Physicians for Social Responsibility

What it reported doing in 2024

The year 2024 was a transformative period for physicians for social responsibility - los angeles (psr-la). The organization achieved significant victories a decade in the making while reaffirming its commitment to health, justice, and equity in response to the challenges presented by shifting national leadership.psr-la's strength lies in its multi-generational approach. By drawing on the diverse knowledge and experiences of staff, board members, community organizers, physicians, nurses, and health professionals, psr-la leverages collective wisdom to address pressing public health and environmental justice issues. This collaborative spirit extends to the board of directors, whose members share a common dedication to nuclear abolition, public health, and equity.throughout 2024, psr-la advanced its mission through major milestones, including:" securing the passage of sb 1137, prohibiting new oil wells within 3,200 feet of sensitive sites such as schools and homes." leading nuclear abolition efforts through the back from the brink campaign, with a strong presence at the alliance for nuclear accountability's dc days." supporting the energy justice team in helping to secure $521 million for the California energy commission's equitable building decarbonization program.recognizing a rapidly evolving political and environmental landscape, psr-la also embarked on a strategic planning process that culminated in a renewed mission and vision. These reaffirm the values upon which psr-la was founded, while positioning the organization to address future challenges at local, state, and national levels.psr-la remains steadfast in its role as a leader in defending democracy, advancing public health, abolishing nuclear weapons, and ensuring environmental justice. The organization's accomplishments in 2024 reinforce its ongoing commitment to shaping a healthier, safer, and more equitable future for the communities it serves.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 60.4%; rating input score 60
• Program expense ratio: 80.6%; rating input score 81
• Fundraising efficiency: $23.28 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 63; 63rd percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 93.8%; rating input score 94; 20th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 1 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 17
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 97%; rating input score 97; 32nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 7 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 78
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Fail
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 26.5%; rating input score 82; 82nd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.38; rating input score 48; 48th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.06; rating input score 68; 68th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 9.6%; rating input score 31; 31st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 19.5% per year; rating input score 100; 84th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 21.7% per year; rating input score 100; 90th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 28.4% per year; rating input score 100; 92nd percentile among comparable filings