question 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T, Disclosure by Tax-Exempt Entrty Regarding Protubrted Tax Shelter Transaction?

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6a Old the organization solicit any contnbunons that were not tax deductible?

b If "Yes," did the organization Include with every sohcrtation an express statement that such contnbutions or gifts were not tax deductible?

7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

a Old the organization provide goods or services In exchange for any quid pro quo contnbutron of more than $75? . b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?

c Old the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which rt was required to file Form 8282?

d If "Yes," Indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed dunng the year

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e Old the organization, dunng the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal

benefrt contract?

f Old the organization, dunng the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefrt contract? g For all contnbutions of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?

h For contnbutions of cars, boats, airplanes, and other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098·C as required? . 8 Section 501(c)(3) and other sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Old the supporting organization, or a fund maintained by a sponsonng organization, have excess busmess holdings at any time dunnq the year?

9 Section 501(c)(3) and other sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. a Old the organization make any taxable distnbunons under section 4966?

b Old the organization make a drstnbution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: N / A

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a Initiation fees and caprtal contnbutions Included on Part VIII, line 12 .

b Gross receipts, Included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club tacilmes

11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter: N / A

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a Gross Income from members or shareholders

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b Gross Income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against

amounts due or received from them.) ... . . 1....!.1-"1b:....L. --t

12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 In lieu of Forml1 041? f-.!!12a=.+-_+- __

b If "Yes" enter the amount of tax-exempt Interest received or accrued dunna the vear N / A I 12b I

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Governance, Management, and Disclosure (Sections A, B, and C request mtormetion about policies not reqUIred by the '------' Internal Revenue Code.)

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Foreach 'Yes' response to Imes 2-7b below, and fora 'No' response to Imes 8 or9b below, descnbe the circumstances,

processes, or changes in Schedule O. See tnstructions

1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body b Enter the number of voting members that are Independent

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2 Old any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship wrth any other

officer, director, trustee, or key employee?

3 Old the organization delegate control over management duties customanly performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

4 5 6

Old the organization make any significant changes to rts organizational documents since the pnor Form 990 was filed?

Old the organization become aware dunng the year of a matenal diversion of the organization's assets?

Does the organization have members or stockholders? . _ __

7a Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the

governing body? _ _ _ _ _ __

b Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? _

8 Old the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or wntten actions undertaken dunng the year by the following:

a The governing body?

bEach commrttee wrth authonty to act on behalf of the governing body?

9a Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? _ _ _ _ _ __

b If "Yes," does the organization have wntten policies and procedures governing the actwrtles of such chapters, affiliates,

and branches to ensure their operations are consistent wrth those of the organization? _ _ __

10 Was a copy of the Form 990 provided to the organization's governing body before rt was filed? All organizations must

descnbe In Schedule 0 the process, If any, the organization uses to review the Form 990

11 Is there any officer, director or trustee, or key employee listed In Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the oruaruzanon's mailmq address? If 'Yes • provide the names and addresses tn Schedule 0

Yes No
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Section B Policies

12a Does the organization have a wntten conflict of Interest policy? If 'No,' go to Ime 13

Yes No
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14 X
15a X
15b X
16a X b Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually Interests that could give nse

to conflicts? __

c Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance wrth the policy? If 'Yes, • descnbe

m Schedule 0 how trus IS done

13 Does the organization have a wrrtten whistleblower policy?

14 Does the organization have a wntten document retention and destruction policy? _ _ _ _ _ _

15 Old the process for determining compensation of the following persons Include a review and approval by Independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and deciston:

a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official?

b Other officers or key employees of the organization? _ __

Oescnbe the process In Schedule O. (see Instructions)

16a Old the organization Invest In, contnbute assets to, or participate In a JOint venture or similar arrangement With a

taxable entrty dunng the year? __ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ _

b If "Yes," has the organization adopted a wntten policy or procedure requmnq the organization to evaluate rts participation In JOint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization's

exem_p_t status With respect to such arranaements?

Section C. Disclosure

16b

17 trst the states wrth which a copy of trus Form 990 IS requtred to be filed ~~S~E~E~..!S:!..C=H~E!::!.D:!:::..!:U~L=E~O=- _

18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make rts Forms 1023 (or 1024 If applicable), 990, and 990·T (501 (c)(3)s only) available for

public inspection. Indicate how you make these available Check all that apply.

D Own webSIte D Another's website [XJ Upon request

19 Oescnbe In Schedule 0 whether (and If so, how), the organization makes rts governing documents, conflict of Interest policy, and flnanciat statements available to the public.

20 State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the orqaruzatron: ~ _

PETER CAMPBELL - (617) 292-4805

44 WINTER STREET, BOSTON, MA 02108

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Part VII Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Use Schedule J·2 If additional space IS needed.

• list all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether Individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation, and current key employees. Enter ·0· In columns (D), (E), and (F) If no compensation was paid.

• list the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Fonn W·2 and/or Box 7 of Fonn 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

• trst all of the organization'S former officers, key employees, and highest compensatea employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

• list all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, In the capacity as a fonner director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

Ust persons In the followmq order: Individual trustees or directors; mstrtutronal trustees; officers, key employees; highest compensated employees, and fonner such persons.

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Chec t IS box t e organization I not compensate any 0 leer irector trustee or ey empioyee.
(A) (8) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Name and Trtle Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours (check all that apply) compensation compensation amount of
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GEORGE E. JOHNSON
DIRECTOR 40.00 X 53,947. o. 5,843.
RICHARD HANNIGAN
DIRECTOR 40.00 X 67,191. o. 9,615.
KIRK WEINERT
DIRECTOR 40.00 X 78 941. o. 12,069.
SUSAN RAKOV
DIRECTOR 1. 00 X o. o. o.
FAYE PARK
PRESIDENT 20.00 X 42,050. o. 6,529.
JANET DOMENITZ
VP/TREASURER 1. 00 X o. o. o.
MARJORIE ALT
SECRETARY 16.00 X 15 652. o. 1,275.
DOUGLAS PHELPS
CHAIR 20.00 X 23 850. o. 9,628. 832007 12-18-08

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I Part VIII Section A. Officers Directors Trustees. Key Emolovees and HiClhest Comoensated Emolol ees (contmued)
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Name and title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours (check all that apply) compensation compensation amount of
per from from related other
week ~ the organizations compensation
'i5 I ryJ·211 099·M ISC) from the
0 organization
;;; ~ ryJ·211099·MISC) organization
.s -= ~ e
~ i ! 8~ and related
I ~~ ~ organizations
~ ~ ~ ~~ .2

1b Total . . . . .. ~ 281 631. O. 44 959. 8

2 Total number of Individuals ~ncludlng those In 1a) who received more than $100,000 In reportable

cornoensatron from the oruarnzatron ~ 0
Yes No
3 Old the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on
line 1 a? If 'Yes, • complete Schedule J for such mdiVidual .. . .... .. .. . .. 3 X
4 For any Individual listed on line 1a, IS the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization
and related organizations greater than $150,OOO? If • Yes, • complete Schedule J for such individual 4 X
5 Old any person listed on line 1 a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization for services rendered to
the orqaruzatron? If 'Yes • complete Schedule J for such person 5 X Section B. Independent Contractors

1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated Independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from

h r

t e orqaruza Ion.
(A) (B) (C)
Name and business address Descnption of services Compensation
WORK FOR PROGRESS, 1536 WYNKOOP STREET,
SUITE B100 DENVER, CO 80202 WOTER RECRUITMENT 1 002 802.
GRASSROOTS VOTER OUTREACH, 59 TEMPLE
PLACE, SUITE 411 BOSTON MA 02111 STAFF OFFICES 146 759.

2 Total number of Independent contractors (Including those In 1) who received more than $100,000 In compensation
from the organization ~ 2 Form 990 (2008)

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I Part VIII I Statement of Revenue
(A) (8) (e) (D)
Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue
excluded from
exempt function business tax under
revenue revenue sections 512,
513,or514
111111 1 a Federated campaigns 1a
....
Cc
IO~ b Membership dues 1b
"0
~E c Fundraismq events 1c
~~ d Related organizations 1d
ell!!
!liE e Government grants (contnbutions) 1e
c·-
0111 f All other conmbunons, giftS, grants, and
+it
_E..c: similar amounts not Included above 1f 588.283.
:Eo
C"tl 9 Noncash contnbunons Included In lines 1a·1t $
OC ~ 588 283.
010 h Total. Add lines ta-tt
Business Code
ell 2a MGMT & OUTREACH SERVIC 541900 27 530 498 27 530 498
o
·~eII b
eII~
Cl)c c
E~ d
10 ell
~
0 e
..
Do f All other program service revenue
a Total. Add lines 2a·2f ~ 27 530 498
3 Investment Income (Including divrdends, Interest, and
other Similar amounts) ~ 836.589. 836.589.
4 Income from Investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds ~
5 Royalties .... ~
(ij Real (Iij Personal
6a Gross Rents ..
b Less: rental expenses
c Rental Income or (loss)
d Net rental Income or (loss) .. ~
7 a Gross amount from sales of (i) Securities MOther
assets other than Inventory
b Less· cost or other basis
and sales expenses
c Gain or (loss) .. ...
d Net gain or (loss) ... . ... ~
ell 8a Gross Income from fund raising events (not
~ including $ of
c
ell
> contributions reported on line 1 c). See
ell
a:
.. Part IV, line 18 ... a
ell
..c: b Less: direct expenses b
..
0 ~
c Net Income or (loss) from fund raising events
9a Gross Income from gaming acnvmes See
Part IV, line 19 .. a
b Less· direct expenses b
c Net Income or (loss) from gaming acnvmes ~
10 a Gross sales of Inventory, less returns
and allowances a
b Less: cost of goods sold b
c Net Income or (loss) from sales of mventorv ~
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11 a
b
c
d All other revenue
e Total. Add lines 11a·11d .... ~
12 Total Revenue. Add lines 1h 2a.3 4 5 Bd 7d 8e sc 10e and 11e ~ 28 955 370 27 530 498 O. 836.589. 9

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, ,
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, (A) (8) (C) JO)
7b, Sb, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. Total expenses Program service Management and Fun raising
eXQ_enses general expenses expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and
organizations In the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 185 686. 185J 686.
2 Grants and other assistance to Individuals In
the U.S. See Part IV, line 22
3 Grants and other assistance to govemments,
organizations, and Individuals outside the U S.
See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ... . . ..
4 Benefrts paid to or for members
5 Compensation of current officers, directors,
trustees, and key employees 292 517. 216 463. 23.401. 52.653.
6 Compensation not Included above, to disqualified
persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1» and
persons described In section 4958(c)(3)(8)
7 Other salanes and wages .. 14.507 344. 11 268 092. 950.458. 2 288L794.
8 Pension plan contributions (Include section 401(k)
and section 403(b) employer contributions) 103 747. 31 725. 68 753. 3_L_269.
9 Other employee benefrts .. 463.322. 304.234. 89.526. 69.562.
10 Payroll taxes .. 1.433 507. 1 126 181. 74.763. 232_L_563.
11 Fees for services (non-employees):
a Management
b Legal 54 126. 1.286. 52 586. 254.
c Accounting 50 000. 50.000.
d Lobbymq
e Professional fund raising services. See Part IV, line 17
f Investment management fees ..
g Other ..... . . 1 312 082. 1 086 262. 217.394. 8.426.
12 Advertising and promotion 599.037. 477.763. 22.754. 98 520.
13 Office expenses 372 826. 196 786. 133.419. 42 621.
14 Information technology .. 141.342. 141.342.
15 Royalties . ..
16 Occupancy 1.049.046. 644.700. 260 351- 143.995.
17 Travel .. .. 984.521. 771 918. 43.658. 168 945.
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses
for any federal, state, or local public officials
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 289.623. 147.713. 129.180. 12.730.
20 Interest
21 Payments to affiliates . ..
22 Depreciatron, depletion, and amortization 96.603. 33.041. 56 205. 7 357.
23 Insurance 240.006. 159.415. 49.250. 31.341.
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered
above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled
miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total
expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a BANKLCREDIT CARD FEES 945.350. 70 663. 44.935. 829 752.
b PRINTING 810.312. 456 562. 28,688. 325 062.
c POSTAGE 786.404. 410.689. 24.287. 351 428.
d TELEPHONE 294.606. 184 921. 60.895. 48_L_790.
e DATA PROCESSING 164.755. 123.339. 13 250. 28.166.
f All other expenses 162.239. 121 384. 40 855.
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 throuqh 24f 25 339 001. 18 160 165. 2 393 753. 4 785 083.
26 JOint Costs. Check here ~ [Xl If following
SOP 98-2. Complete trns line only If the oruamzanon
reported In column (8) JOint costs from a combined
educational campaign and fundralslng_sollcltatlon 11 439 084. 8 579 325. 2.859 759. Section 501(c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations must complete all columns.

All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (8) (C) and (D)

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I Part X I Balance Sheet
(A) (B)
Beginning of year End of year
1 Cash· non-mterest-beartnq 18 794,163. 1 7 176 449.
2 Savings and temporary cash Investments 16 971 365. 2 4 900 283.
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net . . .. 3
4 Accounts receivable, net .. 8 417 815. 4 21 839 412.
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, or other related parties. Complete Part II of Schedule L 5
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section
4958(f)(1)) and persons descnbed In section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete
Part II of Schedule L .. 6
1/1 7 Notes and loans receivable, net .. 7
.. . ..
CD
1/1 8 Invent ones for sale or use 8
1/1 . . .. . ..
'" 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 151 142. 9 258 526.
..
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost basis 10a 1,018,988.
b Less: accumulated depreciation. Complete
Part VI of Schedule 0 10b 841, 602. 221,063. 10c 177,386.
11 Investments· publicly traded securmes .. 2 985 696. 11 3,216 874.
12 Investments· other secunties. See Part IV, line 11 · .. 880 519. 12 648,831.
13 Investments· program-related. See Part IV, line 11 · . 13
14 Intangible assets · . 14
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ... 161 358. 15 121 110.
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15(must eaual line 34) 48,583 121. 16 38.338.871.
17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses .... 6,659 840. 17 3,787 226.
18 Grants payable .. ...... 18
19 Deferred revenue 297 801. 19 290 000.
20 Tax-exempt bond habrlmes ... 20
1/1 21 Escrow account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 21
CD
~ 22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees,
:c highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons Complete Part II
III
:J of Schedule L 22
..
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 23
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable .. 24
25 Other habihtres. Complete Part X of Schedule 0 2 998 478. 25 31.045 875.
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 9.956 119. 26 35,123.101.
Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here ~ [Xl and complete
1/1 lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
CD
o 27 Unrestncted net assets 622 864. 27 3,215 770.
c:: ..
III
iii 28 Temporanly restncted net assets .. 38.004 138. 28 O.
III
"0 29 Permanently restncted net assets 29
c:: Dand
:::I Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here ~
LL.
.. complete lines 30 through 34.
0
1/1 30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds 30
..
GI
1/1 31 Paid-in or caprtal surplus, or land, buildmq, or equipment fund 31
1/1 ..
'"
.. 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated Income, or other funds 32
GI
z 33 Total net assets or fund balances 38,627 002. 33 3,215 770.
34 Total liabllrties and net assets/fund balances 48.583L121. 34 38.338.871.
I Part XI I Financial Statements and Reporting
Yes No
1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990. DCash [Xl Accrual D Other
2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an Independent accountant? 2a X
b Were the organization's flnancral statements audrted by an Independent accountant? ... 2b X
c If "Yes" to lines 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversiqht of the audrt,
review, or compilation of rts financial statements and selection of an Independent accountant? .... 2c X
3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audrt or audrts as set forth In the Single Audit
Act and OMB Circular A-133? .. 3a X
b If "Yes" did the ornaruzatron undergo the required audit or audrts? .. 3b 832011 12-18-08

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service

OMS No 1545-0047

Supplemental Financial Statements

2008

~ Attach to Form 990_ To be completed by organizations that answered ''Yes,'' to Form 990, Part IV, line 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.


Name of the organization Employer identification number

FUND FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC. 04-2762647

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990 Part IV line 6

(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year . . . . .. .. . .
2 Aggregate contnbunons 10 (during year) ..
3 Aggregate grants from (dunng year) ..
4 Aggregate value at end of year 5 Old the organization Inform all donors and donor advisors In wntlng that the assets held In donor advised funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control?

6 Old the organization Inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors In wntlng that grant funds may be used only

.DYes

DNo

DYes

DNo

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

D Preservation of land for public use (e g., recreation or pleasure) D Preservation of an rustoncally Important land area

D Protection of natural habrtat D Preservation of certified rustonc structure

D Preservation of open space

2 Complete lines 2a-2d If the organization held a qualified conservation contnbution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day

of the tax year.

a Total number of conservation easements

b Total acreage restncted by conservation easements

c Number of conservation easements on a certified histone structure Included In (a) d Number of conservation easements Included In (c) acquired after 8/17/06

Held at the End of the Year
2a
2b
2c
2d 3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization dunng the taxable

year ~ _

4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement IS located ~

5 Does the organization have a wntten policy regarding the periodic monrtonng, Inspection, Violations, and

enforcement of the conservation easements rt holds?

6 Staff or volunteer hours devoted to monrtonng, Inspecting, and enforcing easements dunng the year ~ _

7 Amount of expenses Incurred In monrtonng, Inspecting, and enforcing easements dunng the year ~ $ _

8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(8)(ij and section 170(h)(4)(8)(lij?

DYes

DNo

DYes

DNo

9 In Part XIV, descnbe how the organization reports conservation easements In rts revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and Include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that descnbes the organization's accounting for conservation easements.

I Part III I Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.

Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

1a If the organization elected, as permrtted under SFAS 116, not to report In rts revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, lustoncal treasures, or other similar assets held for public exrnbmon, education, or research In furtherance of public service, provide, In Part XIV, the text of the footnote to rts financial statements that descnbes these rtems.

b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report In ItS revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, hrstoncal treasures, or other sirmlar assets held for public exrubmon, education, or research In furtherance of public service, provide the follOWing amounts relating to these rtems:

(i) Revenues Included In Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 . (ii) Assets Included In Form 990, Part X

~ $_------~ $_-------

2 If the organization received or held works of art, histoncal treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the follOWing amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these rtems:

a Revenues Included In Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 b Assets Included In Form 990, Part X

~ $_------~ $_-------

LHA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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3 USing the organization's accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of rts collection Items (check all

that apply):

a D Public exrubrtion

b D Scholarly research

c D Preservation for future generations 4 Provide a descnpnon of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose In Part XIV.

5 Dunng the year, did the organization sohcrt or receive donations of art, rustoncal treasures, or other similar assets

to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as art of the or anization's collection? DYes D No

d D Loan or exchange programs e D Other

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Part IV Trust, Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete If organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other Intermediary for contnbutlons or other assets not Included

on Form 990, Part X? . ... .. .

b If "Yes," explain the arrangement In Part XIV and complete the following table·

DYes

DNo

c Beginning balance

d Addmons dunng the year

e Distributions dunng the year f Ending balance

2a Did the organization Include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21?

If "Y I· h t P rt XIV

Amount
1c
1d
1e
1f DYes

DNo

b es exoiam t e arranaemen In a
I Part V I Endowment Funds. Complete If organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
fal Current year fbl Pnor year (e) Two years back fdl Three years back fel Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .. ... 38 004 138
b Oontnbutions ... O.
e Investment earnings or losses .... O.
d Grants or scholarships . . ... O.
e Other expendrtures for tacumes
and programs .. 38 004 138
f Administrative expenses
9 End of year balance 2 Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:

a Board desiqnated or quasi·endowment ~ b Permanent endowment ~

e Term endowment ~ %

----------------%

---------------%

3a Are there endowment funds not In the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organization by

(i) unrelated organizations (ii) related organizations

b If "Yes" to 3a(II), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R?

Yes No
3a(i) X
3afii) X
3b 4 Descnbe In Part XIV the Intended uses of the orqarnzatron's endowment funds.
I Part VI I Investments - Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Descnpnon of Investment (a) Cost or other (b) Cost or other (e) Depreciation (d) Book value
baSIS (Investment) baSIS (other)
1a Land .. ..
b Buildings .. . ..
e Leasehold Improvements .. 47.616. 47.616. O.
d EqUipment . . ... . .. 805,823. 628,437. 177 386.
e Other 165.549. 165.549. O.
Total. Add lines ta-te, (Column (d) should eaual Form 990 Part X column (B), Ime 10(e).) ~ 177 386. Schedule D (Form 990) 2008

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I Part Vill Investments - Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Dascnption of secunty or category (b) Book value (e) Method of valuation:
(lncludinq name of secunty) Cost or end-of-year market value
Financial denvatrves and other financial products
Closely·held equity Interests
Other

Total. (Col (b) should eaual Form 990 Part X. col (B) line 12.) ~
I Part Villi Investments - Program Related. See Form 990 Part X line 13.
(a) Descnption of Investment type (b) Book value (e) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value

Total. (Col (b) should eaual Form 990 Part X col (B) line 13.) ~
I Part IX I Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15
(a) Descnptlon (b) Book value

Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990 Part X col (B) Ime 15.) ~
I Part X I Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
(a) Descnptlon of liability (b) Amount
Federal Income taxes
AGENCY FUNDS 31,045 875.

Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990 Part X col (B) Ime 25.) ~ 31,045 875. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48

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I Part XI I Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...... 1 28 955.370.
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 25 339.001.
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..... . . 3 3 616.369.
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .. .. 4 <791. 775.
5 Donated services and use of facilrties 5
6 Investment expenses .. .. 6
7 Pnor penod adjustments .. 7 <38 004 138.
S Other (Descnbe In Part XIV) .. S <231.688.
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4·8 9 <39 027 601.
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements Combine lines 3 and 9 10 <35.411.232.
I Part XII I Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .. .. 1 27.931. 907.
2 Amounts Included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on Investments .. 2a <791. 775. >
b Donated services and use of facilities .... ... 2b
c Recovenes of pnor year grants .... .. .. . . .. 2c
d Other (Descnbe In Part XIV) .. .. .. ..... 2d <231.688. >
e Add lines 2a through 2d . . .. .. .. . .. .. 2e <1. 023 463.
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 . . . . ... 3 28_._955 370.
4 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1. I 4a I
a Investment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b
b Other (Descnbe In Part XIV) . . ..... 4b
c Add lines 4a and 4b . .. .. 4c o.
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (ThIS should equal Form 990 Part I line 12.) 5 28.955 370.
I Part Xliii Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements .. .. .. 1 25.339 001.
2 Amounts Included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25.
a Donated services and use of faCilities .. ... 2a
b Pnor year adjustments .... .. . . .. 2b
c Losses reported on Form 990, Part IX, line 25 .... 2c
d Other (Descnbe In Part XIV) .. 2d
e Add lines 2a through 2d .. . .. 2e o.
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 .. 3 25-,-339 001.
4 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1: I 4a I
a Investment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b
b Other (Descnbe In Part XIV) . .. .. 4b
c Add lines 4a and 4b .. 4c o.
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (ThIS should equal Form 990 Part I line 18.) 5 25 339 OOL
I Part XlVI Supplemental Information >

> > > >

>

Complete this part to provide the dsscrtpnons required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1 a and 4; Part IV, lines 1 band 2b; Part V, line 4, Part X, Part XI, line 8, Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b.

PART X: THE ORGANIZATION HAS ELECTED TO DEFER UNTIL JULY 1.

2009 THE APPLICATION OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD

INTERPRETATION 48 ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES (FIN 48).

FIN 48 REQUIRES AN ASSESSMENT OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN IN INCOME TAX FILINGS

AND ACCRUAL OF ESTIMATED LIABILITIES WHERE IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT

THE POSITION WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY TAX AUTHORITIES.

DURING THE DEFERRAL PERIOD. THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE GUIDANCE SET

FORTH IN STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NO. 5 ACCOUNTING FOR Schedule D (Form 990) 2008

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CONTINGENCIES (SFAS 5). UNDER SFAS 5, TAX LIABILITIES ARE RECORDED WHEN THE AMOUNT CAN BE REASONABLY ESTIMATED AND THE LIABILITY IS PROBABLE.

PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

EQUITY LOSSES IN PARTNERSHIP INTEREST: -231688.

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

EQUITY LOSSES IN PARTNERSHIP INTEREST: -231688.

SCHEDULE D, PART V - ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

PRIOR TO JUNE 30, 2008, THE FUND AND THE PIRGS WERE CONSIDERED TO BE

FINANCIALLY INTERRELATED ORGANIZATIONS IN THAT THE FUND ACTIVELY

PARTICIPATED IN THE POLICYMAKING PROCESSES OF THE PIRGS. DUE TO A

RESTRUCTURING OF OPERATIONS WITHIN THE NETWORK OF PIRGS IN 2008,

MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS WHICH HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN

PERFORMED BY THE FUND ON BEHALF OF THE PIRGS WERE ASSIGNED TO USPIRG AND

ENVIRONMENT AMERICA.

ACCORDINGLY, REVENUES RAISED ON BEHALF OF THE

PIRGS, LESS THE DIRECT EXPENSES AND A PRO RATA SHARE OF OVERHEAD COSTS,

WERE RECORDED AS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS. AS A RESULT OF

REVISIONS OF CONTRACT PROVISIONS, THE UNREMITTED FUNDS HELD ON BEHALF OF THE PIRGS HAVE BEEN RECLASSIFIED AS LIABILITIES. ACCORDINGLY, $38,004,138

OF THE FUND'S NET ASSETS WHICH HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN CLASSIFIED AS

TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS AT JUNE 30, 2008 HAVE BEEN RECLASSIFIED AS AGENCY FUNDS IN THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.


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~ Attach to Form 990. To be completed by organizations to provide additional information for responses to specific questions for the Form 990 or to provide any additional information.

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Name of the organization

FUND FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC.

Employer identification number

04-2762647

FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:

AFFECTING THE SOCIAL WELFARE BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL, ORGANIZATIONAL,

AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS.

FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:

SIERRA CLUB PUBLIC EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND ADVOCACY PROJECT - THIS

PROJECT INVOLVES TALKING WITH CITIZENS OF CITIES AND TOWNS THROUGHOUT

THE COUNTRY ON A DOOR-TO-DOOR BASIS, DISCUSSING THE ENVIRONMENTAL

PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OBJECTIVES OF SIERRA CLUB AND FUND.

CITIZENS ARE MOBILIZED TO TAKE ACTION ON THE ORGANIZATIONS' SUPPORTED

ISSUES, ENCOURAGED TO JOIN AND PARTICIPATE IN THE ORGANIZATION, AND

PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS.

EXPENSES $ 863202.

INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ O.

REVENUE $ O.

ALASKA PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT0

$1,928

ALASKA PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$1,931

ALASKA PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$1,928

ARIZONA PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$6,811

ARIZONA PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$10,590

ARIZONA PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$6,811

CALPIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$106,774

CALPIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$130,218

CALPIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0

$106,774

COLORADO PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$24,261

COLORADO PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

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COLORADO PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$24,261

CONNECTICUT PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$6,724

CONNECTICUT PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

10 804

CONNECTICUT PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$6,724

ENVIRONMENT AMERICA CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$96,040

ENVIRONMENT AMERICA MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

$124,549

ENVIRONMENT AMERICA PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.

$96,040

ENVIRONMENT ARIZONA CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$29,208

ENVIRONMENT ARIZONA MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

34 222

ENVIRONMENT ARIZONA PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.

$29,208

ENVIRONMENT CALIFORNIA CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$388,352

ENVIRONMENT CALIFORNIA MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

$439,142

ENVIRONMENT CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.

$388,352

ENVIRONMENT COLORADO CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$168,667

ENVIRONMENT COLORADO MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

193 711

ENVIRONMENT COLORADO PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.

$168,667

ENVIRONMENT CONNECTICUT CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$68,722

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ENVIRONMENT CONNECTICUT MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

79 320

ENVIRONMENT CONNECTICUT PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.

68 722

ENVIRONMENT FLORIDA CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$87,363

ENVIRONMENT FLORIDA MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

97 308

ENVIRONMENT FLORIDA PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$87,363

ENVIRONMENT GEORGIA CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$27,772

ENVIRONMENT GEORGIA MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

32 060

ENVIRONMENT GEORGIA PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$27,772

ENVIRONMENT ILLINOIS CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$138,325

ENVIRONMENT ILLINOIS MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

$157,484

ENVIRONMENT ILLINOIS PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$138,325

ENVIRONMENT IOWA CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$29,307

ENVIRONMENT IOWA MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$34,251

ENVIRONMENT IOWA PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$29,307

ENVIRONMENT MAINE CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$22,231

ENVIRONMENT MAINE MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$26,889

ENVIRONMENT MAINE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$22,231

ENVIRONMENT MARYLAND CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$40,184

ENVIRONMENT MARYLAND MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

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ENVIRONMENT MARYLAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$40,184

ENVIRONMENT MASSACHUSETTS CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$182,334

ENVIRONMENT MASSACHUSETTS MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

$205,091

ENVIRONMENT MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.

$182,334

ENVIRONMENT MICHIGAN CITIZEN LOBBYING

ENVIRONMENT MICHIGAN MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

$81,598

ENVIRONMENT MICHIGAN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$71,272

ENVIRONMENT MINNESOTA CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$49,067

ENVIRONMENT MINNESOTA MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

57 378

ENVIRONMENT MINNESOTA PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$49,067

ENVIRONMENT MONTANA CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$1,406

ENVIRONMENT MONTANA MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

1 770

ENVIRONMENT MONTANA PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$1,406

ENVIRONMENT NEVADA CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$5,332

ENVIRONMENT NEVADA MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$5,419

ENVIRONMENT NEVADA PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$5,332

ENVIRONMENT NEW HAMPSHIRE CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$18,866


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ENVIRONMENT NEW HAMPSHIRE CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$745

ENVIRONMENT NEW HAMPSHIRE MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

ENVIRONMENT NEW HAMPSHIRE MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

2 358

ENVIRONMENT NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.

$18,866

ENVIRONMENT NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$745

ENVIRONMENT NEW JERSEY CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$88,108

ENVIRONMENT NEW JERSEY MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

$100,853

ENVIRONMENT NEW JERSEY PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.

$88,108

ENVIRONMENT NEW MEXICO CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$48,336

ENVIRONMENT NEW MEXICO MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

$58,638

ENVIRONMENT NEW MEXICO PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.

ENVIRONMENT NEW YORK CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$73,160

ENVIRONMENT NEW YORK MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

ENVIRONMENT NEW YORK PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$73,160

ENVIRONMENT NORTH CAROLINA CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$40,603

EXPENSES $ 5754257.


REVENUE $ O.


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ENVIRONMENT OHIO CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$42,977

ENVIRONMENT OHIO MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$50,037

ENVIRONMENT OHIO PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$42,977

ENVIRONMENT OREGON CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$178,043

ENVIRONMENT OREGON MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

$200,140

ENVIRONMENT OREGON PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$178,043

ENVIRONMENT RHODE ISLAND CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$11,544

ENVIRONMENT RHODE ISLAND MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

14 983

ENVIRONMENT RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.

11 544

ENVIRONMENT TEXAS CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$41,009

ENVIRONMENT TEXAS MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$50,226

ENVIRONMENT TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$41,009

ENVIRONMENT VIRGINIA CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$37,032

ENVIRONMENT VIRGINIA MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

ENVIRONMENT VIRGINIA PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$37,032

ENVIRONMENT WASHINGTON CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$91,488

ENVIRONMENT WASHINGTON MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

$107,576

ENVIRONMENT WASHINGTON PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$91,488

ENVIRONMENT WISCONSIN CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$52,862

ENVIRONMENT WISCONSIN MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.


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ENVIRONMENT WISCONSIN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$52,~8~6~2~ _

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$24,271

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

45 591

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$24,271

FLORIDA PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$10,162

FLORIDA PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.
$16,860
FLORIDA PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$10,162
GEORGIA PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0 $23,281
GEORGIA PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$26,829
GEORGIA PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$23,281 ILLINOIS PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$18,338

ILLINOIS PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$27,664

ILLINOIS PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$18,338

IOWA PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$5,415

IOWA PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$7,912

IOWA PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$5,415

MARYLAND PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0 $17,443
MARYLAND PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$22,207
MARYLAND PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$17,443
MISSOURI PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0 $21,784
MISSOURI PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$26,716
MISSOURI PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$21,784 MONTANA PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$6,827

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MONTANA PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$7,687

MONTANA PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$6,827

NEW JERSEY PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$36,562

NEW JERSEY PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$47,923

NEW JERSEY PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$36,562

NEW MEXICO PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$11,431

NEW MEXICO PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$15,132

NEW MEXICO PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$11,431

NORTH CAROLINA PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$15,719

NORTH CAROLINA PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

$20,666

NORTH CAROLINA PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$15,719

OHIO PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$11,144

OHIO PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$14,252

OHIO PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$11,144

OREGON PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$33,796

OREGON PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$50,209

OREGON PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$33,796

PENN ENVIRONMENT CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$119,887

PENN ENVIRONMENT MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$136,561

PENN ENVIRONMENT PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$119,887

PENNSYLVANIA PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$9,127

PENNSYLVANIA PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$14,226

PENNSYLVANIA PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$9,127

PESTICIDE WATCH CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$89

PESTICIDE WATCH MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$957


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PESTICIDE WATCH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0

$89

PIRG IN MICHIGAN CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$9,411

PIRG IN MICHIGAN MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$13,258

PIRG IN MICHIGAN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$9,411

PROGRESSIVE FUTURE CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$95,667

PROGRESSIVE FUTURE MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$99,412

PROGRESSIVE FUTURE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$95,667

RHODE ISLAND PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$979

RHODE ISLAND PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$3,118

RHODE ISLAND PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$979

TEXAS PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$3,084

TEXAS PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$5,738

TEXAS PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$3,084

TOXICS ACTION CENTER CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$4,525

TOXICS ACTION CENTER MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.

12 675

TOXICS ACTION CENTER PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$4,525

USPIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$31,418

USPIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$56,073

USPIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$31,418

VERMONT PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0

$1,404

VERMONT PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$1,422

VERMONT PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$1,404

WASHINGTON PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$26,321

WASHINGTON PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$39,328


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WASHINGTON PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$26,321

WISCONSIN PIRG CITIZEN LOBBYING PROJECT.0$14,526

WISCONSIN PIRG MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICES PROJECT.0$21,161

WISCONSIN PIRG PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT.0$14,526

EXPENSES $ 3279293.


REVENUE $ O.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED ITS LEGAL NAME DURING FISCAL YEAR 2009. ITS NAME WAS OFFICIALLY CHANGED TO "FUND FOR

THE PUBLIC INTEREST, INC.". IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IRS INSTRUCTIONS, A

COPY OF THE ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT IS ATTACHED TO THIS FORM.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B: THERE IS NO COMMITTEE WITHIN THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT ACTS ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 10: THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN

INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM AND REVIEWED BY STAFF PRIOR TO ITS FILING. AN

OFFICER RECEIVES A COpy OF THE FORM 990 TO REVIEW AND RAISE ANY QUESTIONS WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF AND ACCOUNTANTS.

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 17, LIST OF STATES RECEIVING COPY OF FORM 990:

MA,CA,NJ,OR,CT,WI,MN,PA,NH,NC,WA,NY,FL,AZ,MD,VA,IL,TN,OH,RI,IN,SC,KS,AK,UT

NM,GA,LA,ME,DC,CO,AR,KY

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE

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FEDERAL IDENI'IFICAnON no. 04-2762647 Fee:SI5.00

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William Francis Galvin Secretary of the Commonwealth

One Ashburton Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02108-1512

ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT (General Laws, Chapter 180, Section 7)

We Faye Park

, "President I ~ce President.

and Marjorie Alt

, "Clerk I • Assistant Clerk,

of Fund for Public Interest Research, Inc.

(Exact name of corporation)

looted at 44 Winter St., 4th Floor, 80ston, MA 02108

(Address of corporation in Massachusetts)

do hereby certify that these Articles of Amendment affecting articles numbered:

1

(Number tbose articles 1,2,3. and/or 4 being amended)

of the Articles of Organization were duly adopted at a meeting held on _J_u_ne_1_2 20 ~, by vote of.

_________ members, ....;7_0.::...f_;7 directors, or shareholders",

.g at least two-thirds of its members legally qualified to vote in meetings of the corporation; OR /5!I'Iking at Ic:ast two-thirds of its directors where there arc no members pursuant to General Laws, Chapter lSO,Section 3,OR

o In the case of a corporation having capital stock. by the holders of at least two-thirds of the capital stock having the right to vote therein.

•

Articles of Amendment

1. The name by which the corporation shall be known is:

Fund for the Public Interest, Inc.

The foregoing amendmc:nt(s) will become effective when these Articles of Amendment are rued in accordance with General Laws, Chapter lBO, Section 7 unless these: articles specify, in accordance with the vote adopting the amendment, a later effective date not more: than tbirty days after such filing, in which event the amendment will become effective: on such later date.

Later effective: date: ~1\c.:....::0:...¥'1:..:....:e.=-- _

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SIGNED UNDER TIlE PENALTIES OF PElijURY, this_---"'- day of _~~"-:=....:....~=I_,_------ ,20 v '!I.

-vice President,

,. Assistant Clerk.

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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

105831.7

ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT (General Laws, Chapter 180, Section 7)

I hereby approve the within Articles of Amendment and. the filing fee in

the amount of $ having been paid. said articles are deemed

to have been filed with me this day of _

20

Effective date: _

WD..I.JAM FRANCIS GALVIN

Secretary of tbe Commonwealth

TO BE Fll.l.ED IN BY CORPORATION Contact information:

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~ 1.0 Melissa Rifkin, Assistant General Counsel

44 Winter St. 4th Floor

Boston, MA 02108

Tdephone. _

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A copy this filing will be av:lilablc on-line at www.state rna.us/sec/cor once the document IS filed

Form 8868 (Rev. April 2009) DIpm1ment olIN Treaswy Inl_ R_ Ser.nco

Application for Extension of Time To File an Exempt Organization Return

~ File a separate a llcatlon for each return.

OMS No. 1545·1709

• Ir you are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension, complete only Pan I and chec:k this box .. .. .. .. . .• [X]

• If you are filing for an AddItIonal (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension, complete only Pan II (on page 2 of this fonn).

Do not complete Part II unless you have a1raady been granted an automatic 3·month extension on a previously filad Form 8868.

I Part I I Automatic 3-Month Extension of Time. Only submit original (no copies needed).

A corporation required to file Form 990- T and requesting an automatic 6-month extension· check this box and complete

Part I only . . . ..• 0

IVJ other corpot8tions (includlllg , 120-C filets). patfnerships. REMIC$, and trusts must use Form 7004 to request an ext8llsion of time to file income tax I8tums.

Electronic Filing ( ... flle). Generally, you can electronicaDy file Form 8868 if you want a 3-month automatic extension of time to file one of the retums noted below (6 months for a corporation required to fale Form 990-1). However, you cannot file Form 8868 eIectronicaDy if (1) you want the additional (not automatic) 3-month extension or (2) you file Forms 99O-SL. 6069, or 8870, group retums, or a composite or consolidated Form 99(). T. Instead, you must submit the JuDy completed and signed page 2 (Part II) of Fonn 8888. For more details on the electronic filing of this form, visrt

_its.a 'lV/efile and click on e-fiJe for CI'Iarities & NontJrOflls.

Type or Name of Exempt Organization

print

04-2762647

FUND FOR PUBLIC INTBREST RBSEARCH INC.

EmpI.".- Identification number

Number, street, and room or suite no. If a P.O. box. see instructions. 44 WINTER STREET

CIty, town or post office, state, and ZIP code. For a fOreign address, see Instructions. BOSTON MA 02108

Check type of return to be filed (file a separate application for each return):

00 Form 990 0 Form 99(). T (corporation)

D Form 99().BL 0 Form 99(). T (sec. 401 (8) or 408(8) trust)

D Form 99().EZ 0 Form 99(). T (trust other than above)

o Form990-PF 0 Form 1041·A

o Form 4720

o Form 5227

o Form 6069

o Form 8870

PBTBR CAMPBBLL

• The books are in the care of. 44 WINTBR STREBT - BOSTON« MA 02108

TelephoneNo.~ (617) 292-4805 FAX No .• (617) 292-8057

• If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box ~ D

• If this is tor a Group Retum, enter the organization's four digit Group exemption Number (GEN) . If this Is fot the whole group, check this

box ~ D. If it is for part of the group, check this box ~ 0 and attach a Dst with the names and EINs of all rnembenl the extension will cover.

1 I request an automatic 3-month (6-months for a corporation required to file Form 990-1) extension of time until

FBBRUARY 15« 2 0 1 0 , to file the exempt organization retum for the organizatIOn named above. The extensIOn is for the organization's return for:

.0 calendar year or

~ 1XI tax year begtn~ JUL 1« 2 0 0 8

,and ending JON 30« 2009

2 If this tax year is tor less than 12 months, check reason: D Initial return

o Final retum

o Change in accounting pariod

3a If thIS application is for Form 99O-BL. ~F, 990- T, 4720, or 6089, enter the tentative tax, less any
nonrefundable credits. See matructlons. 3a S
b If this application Is for Form 99().PF or 99(). T, enter any refundable credits and estimated
tax _mlymBnts made. IncbJde anv Door war nt allowed as a credit. 3b S
c Balance Due. Subtract One 3b from line 3a. lncbJde your payment with this form, or, If required,
deposit with FTC coupon or, if required, by using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). I--
See instructions. 3c S _Jf1J_A Csutton. If you are going to make an electronic fund withdrawal WIth thIS Form 8888, see Form 8453·EO and Form 8879-EO for payment instructions.

LHA For PrIvacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see Instructions.

Form 8868 (Rev. 4·2009)

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2008.04051 FUND FOR PUBLIC INTEREST RB 26200 __ 1

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UND FOR PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH

INC.

Type or print

Name of Exempt Organization

04-2762647

Number, street, and room or suite no. If a P.O. box, see instructIOns.

4 WINTER STREET

,~ For IRS use only

CIty, town or post office, state, and ZIP code. For a foreign addntss, see instructions. OSTON MA 02108

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Check type of mum to be tiled (FIJe a separate application for each return):

[Xl Form 990 D Form 99HZ D Form ggo. T (sec. 401 (a) or 408(a) ttusQ 0 Form 1041·A o Form 99QoBL D Form ggo.PF D Form ggo. T (trust other than above) 0 Form 4720

D Form 5227 D Form 6069

D Form 8870

STOP! Do not complete Pert II " J'OU .... not already grentecl an automatic 3-mcanttt extension Oft ........ aualy tiled Form 8181.

PETER CAMPBELL

• The booIIs.,.1n the care of. 44 WINTER STREET - BOSTON, MA 02108

TeIephoneNo •• (611) 292-4805 FAXNo •• (611)292-8051

• If the organization does not have an ofIIce or place of business In the United Stat., check this box ..... . ... ...... . .... • D

• If this Is for a Group Retum, ent .. the organization'S four digit Group ExemptIon Number (GEN) .If this Is for the whole group, check this

box • O. If n Is for ear! of the group, check this box • D and attach a list with the names and E1Ns of aD member! the extension Is for.

4 I request an addItIonaI3-manth aJdenalon of time untD MAY 15, 2010

8 For caIendaI YUI __ , or other tax year beginning JUL 1, 2008 ,and ending JUN 30, 2009 .

• If this tax year Is for lass than 12 months, check reason: 0 Initial return 0 FInal retum 0 Change In accounting period

7 ~eln~~why~n~theextM~ .:;~~=-~~~~~~~~~~=-~~~~=-~==~~ __

ADDITIONAL TIME IS NEEDED TO FILE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE RETURN.

8e If this application Is for Form 99O-BL 99().PF, 990- T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax, lass any nonrefundable credits. See Instructions.

b If this application Is for Form 99O-PF, gga-T, 4720, or 8089. enter any refundable credits and estimated tax payments made. Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a c:redII and arry amount paid

with Form 8888.

a Balance Due. Subtract line 8b from line 8a.lnclude your payment with this form. or. If required. deposit

with FTC cou Ired EFTPS ectronlc Federal Tax P em. See instructions. N / A

Signature and V.rtftcatlon

under penalties of perjury ,I dare thai I have lxamnlld this farm. including accompanying scIIedules and stataments, and to till best of my lInawlldgl and belle ••

It is tNI. camet. and complete. and lllat I am iuthO~ to preparelhls farm.

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