Consumer Choice Center is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (W90) the organization is classified as: Consumer Protection, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Consumer Choice Center employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Consumer Choice Center is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Consumer Choice Center generated $4.4m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER IS THE CONSUMER ADVOCACY GROUP SUPPORTING LIFESTYLE FREEDOM, INNOVATION, PRIVACY, SCIENCE, AND CONSUMER CHOICE. THE MAIN POLICY AREAS WE FOCUS ON ARE DIGITAL, MOBILITY, LIFESTYLE & CONSUMER GOODS, AND HEALTH & SCIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CCC HAS RUN CAMPAIGNS ON LEGALIZED CANNABIS ACROSS CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES, EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY MAKING IN EUROPE'S AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SUPPLY, PROTECTING DIESEL-OWNERS OF REACTIONARY POLICIES, THE SODA TAX IN MONTREAL, SUGARS TAXES ACROSS CANADA, A CONSUMER-ORIENTED ENERGY POLICY IN THE EUROPEAN UNION, BRAND FREEDOM IN THE REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA, TARIFFS IN THE UNITED STATES, TRANSPARENCY IN THE EUROPEAN UNION, ALLOWING INNOVATIONS IN AGRICULTURE THAT WOULD BRING DOWN FOOD PRICES FOR CONSUMERS AND MORE. IN 2020, WE LAUNCHED THE WORLD VAPERS' ALLIANCE TO CONNECT PASSIONATE VAPERS AROUND THE WORLD AND EMPOWER THEM TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Frederik Roeder President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $189,996 |
Yael Ossowski Deputy Direc | 40 | $106,000 | |
Dan Grossman Vice Preside | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Urmas Jaerve Vice Preside | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Chad Swarthout Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $4,408,854 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,408,854 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | -$39,447 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
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 | $4,369,407 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $173,286 |
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. | $189,996 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,999 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $158,500 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,655 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,025 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,721,431 |
Advertising and promotion | $67,975 |
Office expenses | $11,982 |
Information technology | $43,583 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $99,054 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $29,219 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,948 |
All other expenses | $56,501 |
Total functional expenses | $3,588,505 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,337,325 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $294,000 |
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 | $11,884 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,643,209 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $447,029 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $447,029 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,196,180 |
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 | $1,643,209 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Consumer Choice Center has recieved totaling $75,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Contribution | $75,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
National Consumers League Inc Washington, DC | $8,830,784 | $4,571,912 |
Consumer Federation Of America Inc Washington, DC | $5,961,327 | $2,738,481 |
Consumer Choice Center Washington, DC | $1,643,209 | $4,369,407 |
National Committee For Responsive Philanthropy Washington, DC | $4,922,590 | $3,191,607 |
Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association Inc Falls Church, VA | $5,660,628 | $3,336,643 |
Mid-Atlantic Association Of Community Health Centers Inc Annapolis, MD | $1,217,299 | $1,637,367 |
American Highway Users Alliance Washington, DC | $761,886 | $1,215,636 |
On Our Own Of Maryland Inc Elkridge, MD | $1,030,376 | $1,034,612 |
Center For Study Of Responsive Law Washington, DC | $26,181,017 | $1,097,563 |
Coalition For Better Ads Washington, DC | $569,058 | $936,437 |
Internet Education Foundation Washington, DC | $2,668,923 | $891,295 |
Essential Information Inc Washington, DC | $743,201 | $1,136,509 |