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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
89/100 · 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
Science & Technology
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.45%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. 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 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 89/100.

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. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $14M. 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.

Public Policy Institute of California has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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: Public Policy Institute of California's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $36M is well above the peer average of $14M.

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.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% 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

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Leadership

DO
Douglas Moore
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Abigail C•••
VP OF COMMS/CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
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A M••••• C•••
Director
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Athena B•••••
Director
AT
Athena M B•••••
Director
CA
Caroline D••••••••
VP OF RESEARCH (INTERIM)
CA
Cassandra W••••• P••
Director
CH
Chet H•••••
Director
CY
Cynthia S••••••
TREASURER AND CFO (THRU 12/1/23)
DA
Dave P•••••
Director
DA
David M•• M•••••••
Director
DE
Deborah G•••••••
SECRETARY
DO
Douglas M••••
Chief Financial Officer
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Ellen E•••••••• H•••• V•••••••
SENIOR FELLOW II
EL
Ellen H••••
VP & DIR, WATER POLICY CTR & SEN. FELLOW
EM
Emily L••••••••••
SECRETARY
ER
Eric M M•••••
POLICY DIRECTOR AND SENIOR FELLOW
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Gaddi H V••••••
Director
GA
Gaddi H V••••••
Director
GE
Gerald L P•••••
Director
GE
Gerald L P•••••
Director
HA
Hans J••••••
SENIOR FELLOW II
HA
Hans P J••••••
SENIOR FELLOW
HE
Helen I••• T•••••
Director
JO
John C•••••
Director
KI
Kim P•••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$36.4M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$19.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$22.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$34.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$13.6M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Public Policy Institute of California This page 89 $36.4 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Gordon Research Conferences 89 $62.0 million -
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences 89 $29.7 million -
Center for Environmental Health Monitoring and Management 89 $13.1 million -
Mcnc 89 $74.1 million -
Wiscnet 89 $10.6 million -
Fannie and John Hertz Foundation 89 $12.2 million -
Experimental Aircraft Association Inc 89 $53.9 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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, United States.
What is Public Policy Institute of California's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Public Policy Institute of California trustworthy?
Public Policy Institute of California has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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