Organizations Filed Purposes:
The purpose for which the corporation is formed is to operate exclusively for the promotion of social welfare by undertaking the following activities: (A) To identify problems and advocate solutions in the areas of: (1) Consumer protection; (2) environmental preservation; (3) protection against discrimination on the basis of illegal or unjust criteria; (4) corporate and governmental responsiblity to the public; (5) public and occupational health and safety; (6) energy policy; and, (7) other matters affecting the economic and social well-being of the inhabitants of the United States. (B) To conduct research, analysis, testing, and investigations on the matters listed in subparagraph (A) above. (C) To publish information and conduct public education on the aforementioned matters; (D) To provide technical assistance to, and to work in conjunction with, other organizations which are exempt from federal income taxation pursuant to sections 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Cod
New Economy and Financial Reform - Through advocacy, public education, research, grassroots organizing and policy development we're working to tackle concrete problems that will put us on a path to a better future. We've successfully advocated for changes that have resulted in more recycling and less waste, healthier and safer choices in the marketplace and greater accountability in government.
Consumer Protection and Make Higher Education Affordable - For more than 40 years, U.S.PIRG has been educating consumers about how to protect themselves and their rights. We conduct independent testing and research to expose hazards in everyday products and advocate for new rules and policies to defend consumers. U.S.PIRG works to ensure college is affordable and students are protected from predatory companies.
Public Health and Promoting Zero Waste - U.S.PIRG is persuading major fast food chains to stop purchasing antibiotic laden meat in an attempt to reduce the overuse of antibiotics in food production. Through public education and grassroots organizing we are working to ban polystyrene and single use plastics.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Ed Mierzwinski | Sec/SrDirector | 20 | $96,171 |
| Faye Park | President & CEO | 0.5 | $0 |
| Doug Phelps | Chair | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kharl Reynado112918-52219 | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Brian Imus | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Janet Domenitz | Vice Chair/Trea | 0.5 | $0 |
| Diane Brown | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
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