California Student Public Interest Research Group

Los Angeles, CA · Founded 1972

Student advocacy organization promoting consumer protection and environmental sustainability

Primary audience
Students
Work area
Education
Topic
Academic Programs
Contact
Veronika Michels
Website Contact

About Organization

Based in Los Angeles, CA, CALPIRG trains college students in grassroots organizing and advocacy while advancing public interest campaigns on consumer rights, environmental protection, and civic engagement. The organization generates $1.0 million in annual revenue through student-funded chapters on university campuses.

What They Focus On

Academic Excellence

Delivering rigorous curriculum and supporting student achievement

Student Success

Providing comprehensive support services for student development

Innovation

Advancing teaching methods and educational technology

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$765K

+68.6% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$537K

+15.8% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$2.5M

+18.1% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

9

+0% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $765,022 $537,114 $2,507,743 9
2022 $453,827 $463,761 $2,124,304 9
2021 $815,623 $724,937 $2,985,047 16
2020 $695,726 $582,606 $2,295,280 19
2019 $850,195 $666,591 $2,130,440 19
2018 $753,557 $647,564 $1,908,250 17
2017 $786,937 $707,101 $1,793,315 23

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Curriculum Design

    Developing rigorous academic programs aligned with standards

  • 02

    Instruction Delivery

    Teaching students through evidence-based pedagogical methods

  • 03

    Assessment

    Evaluating student learning and program effectiveness

  • 04

    Continuous Improvement

    Refining programs based on data and feedback

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by California Student Public Interest Research Group

Academic Programs

Delivering comprehensive curriculum and degree programs

Student Support

Providing counseling, tutoring, and student success services

Research Initiatives

Conducting research to advance knowledge and innovation

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind California Student Public Interest Research Group.

VM

Veronika Michels

Organizing Director
Full-time
Compensation: $38,288
AR

Aiden Rosas

Director - End 91923
1 hrs/week
AG

Andrea Garza

Director - End 102023
1 hrs/week
AJ

Anoushka Jasuja

Director - End 5224
1 hrs/week
BS

Betzaida Salvador

Director - End 5524
1 hrs/week
BG

Breanna Gonzalez

Director - End 11624
1 hrs/week
DA

Daiana Aristani-Rodriguez

Director - End 5524
1 hrs/week
DD

Danae Delgado-Diaz

Director - End 43024
1 hrs/week
DB

Devon Baker-Berry

Director - End 9823
1 hrs/week
DW

Diane Worsley

Director - End 12323
1 hrs/week
EM

Eltzery Munoz

Director - End 5124
1 hrs/week
EH

Esha Hariram

Director - End 5524
1 hrs/week
GA

Gabby Assiff

Director - End 91923
1 hrs/week
JR

Janet Rodriguez

Director - End 83023
1 hrs/week
KB

Kate Burkhardt

Director - End 12123
1 hrs/week
KS

Kate Steiner

Director - End 5424
1 hrs/week
KC

Kaylin Compton

Director - End 43024
1 hrs/week
KC

Kellee Cross

Director - End 5324
1 hrs/week
KM

Kyla Metchette

Director - End 12823
1 hrs/week
LK

Lucy Kaff

Director - End 42524
1 hrs/week
LN

Lydia Neve

Director - End 82424
1 hrs/week
MH

Makei Harrison

Director - End 5224
MO

Matthew Ower

Director - End 9824
1 hrs/week
MC

Mekayli Claros

Director - End 5124
1 hrs/week
PB

Priyanka Ballani

Director - End 43024
1 hrs/week
RN

Rachel Nguyen

Director - End 5124
1 hrs/week
RG

Ragavi Goyal

Director - End 5424
1 hrs/week
RM

Riley MacHamer

Director - End 82424
1 hrs/week
TK

Talia Keoroghlian

Director - End 5424
1 hrs/week
TG

Tara Grover

Director - End 121923
1 hrs/week
TE

Taylor England

Director - End 121923
1 hrs/week
TF

Tyler Ford

Director - End 12723
1 hrs/week
VR

Varenyasri Rangarajan

Director - End 9823
1 hrs/week
VB

Vivian Bonilla

Director - End 82424
1 hrs/week
AW

Addison Wendling

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
AD

Ali Dunleavy

Member At Large - End 5524
1 hrs/week
BS

Byul Sak

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
HT

Hudson Truchard

Member At Large
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1972

Organization Founded

1972

Established to serve community needs and advance mission

1984

Early Expansion

1984

Grew programs and established organizational foundations

1999

Significant Growth

1999

Expanded programs and services to reach more communities

2023

Leadership Expansion

2023

Grew leadership team to enhance organizational capacity

2025

Program Innovation

2025

Launched new initiatives to deepen community impact

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AV
Aditya Venkatesh Director 1.00 hrs/week
AM
Alayah Marshall Director 1.00 hrs/week
AM
Arleth Mondragon Director 1.00 hrs/week
AS
Arun Sharma Director 1.00 hrs/week
AK
Avalon Kelly Director 1.00 hrs/week
CP
Caitlin Perea Director 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Camellia Cartland Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
CB
Chloe Banaag Director 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Clara Castronovo Board Chair - End 5524 1.00 hrs/week
ES
Elsa Schmidt Director 1.00 hrs/week
EB
Emma Bluemel Director 1.00 hrs/week
EB
Ethan Barmache Director 1.00 hrs/week
EH
Ethan Huizar Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
ES
Ethan Stern Director 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Jacobb Catrejon Director 1.00 hrs/week
JT
Jake Twomey Board Chair 1.00 hrs/week
KP
Katharine Pan Director 1.00 hrs/week
MR
Matthew Rowe Director 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Michelle Plotitsa Director 1.00 hrs/week
NV
Nataly Villasenor Director 1.00 hrs/week
OP
Owen Pogue Secretary - End 5424 1.00 hrs/week
PL
Paige Lieblich Treasurer - End 5524 1.00 hrs/week
RZ
Ren Zhang Director 1.00 hrs/week
RC
Rena Cohen Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
SI
Sabreen Iqubal Director 1.00 hrs/week
SP
Shreya Paul Director 1.00 hrs/week
SF
Sierra Ferrante Board Chair 1.00 hrs/week
SP
Sofia Perez Director 1.00 hrs/week
TB
Tanner Bialosuknia Director 1.00 hrs/week
TN
Toby Ngo Secretary 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$40K

Highest Paid

$40K

Veronika Michels

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Veronika Michels Organizing Director $38,288 $2,023 $40,311 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$25K Grants Received
$40K Grants Given
3 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
EC
Environment California Research And Policy Center
$25K

Top Grantees

2 total
CI
Calpirg Inc. LOS ANGELES, CA
$30K
EC
Environment Ca Inc. LOS ANGELES, CA
$10K
Environment California Research And Policy Center Calpirg Inc. Environment Ca Inc.
Environment California Research And Policy Center Calpirg Inc. Environment Ca Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with California Student Public Interest Research Group

Phone

(213) 251-3680

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3435 Wilshire Blvd Ste 965 Los Angeles, CA 90010