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Public Policy Institute of California

Inform and improve public policy in california through independent, objective, nonpartisan research

San Francisco, CA EIN: 943207299 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Public Policy Institute of California

The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank. We are dedicated to informing and improving public policy in California through independent, objective, nonpartisan research.

Founded
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

Mission

Inform and improve public policy in california through independent, objective, nonpartisan research

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 75%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.45%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.75
Program$0.75

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Public Policy Institute of California has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 93% of the 3,150 science & technology charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Public Policy Institute of California is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its EIN is 943207299. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $36M in annual revenue. 135 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Public Policy Institute of California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943207299. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Public Policy Institute of California has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Public Policy Institute of California is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.

Based on official tax filings, Public Policy Institute of California has $36M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Public Policy Institute of California is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $36M in annual revenue. The organization has 135 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Public Policy Institute of California. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Public Policy Institute of California holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank. We are dedicated to informing and improving public policy in California through independent, objective, nonpartisan research. Public Policy Institute of California is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1994.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $36M is well above the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Public Policy Institute of California are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 943207299, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
75% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
107

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

DO
Douglas M••••
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$36.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$19.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$22.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$34.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$13.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Water for Farms – a briefing by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) - California State Portal | CA.gov
Apr 2015
plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov
Water for Farms – a briefing by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) - California State Portal | CA.gov
Apr 2015
plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 135 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 135 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1994
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Public Policy Institute of California

What is Public Policy Institute of California?
Public Policy Institute of California is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank. We are dedicated to informing and improving public policy in California through independent, objective, nonpartisan research.
When was Public Policy Institute of California founded?
Public Policy Institute of California was founded in 1994.
Who leads Public Policy Institute of California?
Douglas Moore serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Public Policy Institute of California located?
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
What is Public Policy Institute of California's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
Is Public Policy Institute of California trustworthy?
Public Policy Institute of California has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Public Policy Institute of California's registration number?
IRS EIN: 943207299.
What is Public Policy Institute of California's website?
http://www.ppic.org