AMERICAN CONSUMER COUNCIL
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $1.6M · expenses $1.1M · assets $2.6M
- EIN
- 33-0718596
- Address
- PO BOX 503016, SAN DIEGO, CA 92150-3016
- NTEE code
- W90Z
- Subsection
- 501(c)(3)
- Ruling year
- 1997
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
Consumer Education and Advocacy for 458,232 members through custom educational videos, newsletters, and website updates on consumer information and alerts.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
2 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Greer | Treasurer | 2020-2024 | $168,600 | $671,500 | 1 |
| Thomas Hinton | President/Direc | 2020-2024 | $42,500 | $42,500 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
9 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Romanski Esq | Chairman | 2020-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Barbara Yager Esq | Secretary/Direc | 2020-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mark Rosenberg | Director | 2022-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Edward McHale Esq | Director | 2020-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Loftus | Director | 2022-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Karen Torre Esq | Director | 2022-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kieran Kelly | Director | 2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robert Ross (former) | Director | 2020-2022 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mark Rosenberger (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020-2021 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 9 people listed · 2 paid, $211K · 3 employees · 11 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Greer | Treasurer | 60 | $168,600 | $0 | $0 | $168,600 | 1 |
| Thomas Hinton | President/Direc | 50 | $42,500 | $0 | $0 | $42,500 | 1 |
| David Romanski Esq | Chairman | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barbara Yager Esq | Secretary/Direc | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Rosenberg | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kieran Kelly | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Edward McHale Esq | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michael Loftus | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Karen Torre Esq | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $150K · 2 employees · 13 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Greer | Treasurer | 60 | $150,100 | $0 | $0 | $150,100 | 1 |
| Thomas Hinton | President/Direc | 50 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| David Romanski Esq | Chairman | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barbara Yager Esq | Secretary/Direc | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Rosenberg | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Edward McHale Esq | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michael Loftus | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Karen Torre Esq | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 9 people listed · 1 paid, $129K · 2 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Greer | Treasurer | 60 | $128,800 | $0 | $0 | $128,800 | 1 |
| Thomas Hinton | President/Direc | 50 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| David Romanski Esq | Chairman | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barbara Yager Esq | Secretary/Direc | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Rosenberg | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Robert Ross | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Edward McHale Esq | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michael Loftus | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Karen Torre Esq | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $115K · 2 employees · 18 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEAN GREER | TREASURER | 60 | $115,000 | $0 | $0 | $115,000 | 1 |
| THOMAS HINTON | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID ROMANSKI ESQ | CHAIRMAN | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARBARA YAGER ESQ | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARK ROSENBERGER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT ROSS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD MCHALE ESQ | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $109K · 2 employees · 26 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEAN GREER | TREASURER | 60 | $109,000 | $0 | $0 | $109,000 | 1 |
| THOMAS HINTON | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID ROMANSKI ESQ | CHAIRMAN | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARBARA YAGER ESQ | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARK ROSENBERGER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT ROSS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD MCHALE ESQ | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,585,574 | $1,127,741 | $2,629,663 | $2,629,663 | $1,397,684 | $187,890 | $211,100 | 3 | 11 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,310,082 | $992,899 | $2,171,830 | $2,171,830 | $1,153,659 | $156,423 | $150,100 | 2 | 13 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,081,432 | $682,728 | $1,854,647 | $1,854,647 | $950,904 | $130,528 | $128,800 | 2 | 20 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,071,816 | $571,771 | $1,455,943 | $1,455,943 | $945,028 | $126,788 | $115,000 | 2 | 18 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $804,837 | $520,310 | $955,898 | $955,898 | $694,575 | $110,262 | $109,000 | 2 | 26 |
Funders of this organization
1 grantor reported grants to this organization, $16 in all, tax years 2022 to 2023. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “AMERICAN CONSUMER COUNCIL” | 2022-2023 | 2 | $16 | 2023 | $11 | show |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDENTITY THEFT RESOURCE CENTER | CA | W90 | $2,531,954 | $2,972,191 | President/CEO | $231,448 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 2x, same state |
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| ENERGY INDEPENDENCE NOW | CA | W90 | $843,674 | $554,612 | SECRETARY & ED | $271,917 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SNELL FOUNDATION INC | CA | W90 | $1,639,402 | $1,237,544 | GENERAL MGR. | $160,390 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ASSOCIATION FOR CONSUMER RESEARCH | MN | W90 | $1,482,638 | $1,324,857 | EXECUTIVE DI | $59,760 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 2x |
| ORGANIC CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION | MN | W90 | $1,517,175 | $1,438,635 | TREASURER/CEO | $71,400 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 2x |
| COALITION FOR BETTER ADS | DC | W90 | $923,750 | $799,900 | CHAIRMAN | $0 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 2x |
| CENTER FOR STUDY OF RESPONSIVE LAW | DC | W90 | $2,569,301 | $1,336,417 | Trustee | $0 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 2x |
| ON OUR OWN OF MARYLAND INC | MD | W90 | $1,263,609 | $1,223,099 | Executive Director | $100,269 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 2x |
| NATIONAL CYBER INTELLIGENCE CENTER | CO | W90 | $1,416,292 | $2,080,226 | DIRECTOR | $219,762 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 2x |
| ALASKA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC | AK | W90 | $1,774,545 | $1,853,736 | Executive Dir. | $102,076 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 2x |
| INTERNET EDUCATION FOUNDATION | DC | W90 | $1,166,953 | $2,661,753 | EXEC. DIR., SECRETARY | $214,011 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 2x |
| NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY ALLIANCE | DC | W90 | $3,116,583 | $2,914,744 | Executive Director | $383,867 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 2x |
| VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS ASSOCIATION INC | VA | W90 | $2,817,550 | $2,551,628 | Executive Director | $160,000 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 2x |
| GEORGIA WATCH | GA | W90 | $1,021,155 | $1,022,846 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $128,306 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 2x |
| CONSUMER WATCHDOG | CA | W90 | $5,893,051 | $5,743,220 | PRESIDENT | $418,791 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 5x, same state |
| CONSUMER FEDERATION OF CALIFORNIA | CA | W90 | $486,819 | $435,782 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $181,137 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 5x, same state |
| CENTER FOR ADVANCED PUBLIC AWARENESS | CA | W90 | $620,829 | $655,087 | President and Executive Director | $0 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 5x, same state |
| CENTER FOR PRODUCE SAFETY | CA | W90 | $4,090,430 | $4,556,655 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $313,461 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 5x, same state |
| INTERNET SAFETY LABS INC | CA | W90 | $593,793 | $721,491 | President | $158,281 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 5x, same state |
| CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER | DC | W90 | $5,810,306 | $5,796,304 | PRESIDENT | $369,600 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 5x |
| NATIONAL CONSUMERS LEAGUE INC | DC | W90 | $5,048,732 | $5,993,793 | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $280,769 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 5x |
| KEY CONSUMER ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED | IN | W90 | $351,376 | $327,964 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $48,619 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 5x |
| COUNCIL ON AVIATION ACCREDITATION INC | AL | W90 | $643,363 | $571,697 | PRESIDENT | $55,000 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 5x |
| DANGEROUS GOODS ADVISORY COUNCIL | MD | W90 | $578,074 | $671,784 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code W90, revenue within 5x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $1,127,741 spent · pay $439,427 · grants $0 · events $30,241
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $211,100 | $211,100 | - | - | 18.7% | |
| Fees: management | $170,000 | $170,000 | - | - | 15.1% | |
| Occupancy | $134,649 | $134,649 | - | - | 11.9% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $128,870 | $128,870 | - | - | 11.4% | |
| Office expenses | $83,758 | $83,758 | - | - | 7.4% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $72,000 | $72,000 | - | - | 6.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $61,488 | $61,488 | - | - | 5.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Merchant/Bank Fees | $51,610 | $51,610 | - | - | 4.6% |
| Information technology | $46,195 | $46,195 | - | - | 4.1% | |
| Insurance | $45,956 | $45,956 | - | - | 4.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $30,241 | $30,241 | - | - | 2.7% | |
| Payroll taxes | $27,457 | $27,457 | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Travel | $26,743 | $26,743 | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $26,662 | $26,662 | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $11,012 | $11,012 | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Total | $1,127,741 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $992,899 spent · pay $404,693 · grants $0 · events $26,952
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: management | $160,000 | $160,000 | - | - | 16.1% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $150,100 | $150,100 | - | - | 15.1% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $138,890 | $138,890 | - | - | 14.0% | |
| Occupancy | $125,771 | $125,771 | - | - | 12.7% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $92,200 | $92,200 | - | - | 9.3% | |
| Office expenses | $77,212 | $77,212 | - | - | 7.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $53,049 | $53,049 | - | - | 5.3% | |
| Information technology | $36,927 | $36,927 | - | - | 3.7% | |
| Insurance | $35,820 | $35,820 | - | - | 3.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $31,925 | $31,925 | - | - | 3.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $26,952 | $26,952 | - | - | 2.7% | |
| Travel | $25,354 | $25,354 | - | - | 2.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $23,503 | $23,503 | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $15,196 | $15,196 | - | - | 1.5% | |
| Total | $992,899 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $682,728 spent · pay $187,761 · grants $0 · events $22,734
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: management | $130,000 | $130,000 | - | - | 19.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $128,800 | $128,800 | - | - | 18.9% | |
| Occupancy | $106,386 | $106,386 | - | - | 15.6% | |
| Office expenses | $69,512 | $69,512 | - | - | 10.2% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $42,500 | $42,500 | - | - | 6.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $42,078 | $42,078 | - | - | 6.2% | |
| Information technology | $30,734 | $30,734 | - | - | 4.5% | |
| Insurance | $29,552 | $29,552 | - | - | 4.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $28,641 | $28,641 | - | - | 4.2% | |
| Travel | $22,942 | $22,942 | - | - | 3.4% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $22,734 | $22,734 | - | - | 3.3% | |
| Other employee benefits | $16,461 | $16,461 | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $12,388 | $12,388 | - | - | 1.8% | |
| Total | $682,728 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $571,771 spent · pay $151,836 · grants $0 · events $13,892
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $115,000 | $115,000 | - | - | 20.1% | |
| Fees: management | $110,000 | $110,000 | - | - | 19.2% | |
| Occupancy | $96,610 | $96,610 | - | - | 16.9% | |
| Office expenses | $64,435 | $64,435 | - | - | 11.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $37,864 | $37,864 | - | - | 6.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $25,015 | $25,015 | - | - | 4.4% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $23,600 | $23,600 | - | - | 4.1% | |
| Insurance | $22,463 | $22,463 | - | - | 3.9% | |
| Information technology | $22,116 | $22,116 | - | - | 3.9% | |
| Travel | $17,348 | $17,348 | - | - | 3.0% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $13,892 | $13,892 | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $13,236 | $13,236 | - | - | 2.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $10,192 | $10,192 | - | - | 1.8% | |
| Total | $571,771 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $520,310 spent · pay $129,509 · grants $0 · events $12,005
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $109,000 | $109,000 | - | - | 20.9% | |
| Fees: management | $100,000 | $100,000 | - | - | 19.2% | |
| Occupancy | $89,126 | $89,126 | - | - | 17.1% | |
| Office expenses | $53,115 | $53,115 | - | - | 10.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $44,358 | $44,358 | - | - | 8.5% | |
| Insurance | $27,338 | $27,338 | - | - | 5.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $22,300 | $22,300 | - | - | 4.3% | |
| Information technology | $20,984 | $20,984 | - | - | 4.0% | |
| Travel | $12,950 | $12,950 | - | - | 2.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $12,005 | $12,005 | - | - | 2.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $10,309 | $10,309 | - | - | 2.0% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,200 | $10,200 | - | - | 2.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $8,625 | $8,625 | - | - | 1.7% | |
| Total | $520,310 | 100% |