EIN 36-3193323

Political Research Associates

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
28
Year formed
1985
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
Description
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. Educational resource for general public interested in issues involving the Political right.
Total revenues
$2,818,345
2022
Total expenses
$2,504,040
2022
Total assets
$3,771,294
2022
Num. employees
28
2022

Program areas at Political Research Associates

Political Research Associates is a nonprofit social justice Research and strategy center dedicated to blocking the advance of oppressive, anti-democratic movements, and to building a just and inclusive democratic society. Over the past 4 decades, pra has researched, monitored, and publicized the agenda and strategies of the u.s. and global right, revealing the powerful intersections of christian nationalism, white nationalism, and patriarchy.pra produces investigative reports, articles, and tools; publishes the peer-reviewed magazine the public eye; advises social justice movement organizers; and offers expert commentary for local and national media outlets. Our core issue areas span reproductive justice, lgbtq rights, racial and immigrant justice, civil liberties, and economic justice.vision: Political Research Associates envisions a just and inclusive democratic society free from oppression and exploitation a society in which supremacist and authoritarian forces no longer wield significant cultural or Political power.pra's core values: pra conducts Research of the highest quality and methodological rigor, and is committed to making our Research and analysis readily available and accessible. Our work is even-handed, fact-based, reliable, and not over-dramatized. Our commitment to mutual respect means that in our work, we do not caricature or demonize the followers of right-wing organizations, and we recognize the abilities of the movement'sleadership. Our integrity demands that we speak the truth as we perceive it without fear or favor, and remain independent of forces that would stifle this voice. Pra's progressive analysis and critique derives from a deep desire to understand and eliminate the root cause of oppression; in this sense pra prefers to work with social movements with a fundamental systemic analysis.

Who funds Political Research Associates

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)General$1,700,000
Merle Chambers FundGeneral Support (Multi-Year)$100,000
The Ford FoundationFor the Development of Learning Sessions, for the Field and Partners, on Anti-Democratic Forces$50,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Political Research Associates

NameTitleCompensation
Tarso Luis RamosPresident , Ex - Oficio / Executive Director and President / President and Executive Director$105,006
Isabelle H. LeightonCommunications Director / Development Director
Cloee CooperInterim Development Director / Board Member
Greeley O'ConnorResearch Director / Board Member
Aidan OrlyDonor Program Manager
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Political Research Associates

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,808,915
Program services$2,350
Investment income and dividends$7,080
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,818,345

Form 990s for Political Research Associates

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-092022-03-11990View PDF
2020-092022-04-07990View PDF
2020-092022-03-11990View PDF
2019-092020-09-29990View PDF
2018-092019-05-14990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 10, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 8, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $1,700,000 from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)
February 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from NEO Philanthropy
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Social sciences
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchNational levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1310 Broadway 201
Somerville, MA 02144
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Website URL
politicalresearch.org/ 
Phone
(617) 666-5300
IRS details
EIN
36-3193323
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1985
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
V20: Social Science Research Institutes, Services
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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