EIN 52-0880625

Consumer Federation of America (CFA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
26
Year formed
1968
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is an association of non-profit consumer organizations that was established in 1968 to advance the consumer interest through research, advocacy, and education.
Total revenues
$1,877,514
2023
Total expenses
$3,700,905
2023
Total assets
$3,836,063
2023
Num. employees
26
2023

Program areas at CFA

CFA Programs- CFA Programs advance the consumer interest through research, advocacy, and education. Education - CFA disseminates information on consumer issues to the public and the media as well as to policymakers and other public interest advocates. This is achieved by national social marketing campaigns, national education information and distribution, conferences, reports, news releases and by website. Research - CFA investigates consumer issues, behaviors and attitudes using surveys, polling, focus groups, and literature reviews. The findings assist consumer advocates and policymakers as well as individual consumers. This research also provides the basis for consumer information and education efforts.See Schedule O for continuation.
America Saves- America Saves is a campaign that motivates, encourages, and supports low- to moderate-income households to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth. The research-based campaign uses the principles of behavioral economics and social marketing to change behavior. Non-profit, government, and corporate groups participate in America Saves nationally and through local, regional, and statewide campaigns around the country. America Saves encourages individuals to take the America Saves pledge and organizations to promote savings year-round and during America Saves Week.See Schedule O for continuation.

Grants made by CFA

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Essential InformationTo Support Public Education Work of the Coalition for Sensible Safeguards$24,814
Center for Responsible LendingTo Help Consumers Know About Their Rights When Using Buy Now Pay Later Products$12,500

Who funds Consumer Federation of America (CFA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
United States Energy FoundationTo Support Education and Outreach To Build A Clean Energy Future.$200,340
Schwab Charitable FundPublic, Societal Benefit$160,877
Trustage FoundationCharitable$60,000
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at CFA

NameTitleCompensation
Susan WeinstockPresident and Chief Executive Officer$247,796
John GillisExecutive Director$70,280
Tony LucasAdministrative Director$118,877
Barry ZigasDirector of Housing Policy
Rachel WeintraubLegislative Director$151,424
...and 27 more key personnel

Financials for CFA

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,285,425
Program services$501,910
Investment income and dividends$147,520
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-30,623
Net income from fundraising events$-28,830
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,112
Total revenues$1,877,514

Form 990s for CFA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-11990View PDF
2022-122023-05-09990View PDF
2021-122022-05-13990View PDF
2020-122021-07-15990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 23, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $200,340 from United States Energy Foundation
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $60,000 from Trustage Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationPublic policy
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1620 I St NW 200
Washington, DC 20006
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
consumerfed.org/ 
Phone
(202) 387-6121
Facebook page
ConsumerFederationofAmerica 
Twitter profile
@consumerfed 
IRS details
EIN
52-0880625
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1968
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W90: Consumer Protection and Safety
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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