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EIN 46-2717584

The Public Goods Projects

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
55
City
New York
State
New York
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
E70: Public Health Programs
Description
The Public Good Projects is a nonprofit organization that directs the power of mass media to solutions for our nation’s most pressing social problems. It was founded by former HBO documentary producer John Hoffman, and is led by experts in health, media, and marketing. Our signature campaign is A Healthy America. The mission of the Public Good Projects is to create a continuous and enduring supply of innovative media that makes the nation's most complex and pressing problems easier to understand and improves the lives of Americans young and old.
Also known as...
Public Good Projects
Total revenues
$9,352,507
2024
Total expenses
$8,995,421
2024
Total assets
$3,854,836
2024
Num. employees
55
2024

Program areas at The Public Goods Projects

The Public good Projects leverages large-scale media monitoring programs, social and behavior change interventions, and cross-sector initiatives to lead communication Projects for a range of Public health topics. Pgp s programs and initiatives are evidence-based, tailored for particular populations, employ a collective impact model, and are scientifically evaluated.

Who funds The Public Goods Projects

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
East Bay Community Foundation (EBCF)Stop Flu, Advancing Health and Health Equity Through Thought Leadership, Planning Extension, Advancing Health and Health Equity Through Thought Leadership, Implementation Grant$2,592,625
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$505,500
Vose River Charitable FundTo Support the Public Health Communications Collaborative Initiative$256,800
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at The Public Goods Projects

NameTitleCompensation
Dr. Joe SmyserChief Executive Officer
Polly DongChief Operating Officer$188,740
Jaclyn GoldbargChief Program Officer$177,992
Megan BarberEditor in Chief$170,647
Jennifer SittigVice President of Communications$130,914
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for The Public Goods Projects

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,745,362
Program services$7,550,136
Investment income and dividends$43,131
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$13,878
Total revenues$9,352,507

Form 990s for The Public Goods Projects

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062025-02-12990View PDF
2023-062023-11-07990View PDF
2022-062023-01-12990View PDF
2021-062022-04-21990View PDF
2021-062022-04-19990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 7, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,592,625 from East Bay Community Foundation (EBCF)
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Public health orgsHealth organizationsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Health
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
401 Park Ave S10TH FL
New York, NY 10016
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
publicgoodprojects.org/ 
Phone
(646) 883-4237
Facebook page
ThePublicGoodProjects 
Twitter profile
@the_pgp 
IRS details
EIN
46-2717584
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
E70: Public Health Programs
NAICS code, primary
512110: Motion Picture and Video Production
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0271518
FTB Entity ID
3939814
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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