Council Of Better Business Bureaus Inc is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1918. According to its NTEE Classification (S40) the organization is classified as: Business & Industry, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2018, Council Of Better Business Bureaus Inc employed 157 individuals. Council Of Better Business Bureaus Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2018, Council Of Better Business Bureaus Inc generated $29.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $26.2m during the year ending 12/2018. While expenses have increased by 3.9% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2018
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BE THE LEADER IN ADVANCING MARKETPLACE TRUST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTE FAIR BUSINESS WITH RESPECT TO TRADE AND CONSUMERS - INCLUDES EXPENSE FOR MEDIA COVERAGE, PUBLICATIONS, AND OUTREACH TO TRADITIONAL NEWS MEDIA OUTLETS (I.E. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS CONCERNING ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES) AND SUPPORT OF 100 LOCAL INDEPENDENT, NON-PROFIT BBBS ACROSS THE U.S., CANADA, AND MEXICO.
PROMOTE FAIR ADVERTISING - OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL ADVERTISING DIVISION, NATIONAL ADVERTISING REVIEW BOARD, ADVERTISING SELF-REGULATORY COUNCIL, CHILDREN'S ADVERTISING REVIEW UNIT, ONLINE BEHAVIORAL ADVERTISING, AND CHILDREN'S FOOD AND BEVERAGE ADVERTISING INITIATIVE, ALL OF WHICH ARE CONCERNED WITH DEVELOPING, MONITORING AND FOSTERING ADHERENCE TO ETHICAL GUIDELINES WITHIN THE ADVERTISING INDUSTRY THROUGH VOLUNTARY SELF-REGULATION.
PROMOTE FAIR BUSINESS PRACTICE IN THE AUTO INDUSTRY - OPERATION OF A NATIONWIDE DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM THAT INCLUDES MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES BETWEEN BUYERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED AUTOMOBILES, LIGHT TRUCKS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROMOTE A FAIR AND EFFICIENT MEANS TO SETTLE CONSUMER DISPUTES WITH AUTO MANUFACTURERS, THEREBY BENEFITING THE PUBLIC AND THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bennie Johnson Term 1026 Chief Strategy Officer | Officer | 35 | $395,197 |
Beverly Baskin President & CEO | Officer | 35 | $301,494 |
Clarence Peeler Evp, President Asrc | Officer | 35 | $271,525 |
Richard Woods Vp, General Counsel | Officer | 33 | $205,475 |
Genie Barton Term 49 Vp, Dir. Oibaa, Mmi | Officer | 23 | $205,177 |
Steven A Salter Vp, Stds/svcs | Officer | 35 | $195,690 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Lucid Agency It Systems And Design Support | 12/30/18 | $550,197 |
Pricewaterhousecoopers It Systems And Design Support | 12/30/18 | $267,518 |
M-theory Group Llc It Systems And Design Support | 12/30/18 | $196,473 |
Udig Llc It Systems And Design Support | 12/30/18 | $146,843 |
Nonprofit Strategic Financial Solutions Accounting And Management Consulting | 12/30/18 | $202,230 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $26,753,387 |
Investment income | $103,653 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $39,754 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $29,190,679 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,742,157 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $8,624,140 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $476,680 |
Other employee benefits | $1,203,650 |
Payroll taxes | $946,384 |
Fees for services: Management | $54,365 |
Fees for services: Legal | $607,562 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $303,029 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,527,922 |
Advertising and promotion | $131,012 |
Office expenses | $805,113 |
Information technology | $3,629,489 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $675,611 |
Travel | $513,882 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $560,852 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,067,558 |
Insurance | $525,386 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $26,160,650 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,777,222 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,159,053 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $871,650 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $161,363 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,434,798 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,150 |
Total assets | $12,407,236 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,454,720 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,914,820 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $6,841 |
Total liabilities | $3,376,381 |
Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $8,547,327 |
Temporarily restricted net Assets | $483,528 |
Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total net assets or fund balances | $9,030,855 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Council Of Better Business Bureaus Inc has recieved totaling $25,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Direct Selling Education Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: Ethics Partnership/ Sponsorship | $25,000 |
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