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CONSUMER BRANDS ASSOCIATION: Form 990, tax year 2024

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Organization
CONSUMER BRANDS ASSOCIATION (EIN 53-0114930)
Tax period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
Filed
2025-10-02
IRS object ID
202502759349301005
Schema version
2024v5.1
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

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PersonStacy PapadopoulosPersonNm
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Gross Receipts$38,237,749GrossReceiptsAmt
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Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
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PY Investment Income$367,997PYInvestmentIncomeAmt
CY Investment Income$366,390CYInvestmentIncomeAmt
PY Other Revenue$348,629PYOtherRevenueAmt
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PY Total Revenue$21,996,529PYTotalRevenueAmt
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Total Liabilities BOY$18,273,912TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$17,593,969TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
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MissionThe Consumer Brands Association represents the world's leading consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. From household products and personal care to food and beverage products, the CPG industry plays a vital role in powering the U.S. economy. The Association's mission is to champion growth and innovation for the industry whose products consumers depend on every day.MissionDesc
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DescAdvocacy: 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.Desc

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DescIndustry 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.Desc

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DescSmartLabel: 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.Desc
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Collections Of ArtfalseCollectionsOfArtInd
Credit CounselingfalseCreditCounselingInd
Donor Rstr Or Quasi EndowmentsfalseDonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd
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Report Investments Other SecYes (true)ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd
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Report Other AssetsYes (true)ReportOtherAssetsInd
Report Other LiabilitiesYes (true)ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd
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Foreign ActivitiesfalseForeignActivitiesInd
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Operate HospitalfalseOperateHospitalInd
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Schedule J RequiredYes (true)ScheduleJRequiredInd
Tax Exempt BondsfalseTaxExemptBondsInd
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (64 entries)

TitleTitleTxtAverage Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRtAverage Hours Per Week Rltd OrgAverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRtIndividual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorIndOfficerOfficerIndReportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmtReportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmtOther CompensationOtherCompensationAmtKey EmployeeKeyEmployeeIndHighest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd
DAVID CHAVERN
PRESIDENT & CEO (END 08/24)37.00.5Yes (X)Yes (X)$1,506,283$0$8,762
JOSEPH AQUILINA
VICE PRESIDENT & DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL37.00.5Yes (X)Yes (X)$208,956$0$32,232
Linda Rendle
The Clorox Company; Chair1.00.0Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
Mark Smucker
The J. M. Smucker Company; Vice Chair1.00.0Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
STACY PAPADOPOULOS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER & GENERAL COUNSEL34.53.0Yes (X)Yes (X)$885,930$0$66,492
Al Williams
Bush Brothers & Company; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Billy Cyr
Freshpet, Inc.; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Brendan Foley
McCormick & Company, Inc.; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Brian Huff
Nissin Foods USA; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Brian Schiegg
Schwan's Company; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Casey Keller
B&G Foods, Inc.; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Chris Calamari
Abbott Nutrition; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Dale Clemiss
Idahoan Foods, LLC; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Dan Fachner
J&J Snack Foods; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Darcy Davenport
BellRing Brands, Inc.; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
David Booth
Tillamook County Creamery Association; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Gary Pilnick
WK Kellogg Co; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Gavin Hattersley
Molson Coors Beverage Company; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Gregory Longstreet
Del Monte Foods, Inc.; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Gustavo Valle
Mondelez International, Inc.; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Hannah Dunbar
Moody Dunbar, Inc.; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Heather Anfang
Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Henk Hartong III
Harvest Hill Beverage Company; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Howard Friedman
Utz Brands Inc; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Jeff Harmening
General Mills, Inc.; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Jerome Lemaire
Reckitt; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Jim Snee
Hormel Foods Corporation; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Joe Yanda
Lakeside Foods; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
John Kooyman
Colgate-Palmolive Company; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Kyle Narron
Tyson Foods; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Laura Flanagan
Ripple Foods; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Laura Knebusch
Georgia-Pacific LLC; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Louie Gentine
Sargento Foods Inc.; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Louis C Gottsponer Jr
Morgan Foods, Inc.; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Lovella Adams
The Coca-Cola Company; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Marco Capurso
Ferrara; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Martin Thompson
Nestle; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Matt Farrell
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Mick Beekhuizen
Campbell Soup Company; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Monica Turner
The Procter & Gamble Company; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Nico Catoggio
Post Consumer Brands; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Nicolas Amaya
Kellanova North America; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Orzse Hodi
Dole Sunshine; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Pedro Navio
The Kraft Heinz Company; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Phil Schaffer
Henkel; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Richard Ferranti
Rich's Products; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Russ Torres
Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Ryals McMullian
Flowers Foods, Inc.; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Sally Grimes
Diageo North America; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Sean Connolly
Conagra Brands, Inc.; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Shane Grant
Danone; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Steven Williams
PepsiCo Foods North America; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Tim Cofer
Keurig Dr Pepper; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Tom Hayes
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Tricia Wallwork
Milo's Tea Company; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Wendy Davidson
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
Woody Swink
McCall Farms; Director1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
GENEVIEVE GENT
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT37.50.0$547,974$0$66,492Yes (X)
RHONDA BENTZ
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, PUBLIC AFFAIRS37.50.0$794,197$0$53,698Yes (X)
JOCELYN KELLY
VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNICATIONS37.50.0$294,491$0$60,315Yes (X)
JOHN HEWITT
SVP OF PACKAGING AND SUSTAINABILITY AND STATE AFFAIRS HEAD37.50.0$341,626$0$66,762Yes (X)
KRISTEN HEWLETT
VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS35.52.0$273,045$0$36,759Yes (X)
SARAH GALLO
SVP OF PRODUCT POLICY AND FEDERAL AFFAIRS37.00.5$312,676$0$61,977Yes (X)
THOMAS MADRECKI
VICE PRESIDENT, CAMPAIGNS & SPECIAL PROJECTS37.50.0$277,177$0$57,048Yes (X)
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Total Comp Greater Than150 KYes (true)TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other SrcsfalseCompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)

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BFP Potomac Tower Co Inc
665 New York Ave NWWashingtonDC20001Rent & Building Activities$590,263
Venture Global LNG Inc
1001 19th Street North STE 1402 ArlArlingtonVA22209Rent & Building Activities$440,628
Terranea Resort
100 Terranea WayRancho Palos VerdesCA90275Hospitality Service$323,317
Milliman
PO BOX 75553ChicagoIL60675Consulting Service$302,604
Broadmoor Hotel
1 Lake AveColorado SpringsCO80906Event Service$301,778
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Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K25CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
All Other Contributions$14,938,737AllOtherContributionsAmt
Total Contributions$14,938,737TotalContributionsAmt

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (5 entries)

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Special Member Assessment900099$51,750$51,750
Smart Label Subscriptions900099$572,899$572,899
Conference Registrations900099$550,625$550,625
Project Funding900099$2,492,763$2,492,763

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Exclusion$0ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Exclusion$340,753ExclusionAmt

Royalties Revenue RoyaltiesRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Exclusion$7,691ExclusionAmt

Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp

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Real$0RealAmt
Personal$0PersonalAmt

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$3,521,508SecuritiesAmt

Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$3,495,871SecuritiesAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$25,637SecuritiesAmt
Other$0OtherAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Exclusion$25,637ExclusionAmt

Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp

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Total Revenue Column$0TotalRevenueColumnAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (2 entries)

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Prof. Services & Exp. Reimb's900099$163,750$163,750
Advertising541800$88,597$88,597

Miscellaneous Revenue MiscellaneousRevenueGrp

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Unrelated Business Revenue$0UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$0ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

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Exclusion$374,081ExclusionAmt

Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$233,688TotalAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

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Total$4,171,016TotalAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$5,242,532TotalAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$9,075,408TotalAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$748,235TotalAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$474,528TotalAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$893,713TotalAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$108,492TotalAmt

Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,234,497TotalAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$125,019TotalAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,375,768TotalAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$110,136TotalAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$246,909TotalAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$370,961TotalAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$910,745TotalAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$443,146TotalAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,404,906TotalAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$359,424TotalAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$79,492TotalAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmt
Dues$235,564
Excise Tax Provision$107,869
UBI Exp. Provision$29,266
Other Expenses$16,300

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$28,997,614TotalAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,225,945BOYAmt
EOY$23,545,148EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,114,264BOYAmt
EOY$1,172,612EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$755,407BOYAmt
EOY$472,532EOYAmt

Receivables From Officers Etc ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Rcvbl From Disqualified Prsn RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$473,235BOYAmt
EOY$361,639EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$4,167,783LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$2,270,058LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,168,624BOYAmt
EOY$1,897,725EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$134,754BOYAmt
EOY$34,456EOYAmt

Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$18,691,647BOYAmt
EOY$16,741,474EOYAmt

Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,263,977BOYAmt
EOY$5,838,137EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$35,827,853BOYAmt
EOY$50,063,723EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,397,024BOYAmt
EOY$4,107,461EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,390,191BOYAmt
EOY$4,883,924EOYAmt

Loans From Officers Directors LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$11,486,697BOYAmt
EOY$8,602,584EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$18,273,912BOYAmt
EOY$17,593,969EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$17,425,205BOYAmt
EOY$18,792,255EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$128,736BOYAmt
EOY$13,677,499EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$17,553,941BOYAmt
EOY$32,469,754EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$35,827,853BOYAmt
EOY$50,063,723EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$5,744,264ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$1,051,375NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$8,120,174OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd
Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredfalseFederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Exempt Function Expend$0TotalExemptFunctionExpendAmt

Section527 Political Org Section527PoliticalOrgGrp

Organization Business Name OrganizationBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1Consumer Brands PACBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line11001 19th Street North 7th FloorAddressLine1Txt
CityArlingtonCityNm
State AbbreviationVAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP22209ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN911981944EIN
Contributions Rcvd Dlvr$227,725ContributionsRcvdDlvrAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantially All Dues NondedfalseSubstantiallyAllDuesNondedInd
Only In House LobbyingfalseOnlyInHouseLobbyingInd
Agree Carryover Prior YearYes (true)AgreeCarryoverPriorYearInd
Dues Assessments$15,439,192DuesAssessmentsAmt
Non Deductible Lbbyng Pltcl CY$2,800,669NonDeductibleLbbyngPltclCYAmt
Non Ded Lbbyng Pltcl Cyov-$1,099,847NonDedLbbyngPltclCyovAmt
Non Deductible Lbbyng Pltcl Tot$1,700,822NonDeductibleLbbyngPltclTotAmt
Aggregate Reported Dues Ntc$2,209,348AggregateReportedDuesNtcAmt
Taxable-$508,526TaxableAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$2,369,463OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$938,427DepreciationAmt
Book Value$1,431,036BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$1,039,754OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$643,916DepreciationAmt
Book Value$395,838BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$758,566OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$687,715DepreciationAmt
Book Value$70,851BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$1,897,725TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Securities OtherSecuritiesGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmtMethod ValuationMethodValuationCd
Closely-held equity interests
Financial derivatives
Institutional funds (partnerships)$16,741,474F
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Securities$16,741,474TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (2 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmt
Office lease security deposit$100,000
Right of use asset$5,738,137
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$5,838,137TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (3 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
Federal Income Taxes
Accrued pension and post-retirement benefits$34,456
Lease liability$8,568,128
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$8,602,584TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$35,668,234TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst$1,051,375NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Other Revenue$0OtherRevenueAmt
Revenue Not Reported$1,051,375RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$34,616,859RevenueSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld$125,019InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt
Other Revenues Not Included$0OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$125,019RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$34,741,878TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$20,420,211TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Other Expenses Included$0OtherExpensesIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Reported$0ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$20,420,211ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld2$125,019InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt
Other Expenses Not Included$8,452,384OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$8,577,403ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$28,997,614TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnoteManagement reviews and assesses all activities annually to identify any changes in the scope of the activities and revenue sources and the tax treatment thereof to identify any uncertainty in income tax. For the year ended December 31, 2024, management did not identify any uncertainty in income tax requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4(b) Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statementsProvision for UBI Tax - 137135 Net Periodic Benefit Loss - 225297 Termination Loss of defined benefit plan - 8089952

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (true)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable

Recipient Business Name RecipientBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1Case Consumer Action For a Strong EconomyBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line11800 Diagonal RoadAddressLine1Txt
Address Line2Suite 600AddressLine2Txt
CityAlexandriaCityNm
State AbbreviationVAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP22314ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Recipient EIN814138103RecipientEIN
IRC Section501(C)(4)IRCSectionDesc
Cash Grant$7,500CashGrantAmt
Purpose Of GrantTO HELP ADVANCE ITS TAX-EXEMPT MISSION OF ADVOCATING FOR FREE-MARKETS, FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND REASONABLE CONSUMER PROTECTIONS, INCLUDING BY EDUCATING ABOUT SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES.PurposeOfGrantTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org0Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org1TotalOtherOrgCnt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSchedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant fundsFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationContributions are made with the general understanding that funding will be used to support a specific program (general contribution) or research grant (with an expected deliverable) that is aligned with the interests of the consumer packaged goods industry and/or their customers. General contributions are made to well established organizations known for successfully accomplishing specific goals of interest while research grants are made by program managers who receive updates and monitor progress to ensure research deliverables are completed.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
First Class Or Charter TravelYes (X)FirstClassOrCharterTravelInd
Idemnification Gross Up PmtsYes (X)IdemnificationGrossUpPmtsInd
Written Policy Ref T And E ExpnssfalseWrittenPolicyRefTAndEExpnssInd
Substantiation RequiredYes (true)SubstantiationRequiredInd
Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Independent ConsultantYes (X)IndependentConsultantInd
Form990 Of Other OrganizationsYes (X)Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd
Written Employment ContractYes (X)WrittenEmploymentContractInd
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance PaymentfalseSeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanYes (true)SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp ArrngmfalseEquityBasedCompArrngmInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (10 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
DAVID CHAVERN
PRESIDENT & CEO (END 08/24)$1,506,283$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$8,762$0$1,515,045$0$0$0
STACY PAPADOPOULOS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER & GENERAL COUNSEL$488,190$0$397,740$0$0$0$46,000$0$20,492$0$952,422$0$0$0
JOSEPH AQUILINA
VICE PRESIDENT & DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL$178,456$0$30,500$0$0$0$24,626$0$7,606$0$241,188$0$0$0
RHONDA BENTZ
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, PUBLIC AFFAIRS$589,197$0$205,000$0$0$0$46,000$0$7,698$0$847,895$0$0$0
GENEVIEVE GENT
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT$533,974$0$14,000$0$0$0$46,000$0$20,492$0$614,466$0$0$0
JOHN HEWITT
SVP OF PACKAGING AND SUSTAINABILITY AND STATE AFFAIRS HEAD$289,626$0$52,000$0$0$0$46,280$0$20,482$0$408,388$0$0$0
SARAH GALLO
SVP OF PRODUCT POLICY AND FEDERAL AFFAIRS$260,676$0$52,000$0$0$0$41,494$0$20,483$0$374,653$0$0$0
JOCELYN KELLY
VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNICATIONS$249,491$0$45,000$0$0$0$39,832$0$20,483$0$354,806$0$0$0
THOMAS MADRECKI
VICE PRESIDENT, CAMPAIGNS & SPECIAL PROJECTS$237,177$0$40,000$0$0$0$36,564$0$20,484$0$334,225$0$0$0
KRISTEN HEWLETT
VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS$225,305$0$47,740$0$0$0$34,701$0$2,058$0$309,804$0$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a First-class or charter travelFirst class travel for the President and CEO was provided in accordance with the employment agreement. Such costs were required to be substantiated via receipts and itinerary submitted. All travel was business related. This was not included in taxable income.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Tax indemnification and gross-up paymentsTax gross-up provided on life insurance and parking benefits for the President and CEO.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1b Written policy regarding payment or reimbursement of expensesFirst class travel was provided in accordance with the board approved employment agreement. The tax gross-up on life insurance and parking benefits was not part of the board approved compensation or other written policies on benefits, but was approved by the interim CEO.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement planDave Chavern, President and CEO: CBA provides a 457(f) plan for its President and CEO. THERE WAS NOT AN EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO THIS PLAN IN 2024.

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (11 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a-4c Description of program services(Expenses $ including grants of $) 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.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15Specific to the President and CEO, a salary survey was obtained in 2018 and the base salary rate has remained unchanged. The 2024 compensation, exclusive of a tax gross-up of $8,722, was reviewed and approved by the compensation committee of the Board of Directors. The tax gross up was approved by CBA's interim acting CEO. Compensation recommendations for other officers and key employees are reviewed and approved by CBA's CEO.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholdersThere are two categories of membership in CBA: Under the terms of the bylaws approved in February 2021, membership classes include the following: 1. Core members: Entities engaged in the manufacture of consumer packaged goods. 2. Individual members: Any individual who is committed to the objectives of the Association and satisfies the requirements which may be established from time to time.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing bodyThe governing body of CBA is its Board of Directors. Under the bylaws approved Feb. 2021, voting members include Core members with annual total sales of at least $1 billion. Each voting member in good standing shall be entitled to elect one director who will be its representative and to vote for the election of At-Large Directors. From one to fifteen At Large Directors may be elected from the Core members who are not voting members to assure a balance of representation in terms of size and product categories. Voting members shall have terms of two years.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing bodyCBA's Federal Form 990 is reviewed by the Director of Accounting, VP of Operations and by General Counsel. Such review takes place upon receipt of the draft Form 990 received from the independent public accounting firm who conducts the consolidated financial statement audit of CBA. The review involves comparison of financial data in the Form 990 with the audited financial statements and the books and records of CBA and review of all narrative information for accuracy and completeness by the appropriate CBA staff.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policyCBA has a written conflict of interest policy for the board though members were not asked to sign the form. In addition to the written conflict of interest policy, CBA's in house legal counsel regularly reviews antitrust and conflict of interest policies at board meetings and most committee meetings. Members of the CBA Finance and Audit Committee shall make an initial determination as to whether a conflict exists and what subsequent action is appropriate, if any. The CBA Finance and Audit Committee shall inform the Board of such determination and action. The Board shall retain the right to modify or reverse such determination and action, and shall retain the ultimate enforcement authority with respect to the interpretation and application of this policy.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the publicCBA makes its Form 990 available upon request. Audited financial statements and governing documents may be made available upon CBA's consideration of the request.
Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2f Other Program Service RevenueAll Other - Total Revenue: 47693, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 47693, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ;
Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous RevenueAll Other Revenue - Total Revenue: 21791, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 21791, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ;
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balancesNet Unrecognized Actuarial Gain - 8120174;
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2cThe Finance and Audit Committee of the Consumer Brands Association is Consumer Brands Association is responsible, annually, for the approval of the independent public accounting firm who conducts the consolidated financial statement audit of CBA and for the approval of the consolidated audited financial statements. This process is unchanged from the prior year.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp (2 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionTxtPublic Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusTxtBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1TxtControlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationInd
Consumer Brands Association Foundation
1001 19th St North 7th FlArlingtonVA22209522088235Research, Training & EducationDC501(c)(3)Type ICBAYes (true)
Consumer Brands Political Action Committee
1001 19th St North 7th FlArlingtonVA22209911981944Political Action CoommitteeDC527NAfalse
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts RyltsfalseReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth OrgfalseGiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth OrgfalseGiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related OrganizationfalseDivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other OrgfalseAssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other OrgfalseAssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset ExchangefalseAssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgfalsePerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgfalsePerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesfalseSharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingYes (true)PaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgYes (true)ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgYes (true)ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other OrgfalseTransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgfalseTransferFromOtherOrgInd

Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp (3 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionTypeTxtInvolvedInvolvedAmtMethod Of Amount DeterminationMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt
Consumer Brands Foundation
O$161,320Fair Value
Consumer Brands Foundation
P$288,083Fair Value
Consumer Brands Foundation
Q$449,228Fair Value