Consumer Brands Association
- Assets
- $35.8m
- Revenue
- $22.0m
- Investments
- $18.7m
- Employees
- 56
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 10/1936
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 53-0114930
Organization Overview
Consumer Brands Association is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1936. According to its NTEE Classification (K01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Consumer Brands Association employed 56 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Consumer Brands Association 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 12/2023, Consumer Brands Association generated $22.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.8m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.7%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Consumer Brands Association has awarded 80 individual grants totaling $5,783,667. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CBA REPRESENTS THE WORLD'S LEADING CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS COMPANIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADVOCACY: THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE ASSOCIATION MONITORS AND ADVOCATES FOR PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES AFFECTING THE CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS (CPG) INDUSTRY. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A LINK BETWEEN THE CPG INDUSTRY AND FEDERAL AND STATE POLICY MAKERS AND REGULATORS TO CHAMPION SMART REGULATIONS AND POLICIES THAT ENHANCE CONSUMER SAFETY AND WELLNESS AND MAINTAIN PRODUCT AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY. ADDITIONALLY, BY CREATING A CLEAR, COMPELLING NARRATIVE ABOUT THE INDUSTRY, THE ASSOCIATION WORKS TO CHANGE PERCEPTIONS, GENERATE STRONGER POLITICAL AND PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE INDUSTRY AND SHAPE POLICY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS AND CONSUMERS.
SMARTLABEL: THIS PROGRAM IS A VOLUNTARY DIGITAL TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE THAT ALLOWS CONSUMERS TO FIND MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRODUCTS THEY USE AND CONSUME, BEYOND THE PRINTED LABEL. THE INITIATIVE SPANS FOOD, BEVERAGE, PERSONAL CARE, HOUSEHOLD, SUPPLEMENT, OVER-THE-COUNTER, AND PET CARE PRODUCTS.
INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT - THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE ASSOCIATION SEEKS TO RETAIN EXISTING MEMBERS, RECRUIT NEW MEMBERS AND CREATE A FORUM FOR GATHERING THE MOST INFLUENTIAL LEADERS FROM THE CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS INDUSTRY FOR COLLABORATIVE LEARNINGS, TREND-SPOTTING, AND PROBLEM SOLVING, ALL WITH THE GOAL OF ENSURING A BRIGHT AND VIBRANT FUTURE FOR THE INDUSTRY AND THE CONSUMERS SERVED. THIS INITIATIVE ALSO PROVIDES FORUMS SUCH AS CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS TO EXCHANGE INDUSTRY IDEAS AND INSIGHTS.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE ASSOCIATION WORKS TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND ASSURE CONSUMER CONFIDENCE IN THE CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS INDUSTRY AND ITS PRODUCTS. THE TEAM IS COMPRISED OF SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTS WITH EXTENSIVE NETWORKS WITHIN KEY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE STAFF MONITOR REGULATORY ISSUES AFFECTING THE CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS INDUSTRY AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ADVANCE REGULATIONS THAT ARE SCIENCE-BASED AND PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH THROUGH ENGAGEMENT WITH THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION. THIS INITIATIVE ALSO PROVIDES FORUMS SUCH AS CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS TO EXCHANGE INDUSTRY IDEAS AND INSIGHTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 37 | $1,390,074 |
Name Not Listed General Mills Inc.; Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Officer And Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 37 | $195,637 |
Name Not Listed The Clorox Co.; Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed General Counsel & Sr. Vp, Operations & Initiatives | OfficerTrustee | 34.5 | $909,648 |
Name Not Listed Bush Brothers & Co.; Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Bfp Potomac Tower Co Inc Rent & Building Activities | 12/30/23 | $948,399 |
Prologue Consulting Services | 12/30/23 | $340,041 |
Covington & Burling Llp Consulting Services | 12/30/23 | $308,650 |
Hogan Lovells Us Llp Consulting Services | 12/30/23 | $230,000 |
S-3 Group Govt. Relations Consulting | 12/30/23 | $210,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2,511,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,511,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $18,768,903 |
| Investment income | $200,660 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $7,312 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $167,337 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $21,996,529 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,414,340 |
| 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. | $5,393,996 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,475,631 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $922,619 |
| Other employee benefits | $732,261 |
| Payroll taxes | $471,113 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $209,449 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $128,960 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,038,546 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $128,591 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,849,531 |
| Advertising and promotion | $183,801 |
| Office expenses | $183,809 |
| Information technology | $418,804 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $888,564 |
| Travel | $382,286 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,220,432 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $347,673 |
| Insurance | $79,237 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $21,766,582 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,225,945 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,114,264 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $755,407 |
| 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 | $473,235 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,168,624 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $134,754 |
| Investments—other securities | $18,691,647 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,263,977 |
| Total assets | $35,827,853 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,397,024 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,390,191 |
| 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 | $11,486,697 |
| Total liabilities | $18,273,912 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $17,553,941 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $35,827,853 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Consumer Brands Association has awarded $337,500 in support to 15 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CA CENTER FOR JOBS & THE ECONOMY PURPOSE: Economic research support | $50,000 |
CENTER FORWARD PURPOSE: General support | $20,000 |
CONFERENCE OF WESTERN ATTORNEYS GENERAL PURPOSE: General support | $30,000 |
CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Event sponsorship | $7,500 |
CONGRESSIONAL SPORTSMEN'S FOUNDATION PURPOSE: General support | $10,000 |
CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE PURPOSE: Event sponsorship | $7,500 |