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CONSUMER REPORTS INC: Form 990, tax year 2018

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Organization
CONSUMER REPORTS INC (EIN 13-1776434)
Tax period
2018-06-01 to 2019-05-31
Filed
2020-04-14
IRS object ID
202021059349301427
Schema version
2018v3.1
Source
Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica

Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2020-04-14T14:06:07-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2019-05-31TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1KPMG LLPBusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1345 Park AvenueAddressLine1Txt
CityNew YorkCityNm
State AbbreviationNYStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP101540102ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2018-06-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN131776434EIN

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1CONSUMER REPORTS INCBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
In Care Of% MR MICHAEL MARTIN CPAInCareOfNm
Business Name ControlCONSBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone9143782000PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1101 TRUMAN AVENUEAddressLine1Txt
CityYONKERSCityNm
State AbbreviationNYStateAbbreviationCd
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Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonERIC WAYNEPersonNm
Person TitleSR. VP AND CFOPersonTitleTxt
Phone9143782000PhoneNum
Signature2020-04-13SignatureDt
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer PersonCHRISTINA ROSSETTIPreparerPersonNm
PTINP01491094PTIN
Phone2127589700PhoneNum
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Filing Security Information FilingSecurityInformation

IP Address IPAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
I Pv4 Address167.68.102.5IPv4AddressTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax2018TaxYr
Build TS2021-01-29 14:40:06ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Principal OfficerMARTA L TELLADOPrincipalOfficerNm

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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CityYONKERSCityNm
State AbbreviationNYStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP107031057ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$265,418,986GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For AffiliatesfalseGroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.CONSUMERREPORTS.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
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Legal Domicile StateNYLegalDomicileStateCd
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CY Other Expenses$146,905,756CYOtherExpensesAmt
PY Total Expenses$253,014,126PYTotalExpensesAmt
CY Total Expenses$245,328,576CYTotalExpensesAmt
PY Revenues Less Expenses-$4,564,087PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses$9,218,004CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
Total Assets BOY$417,239,171TotalAssetsBOYAmt
Total Assets EOY$387,779,531TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$248,933,023TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$219,831,245TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
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Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
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DescCONSUMER INFORMATION, PRODUCT INFORMATION. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.Desc

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Schedule B RequiredYes (true)ScheduleBRequiredInd
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Credit CounselingfalseCreditCounselingInd
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Document Retention PolicyYes (true)DocumentRetentionPolicyInd
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Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonMR MICHAEL MARTIN CPAPersonNm
Phone9143782000PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1101 TRUMAN AVENUEAddressLine1Txt
CityYONKERSCityNm
State AbbreviationNYStateAbbreviationCd
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part VIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartVIIInd

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (36 entries)

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ANNETTE LOVOI
CHAIR2.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
THOMAS C VOICE
VICE CHAIR2.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOAQUIN ALVARADO
SECRETARY2.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARTIN SCHNEIDER
TREASURER THRU 3/19/192.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
DEBORAH A COWAN
TREASURER AS OF 5/17/192.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARCIA S ARONOFF
DIRECTOR2.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
ROBERT E BAENSCH
DIRECTOR THRU 10/10/182.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
BARAK BERKOWITZ
DIRECTOR AS OF 10/10/182.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
KATHLEEN ENGEL
DIRECTOR AS OF 10/10/182.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOANNE HOVIS
DIRECTOR AS OF 10/10/182.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
EDMUND MIERZWINSKI
DIRECTOR2.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
WILLARD P OGBURN
DIRECTOR2.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
A YESIM ORHUN
DIRECTOR2.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
BETSY D SCOLNIK
DIRECTOR2.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
ANDREW SHARPLESS
DIRECTOR THRU 5/28/192.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
MICAH L SIFRY
DIRECTOR2.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
CALVIN SIMS
DIRECTOR2.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
LATANYA SWEENEY
DIRECTOR THRU 6/7/182.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
ELLEN TAUS
DIRECTOR2.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
THOMAS A WATHEN
DIRECTOR THRU 10/10/182.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARTA L TELLADO
PRESIDENT & CEO45.00.2$651,475$0$49,066Yes (X)
ERIC WAYNE
VP & CFO45.00.2$362,597$0$61,697Yes (X)
LEONORA WIENER
SR. VP & COO45.00.2$468,890$0$55,500Yes (X)
LISA CRIBARI
VP, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFCR45.00.0$331,027$0$49,532Yes (X)
BRENT DIAMOND
VP,CON DATA MKT OP THRU 1/4/1945.00.0$373,472$0$64,778Yes (X)
JASON FOX
VP, CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER45.00.0$400,280$0$67,948Yes (X)
MICHAEL HUBNER
VP, GEN COUNSEL AS OF 6/4/1845.00.0$232,264$0$1,590Yes (X)
LIAM MCCORMACK
VP, RES, TESTING & INSIGHTS45.00.0$390,850$0$60,298Yes (X)
KIMBERLY STEHLE
VP, CHIEF MKT OFCR THRU 5/3/1945.00.0$381,299$0$39,892Yes (X)
SHAR TAYLOR
VP, CHF SOC IMPACT OFCR 7/9/1845.00.0$299,480$0$36,427Yes (X)
MARK CONNELLY
SR. DIR, PROD TEST THRU 9/7/1845.00.0$425,588$0$40,112Yes (X)
GWENDOLYN BOUNDS
VP, CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER45.00.0$390,640$0$38,772Yes (X)
ESTHER HAN
VP, CHIEF INTELLIGENCE OFCR45.00.0$350,528$0$39,076Yes (X)
MATTHEW ANCHIN
VP, CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFCR45.00.0$350,056$0$46,567Yes (X)
HEATH GRAYSON
DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL45.00.2$317,909$0$56,727Yes (X)
AL RIZZOTTI
FORMER DIR, FACILITIES MGMT0.00.0$126,353$0$0Yes (X)
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Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K365IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Former Ofcr Employees ListedYes (true)FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd
Total Comp Greater Than150 KYes (true)TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other SrcsfalseCompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

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GOOGLE INC
1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAYMOUNTAIN VIEWCA94043SEARCH ENGINE MKTING$10,365,448
EPAM SYSTEMS INC
41 UNIVERSITY DR SUITE 202NEWTONPA18940INFORMATION TECH.$6,523,559
QUAD GRAPHICS
N61 W23044 HARRYS WAYSUSSEXWI53089PRINTING$5,517,695
DIAMOND COMMUNICATIONS
1209 31st AVENUECOUNCIL BLUFFSIA51501FULFILLMENT SERVICES$3,835,281
TELERX MARKETING INC
723 DRESHER ROADHORSHAMPA19044MARKETING$3,512,601
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$190,074RealAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Personal$0PersonalAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$17,613,382SecuritiesAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$10,682,332SecuritiesAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$6,931,050SecuritiesAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Total Revenue Column$0TotalRevenueColumnAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Sales Of Inventory$0GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt
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Net Income Or Loss NetIncomeOrLossGrp

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$0OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$130,000TotalAmt
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Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Foreign Grants ForeignGrantsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$30,000TotalAmt
Program Services$30,000ProgramServicesAmt

Benefits To Members BenefitsToMembersGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Comp Disqual Persons CompDisqualPersonsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Fundraising$2,117,141FundraisingAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Fundraising$218,919FundraisingAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Fees For Services Management FeesForServicesManagementGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,043,664TotalAmt
Program Services$534,037ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$497,816ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$11,811FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$648,281TotalAmt
Program Services$3,321ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$644,960ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt

Fees For Services Prof Fundraising FeesForServicesProfFundraising

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$356,065TotalAmt
Fundraising$356,065FundraisingAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$344,975TotalAmt
Management And General$344,975ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$10,835,130TotalAmt
Program Services$9,208,586ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,594,595ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$31,949FundraisingAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$32,662,358TotalAmt
Program Services$32,036,714ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$27,374ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$598,270FundraisingAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,485,427TotalAmt
Program Services$1,307,877ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$165,741ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$11,809FundraisingAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$6,056,963TotalAmt
Program Services$5,087,512ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$950,207ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$19,244FundraisingAmt

Royalties RoyaltiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$3,120,337TotalAmt
Program Services$2,828,479ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$272,793ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$19,065FundraisingAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,452,282TotalAmt
Program Services$1,194,851ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$191,668ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$65,763FundraisingAmt

Pymt Travel Entrtnmnt Pub Ofcl PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$333,384TotalAmt
Program Services$207,982ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$120,549ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$4,853FundraisingAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,358,283TotalAmt
Management And General$1,358,283ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Payments To Affiliates PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$15,095,306TotalAmt
Program Services$14,469,958ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$583,074ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$42,274FundraisingAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$993,674TotalAmt
Management And General$993,674ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmtFundraisingFundraisingAmt
POSTAGE AND SHIPPING$28,831,184$25,216,286$2,229$3,612,669
PRINTING AND PUBLICATION$18,664,613$16,350,874$7,090$2,306,649
ORDER PROCESSING$13,296,872$11,730,045$13,015$1,553,812
PRODUCT TESTING$3,585,741$3,585,741

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$7,097,282TotalAmt
Program Services$5,968,934ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$976,027ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$152,321FundraisingAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$245,328,576TotalAmt
Program Services$210,834,924ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$22,476,385ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$12,017,267FundraisingAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXInd

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$526,055BOYAmt
EOY$578,090EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$9,690,554BOYAmt
EOY$15,594,519EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$629,589BOYAmt
EOY$510,007EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,893,565BOYAmt
EOY$6,664,650EOYAmt

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

Oth Notes Loans Receivable Net OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp

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

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,601,547BOYAmt
EOY$3,890,552EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$9,801,212BOYAmt
EOY$7,762,015EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$203,819,103LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$141,360,677LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$64,339,611BOYAmt
EOY$62,458,426EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$302,696,049BOYAmt
EOY$288,167,402EOYAmt

Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp

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

Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp

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

Intangible Assets IntangibleAssetsGrp

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

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$19,060,989BOYAmt
EOY$2,153,870EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$417,239,171BOYAmt
EOY$387,779,531EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$25,133,133BOYAmt
EOY$22,471,949EOYAmt

Grants Payable GrantsPayableGrp

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

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$124,009,056BOYAmt
EOY$116,119,441EOYAmt

Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$38,500,000BOYAmt
EOY$36,874,000EOYAmt

Escrow Account Liability EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp

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

Loans From Officers Directors LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp

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

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

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

Unsecured Notes Loans Payable UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp

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

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$61,290,834BOYAmt
EOY$44,365,855EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$248,933,023BOYAmt
EOY$219,831,245EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$164,711,030BOYAmt
EOY$159,796,691EOYAmt

Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,595,118BOYAmt
EOY$8,151,595EOYAmt

Permanently Rstr Net Assets PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp

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

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$168,306,148BOYAmt
EOY$167,948,286EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$417,239,171BOYAmt
EOY$387,779,531EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$9,218,004ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst-$6,495,260NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets-$3,080,606OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consolidated Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredfalseFederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$31,333,906CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$31,491,507CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$35,414,377CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$28,653,917CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$35,065,192CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$161,958,899TotalAmt

Tax Rev Levied Orgnztnl Bnft170 TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt

Govt Furn Srvc Fclts Vl170 GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$31,333,906CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$31,491,507CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$35,414,377CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$28,653,917CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$35,065,192CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$161,958,899TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantial Contributors Tot$3,297,701SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170$158,661,198PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$1,841,990CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,625,674CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$2,189,397CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$2,080,905CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$2,575,454CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$10,313,420TotalAmt

Unrelated Business Net Incm170 UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$1,145,991CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,274,364CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$1,471,562CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$1,833,300CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$2,117,392CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$7,842,609TotalAmt

Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$0CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$0CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Total$0TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$180,114,928TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$1,038,747,380GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.88089PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.90550PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 7FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationACCORDING TO THE BUSINESS MASTER FILE, CONSUMER REPORTS, INC. IS EXEMPT WITH THE IRS UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2). HOWEVER, TO SUPPORT THE USE OF SPECIAL 2% RULE FOR REPORTING CONTRIBUTIONS ON SCHEDULE B, THE ORGANIZATION HAS FILLED OUT PART II.ExplanationTxt

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 Grassroots LobbyingTotalGrassrootsLobbyingGrp
Total Direct LobbyingTotalDirectLobbyingGrp
Total Lobbying ExpendTotalLobbyingExpendGrp
Other Exempt Purpose ExpendOtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp
Total Exempt Purpose ExpendTotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp
Lobbying Nontaxable AmountLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp
Grassroots NontaxableGrassrootsNontaxableGrp
Tot Lbbyng Grassroot Mns Non TxTotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp
Tot Lbby Expend Mns Lbbyng Non TxTotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp
VolunteersYes (true)VolunteersInd
Paid Staff Or ManagementYes (true)PaidStaffOrManagementInd
Media AdvertisementsYes (true)MediaAdvertisementsInd
Media Advertisements$6,128MediaAdvertisementsAmt
Mailings MembersYes (true)MailingsMembersInd
Mailings Members$120,337MailingsMembersAmt
Publications Or BroadcastYes (true)PublicationsOrBroadcastInd
Publications Or Broadcast$602,400PublicationsOrBroadcastAmt
Grants Other OrganizationsfalseGrantsOtherOrganizationsInd
Direct Contact LegislatorsYes (true)DirectContactLegislatorsInd
Direct Contact Legislators$418,835DirectContactLegislatorsAmt
Rallies DemonstrationsYes (true)RalliesDemonstrationsInd
Rallies Demonstrations$57,527RalliesDemonstrationsAmt
Other ActivitiesfalseOtherActivitiesInd
Total Lobbying Expenditures$1,205,227TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt
Not Described Section501c3falseNotDescribedSection501c3Ind

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE C, PART II-BFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationLINE 1A: VOLUNTEERS TESTIFY BEFORE CONGRESS AND STATE LEGISLATURES; SPEAK AT PRESS CONFERENCES REGARDING STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION; LOBBY LEGISLATORS. LINE 1B - PAID STAFF OR MANAGEMENT: PLEASE SEE BELOW ACTIVITIES, AS STAFF AND MANAGEMENT ARE INCLUDED IN THOSE ACTIVITIES AND TOTALS. LINE 1C - MEDIA ADVERTISEMENTS: MEDIA SPACE PURCHASED IN PRINT AND RADIO. LINE 1D - MAILING TO MEMBERS, LEGISLATORS, OR THE PUBLIC: ACTION ALERTS TO THE PUBLIC. LINE 1E - PUBLICATIONS, OR PUBLISHED OR BROADCAST STATEMENTS: LOBBYING MESSAGES REGARDING LEGISLATION THAT APPEAR IN CONSUMER REPORTS AND ITS OTHER PUBLICATIONS. LINE 1G - DIRECT CONTACT WITH LEGISLATORS, THEIR STAFFS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, OR LEGISLATIVE BODY: LETTERS; FACE-TO-FACE COMMUNICATIONS, EMAILS; TELEPHONE CALLS WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATORS, INCLUDING PREPARATION; TRAVEL TIME, LEGISLATIVE TESTIMONY. LINE 1H - RALLIES, DEMONSTRATIONS, SEMINARS, CONVENTIONS, SPEECHES, LECTURES, OR ANY SIMILAR MEANS: SPEECHES; RALLIES; CONFERENCES WHERE CR STAFF SUPPORTS OR OPPOSES STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION OR RULEMAKING PUBLICLY.ExplanationTxt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Art Public Exhibition AmountsArtPublicExhibitionAmountsGrp
Held Works ArtHeldWorksArtGrp
CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt FundCYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp
CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt FundCYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

Land LandGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$11,935,255OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$11,935,255BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$70,400,739OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$45,477,167DepreciationAmt
Book Value$24,923,572BookValueAmt

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$795,261OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$351,155DepreciationAmt
Book Value$444,106BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$24,884,000OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$21,186,761DepreciationAmt
Book Value$3,697,239BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$95,803,848OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$74,345,594DepreciationAmt
Book Value$21,458,254BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$62,458,426TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt
Federal Income Tax Liability$0FederalIncomeTaxLiabilityAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (7 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
PENSION LIABILITY$24,886,000
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY$9,714,929
LIABILITY DERVIATIVE INSTRUMENT$5,029,385
ASC 712 LIABILITY$2,084,590
LIFETIME SUBSCRIBER LIABILITY$1,420,000
CRUT LIABILITY$907,656
OTHER DEFERRED$323,295
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$44,365,855TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$244,705,000TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst-$6,495,260NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Other Revenue-$3,079,112OtherRevenueAmt
Revenue Not Reported-$9,574,372RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$254,279,372RevenueSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld$319,461InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt
Other Revenues Not Included-$52,253OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$267,208RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$254,546,580TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$245,205,000TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Other Expenses Included$5,865OtherExpensesIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Reported$5,865ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$245,199,135ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld2$319,461InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt
Other Expenses Not Included-$190,020OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$129,441ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$245,328,576TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
RECONCILIATION OF REVENUESCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 2D UNREALIZED LOSS ON INTEREST RATE SWAP $ (913,000) PENSION RELATED CHARGES $ (2,299,000) CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS $ 132,888 -------------- $ (3,079,112) SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B CUAF CONTRIBUTION TO CONSUMER REPORTS $ 137,138 RENTAL EXPENSES $ (190,074) OTHER ROUNDING $ 683 -------------- $ (52,253)
RECONCILIATION OF EXPENSESSCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D CONSUMERS UNION ACTION FUND EXPENSES $ 5,865 SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 4B RENTAL EXPENSES $ (190,074) OTHER ROUNDING $ 54 ------------- $ (190,020)
SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2FIN 48 UNCERTAINTY IN TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, CONSUMER REPORTS [CR] IS EXEMPT FROM TAXES ON INCOME, EXCEPT FOR UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2019 AND 2018, PROVISIONS FOR INCOME TAXES WERE $639,000 AND $889,000, RESPECTIVELY. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASC TOPIC 740, INCOME TAXES, CR EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND DETERMINED THAT ALL ARE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION. ACCORDINGLY, CR BELIEVES THAT THERE ARE NO UNRECOGNIZED BENEFITS OR APPLICABLE INTEREST AND PENALTIES THAT SHOULD BE RECORDED. CR'S TAX RETURNS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2016, 2017 AND 2018 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES.

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

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

Account Activities Outside US AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp (3 entries)

RegionRegionTxtType Of Activities ConductedTypeOfActivitiesConductedTxtSpecific Services ProvidedSpecificServicesProvidedTxtRegion Total ExpendituresRegionTotalExpendituresAmt
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)Program ServicesPUBLICATION INFO.$964,952
North AmericaProgram ServicesPUBLICATION INFO.$557,472
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)Grantmaking$30,000
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Subtotal Spent$1,552,424SubtotalSpentAmt
Total Spent$1,552,424TotalSpentAmt

Grants To Org Outside US GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
RegionEurope (Including Iceland and Greenland)RegionTxt
Purpose Of GrantSPONSORSHIP SUPPORT OF CONSUMERS INTERNATIONALPurposeOfGrantTxt
Cash Grant$30,000CashGrantAmt
Manner Of Cash DisbursementWIRE TRANS.MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org1Total501c3OrgCnt
Transfer To Foreign CorpfalseTransferToForeignCorpInd
Interest In Foreign TrustfalseInterestInForeignTrustInd
Foreign Corp OwnershipfalseForeignCorpOwnershipInd
Passive Foreign Investmest CofalsePassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd
Foreign PartnershipfalseForeignPartnershipInd
Boycott CountriesfalseBoycottCountriesInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART I, LINE 3, COLUMN (F) AND PART II, LINE 1THE ACCRUAL METHOD OF ACCOUNTING WAS USED IN PART I, LINE 3, COLUMN (F) AND PART II, LINE 1.
PART II - GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE OF THE USGRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL REPORTS AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROJECT, INCLUDING A LIST OF GRANT-RELATED EXPENDITURES, AND A SUMMARY OF DELIVERABLES AND PROJECT RESULTS. THE TIMING OF THE REPORTS IS DETERMINED ACCORDING TO A SCHEDULE CONTAINED IN AN EXECUTED SUB-GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CR AND THE GRANTEE.

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Mail SolicitationsYes (X)MailSolicitationsInd
Email SolicitationsYes (X)EmailSolicitationsInd
In Person SolicitationsYes (X)InPersonSolicitationsInd
Solicitation Of Non Govt GrantsYes (X)SolicitationOfNonGovtGrantsInd
Agrmt Prof Fundraising ActyYes (true)AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd

Fundraiser Activity Info FundraiserActivityInfoGrp (6 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdActivityActivityTxtFundraiser Control Of FundsFundraiserControlOfFundsIndRetained By ContractorRetainedByContractorAmtNet To OrganizationNetToOrganizationAmt
GIFT STRATEGIES LLC
1539 FALL RIVER AVE SUITE 3SEEKONKMA02771SEE PART IVfalse$176,462-$176,462
MAL WARWICK ASSOCIATES INC
2550 NINTH STREET SUITE 103BERKELEYCA94710SEE PART IVfalse$124,708-$124,708
RUDER FINN INC
425 EAST 53RD STREETNEW YORKNY10022SEE PART IVfalse$31,500-$31,500
ASKWITHCO
6119 FOUNTAIN AVENUELOS ANGELESCA90028SEE PART IVfalse$10,508-$10,508
TOM GAFFNY CONSULTING
71 CLIFF ROADWELLESLEYMA02481SEE PART IVfalse$6,758-$6,758
IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS INC
735 8TH STREET SE FLOOR 2WASHINGTONDC20003SEE PART IVfalse$6,129-$6,129
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Retained By Contractors$356,065TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt
Total Net To Organization-$356,065TotalNetToOrganizationAmt
Licensed StatesALLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesAKLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesAZLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesARLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCOLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCTLicensedStatesCd
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Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 2B - HIGHEST PAID FUNDRAISER ACTIVITIESFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationFUNDRAISER: GIFT STRATEGIES LLC ACTIVITY: PLANNED GIVING AND BEQUEST PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP CONSULTING FUNDRAISER: MAL WARWICK & ASSOCIATES INC ACTIVITY: STRATEGIC CONSULTING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR ONLINE FUNDRAISING FUNDRAISER: RUDER FIN INC. ACTIVITY: MONITOR SOCIAL NETWORKS FOR DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY FUNDRAISER: ASKWITH&CO ACTIVITY: CONSULTING SERVICES IN DEVELOPING A CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISER: TOM GAFFNY CONSULTING ACTIVITY: STRATEGIC AND CREATIVE CONSULTING ON DIRECT MAIL FUNDRAISING FUNDRAISER: IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS INC ACTIVITY: DONOR STEWARDSHIP STRATEGY CONSULTINGExplanationTxt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

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

Recipient Table RecipientTable (3 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINIRC SectionIRCSectionDescCash GrantCashGrantAmtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt
CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICA
1620 I STREET NW - SUITE 200WASHINGTONDC20006520880625501(C)(3)$80,000STATE AND LOCAL GRANT SUPPORT
CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICA
1620 I STREET NW - SUITE 200WASHINGTONDC20006520880625501(C)(3)$25,000SUPPORT FOR STATE & LOCAL MEETINGS
US PIRG EDUCATION FUND
600 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE 4TH FLWASHINGTONDC20003521384240501(C)(3)$25,000SUPPORT FOR ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION WORK ON STATE AND FEDERAL CONSUMER PROTECTION ISSUES.
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org2Total501c3OrgCnt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROJECTS FOR FUNDINGTHE CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROJECTS FOR FUNDING THROUGH THE COLSTON E. WARNE SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: - THE PROJECTS SHOULD BE CONSISTENT WITH CR'S MISSION TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND ADVICE TO CONSUMERS ON GOODS, SERVICES, HEALTH AND PERSONAL FINANCE; AND TO INITIATE AND COOPERATE WITH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP EFFORTS TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CONSUMERS. - THE PROJECTS SHOULD BE HIGH IMPACT PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE A SIGNIFICANT RETURN FOR THE AMOUNT OF MONEY INVESTED. THEY SHOULD BE RESULT-ORIENTED, AND HAVE TANGIBLE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. - THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORING THE PROJECT SHOULD HAVE A CLEAR PLAN FOR DEVELOPING ALTERNATE SOURCES OF FUNDING, SO THAT THE PROJECT CAN BECOME SELF-SUPPORTING AND CONTINUE WHEN THE GRANT PERIOD ENDS. - IF POSSIBLE, THE PROJECTS SHOULD BE REPLICABLE, AND PROVIDE A MODEL FOR ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY ON OTHER CONSUMER AND PUBLIC INTEREST ISSUES, OR IN OTHER LOCATIONS. - WE ARE ESPECIALLY INTERESTED IN PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE DIRECT BENEFITS TO LOW-INCOME AND MINORITY CONSUMERS. - WHERE POSSIBLE, PROJECTS SHOULD OBTAIN MATCHING FUNDS AND /OR LEVERAGE IN-KIND RESOURCES FROM OTHER SOURCES. - THE PROJECTS SHOULD MAKE SENSE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF THE OVERALL CONSUMER MOVEMENT. THEY SHOULD CONTRIBUTE TO CAPACITY-BUILDING OF ORGANIZATIONS, AND HELP SUSTAIN THE CONSUMER MOVEMENT. - CR'S PURPOSES MUST BE MEASURED IN TERMS OF THE BENEFITS INDIRECTLY REALIZED BY THOUSANDS OF CONSUMERS WHO ARE BETTER INFORMED OR BETTER SERVED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE WORK WHICH THE MONEY SUPPORTS. "(CONSUMER REPORTS, MARCH, 1958, P. 163)". - BECAUSE OUR FUNDS ARE LIMITED, OUR OPERATING STRATEGY IS TO IDENTIFY PROSPECTIVE GRANTEES AND INVITE THEM TO APPLY. MOST GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO PRE-SELECTED ORGANIZATIONS.
MONITORING GRANT FUNDSGRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL REPORTS AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROJECT, INCLUDING A LIST OF GRANT-RELATED EXPENDITURES, AND A SUMMARY OF DELIVERABLES AND PROJECT RESULTS. THE TIMING OF THE REPORTS IS DETERMINED ACCORDING TO A SCHEDULE CONTAINED IN AN EXECUTED SUB-GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CR AND THE GRANTEE.

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Independent ConsultantYes (X)IndependentConsultantInd
Form990 Of Other OrganizationsYes (X)Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance PaymentYes (true)SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanfalseSupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp ArrngmfalseEquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng OrgfalseCompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related OrgsfalseCompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng OrgfalseCompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd OrgsfalseCompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsYes (true)AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract ExceptionfalseInitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (16 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 OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt
MARTA L TELLADO
PRESIDENT & CEO$632,563$0$0$0$18,912$0$45,886$0$3,180$0$700,541$0
ERIC WAYNE
VP & CFO$331,499$0$15,000$0$16,098$0$32,159$0$29,538$0$424,294$0
LEONORA WIENER
SR. VP & COO$440,049$0$15,000$0$13,841$0$44,049$0$11,451$0$524,390$0
LISA CRIBARI
VP, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFCR$303,074$0$15,000$0$12,953$0$30,832$0$18,700$0$380,559$0
BRENT DIAMOND
VP,CON DATA MKT OP THRU 1/4/19$340,770$0$0$0$32,702$0$35,189$0$29,589$0$438,250$0
JASON FOX
VP, CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER$381,573$0$15,000$0$3,707$0$38,301$0$29,647$0$468,228$0
MICHAEL HUBNER
VP, GEN COUNSEL AS OF 6/4/18$230,769$0$0$0$1,495$0$0$0$1,590$0$233,854$0
LIAM MCCORMACK
VP, RES, TESTING & INSIGHTS$371,633$0$10,000$0$9,217$0$37,268$0$23,030$0$451,148$0
KIMBERLY STEHLE
VP, CHIEF MKT OFCR THRU 5/3/19$363,485$0$15,000$0$2,814$0$35,592$0$4,300$0$421,191$0
SHAR TAYLOR
VP, CHF SOC IMPACT OFCR 7/9/18$290,048$0$7,500$0$1,932$0$25,444$0$10,983$0$335,907$0
MARK CONNELLY
SR. DIR, PROD TEST THRU 9/7/18$176,646$0$2,000$0$246,942$0$18,223$0$21,889$0$465,700$0
GWENDOLYN BOUNDS
VP, CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER$364,182$0$15,000$0$11,458$0$35,592$0$3,180$0$429,412$0
ESTHER HAN
VP, CHIEF INTELLIGENCE OFCR$312,875$0$25,000$0$12,653$0$16,492$0$22,584$0$389,604$0
MATTHEW ANCHIN
VP, CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFCR$333,081$0$12,000$0$4,975$0$27,586$0$18,981$0$396,623$0
HEATH GRAYSON
DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL$303,707$0$5,000$0$9,202$0$27,392$0$29,335$0$374,636$0
AL RIZZOTTI
FORMER DIR, FACILITIES MGMT$0$0$0$0$126,353$0$0$0$0$0$126,353$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART I, LINE 4A - SEVERANCE PAYMENTSAL RIZZOTTI - $126,353
PART I, LINE 7COLUMN B (II) BONUS & INCENTIVE CONTRACTUAL DISCRETIONARY COMPENSATION BONUS (MERIT) ERIC WAYNE $15,000 $15,000 LEONORA WIENER $15,000 $15,000 LISA CRIBARI $15,000 $15,000 JASON FOX $15,000 $15,000 LIAM MCCORMACK $10,000 $10,000 KIMBERLY STEHLE $15,000 $15,000 SHAR TAYLOR $7,500 $7,500 MARK CONNELLY $2,000 $2,000 GWENDOLYN BOUNDS $15,000 $15,000 ESTHER HAN $25,000 $20,000 $5,000 MATTHEW ANCHIN $12,000 $12,000 HEATH GRAYSON $5,000 $5,000
Part II, Column (B)(iii) - Other Reportable CompensationMark Connelly received a payout in the amount of $242,891 for accrued and unused vacation primarily earned under a previous vacation policy of Consumer Reports, Inc.

Schedule K IRS990ScheduleK

Tax Exempt Bonds Issues TaxExemptBondsIssuesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond ReferenceABondReferenceCd

Issuer Name IssuerName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1CITY OF YONKERS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCYBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond Issuer EIN521294255BondIssuerEIN
CUSIP986083BN2CUSIPNum
Bond Issued2005-12-22BondIssuedDt
Issue Price$47,300,000IssuePriceAmt
PurposeMULTI-MODAL CIVAL FACILITY REVENUEPurposeDesc
DefeasedfalseDefeasedInd
On Behalf Of IssuerfalseOnBehalfOfIssuerInd
Pool FinancingfalsePoolFinancingInd

Tax Exempt Bonds Proceeds TaxExemptBondsProceedsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond ReferenceABondReferenceCd
Retired$10,250,000RetiredAmt
Bond Defeased$0BondDefeasedAmt
Total Proceeds$47,300,000TotalProceedsAmt
In Reserve Fund$0InReserveFundAmt
Capitalized Interest$0CapitalizedInterestAmt
Refunding Escrow$0RefundingEscrowAmt
Issuance Costs From Proceeds$560,305IssuanceCostsFromProceedsAmt
Credit Enhancement$1,066,734CreditEnhancementAmt
Working Capital Expenditures$0WorkingCapitalExpendituresAmt
Capital Expenditures$9,980,132CapitalExpendituresAmt
Other Spent Proceeds$35,692,829OtherSpentProceedsAmt
Unspent$0UnspentAmt
Refunding Tax Exempt BondsYes (true)RefundingTaxExemptBondsInd
Refunding Taxable BondsfalseRefundingTaxableBondsInd
Final Allocation MadeYes (true)FinalAllocationMadeInd
Adequate Books And Rec MaintYes (true)AdequateBooksAndRecMaintInd

Tax Exempt Bonds Private Bus Use TaxExemptBondsPrivateBusUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond ReferenceABondReferenceCd
Owning Bond Financed PropertyfalseOwningBondFinancedPropertyInd
Any Lease ArrangementsfalseAnyLeaseArrangementsInd
Mgmt Contract Bond Fincd PropYes (true)MgmtContractBondFincdPropInd
Engage Bond Counsel ContractsfalseEngageBondCounselContractsInd
Any Research AgreementsfalseAnyResearchAgreementsInd
Private Bus Use By Others0.00068PrivateBusUseByOthersPct
Private Bus Concerning UBI0.03369PrivateBusConcerningUBIPct
Total Private Business Use0.03437TotalPrivateBusinessUsePct
Bond Iss Meet Prvt Sec Pymt TestfalseBondIssMeetPrvtSecPymtTestInd
Change In Use Bond Financed PropfalseChangeInUseBondFinancedPropInd
Remedial Action TakenfalseRemedialActionTakenInd
Procs Nonqualified Bond RemdtdYes (true)ProcsNonqualifiedBondRemdtdInd

Tax Exempt Bonds Arbitrage TaxExemptBondsArbitrageGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond ReferenceABondReferenceCd
Form8038 T FiledfalseForm8038TFiledInd
Rebate Not Due YetfalseRebateNotDueYetInd
Exception To RebateYes (true)ExceptionToRebateInd
No Rebate DuefalseNoRebateDueInd
Variable Rate IssueYes (true)VariableRateIssueInd
Hedge Identified In Bks And RecYes (true)HedgeIdentifiedInBksAndRecInd

Hedge Provider Name HedgeProviderName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1MORGAN STANLEYBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Term Of Hedge30.5TermOfHedgePct
Superintegrated HedgefalseSuperintegratedHedgeInd
Hedge TerminatedfalseHedgeTerminatedInd
Gross Proceeds Invested In GICfalseGrossProceedsInvestedInGICInd

GIC Provider Name GICProviderName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line10BusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Proceeds InvestedfalseGrossProceedsInvestedInd
Written Proc To Monitor ReqsfalseWrittenProcToMonitorReqsInd

Procedures Corrective Action ProceduresCorrectiveActionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond ReferenceABondReferenceCd
Procedures Corrective ActionfalseProceduresCorrectiveActionInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART II, LINE 11 - OTHER SPENT PROCEEDS$35,045,813 OF BOND PROCEEDS WERE USED TO REFUND BONDS ISSUED IN 1989, 1991, AND 1995. ISSUER FEE, TITLE INSURANCE, STATE BOND ISSUANCE CHARGE, SURVEY AND RECORDING FEES: $647,016
PART III, LINE 9 - ESTABLISHMENT OF WRITTEN PROCEDURESON MAY 31, 2015, CR IMPLEMENTED A PROCESS TO MONITOR PRIVATE BUSINESS USE OF THE FACILITY. IN ADDITION, CR CONDUCTED A REVIEW OF THE PAST 5 YEARS OF THE FACILITY USE AND DETERMINED THAT NO PRIVATE USE OF THE FACILITY HAD OCCURRED THAT WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE NEW POLICY.

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Works Of ArtWorksOfArtGrp
Art Historical TreasuresArtHistoricalTreasuresGrp
Art Fractional InterestArtFractionalInterestGrp
Books And PublicationsBooksAndPublicationsGrp
Clothing And Household GoodsClothingAndHouseholdGoodsGrp
Cars And Other VehiclesCarsAndOtherVehiclesGrp
Boats And PlanesBoatsAndPlanesGrp
Intellectual PropertyIntellectualPropertyGrp

Securities Publicly Traded SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Contribution12ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$307,150NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesFAIR MARKET VALUEMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities Closely Held StockSecuritiesCloselyHeldStockGrp
Secur Prtnrshp Trust IntrstsSecurPrtnrshpTrustIntrstsGrp
Securities MiscellaneousSecuritiesMiscellaneousGrp
Qualified Contrib Hist StructQualifiedContribHistStructGrp
Qualified Contrib OtherQualifiedContribOtherGrp
Real Estate ResidentialRealEstateResidentialGrp
Real Estate CommercialRealEstateCommercialGrp
Real Estate OtherRealEstateOtherGrp
CollectiblesCollectiblesGrp
Food InventoryFoodInventoryGrp
Drugs And Medical SuppliesDrugsAndMedicalSuppliesGrp
TaxidermyTaxidermyGrp
Historical ArtifactsHistoricalArtifactsGrp
Scientific SpecimensScientificSpecimensGrp
Archaeological ArtifactsArchaeologicalArtifactsGrp
Any Property That Must Be HeldfalseAnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC GiftsYes (true)ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties UsedfalseThirdPartiesUsedInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN (B)FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE NUMBER 12 REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF GIFT ITEMS OR CONTRIBUTORS THAT DONATED OF PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES RECEIVED BY CONSUMER REPORTS, INC. IN 2018. EACH GIFT ITEM OR CONTRIBUTOR HAS EITHER ONE OR MULTIPLE SHARES OF PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES THAT WERE DONATED TO THE ORGANIZATION. THESE SECURITES ARE SOLD FOR CASH PROMPTLY AFTER CR TAKES POSSESSION.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (7 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4ACONSUMERS INFORMATION: CONSUMER REPORTS PUBLISHES AND DISSEMINATES INFORMATION AND ADVICE TO CONSUMERS REGARDING TOPICS SUCH AS CONSUMER GOODS, SERVICES, HEALTH AND PERSONAL FINANCE IN ORDER TO EFFECT ITS EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE. THE NUMBER OF PAID SUBSCRIBERS FOR EACH AS OF 5/31/19 INCLUDE CONSUMER REPORTS MAGAZINE 3,425,085; CONSUMER REPORTS ON HEALTH 585,419; AND CR ONLINE 2,828,651. CONSUMER REPORTS DOES NOT ACCEPT OUTSIDE ADVERTISING IN ANY OF ITS PUBLICATIONS. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER REPORTS DISSEMINATES CONSUMER INFORMATION THROUGH OTHER PRINT, RADIO, TELEVISION, ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA. PRODUCT INFORMATION: CONSUMER REPORTS CONDUCTS INDEPENDENT AND IMPARTIAL TESTS AND ANALYSES ON A WIDE RANGE OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, SUCH AS ELECTRONICS, APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS, INSURANCE, RECREATIONAL GOODS, AND CARS. THE TESTS AND SURVEYS EVALUATE HOW THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PERFORM AND EDUCATE CONSUMERS ON THE EXTENT TO WHICH THEY ARE CONVENIENT, SAFE, AND ECONOMICAL. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 5/31/19, CONSUMER REPORTS CONDUCTED TESTS AND EVALUATIONS ON MORE THAN 2,600 MODELS OF VARIOUS CONSUMER PRODUCTS, MAKING USE OF ABOUT 60 LABORATORIES AND ITS AUTO TRACK. THE INFORMATION GATHERED AS A RESULT OF THESE TESTS IS DISSEMINATED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS: CONSUMER REPORTS IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CONSUMERS AND PROMOTING A FAIR, SAFE AND TRANSPARENT WORLD. WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS IN ORDER TO DRIVE A NEW ERA OF CONSUMER POWER AND PROTECTION. FOR MORE THAN 80 YEARS, WE HAVE BUILT A LEGACY OF TRUST AMONG CONSUMERS BY CONDUCTING RIGOROUS SCIENCE-BASED TESTING OF PRODUCTS, CHAMPIONING THE RIGHTS OF CONSUMERS IN THE HALLS OF GOVERNMENT, MOVING CORPORATE ACTORS TO PROVIDE CONSUMERS WITH GREATER TRANSPARENCY AND SAFETY, AND HELPING CONSUMERS TO NAVIGATE AN INCREASINGLY COMPLEX MARKETPLACE. WE PROVIDE OUR MILLIONS OF MEMBERS WITH INFORMATION THROUGH TESTING, RATINGS, AND REVIEW, AND WE HAVE MULTIPLE PLATFORMS FOR THE PUBLIC TO GET OUR INFORMATION AND ADVICE, INCLUDING VARIOUS ONLINE AND PRINT OUTLETS AND THE TELEVISION/VIDEO-ON-DEMAND PROGRAM "CONSUMER 101". ADDITIONALLY, CONSUMER REPORTS PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL FREE CONSUMER EDUCATION INFORMATION AS A PUBLIC SERVICE THROUGH ONLINE ADVICE, ADVOCACY EFFORTS, SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS, AND OTHER EFFORTS. THESE COMBINED EFFORTS LEVERAGE CONSUMER DEMAND TO PUSH THE MARKETPLACE TO PROVIDE SAFE, RELIABLE, AND HIGH-PERFORMING PRODUCTS. CONSUMER REPORTS' LONGSTANDING COMMITMENT TO EDUCATING CONSUMERS AND ADVOCATING FOR LAWS, POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT BENEFIT CONSUMERS IS EXEMPLIFIED BY OUR FY19 (JUNE 1, 2018 THROUGH MAY 31, 2019) ACCOMPLISHMENTS, SOME OF WHICH INCLUDE: PRODUCT SAFETY CR INVESTIGATION LEADS TO RECALL OF MILLIONS OF INFANT INCLINED SLEEPERS - A CONSUMER REPORTS INVESTIGATION INTO THE SAFETY OF INFANT INCLINED SLEEPERS FOUND THAT THEY WERE TIED TO DOZENS OF INFANT DEATHS. TODAY THE OFFICIAL COUNT STANDS AT 73 DEATHS, ACCORDING TO THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION. CR'S INVESTIGATION PROMPTED A RECALL OF MORE THAN 5 MILLION PRODUCTS, INCLUDING FISHER-PRICE ROCK 'N PLAY SLEEPERS AND THE KIDS II ROCKING SLEEPERS. CR ALERTED CONSUMERS TO THE DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INCLINED SLEEP PRODUCTS, AND URGED ANYONE WITH A PRODUCT OR ACCESSORY TO STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY. INFANT INCLINED SLEEPERS ARE DESIGNED TO HAVE BABIES SLEEP AT AN INCLINE BETWEEN 10 DEGREES AND 30 DEGREES. THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS SAYS ALL SUCH PRODUCTS INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF AIRWAY COMPRESSION AND SUFFOCATION. MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, SAFETY ADVOCATES, DOCTORS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS CREDITED CR FOR ITS WORK TO GET THESE PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM THE MARKETPLACE. CR WORKS TO RAISE THE STANDARDS FOR FURNITURE SAFETY AND PREVENT TIP-OVER DEATHS - THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION SAYS ONE CHILD IS KILLED EVERY TWO WEEKS WHEN A PIECE OF FURNITURE, TV, OR APPLIANCE TIPS OVER ONTO THEM. CR HAS FOUND THAT DRESSER TIP-OVERS ARE PARTICULARLY DEADLY; THEY ARE ASSOCIATED WITH AT LEAST 206 DEATHS SINCE 2000, AND MOST OF THE VICTIMS WERE CHILDREN UNDER 6. CONSUMER REPORTS' TESTING OF DRESSERS FOUND IT IS FEASIBLE FOR MANUFACTURERS TO MAKE SAFER, MORE STABLE DRESSERS ACROSS A RANGE OF PRICE POINTS. CR ADVISES PEOPLE TO SECURE DRESSERS TO THE WALLS TO AVOID TIP-OVERS, BUT POINTS OUT THAT IT IS NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE FOR THOSE WHO RENT, OR WHO ARE NOT HANDY WITH TOOLS. CR SAYS THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SAFER AND MORE STABLE PRODUCTS, AND THAT SAFETY SHOULD NOT DEPEND ON A PERSON'S SKILL AT ANCHORING A DRESSER TO THE WALL. IN FY19 CR WORKED WITH NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATORS IN ALBANY TO PASS "HARPER'S LAW," NAMED FOR 3-YEAR-OLD HARPER FRIED, WHO DIED FROM A TIP-OVER INCIDENT. THE BILL REQUIRES NEW YORK RETAILERS TO SELL ONLY DRESSERS AND OTHER CLOTHING STORAGE UNITS THAT MEET MINIMUM STABILITY STANDARDS, IF SUCH STANDARDS EXIST FOR THE TYPE OF FURNITURE BEING SOLD. FOR OTHER CLOTHING STORAGE UNITS, RETAILERS NEED TO ENSURE THE PRODUCTS COME WITH WALL-ANCHORING KITS. THE NY GOVERNOR SIGNED THE BILL IN FY20. CR IS ALSO WORKING ON FURNITURE SAFETY STANDARDS AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL. IN FY19 A U.S. HOUSE COMMITTEE PASSED THE STURDY ACT, A CR-BACKED BILL TO REQUIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR DRESSERS AND OTHER CLOTHING STORAGE UNITS TO REDUCE THE RISKS OF TIP-OVERS. THE FULL HOUSE PASSED THE BILL IN FY20, AND CR IS URGING THE SENATE TO TAKE UP THE MEASURE. SELF-DRIVING CARS LEGISLATION STALLS IN CONGRESS - CONSUMER REPORTS SAYS SELF-DRIVING CARS HAVE GREAT POTENTIAL TO DRAMATICALLY REDUCE THE NUMBER OF DEATHS ON THE ROAD, AS WELL AS IMPROVE MOBILITY FOR PEOPLE WHO CANNOT DRIVE TRADITIONAL VEHICLES. HOWEVER, SELF-DRIVING CARS WILL ONLY SUCCEED IF PEOPLE ARE CONFIDENT THAT THESE VEHICLES ARE SAFE, WITH MEANINGFUL STANDARDS TO HOLD MANUFACTURERS ACCOUNTABLE. AUTOMAKERS AND OTHER COMPANIES HAVE URGED CONGRESS TO PASS A BILL CALLED THE AV START ACT. THIS BILL WOULD SET POLICIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND SALE OF SELF-DRIVING CARS, AND ACCELERATE THE DEPLOYMENT OF THESE CARS ON U.S. ROADS. CR SAYS THE AV START ACT IS DEEPLY FLAWED AND INCOMPLETE, BECAUSE IT DOES NOT PROVIDE THE NECESSARY STANDARDS TO ENSURE SELF-DRIVING CARS ARE DEMONSTRATED TO BE SAFE. CR URGED LAWMAKERS TO OVERHAUL THE BILL, OR REJECT IT. IN DECEMBER 2018 SENATORS WHO SUPPORT THE AV START ACT TRIED TO ATTACH IT TO GOVERNMENT SPENDING LEGISLATION AND PASS IT JUST BEFORE CONGRESS ADJOURNED. BUT SENATORS WHO OPPOSE THE AV START ACT PREVAILED, AND THE BILL FAILED TO ADVANCE. WHILE CR WAS PLEASED THAT THE BILL DID NOT BECOME LAW, THE BILL'S SUPPORTERS CONTINUE TO SEEK WAYS TO ADVANCE IT IN FY20, AND CR WILL CONTINUE TO SPEAK OUT FOR CONSUMER SAFETY. CR FINDS HEAVY METALS IN BABY FOOD, ADVISES PARENTS ON ALTERNATIVES - IN AUGUST 2018 CONSUMER REPORTS PUBLISHED TESTS THAT REVEALED TROUBLING LEVELS OF HEAVY METALS, SUCH AS ARSENIC, LEAD, AND CADMIUM, IN MANY POPULAR BABY AND TODDLER FOODS. OVER TIME, EXPOSURE TO HEAVY METALS CAN HARM THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS. ONE OF THE BIGGEST CONCERNS IS COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN VERY YOUNG CHILDREN. CR CALLED ON THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TO SET LIMITS FOR HEAVY METALS IN FOOD, ADVISED COMPANIES ON WAYS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM, AND RECOMMENDED WAYS FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO LIMIT CHILDREN'S EXPOSURE.
MCDONALD'S ANNOUNCES PLANS TO REDUCE ANTIBIOTIC USE IN BEEF -IN DECEMBER 2018 MCDONALD'S ANNOUNCED PLANS TO REDUCE THE USE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN ITS GLOBAL BEEF SUPPLY CHAIN. THE GOAL IS TO HELP COMBAT THE GROWING PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE, WHICH UNDERMINES THE ABILITY OF THESE LIFESAVING DRUGS TO FIGHT DISEASE IN HUMANS. INFECTIONS FROM ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT BACTERIA AFFECT AT LEAST 2 MILLION PEOPLE AND CAUSE AT LEAST 23,000 DEATHS A YEAR, ACCORDING TO THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION. THE NEW POLICY CAME AFTER MCDONALD'S, ALONG WITH 21 OTHER FAST-FOOD BURGER CHAINS, RECEIVED A FAILING GRADE IN OCTOBER 2018 FROM CONSUMER REPORTS AND OTHER GROUPS FOR ITS APPROACH TOWARD ANTIBIOTIC USE IN THE BEEF IT SERVES. THESE GRADES WERE PART OF THE ANNUAL "CHAIN REACTION" REPORT ON THE ANTIBIOTICS POLICIES OF THE NATION'S BIGGEST RESTAURANT CHAINS. CR WILL BE WATCHING CAREFULLY AS MCDONALD'S DEVELOPS TARGETS FOR REDUCTION IN THE COMING YEAR. DIGITAL PRIVACY AND DATA SECURITY CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR SIGNS PRIVACY LAW - IN JUNE 2018 THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR SIGNED A LAW TO MANDATE NEW PRIVACY PROTECTIONS FOR STATE RESIDENTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO OPT OUT OF DATA COLLECTION AND DEMAND THAT COMPANIES DELETE DATA THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN COLLECTED. CONSUMER REPORTS' ADVOCATES WORKED WITH STATE LEGISLATORS, PRIVACY GROUPS, LOCAL CONSUMERS, AND OTHERS TO SHAPE AND IMPROVE THE LAW. WHEN SOME COMPANIES LOBBIED TO WEAKEN THE LAW BEFORE IT TAKES EFFECT IN 2020, CR TESTIFIED BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE IN FAVOR OF PRESERVING THE PROTECTIONS. LEGISLATORS AGREED WITH CR'S POSITION AND REJECTED THE INDUSTRY ATTEMPTS TO WATER DOWN THE LAW. CR EXPOSES FACEBOOK PRIVACY PROBLEM - IN MAY 2019 CONSUMER REPORTS PUBLISHED AN INVESTIGATION INTO FACEBOOK'S PRIVACY SETTINGS. CR FOUND THAT SOME FACEBOOK USERS DID NOT HAVE ACCESS TO AN IMPORTANT SETTING TO CONTROL WHETHER FACEBOOK COULD COLLECT FACIAL RECOGNITION DATA. THE SETTING WAS MISSING FOR SOME USERS, DESPITE THE FACT FACEBOOK HAD ANNOUNCED IT AND STARTED ROLLING IT OUT NEARLY 18 MONTHS EARLIER. CR REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO FACEBOOK AND FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, WHICH WAS ALREADY INVESTIGATING FACEBOOK FOR PRIVACY LAPSES. WHEN THE FTC ANNOUNCED A $5 BILLION SETTLEMENT WITH FACEBOOK IN JULY 2019, THE AGENCY CITED CR'S COMPLAINT AS ONE OF THE EXAMPLES OF THE COMPANY'S FAILURE TO PROTECT USERS' PRIVACY. AFTER THE INVESTIGATION WAS PUBLISHED AND THE SETTLEMENT WAS ANNOUNCED, FACEBOOK SAID IT WAS ROLLING OUT THE SETTING TO ALL USERS. FINANCIAL SECURITY AND TRANSPARENCY CR LAUNCHES "WHAT THE FEE?!" CAMPAIGN; ADVANCES BILLS IN CONGRESS TO CURB HIDDEN FEES - HIDDEN FEES COST CONSUMERS BILLIONS OF DOLLARS A YEAR. A RECENT NATIONALLY REPRESENTATIVE CR SURVEY FOUND 85 PERCENT OF RESPONDENTS HAD BEEN HIT WITH AN UNEXPECTED OR HIDDEN FEE IN THE PAST TWO YEARS. IN JUNE 2018 CR LAUNCHED THE "WHAT THE FEE?!" CAMPAIGN TO SHINE A LIGHT ON THE PROBLEM, URGE COMPANIES TO BE MORE TRANSPARENT AND HONEST ABOUT FEES, EDUCATE CONSUMERS ON WAYS TO SPOT AND AVOID FEES, AND ADVOCATE FOR REFORMS. THOUSANDS OF CONSUMERS HAVE COME TO OUR WEBSITE WHATTHEFEE.COM TO SHARE THEIR STORIES AND GET FREE TIPS FOR FIGHTING FEES. A CR COVER STORY PUBLISHED IN MAY 2019 TAKES AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT CONSUMER FRUSTRATIONS, ADVICE, AND THE MOST COMMON SOURCES OF HIDDEN FEES. CONGRESS IS NOW CONSIDERING TWO BILLS CHAMPIONED BY CR: A BILL TO REQUIRE CABLE, PHONE AND INTERNET COMPANIES TO INCLUDE ALL FEES IN THE ADVERTISED PRICE, AND A BILL THAT PUTS SIMILAR REQUIREMENTS ON HOTELS. CR IS ALSO CALLING ON THE FTC TO INVESTIGATE AND STOP HOTELS THAT CHARGE HIDDEN RESORT FEES, WHILE WORKING WITH OFFICIALS IN MULTIPLE STATES THAT ARE TAKING LEGAL ACTION AGAINST HOTEL RESORT FEES. TECH/TELECOMMUNICATIONS CR HELPS ADVANCE BIPARTISAN BILLS IN CONGRESS TO CRACK DOWN ON ROBOCALLS - IN MARCH 2019 CONSUMER REPORTS PUBLISHED THE COVER STORY "MAD ABOUT ROBOCALLS?" ABOUT THE GROWING PROBLEM OF UNWANTED ROBOCALLS THAT DISRUPT PEOPLE'S DAILY LIVES. TOO OFTEN, THESE ROBOCALLS ARE SCAM CALLS TRYING TO TRICK PEOPLE INTO SHARING VALUABLE PERSONAL INFORMATION OR DEFRAUD THEM OUT OF THEIR MONEY. THE CR STORY INCLUDES TIPS FOR CONSUMERS TO AVOID THESE PREDATORY CALLS, PLUS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTIONS BY INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT. CR ADVOCATES WENT TO THE U.S. CAPITOL IN APRIL 2019 TO HOST A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON ROBOCALLS WITH LAWMAKERS, BUSINESSES, AND OUTRAGED CONSUMERS. AFTER YEARS OF ADVOCACY BY CR AND OTHER GROUPS, THE U.S. HOUSE AND SENATE OVERWHELMINGLY APPROVED SEPARATE BILLS TO CURB ROBOCALLS, INCLUDING TOUGHER PENALTIES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PHONE COMPANIES TO PROVIDE FREE TOOLS TO SPOT AND BLOCK CALLS. CR IS NOW WORKING WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS WHO ARE DRAFTING A FINAL VERSION OF THE BILL. CR ADVOCATES FOR NET NEUTRALITY - CONSUMER REPORTS IS A LONGTIME SUPPORTER OF NET NEUTRALITY, THE PRINCIPLE THAT INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS SHOULD ENABLE ACCESS TO ALL ONLINE CONTENT AND APPLICATIONS, AND WITHOUT FAVORING OR BLOCKING PARTICULAR WEBSITES OR PRODUCTS. CR WENT TO SACRAMENTO TO ADVOCATE FOR A CALIFORNIA STATE LAW TO PROVIDE NET NEUTRALITY PROTECTIONS, FOLLOWING THE FCC'S REPEAL OF NATIONAL RULES. THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR SIGNED THE LAW, BUT IT WAS IMMEDIATELY CHALLENGED BY THE U.S. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT. MEANWHILE, CR AND OTHER GROUPS HELPED ADVANCE A RESOLUTION IN CONGRESS TO REVERSE THE FCC'S NET NEUTRALITY REPEAL. THE U.S HOUSE APPROVED THE RESOLUTION, BUT SENATE LEADERS HAVE YET TO BRING IT UP FOR A VOTE. CR SAYS T-MOBILE-SPRINT MERGER COULD HARM CONSUMERS - CONSUMER REPORTS HAS URGED STATE AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS TO OPPOSE THE MERGER OF T-MOBILE AND SPRINT, TWO OF THE NATION'S LARGEST WIRELESS COMPANIES. CR SAYS THE DEAL COULD LEAD TO HIGHER PRICES, FEWER CONSUMER CHOICES, AND LESS COMPETITION IN THE WIRELESS MARKET. WHILE FEDERAL REGULATORS HAVE COME OUT IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED MERGER, SEVERAL STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL HAVE MOUNTED A LEGAL CHALLENGE. CONSUMER REPORTS STRONGLY SUPPORTS THIS LEGAL CHALLENGE. ENERGY CR FINDS FEDERAL ROLLBACK OF AUTO FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS WOULD INCREASE CONSUMER COSTS - THE EPA AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE MOVING FORWARD ON PLANS TO ROLL BACK THE FEDERAL STANDARDS FOR AUTOMOBILE FUEL ECONOMY AND EMISSIONS. CONSUMER REPORTS UNVEILED A SERIES OF STUDIES ABOUT HOW THIS MOVE WOULD AFFECT CONSUMERS. CR FOUND THAT 73 PERCENT OF AMERICANS AGREE THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE SETTING HIGHER STANDARDS FOR VEHICLE EFFICIENCY. CR ANALYSIS SHOWED THAT THE CURRENT STANDARDS HELP CONSUMERS SAVE MONEY, BECAUSE IMPROVED MILEAGE IN NEW CARS MEANS FEWER TRIPS TO THE GAS PUMP, AND LOWER EMISSIONS HELP IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH. BY CONTRAST, THE FEDERAL PLANS TO ROLL BACK THE STANDARDS WOULD COST CONSUMERS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS PER VEHICLE ON AVERAGE. POLICYMAKERS, NEWS MEDIA AND OTHERS HAVE CITED CR'S FINDINGS IN THE DEBATE OVER THE STANDARDS. HEALTHCARE CALIFORNIA APPROVES CR-ENDORSED LAW TO REQUIRE DOCTORS ON PROBATION TO NOTIFY PATIENTS - IN SEPTEMBER 2018 THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR SIGNED A LANDMARK LAW TO REQUIRE DOCTORS ON PROBATION FOR CERTAIN SERIOUS OFFENSES TO NOTIFY THEIR PATIENTS. CONSUMER REPORTS FIRST HELPED BRING PUBLIC ATTENTION TO THIS ISSUE WHEN IT PETITIONED THE MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA TO ADOPT A PATIENT NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT IN 2015. WHEN THE BOARD DECLINED THE PETITION, CR WORKED WITH STATE LEGISLATORS TO ADVANCE A BILL. A 2016 CR NATIONAL SURVEY FOUND 82 PERCENT OF AMERICAN CONSUMERS FAVORED THE IDEA OF DOCTORS ON PROBATION HAVING TO TELL TO TELL THEIR PATIENTS, AND WHY. CR CITED DATA IN FY19 THAT SHOWED NEARLY 500 CALIFORNIA DOCTORS WERE ON PROBATION BUT ALLOWED TO CONTINUE PRACTICING. WITH THE PASSAGE OF THIS LAW, CALIFORNIA IS THE FIRST STATE IN THE NATION TO REQUIRE PATIENT NOTIFICATION.
MEMBERS, STOCKHOLDERSFORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6 AND 7A CONSUMER REPORTS IS A NEW YORK STATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION. THE MEMBERS FOR NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT LAW PURPOSES ARE ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A PAID MEMBERSHIP TO THE CONSUMER REPORTS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM. MEMBERS CAN ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS; ADOPT, AMEND OR REPEAL THE BY-LAWS OF THE CORPORATION; CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND EXERCISE SUCH OTHER POWERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW. FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11 THE 990 IS PREPARED UTILIZING THE ASSISTANCE OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, KPMG. THE RELATED SERVICES FROM KPMG ARE APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AS PART OF THE AUDIT APPROVAL PROCESS. AFTER THE 990 IS PREPARED BY CR FINANCE DEPARTMENT WITH COORDINATION WITH KPMG, IT IS REVIEWED BY THE CONTROLLER AND CFO BEFORE IT IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. A COPY OF THE 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO ITS FILING.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMPLIANCE PROCESSFORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C CONSUMER REPORTS' BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT AND SIGN A DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST STATEMENT AND ATTESTATION OF COMPLIANCE EACH YEAR. BOARD MEMBERS' FORMS ARE REVIEWED BY A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD; STAFF MEMBERS' FORMS ARE REVIEWED BY AN OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT REVIEWER. ANY CONFLICTS WILL BE ADDRESSED WITH THE APPLICABLE BOARD OR STAFF MEMBER, WITH UNRESOLVED CONFLICTS ADDRESSED BY THE APPROPRIATE CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMMITTEE. REMEDIES FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST INCLUDE RECUSAL FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE MATTER GIVING RISE TO THE CONFLICT, DISPOSING OF AN INVESTMENT, TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT OR RESIGNATION.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFORM 990, PART VI, LINES 15A AND 15B THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION PROVIDED TO CR'S PRESIDENT AND SENIOR EXECUTIVE STAFF TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE CONSISTENT WITH CR'S MISSION, ARE DESIGNED TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN THE HIGH LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP TALENT NEEDED TO ACHIEVE CR'S OPERATING PLANS, AND ARE COMPLIANT WITH LAW. TO THAT END, THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE (1) RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPENSATION PLANS AND PAY LEVELS FOR THE PRESIDENT, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT PEER GROUP PRACTICES AND ANY SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS, AS WELL AS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS; (2) REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND SENIOR EXECUTIVE STAFF TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE IRS INTERMEDIATE SANCTION REQUIREMENTS; AND (3) REVIEWS AND APPROVES (A) FOR EXECUTIVES REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THE PRESIDENT, ANY PROPOSED COMPENSATION INCREASE FOR THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION FOR ANY NEW HIRE AND (B) FOR EXECUTIVES NOT REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THE PRESIDENT, (I) ANY PROPOSED COMPENSATION INCREASE THAT EXCEEDS THE ANNUAL SALARY INCREASE GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY HUMAN RESOURCES AND (II) THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION FOR ANY NEW EXECUTIVE HIRE THAT EXCEEDS THE MARKET MEDIAN AS REPORTED IN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION STUDIES CONDUCTED BY A THIRD PARTY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION ON THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION PLANS AND PAY LEVELS IS VOTED ON BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE FOREGOING COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY RECORDED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S MINUTES. THE FOREGOING PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE INDICATED PERSONS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN APRIL AND MAY OF 2019.
PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTSFORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 CONSUMER REPORTS' ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON ITS WEBSITE, WWW.CONSUMERREPORTS.ORG. OUR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FORM 1023, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
NET ASSET CLASSIFICATIONFORM 990, PART X, LINES 27-29 THE FASB ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS UPDATE (ASU) 2016-14 NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES (TOPIC 958), PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF NOT-FOR PROFIT ENTITIES, WHICH AMONG OTHER THINGS, CHANGES HOW NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES REPORT NET ASSET CLASSES. THE SIGNIFICANT REQUIREMENTS OF ASU 2016-14 INCLUDE REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF NET ASSET CLASSES FROM THREE TO TWO: WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS (FORMERLY REPORTED AS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS) AND WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS (FORMERLY REPORTED AS UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS). THE 2018 FORM 990, PART X WAS NOT UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CHANGE IN NET ASSET CLASS TERMINOLOGY; THEREFORE, CONSUMER REPORTS HAS REPORTED NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTION AS UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS AND NET ASSETS WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS AS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS. OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES PART XI, LINE 9 UNREALIZED LOSS INTEREST RATE SWAP $ (913,000) PENSION RELATED CHANGES $ (2,299,000) CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT $ 132,888 ROUNDING $ (1,494) ----------------- TOTAL OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES $ (3,080,606)

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