Nonprofit · EIN 95-3993720
CONSUMER WATCHDOG
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,893,051 | $5,743,220 | $149,831 | $5,335,939 | $1,371,975 | $3,963,964 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,433,856 | $4,022,005 | -$588,149 | $4,475,329 | $661,196 | $3,814,133 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,696,890
- Program service revenue
- $4,028,528
- Investment income
- $162,633
- Other revenue
- $5,000
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $859,882
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,335,119
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,598,368
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,408,536
- Accounting fees
- $49,446
- Occupancy
- $407,704
- Travel
- $85,746
- Depreciation
- $18,243
- Program services (functional)
- $5,433,000
- Management and general (functional)
- $253,515
- Fundraising (functional)
- $56,705
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,475,329
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,335,939
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,371,975
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,963,964
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $27,965
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,731,845
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $232,119
- Gross receipts
- $5,893,051
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMIE COURT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 49.5 | $355,740 | $63,051 |
| CARMEN BALBER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 49.5 | $215,911 | $21,394 |
| PAMELA PRESSLEY | SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,425 | $47,362 |
| GERALD FLANAGAN | LITIGATION DIRECTOR Key employee | 44.5 | $193,701 | $22,424 |
| BENJAMIN ARMSTRONG | STAFF ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $200,000 | $9,087 |
| ELIZABETH TUCKER | ADVOCATE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,368 | $6,505 |
| ELLEN SNORTLAND | TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT OLSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSEANN DEMORO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY SMICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMIE COURT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 49.5 | $355,740 | $57,829 |
| GERALD FLANAGAN | LITIGATION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $209,630 | $21,974 |
| PAMELA PRESSLEY | SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,425 | $43,003 |
| CARMEN BALBER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 49.5 | $209,630 | $20,120 |
| ELIZABETH TUCKER | ADVOCATE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,895 | $6,505 |
| BENJAMIN ARMSTRONG | STAFF ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,205 | $8,279 |
| DANIEL STERNBERG | ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,436 | $18,729 |
| ELLEN SNORTLAND | TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT OLSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSEANN DEMORO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY SMICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6330 SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 250, LOS ANGELES, CA 90048-5466
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JAMIE COURT, 6330 SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 250, LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
- Signed the 990
- JAMIE COURT, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (310) 392-0522
- Website
- WWW.CONSUMERWATCHDOG.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WINDES INC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-3993720 or by the name CONSUMER WATCHDOG.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND LITIGATION ON CONSUMER AND PUBLIC INTEREST ISSUES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ISSUES AFFECTING CONSUMER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT REFORM; AND TO MAKE SAID RESEARCH AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2024, CWD ISSUED 90 NEWS RELEASES AND GENERATED APPROXIMATELY 2000 NEWS STORIES ON THESE TOPICS THAT APPEARED ON STATE AND NATIONAL TELEVISION AND RADIO PROGRAMS, AND IN PRINT AND ONLINE NEWS OUTLETS.LITIGATION -- CONSUMER WATCHDOG (CWD) WORKS TO PROTECT CONSUMERS IN THE COURTS AND BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES. CWD LITIGATED TO PROTECT CONSUMER ACCESS TO THE HEALTH CARE AND INSURANCE BENEFITS THEY ARE PROMISED, PREVENT INSURANCE COMPANIES FROM VIOLATING CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS, ENSURE TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT, AND RETURN ILLEGAL INSURANCE OVERCHARGES. IN 2024, CWD'S INTERVENTIONS AT THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE INSURANCE RATE INCREASES BY AUTO AND HOME INSURANCE COMPANIES SAVED CONSUMERS $1 BILLION ON HOME AND AUTO INSURANCE. CWD ALSO CHALLENGED HOME INSURANCE COMPANIES' FAILURE TO GIVE HOMEOWNERS RATE RELIEF FOR TAKING STEPS TO PROTECT THEIR HOMES FROM WILDFIRE, AND AUTO INSURANCE COMPANY PRACTICES MAKING IT HARDER FOR GOOD DRIVERS TO OBTAIN COVERAGE. CWD TESTIFIED AT MULTIPLE WORKSHOPS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO EXPOSE LOOPHOLES AND CONSUMER HARMS IN PROPOSED REGULATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF BLACK BOX WILDFIRE MODELS AND REINSURANCE COSTS, ADVOCATING FOR ACCOUNTABILITY, RELIABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY AS INSURANCE COMPANIES SEEK NEW WAYS TO RAISE RATES. CWD CONTINUED LITIGATING SUITS AGAINST AUTO INSURANCE COMPANIES FOR DISCRIMINATING AGAINST CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY AND FOR OVERCHARGING POLICYHOLDERS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, AND CONTINUED REPRESENTING PLAINTIFFS LIVING WITH HIV IN A SUIT AGAINST CVS FOR UNLAWFULLY DISCLOSING HIV STATUS AND/OR PUTTING INDIVIDUALS AT RISK OF SUCH A DISCLOSURE, AS WELL AS PROVIDING THEM A LOWER TIER OF SERVICE.Expenses $3,631,205 · revenue $4,028,528
- ENERGY REFORM -- CONSUMER WATCHDOG (CWD) INVESTIGATES THE REGULATION OF COMPANIES GENERATING FOSSIL FUELS AND POLLUTION, ADVOCATES TO IMPROVE OVERSIGHT OF THE OIL, GAS, AND UTILITY INDUSTRIES, AND FIGHTS FOR RELIABLE, AFFORDABLE, AND CLEAN ENERGY. IN 2024, CWD EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE NEED TO LIMIT FOSSIL FUEL SUPPLIES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE, INCLUDING CURBING OIL DRILLING. CWD CONDUCTED EXTENSIVE RESEARCH SHOWING OIL REFINERS' PROFITS ARE CONSISTENTLY HIGHER IN CALIFORNIA THAN ACROSS THE NATION, ADVOCATED FOR REGULATIONS IMPOSING A PRICE-GOUGING PENALTY ON REFINERS, AND SUPPORTED SUCCESSFUL LEGISLATION MANDATING REFINERS MAINTAIN A MINIMUM GASOLINE SUPPLY TO STABILIZE PRICES. CWD BACKED SUCCESSFUL LEGISLATION TO CLOSE 800 ACTIVE OIL WELLS IN LOS ANGELES THIS DECADE AND HELPED STOP A REFERENDUM CHALLENGING A NEW BAN ON COMMUNITY OIL DRILLING. CWD PUBLISHED QUARTERLY UPDATES TO ITS ONLINE MAP DOCUMENTING THE EXTENT OF OIL AND GAS WELL PERMITTING IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, MAINTAINING PUBLIC PRESSURE FOR AN END TO NEW EXTRACTION PERMITS AND A HEALTH AND SAFETY BUFFER BETWEEN HOMES AND WELLS. CWD BACKED POLLUTER PAYS LEGISLATION TO HOLD OIL COMPANIES RESPONSIBLE FOR HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL HARMS.Expenses $740,999
- HEALTHCARE & INSURANCE REFORM -- CONSUMER WATCHDOG (CWD) FIGHTS TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM HOME, AUTO AND HEALTH INSURANCE ABUSES, TO IMPROVE PATIENT SAFETY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, AND FOR UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE. IN 2024 CWD ORGANIZED PATIENTS WHO HAVE BEEN HARMED BY MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE TO SHARE THEIR STORIES AND ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED ACCOUNTABILITY FOR DOCTORS BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE AND MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA. CWD ORGANIZED FAMILIES HARMED BY THE MATERNAL MORTALITY CRISIS AND GREW COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS FOCUSED ON MATERNAL HEALTH AWARENESS. CWD WORKS TO ENFORCE AND PROTECT CALIFORNIA'S INSURANCE REFORM PROPOSITION 103, WHICH REGULATES AUTO, HOMEOWNERS AND SMALL BUSINESS INSURANCE. CWD EDUCATED THE PUBLIC, NEWS MEDIA AND POLICYMAKERS ABOUT RATE SAVINGS AND CONSUMER PROTECTIONS UNDER PROP 103, INSURANCE INDUSTRY PROFITABILITY IN THE STATE, AND FOUGHT REGULATIONS BY THE STATE'S TOP REGULATOR THAT ROLL BACK ACCOUNTABILITY AT THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY'S BEHEST. CWD ADVOCATED FOR LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES TO COVER HOMEOWNERS WHO DO WILDFIRE MITIGATION AS A RESPONSE TO THE GROWING HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE CRISIS.Expenses $614,226
- PRIVACY, CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY & POLITICAL REFORM -- CONSUMER WATCHDOG (CWD) EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT ISSUES RELATED TO CONSUMER RIGHTS, PRIVACY, TECHNOLOGY AND POLITICAL REFORM, AND RESEARCHES AND INFORMS THE PUBLIC ABOUT CORPORATE INVOLVEMENT IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS. IN 2024, CWD ADVOCATED AT THE STATE PRIVACY AGENCY FOR STRONG REGULATIONS TO COMBAT UNFAIR DECISION-MAKING AND BIAS BY AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING AND AI. CWD ISSUED THREE NEW PRIVACY REPORTS ON TRACKING AND COLLECTION OF CONSUMER DATA, INCLUDING "SURVEILLANCE PRICE GOUGING," WHICH EXPOSED THE GROWING PRACTICE OF CONSUMERS BEING CHARGED DIFFERENT PRICES BASED ON SURVEILLANCE. CWD RESEARCHED AND EXPOSED THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST CREATED BY CORPORATE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS TO POLITICIANS ACROSS OUR PROGRAM AREAS.Expenses $446,570
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-3993720
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W900)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,335,939
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,893,051
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,893,051 | $5,743,220 | $5,335,939 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,433,856 | $4,022,005 | $4,475,329 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,748,024 | $4,059,158 | $5,372,051 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 95-3993720).
Questions about CONSUMER WATCHDOG
- What is the EIN of CONSUMER WATCHDOG?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CONSUMER WATCHDOG is 95-3993720.
- Is CONSUMER WATCHDOG tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to CONSUMER WATCHDOG tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CONSUMER WATCHDOG file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CONSUMER WATCHDOG due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CONSUMER WATCHDOG last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CONSUMER WATCHDOG?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JAMIE COURT.
- Who are the officers and directors of CONSUMER WATCHDOG?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $355,740 (JAMIE COURT, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does CONSUMER WATCHDOG have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,893,051, expenses of $5,743,220 and total assets of $5,335,939 at year end.
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