STRATEGY STUDIO / NONPROFIT PEOPLE SEARCH

CONSUMER REPORTS INC: Form 990, tax year 2024

View the entire original 990 at ProPublica ↗

Organization
CONSUMER REPORTS INC (EIN 13-1776434)
Tax period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31
Filed
2026-03-19
IRS object ID
202610789349300336
Schema version
2024v5.5
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)
Return2026-03-19T11:31:50-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2025-05-31TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer Firm EIN135565207PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1KPMG LLPBusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1TWO MANHATTAN WEST 375 9TH AVENUEAddressLine1Txt
CityNEW YORKCityNm
State AbbreviationNYStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP10001ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2024-06-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN131776434EIN

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1CONSUMER REPORTS INCBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name ControlCONSBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone9143782000PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1101 TRUMAN AVENUEAddressLine1Txt
CityYONKERSCityNm
State AbbreviationNYStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP107031044ZIPCd

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonJOHN LOUGHRENPersonNm
Person TitleCONTROLLERPersonTitleTxt
Phone9143782000PhoneNum
Signature2026-03-18SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid PreparerYes (1)DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr0IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd

Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer PersonEVAN W SEEKAMPPreparerPersonNm
PTINP01907071PTIN
Phone2127589700PhoneNum
Preparation2026-03-17PreparationDt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax2024TaxYr
Build TS2025-03-06 01:10:19ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Principal OfficerPHIL RADFORDPrincipalOfficerNm

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1101 TRUMAN AVENUEAddressLine1Txt
CityYONKERSCityNm
State AbbreviationNYStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP107031044ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$274,555,438GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For Affiliates0GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.CONSUMERREPORTS.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation1936FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateNYLegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionWE ARE AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT MEMBER ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS SIDE BY SIDE WITH CONSUMERS. SEE SCHEDULE O.WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT MEMBER ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS SIDE BY SIDE WITH CONSUMERS FOR TRUTH, TRANSPARENCY, AND FAIRNESS IN THE MARKETPLACE.ActivityOrMissionDesc
Voting Members Governing Body11VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt
Voting Members Independent11VotingMembersIndependentCnt
Total Employee579TotalEmployeeCnt
Total Volunteers16TotalVolunteersCnt
Total Gross UBI$13,758,979TotalGrossUBIAmt
Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm$2,649,001NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt
PY Contributions Grants$32,092,864PYContributionsGrantsAmt
CY Contributions Grants$38,838,385CYContributionsGrantsAmt
PY Program Service Revenue$209,381,249PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
CY Program Service Revenue$208,122,826CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
PY Investment Income$24,183,632PYInvestmentIncomeAmt
CY Investment Income$19,975,624CYInvestmentIncomeAmt
PY Other Revenue$485,360PYOtherRevenueAmt
CY Other Revenue$297,585CYOtherRevenueAmt
PY Total Revenue$266,143,105PYTotalRevenueAmt
CY Total Revenue$267,234,420CYTotalRevenueAmt
PY Grants And Similar Paid$10,000PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
CY Grants And Similar Paid$11,500CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
PY Benefits Paid To Members$0PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
CY Benefits Paid To Members$0CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid$120,002,560PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt
CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid$110,486,674CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt
PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns$154,822PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt
CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns$141,889CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt
CY Total Fundraising Expense$10,637,717CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt
PY Other Expenses$144,255,812PYOtherExpensesAmt
CY Other Expenses$134,017,129CYOtherExpensesAmt
PY Total Expenses$264,423,194PYTotalExpensesAmt
CY Total Expenses$244,657,192CYTotalExpensesAmt
PY Revenues Less Expenses$1,719,911PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses$22,577,228CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
Total Assets BOY$473,542,307TotalAssetsBOYAmt
Total Assets EOY$474,492,695TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$176,473,387TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$143,126,533TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY$297,068,920NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY$331,366,162NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionWE ARE AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT MEMBER ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS SIDE BY SIDE WITH CONSUMERS FOR TRUTH, TRANSPARENCY, AND FAIRNESS IN THE MARKETPLACE.MissionDesc
Significant New Program Srvc0SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd
Significant Change0SignificantChangeInd
Expense$197,517,446ExpenseAmt
Grant$11,500GrantAmt
Revenue$208,122,826RevenueAmt
DescCONSUMER INFORMATION, PRODUCT INFORMATION: SEE SCHEDULE O FORADDITIONAL INFORMATION.Desc

Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Expense$12,220,833ExpenseAmt
DescEDUCATION PROGRAMS, HEALTH INFORMATION AND SAFETY: SEESCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.Desc
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Expenses$209,738,279TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt
Described In Section501c3Yes (1)DescribedInSection501c3Ind
Schedule B RequiredYes (1)ScheduleBRequiredInd
Political Campaign Acty0PoliticalCampaignActyInd
Lobbying ActivitiesYes (1)LobbyingActivitiesInd
Subject To Proxy Tax0SubjectToProxyTaxInd
Donor Advised Fund0DonorAdvisedFundInd
Conservation Easements0ConservationEasementsInd
Collections Of Art0CollectionsOfArtInd
Credit Counseling0CreditCounselingInd
Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments0DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd
Report Land Building EquipmentYes (1)ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd
Report Investments Other SecYes (1)ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd
Report Program Related Invst0ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd
Report Other Assets0ReportOtherAssetsInd
Report Other LiabilitiesYes (1)ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd
Include FIN48 FootnoteYes (1)IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd
Independent Audit Fincl StmtYes (1)IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd
Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt0ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd
School Operating0SchoolOperatingInd
Foreign Office0ForeignOfficeInd
Foreign ActivitiesYes (1)ForeignActivitiesInd
More Than5000 K To Org0MoreThan5000KToOrgInd
More Than5000 K To Individuals0MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd
Professional FundraisingYes (1)ProfessionalFundraisingInd
Fundraising Activities0FundraisingActivitiesInd
Gaming Activities0GamingActivitiesInd
Operate Hospital0OperateHospitalInd
Grants To OrganizationsYes (1)GrantsToOrganizationsInd
Grants To Individuals0GrantsToIndividualsInd
Schedule J RequiredYes (1)ScheduleJRequiredInd
Tax Exempt Bonds0TaxExemptBondsInd
Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans0EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd
PY Excess Benefit Trans0PYExcessBenefitTransInd
Loan Outstanding0LoanOutstandingInd
Grant To Related Person0GrantToRelatedPersonInd
Business Rln With Org Mem0BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd
Business Rln With Fam Mem0BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd
Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent0BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd
Deductible Non Cash ContriYes (1)DeductibleNonCashContriInd
Deductible Art Contribution0DeductibleArtContributionInd
Terminate Operations0TerminateOperationsInd
Partial Liquidation0PartialLiquidationInd
Disregarded Entity0DisregardedEntityInd
Related EntityYes (1)RelatedEntityInd
Related Organization Ctrl EntYes (1)RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd
Transaction With Control Ent0TransactionWithControlEntInd
Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org0TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd
Activities Conducted Prtshp0ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd
Schedule O RequiredYes (1)ScheduleORequiredInd
IRP Document194IRPDocumentCnt
IRP Document W2 G0IRPDocumentW2GCnt
Backup Wthld ComplianceYes (1)BackupWthldComplianceInd
Employee579EmployeeCnt
Employment Tax Returns FiledYes (1)EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd
Unrelated Bus Incm Over LimitYes (1)UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd
Form990 T FiledYes (1)Form990TFiledInd
Foreign Financial AccountYes (1)ForeignFinancialAccountInd
Foreign CountryCAForeignCountryCd
Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans0ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd
Taxable Party Notification0TaxablePartyNotificationInd
Nondeductible Contributions0NondeductibleContributionsInd
Quid Pro Quo ContributionsYes (1)QuidProQuoContributionsInd
Quid Pro Quo Contri DisclYes (1)QuidProQuoContriDisclInd
Form8282 Property Disposed Of0Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd
Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct0RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd
Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct0PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd
Indoor Tanning Services0IndoorTanningServicesInd
Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt0SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd
Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc0SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd
Info In Schedule O Part VIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd
Governing Body Voting Members11GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt
Independent Voting Member11IndependentVotingMemberCnt
Family Or Business Rln0FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd
Delegation Of Mgmt Duties0DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd
Change To Org Documents0ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd
Material Diversion Or Misuse0MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd
Members Or StockholdersYes (1)MembersOrStockholdersInd
Election Of Board MembersYes (1)ElectionOfBoardMembersInd
Decisions Subject To Approva0DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd
Minutes Of Governing BodyYes (1)MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd
Minutes Of CommitteesYes (1)MinutesOfCommitteesInd
Officer Mailing Address0OfficerMailingAddressInd
Local Chapters0LocalChaptersInd
Form990 Provided To Gvrn BodyYes (1)Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd
Conflict Of Interest PolicyYes (1)ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd
Annual Disclosure Covered PrsnYes (1)AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd
Regular Monitoring EnfrcYes (1)RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd
Whistleblower PolicyYes (1)WhistleblowerPolicyInd
Document Retention PolicyYes (1)DocumentRetentionPolicyInd
Compensation Process CEOYes (1)CompensationProcessCEOInd
Compensation Process OtherYes (1)CompensationProcessOtherInd
Investment In Joint Venture0InvestmentInJointVentureInd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldALStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldARStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldCAStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldCTStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldFLStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldGAStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldHIStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldILStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldKSStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldKYStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldMAStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldMDStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldMIStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldMNStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldMSStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldNCStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldNDStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldNHStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldNJStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldNMStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldNYStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldOKStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldORStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldPAStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldRIStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldSCStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldTNStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldVAStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldWAStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldWIStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldWVStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
Own WebsiteYes (X)OwnWebsiteInd
Upon RequestYes (X)UponRequestInd

Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1JOHN LOUGHREN CPABusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Phone9143782000PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1101 TRUMAN AVENUEAddressLine1Txt
CityYONKERSCityNm
State AbbreviationNYStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP107031044ZIPCd

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (32 entries)

TitleTitleTxtAverage Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRtAverage Hours Per Week Rltd OrgAverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRtIndividual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorIndReportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmtReportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmtOther CompensationOtherCompensationAmtOfficerOfficerIndKey EmployeeKeyEmployeeIndHighest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd
SONAL SHAH
CHAIR2.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ELLEN TAUS
CHAIR (THRU 12/18/24)2.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
RUSSELL G NOLES
VICE CHAIR (THRU 12/9/24)2.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOAQUIN ALVARADO
DIRECTOR (THRU 12/31/24)2.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MILLIE CHU BAIRD
DIRECTOR2.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DEBORAH A COWAN
DIRECTOR (THRU 10/16/24)2.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
STEPHEN P HOOVER
DIRECTOR2.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOANNE HOVIS
DIRECTOR2.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JAMESON KELLEHER
DIRECTOR2.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
KATHERINE MAHER
DIRECTOR2.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
WILLIE E MAY
DIRECTOR (THRU 1/1/25)2.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
IVAN ROSALES
DIRECTOR2.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
CALVIN SIMS
DIRECTOR2.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
TAREN STINEBRICKNER-KAUFFMAN
DIRECTOR2.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ASTRID VERMEER
DIRECTOR2.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DAVID WAN
DIRECTOR2.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARTA L TELLADO
PRESIDENT & CEO (THRU 12/31/24)45.000.00$887,044$0$37,432Yes (X)
ERIC WAYNE
SVP, CFO45.000.00$483,340$0$79,486Yes (X)
PHIL RADFORD
PRESIDENT & CEO (AS OF 2/3/25)45.000.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
LAUREN STANICH
SVP, CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER45.000.00$495,044$0$76,747Yes (X)
MICHAEL HUBNER
VP, GENERAL COUNSEL45.000.00$489,852$0$37,433Yes (X)
JESSICA FREIREICH
SVP, CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER45.000.00$416,578$0$77,565Yes (X)
ESTHER HAN
VP, CHIEF VENTURES OFFICER45.000.00$409,601$0$64,535Yes (X)
SHAREE MCKENZIE
VP, CHIEF SOCIAL IMPACT OFC. (THRU 8/16/24)45.000.00$406,884$0$26,369Yes (X)
YANA BULA
VP, CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER45.000.00$385,459$0$42,707Yes (X)
GENEA BELL
VP, CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER45.000.00$367,132$0$48,114Yes (X)
RIPA RASHID
CHIEF D&I OFC. (THRU 11/1/24)45.000.00$247,023$0$36,883Yes (X)
HEATH GRAYSON
CHIEF PRIVACY OFFICER & DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL45.000.00$357,480$0$65,349Yes (X)
LILIAN KAYIZZI
VP, TESTING, RESEARCH & INSIGHTS45.000.00$347,544$0$36,850Yes (X)
CORINNE OSBORN
SR DIR LABOR & EMPL RELS45.000.00$347,099$0$68,349Yes (X)
JENNIFER SHECTER
VP, CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER45.000.00$340,288$0$73,665Yes (X)
BENJAMIN MOSKOWITZ
VP, INNOVATION LAB45.000.00$336,550$0$48,640Yes (X)
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org$6,316,918TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt
Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org$0TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt
Total Other Compensation$820,124TotalOtherCompensationAmt
Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K462IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Former Ofcr Employees Listed0FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd
Total Comp Greater Than150 KYes (1)TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other Srcs0CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)

Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCdServicesServicesDescCompensationCompensationAmt
GOOGLE INC
1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAYMOUNTAIN VIEWCA94043SEARCH ENGINE MARKETING$15,713,784
DIAMOND COMMUNICATIONS
1209 31ST AVENUECOUNCIL BLUFFSIA51501FULFILLMENT SERVICES$4,789,775
HCL AMERICA INC
SUITE NO 101 401 2600GREAT AMERICA WAY SANCA95054MARKETING$2,968,010
ACXIOM CORPORATION
601 E THIRD STREETLITTLE ROCKAR72201INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE$2,784,788
META PLATFORMS INC (FACEBOOK)
1601 WILLOW RDMENLO PARKCA94025MARKETING$2,480,311
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K107CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Government Grants$217,273GovernmentGrantsAmt
All Other Contributions$38,621,112AllOtherContributionsAmt
Noncash Contributions$41,562NoncashContributionsAmt
Total Contributions$38,838,385TotalContributionsAmt

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (4 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmtUnrelated Business RevenueUnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
ONLINE SUBSCRIP. SALES900099$121,740,581$109,966,464$11,774,117
SUBSCRIP., NEWSSTAND513110$81,259,884$81,259,884
DATA INTELLIGENCE519190$5,032,361$3,047,499$1,984,862
TESTING REVENUE541380$90,000$90,000
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue$208,122,826TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$4,615,661TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$4,615,661ExclusionAmt

Royalties Revenue RoyaltiesRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$297,585TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$297,585ExclusionAmt

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$22,680,981SecuritiesAmt

Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$7,321,018SecuritiesAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$15,359,963SecuritiesAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$15,359,963TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$15,359,963ExclusionAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$267,234,420TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$194,363,847RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$13,758,979UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$20,273,209ExclusionAmt

Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$11,500TotalAmt
Program Services$11,500ProgramServicesAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$4,770,709TotalAmt
Program Services$2,155,495ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,615,214ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$79,750,400TotalAmt
Program Services$69,333,558ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$8,325,806ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$2,091,036FundraisingAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$7,468,740TotalAmt
Program Services$6,599,823ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$664,583ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$204,334FundraisingAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$12,212,687TotalAmt
Program Services$10,683,774ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,202,072ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$326,841FundraisingAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$6,284,138TotalAmt
Program Services$5,463,316ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$656,053ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$164,769FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,938,004TotalAmt
Management And General$2,923,943ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$14,061FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$443,500TotalAmt
Management And General$443,500ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Prof Fundraising FeesForServicesProfFundraising

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$141,889TotalAmt
Fundraising$141,889FundraisingAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$566,003TotalAmt
Management And General$566,003ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$13,489,864TotalAmt
Program Services$11,736,153ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,735,792ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$17,919FundraisingAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$33,666,598TotalAmt
Program Services$33,242,540ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$41,679ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$382,379FundraisingAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$702,708TotalAmt
Program Services$605,143ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$89,828ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$7,737FundraisingAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$8,037,079TotalAmt
Program Services$6,379,089ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,591,008ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$66,982FundraisingAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,839,089TotalAmt
Program Services$2,376,328ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$456,522ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$6,239FundraisingAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$974,413TotalAmt
Program Services$842,098ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$119,720ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$12,595FundraisingAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$360,062TotalAmt
Program Services$240,405ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$100,181ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$19,476FundraisingAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$95,419TotalAmt
Management And General$95,419ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$12,973,929TotalAmt
Program Services$12,590,763ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$359,059ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$24,107FundraisingAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,414,938TotalAmt
Management And General$1,414,938ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmtFundraisingFundraisingAmt
POSTAGE AND SHIPPING$19,301,385$15,610,375$2,721$3,688,289
ORDER PROCESSING$10,976,081$9,555,492$39,447$1,381,142
PRINTING & PUBLICATION$10,614,251$8,762,627$305$1,851,319
PRODUCT TESTING$4,057,736$4,057,736

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$10,566,070TotalAmt
Program Services$9,492,064ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$837,403ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$236,603FundraisingAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$244,657,192TotalAmt
Program Services$209,738,279ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$24,281,196ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$10,637,717FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$826,486BOYAmt
EOY$1,410,060EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$38,873,223BOYAmt
EOY$28,575,035EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,693,213BOYAmt
EOY$2,536,215EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$10,858,879BOYAmt
EOY$8,474,171EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,509,194BOYAmt
EOY$3,571,640EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$8,743,111BOYAmt
EOY$7,626,027EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$274,925,511LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$224,608,197LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$47,714,737BOYAmt
EOY$50,317,314EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$319,850,847BOYAmt
EOY$329,865,253EOYAmt

Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$32,429,944BOYAmt
EOY$33,871,815EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$8,042,673BOYAmt
EOY$8,245,165EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$473,542,307BOYAmt
EOY$474,492,695EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$24,439,716BOYAmt
EOY$24,369,912EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$104,063,249BOYAmt
EOY$100,015,065EOYAmt

Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$28,905,000BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$19,065,422BOYAmt
EOY$18,741,556EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$176,473,387BOYAmt
EOY$143,126,533EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$294,220,679BOYAmt
EOY$325,592,141EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,848,241BOYAmt
EOY$5,774,021EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$297,068,920BOYAmt
EOY$331,366,162EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$473,542,307BOYAmt
EOY$474,492,695EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$22,577,228ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$12,456,689NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets-$736,675OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

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$36,061,646CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$40,666,041CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$32,905,583CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$32,092,864CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$38,838,385CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$180,564,519TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$36,061,646CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$40,666,041CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$32,905,583CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$32,092,864CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$38,838,385CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$180,564,519TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantial Contributors Tot$6,698,368SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170$173,866,151PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$2,100,633CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$2,675,234CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$3,583,021CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$4,206,164CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$4,913,246CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$17,478,298TotalAmt

Unrelated Business Net Incm170 UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$4,771,700CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$3,417,919CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$3,083,323CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$3,116,862CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$2,649,001CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$17,038,805TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$215,081,622TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$1,078,731,274GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.80840PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.83260PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART 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)
VolunteersYes (1)VolunteersInd
Paid Staff Or ManagementYes (1)PaidStaffOrManagementInd
Media AdvertisementsYes (1)MediaAdvertisementsInd
Media Advertisements$146,269MediaAdvertisementsAmt
Mailings MembersYes (1)MailingsMembersInd
Mailings Members$27,597MailingsMembersAmt
Publications Or BroadcastYes (1)PublicationsOrBroadcastInd
Publications Or Broadcast$143,443PublicationsOrBroadcastAmt
Grants Other Organizations0GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd
Direct Contact LegislatorsYes (1)DirectContactLegislatorsInd
Direct Contact Legislators$81,809DirectContactLegislatorsAmt
Rallies Demonstrations0RalliesDemonstrationsInd
Other Activities0OtherActivitiesInd
Total Lobbying Expenditures$399,118TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt
Not Described Section501c30NotDescribedSection501c3Ind

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART II-B, LINE 1:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
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 - SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION RELATED TO FOOD, HEALTH, SAFETY AND SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES. LINE 1D - MAILING TO MEMBERS, LEGISLATORS, OR THE PUBLIC: LETTERS AND EMAILS TO STATE OR FEDERAL LEGISLATORS AND STAFF REGARDING LEGISLATION; EMAIL ACTION ALERTS REGARDING STATE OR FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO OUR MEMBERS OR ACTIVISTS. 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: FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS OR TELEPHONE CALLS WITH STATE OR FEDERAL LEGISLATORS, INCLUDING TRAVEL TIME.ExplanationTxt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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$77,566,470OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$59,080,293DepreciationAmt
Book Value$18,486,177BookValueAmt

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$795,261OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$795,261DepreciationAmt
Book Value$0BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$29,257,525OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$27,159,693DepreciationAmt
Book Value$2,097,832BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$155,371,000OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$137,572,950DepreciationAmt
Book Value$17,798,050BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$50,317,314TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Securities OtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescOTHER SECURITIESDesc
Book Value$33,871,815BookValueAmt
Method ValuationCMethodValuationCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Securities$33,871,815TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (5 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY AND CRUT LIABILITY$8,905,778
457(B) LIABILITY$5,933,982
LIFETIME SUBSCRIBER LIABILITY$1,181,000
RIGHT OF USE LIABILITIES$1,009,131
OTHER LIABILITY$1,711,665
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$18,741,556TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$278,507,000TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst$12,456,689NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Other Revenue-$736,675OtherRevenueAmt
Revenue Not Reported$11,720,014RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$266,786,986RevenueSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld$447,434InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$447,434RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$267,234,420TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$244,210,000TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Not Reported$0ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$244,210,000ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld2$447,434InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt
Other Expenses Not Included-$242OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$447,192ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$244,657,192TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART X, LINE 2:FIN 48 UNCERTAINTY IN TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE, CR IS EXEMPT FROM TAXES ON INCOME, EXCEPT FOR UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME RELATED TO REFERRAL FEES DESCRIBED IN NOTE 2(A). FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2025 AND 2024, PROVISIONS FOR INCOME TAXES WERE $823,000 AND $927,000, 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. AT MAY 31, 2025, CR'S TAX RETURNS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2024, 2023, AND 2022 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:PENSION RELATED CHARGES -435,675. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS -301,000.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:ROUNDING TO AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -242.

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

Account Activities Outside US AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp (2 entries)

RegionRegionTxtOfficesOfficesCntEmployeeEmployeeCntType Of Activities ConductedTypeOfActivitiesConductedTxtSpecific Services ProvidedSpecificServicesProvidedTxtRegion Total ExpendituresRegionTotalExpendituresAmt
EUROPE00PROGRAM SERVICESPUBLICATION INFO.$936,570
NORTH AMERICA00PROGRAM SERVICESPUBLICATION INFO.$677,428
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Subtotal Offices0SubtotalOfficesCnt
Subtotal Employees0SubtotalEmployeesCnt
Continuation Total Office0ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt
Continuation Total Employee0ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt
Total Office0TotalOfficeCnt
Total Employee0TotalEmployeeCnt
Subtotal Spent$1,613,998SubtotalSpentAmt
Continuation Spent$0ContinuationSpentAmt
Total Spent$1,613,998TotalSpentAmt
Transfer To Foreign Corp0TransferToForeignCorpInd
Interest In Foreign Trust0InterestInForeignTrustInd
Foreign Corp Ownership0ForeignCorpOwnershipInd
Passive Foreign Investmest Co0PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd
Foreign Partnership0ForeignPartnershipInd
Boycott Countries0BoycottCountriesInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 3, COLUMN (F)FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE ACCRUAL METHOD OF ACCOUNTING WAS USED IN PART I, LINE 3, COLUMN (F).ExplanationTxt

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 (1)AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd

Fundraiser Activity Info FundraiserActivityInfoGrp (7 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdActivityActivityTxtFundraiser Control Of FundsFundraiserControlOfFundsIndGross ReceiptsGrossReceiptsAmtRetained By ContractorRetainedByContractorAmtNet To OrganizationNetToOrganizationAmt
GIFT STRATEGIES LLC
1539 FALL RIVER AVENUESEEKONKMA02771PLANNED GIV. & BEQUEST PROG. DEV. & LEADERSHIP CONS.0$0$20,250-$20,250
FREEWILL CO
PO BOX 501051INDIANAPOLISIN46250PLANNED GIVING SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION0$0$37,125-$37,125
PARISE MARKETING GROUP INC
2487 ROUTE 55 SUITE EHOPEWELL JUNCTIONNY12533STRATEGIC AND CREATIVE CONSULTING ON DIRECT MAIL FUNDRAISING0$0$33,977-$33,977
EIDOLON COMMUNICATIONS
15 MAIDEN LANE SUITE 1401NEW YORKNY100385113STRATEGIC AND CREATIVE CONSULTING ON DIRECT MAIL FUNDRAISING0$0$16,250-$16,250
SAGE COMMUNICATIONS
28 JOHN H FINLEY III WAY SUITE 202FRAMINGHAMMA017014193STRATEGIC AND CREATIVE CONSULTING ON DIRECT MAIL FUNDRAISING0$0$19,000-$19,000
MYERBERG PHILANTHROPIC ADVISORS
179 SHORE ROADOLD GREENWICHCT06870CREATION OF TRUST DOCUMENTS0$0$9,363-$9,363
ZETA GLOBAL CORPORATION
3 PARK AVENUE 33RD FLOORNEW YORKNY10016PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT0$0$5,924-$5,924
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Retained By Contractors$141,889TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt
Total Net To Organization-$141,889TotalNetToOrganizationAmt
Licensed StatesALLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesAKLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesARLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCOLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesDCLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesFLLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesGALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesHILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesILLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesKSLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesKYLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesLALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMELicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMNLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMSLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMOLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNVLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNHLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNJLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNMLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNYLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNCLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesOHLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesOKLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesORLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesPALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesRILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesSCLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesTNLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesVALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWVLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWILicensedStatesCd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 2B:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationCONSUMER REPORTS IS UNABLE TO ACCURATELY TRACE THE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES REPORTED TO FUNDS RECEIVED. THEREFORE, NO GROSS RECEIPTS FROM THESE ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN REPORTED.ExplanationTxt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable

Recipient Business Name RecipientBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1DUKE UNIVERSITYBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1324 BLACKWELL STAddressLine1Txt
CityDURHAMCityNm
State AbbreviationNCStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP22701ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Recipient EIN560532129RecipientEIN
IRC Section501(C)(3)IRCSectionDesc
Cash Grant$10,000CashGrantAmt
Non Cash Assistance$0NonCashAssistanceAmt
Purpose Of GrantARCHIVES PROJECTPurposeOfGrantTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org1Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org0TotalOtherOrgCnt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceCRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROJECTS FOR FUNDINGFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROJECTS FOR FUNDING INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: -THE PROJECTS ARE 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 ARE HIGH IMPACT PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE A SIGNIFICANT RETURN FOR THE AMOUNT OF MONEY INVESTED. THEY ARE RESULT-ORIENTED, AND HAVE TANGIBLE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. -IF POSSIBLE, THE PROJECTS ARE REPLICABLE, AND PROVIDE A MODEL FOR ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY ON OTHER CONSUMER AND PUBLIC INTEREST ISSUES, OR IN OTHER LOCATIONS. -THE PROJECTS MUST MAKE SENSE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE NEEDS AND SUSTAINABILITY OPPORTUNITIES OF THE OVERALL CONSUMER MOVEMENT. -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 FUNDS GRANTEES 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 AGREEMENT BETWEEN CR AND THE GRANTEE.ExplanationTxt

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 (1)SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan0SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp Arrngm0EquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org0CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs0CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org0CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs0CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsYes (1)AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract Exception0InitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (15 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
MARTA L TELLADO
PRESIDENT & CEO (THRU 12/31/24)$825,837$0$0$0$61,207$0$34,500$0$2,932$0$924,476$0$0$0
LAUREN STANICH
SVP, CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER$476,444$0$0$0$18,600$0$31,912$0$44,835$0$571,791$0$0$0
ERIC WAYNE
SVP, CFO$464,856$0$0$0$18,484$0$34,500$0$44,986$0$562,826$0$0$0
MICHAEL HUBNER
VP, GENERAL COUNSEL$473,542$0$0$0$16,310$0$34,500$0$2,933$0$527,285$0$0$0
JESSICA FREIREICH
SVP, CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER$361,935$0$13,041$0$41,602$0$34,500$0$43,065$0$494,143$0$0$0
ESTHER HAN
VP, CHIEF VENTURES OFFICER$383,655$0$3,500$0$22,446$0$31,900$0$32,635$0$474,136$0$0$0
SHAREE MCKENZIE
VP, CHIEF SOCIAL IMPACT OFC. (THRU 8$226,067$0$0$0$180,817$0$23,082$0$3,287$0$433,253$0$0$0
YANA BULA
VP, CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER$378,527$0$5,000$0$1,932$0$26,443$0$16,264$0$428,166$0$0$0
HEATH GRAYSON
CHIEF PRIVACY OFFICER & DEPUTY GENER$335,022$0$16,000$0$6,458$0$33,297$0$32,052$0$422,829$0$0$0
CORINNE OSBORN
SR DIR LABOR & EMPL RELS$322,190$0$20,000$0$4,909$0$34,189$0$34,160$0$415,448$0$0$0
GENEA BELL
VP, CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER$365,182$0$0$0$1,950$0$33,108$0$15,006$0$415,246$0$0$0
JENNIFER SHECTER
VP, CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER$307,781$0$6,000$0$26,507$0$32,101$0$41,564$0$413,953$0$0$0
BENJAMIN MOSKOWITZ
VP, INNOVATION LAB$334,101$0$0$0$2,449$0$33,674$0$14,966$0$385,190$0$0$0
LILIAN KAYIZZI
VP, TESTING, RESEARCH & INSIGHTS$333,624$0$10,000$0$3,920$0$31,795$0$5,055$0$384,394$0$0$0
RIPA RASHID
CHIEF D&I OFC. (THRU 11/1/24)$237,488$0$0$0$9,535$0$6,832$0$30,051$0$283,906$0$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART I, LINE 4ADURING THE YEAR, SHAREE MCKENZIE RECEIVED SEVERANCE PAYMENTS TOTALING $171,585.
PART I, LINE 7JESSICA FREIREICH, ESTHER HAN, HEATH GRAYSON, CORINNE OSBORN, JENNIFER SHECTER, YANA BULVA, AND LILIAN KAYIZZI RECEIVED DISCRETIONARY BONUS COMPENSATION IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024. THIS AMOUNT IS REPORTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B (III).

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Securities Publicly Traded SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Contribution15ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$41,562NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesFAIR MARKET VALUEMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Any Property That Must Be Held0AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC GiftsYes (1)ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties Used0ThirdPartiesUsedInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN (B):FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE NUMBER 15 REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS OF PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES RECEIVED BY CONSUMER REPORTS, INC. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025. EACH CONTRIBUTION REPRESENTS EITHER ONE OR MULTIPLE SHARES OF PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES THAT WERE DONATED TO THE ORGANIZATION. THESE SECURITIES ARE SOLD FOR CASH PROMPTLY AFTER CR TAKES POSSESSION.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (9 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A:CONSUMER 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 5/31/25 INCLUDE CONSUMER REPORTS MAGAZINE 2,404,357; CONSUMER REPORTS ON HEALTH 268,244; AND CR ONLINE 2,775,294. 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 5/31/25, CONSUMER REPORTS CONDUCTED TESTS AND EVALUATIONS ON MORE THAN 2,362 MODELS OF VARIOUS CONSUMER PRODUCTS, MAKING USE OF ABOUT 63 LABORATORIES AND ITS AUTO TRACK. THE INFORMATION GATHERED AS RESULT OF THESE TESTS IS DISSEMINATED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B:CONSUMER REPORTS IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CONSUMERS AND CREATING A FAIR AND JUST MARKETPLACE FOR ALL OF US. WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH FIVE MILLION MEMBERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. CR SEEKS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH RELIABLE DATA TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THE PRODUCTS THEY BUY, AS WELL AS INFORMATION TO ADVOCATE FOR THEIR RIGHTS AS CONSUMERS. IN THE 89 YEARS SINCE CR WAS FOUNDED, WE HAVE BUILT A LEGACY OF TRUST AMONG CONSUMERS BY CONDUCTING EXPERT, RIGOROUS, SCIENCE-BASED TESTING OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, INCENTIVIZING CORPORATIONS TO PRIORITIZE SAFETY AND TRANSPARENCY, AND WORKING WITH POLICYMAKERS AND BUSINESS EXECUTIVES TO ADVANCE PRO-CONSUMER POLICIES. WE PROVIDE OUR TRUSTED INFORMATION THROUGH TESTING, RATINGS, AND REVIEWS; SURVEYS, REPORTS AND ANALYSES; AND INVESTIGATIVE AND SERVICE JOURNALISM - ALL OF WHICH IS DISSEMINATED THROUGH MULTIPLE DIGITAL AND PRINT PLATFORMS THAT REACH MORE THAN 15 MILLION PEOPLE EACH MONTH. THE PUBLIC CAN ACCESS SUBSTANTIAL FREE CONSUMER EDUCATION INFORMATION AS A PUBLIC SERVICE THROUGH CONSUMERREPORTS.ORG, CR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS, CR WEBINARS, AND CR PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL TV STATIONS. THESE COMBINED EFFORTS LEVERAGE CONSUMER DEMAND TO SHAPE A PRO-CONSUMER MARKETPLACE, AND WE ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH INDUSTRY TO SET STANDARDS AND PROMOTE PRINCIPLES IN THE DESIGN AND DELIVERY OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. CONSUMER REPORTS' UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING OF CONSUMERS IS EXEMPLIFIED BY OUR FY 25 (JUNE 1, 2024 THROUGH MAY 31, 2025) ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND MILESTONES, SOME OF WHICH INCLUDE: SAFER FOOD AND PRODUCTS: CR HELPS DRIVE NATIONAL ACTIONS TO REMOVE TOXINS AND UNSAFE ITEMS FROM THE MARKET - NATIONAL BAN ON RED DYE NO. 3: CR HELPED ACHIEVE A MAJOR PUBLIC HEALTH VICTORY WHEN THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) BANNED RED DYE NO. 3 IN FOOD, DRINKS, AND INGESTED MEDICATIONS. THE DYE HAS BEEN LINKED TO CANCER, AS WELL AS NEUROBEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN, DESPITE THE FACT THAT SAFER ALTERNATIVES ARE READILY AVAILABLE AND USED IN OTHER COUNTRIES. CR PUSHED FOR THIS BAN FOR YEARS, MOBILIZING PUBLIC SUPPORT, TESTIFYING BEFORE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND DELIVERING A PETITION SIGNED BY 80,000 CONSUMERS. IN 2023 CR CO-SPONSORED A CALIFORNIA LAW BANNING THE DYE IN FOODS, WHICH HELPED GENERATE MOMENTUM FOR THIS HISTORIC NATIONAL ACTION IN 2025. - IMPROVING SCHOOL MEAL SAFETY: CR CO-SPONSORED A NEW CALIFORNIA LAW BANNING SIX SYNTHETIC DYES FROM SCHOOL MEALS DUE TO THEIR LINKS TO LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS. ADDITIONALLY, AFTER CR'S TESTS FOUND CONCERNING LEVELS OF SODIUM, LEAD, AND CADMIUM IN SOME LUNCHABLES MEAL KITS, CR ORGANIZED PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO TELL THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PULL LUNCHABLES FROM THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM, AND THE MANUFACTURER EVENTUALLY REMOVED THEM. - INFANT AND CHILD PRODUCT SAFETY STANDARDS: A NEW MANDATORY SAFETY STANDARD FOR INFANT SUPPORT CUSHIONS, INCLUDING BABY LOUNGERS, TOOK EFFECT IN MAY 2025. THE RULE WAS CHAMPIONED BY CR TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SUFFOCATION, ENTRAPMENT, AND FALLS. THE STANDARD REQUIRES BETTER DESIGN, RIGOROUS TESTING, AND CLEARER WARNING LABELS. - REMOVING UNSAFE PRODUCTS FROM ONLINE SHELVES: CR SPOT-CHECKED 21 BIKE HELMETS FOR SALE ONLINE AND FLAGGED EIGHT THAT LACKED THE REQUIRED SAFETY COMPLIANCE STICKER. WHEN CONTACTED, SHEIN, TEMU, AND WALMART TOOK DOWN THE LISTINGS FOR THESE NONCOMPLIANT HELMETS, MITIGATING CONSUMER RISK. A SAFER DIGITAL MARKETPLACE: CR ADVANCES PROTECTIONS AGAINST AI MISUSE AND DATA HARMS - COMBATING A BAN ON STATE AI LAWS: WHEN CONGRESS PROPOSED A 10-YEAR BAN ON STATE AI LAWS, CR TESTIFIED AT A SENATE HEARING, WARNING THAT SUCH A MOVE WOULD LEAVE CONSUMERS VULNERABLE. CR MOBILIZED MEMBERS TO SEND OVER 80,000 EMAILS TO THEIR SENATORS. THE SENATE OVERWHELMINGLY REJECTED THE PROPOSAL IN A 99-TO-1 VOTE IN A VICTORY FOR CONSUMER PROTECTION. - INVESTIGATING AI HARMS: A CR INVESTIGATION OF SIX WIDELY USED AI VOICE-CLONING TOOLS FOUND THAT FOUR LACKED MEANINGFUL SAFEGUARDS, CREATING A CLEAR PATH FOR IMPERSONATION SCAMS. CR IS USING THESE FINDINGS TO ADVOCATE FOR STRONGER PROTECTIONS AND TOUGHER ENFORCEMENT TO PREVENT AI MISUSE. - ADVOCATING FOR ALGORITHMIC TRANSPARENCY: CR IS WORKING IN SEVERAL STATES ON LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS THE USE OF AI FOR BIG DECISIONS IN CONSUMERS' DAILY LIVES, SUCH AS LOANS, HOUSING, INSURANCE, AND HEALTHCARE, ADVOCATING FOR REFORMS AND TRANSPARENCY TO ENSURE HIDDEN ALGORITHMS DO NOT REJECT QUALIFIED PEOPLE DUE TO INCORRECT OR BIASED INFORMATION. FINANCIAL SECURITY AND MARKET TRANSPARENCY: CR EXPOSES HIDDEN FEES AND OVERCHARGES - JUNK FEES: CR GATHERED THOUSANDS OF STORIES FROM CONSUMERS WHO HAVE BEEN STUNG BY SURPRISE FEES. THESE FEES CAN CONCEAL THE TRUE PRICE OF AN ITEM, MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO COMPARISON-SHOP, AND CHIP AWAY AT FAMILY BUDGETS. WE SHARED THESE STORIES, PLUS OUR NATIONALLY REPRESENTATIVE SURVEYS, WITH THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. A NEW FTC RULE BACKED BY CR AIMS TO ELIMINATE HIDDEN AND UNFAIR FEES IN LIVE EVENT TICKETS AND SHORT-TERM LODGING. THE RULE REQUIRES BUSINESSES TO DISCLOSE THE TOTAL PRICE UP FRONT. IT IS ESTIMATED TO SAVE CONSUMERS 53 MILLION HOURS OF TIME EACH YEAR IN SEARCHING FOR TICKETS AND LODGING. - MAKE THE PRICE RIGHT CAMPAIGN: CR CONDUCTED TWO MAJOR INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE GROCERY GIANT KROGER. THE FIRST FOUND OVERCHARGES CAUSED BY EXPIRED SALE TAGS, AND KROGER ANNOUNCED THE HIRING OF AN ADDITIONAL 15,000 EMPLOYEES TO IMPROVE SERVICE THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE SECOND INVESTIGATION UNCOVERED HOW KROGER WAS BUILDING DETAILED LOYALTY PROFILES ON CUSTOMERS AND USING THAT DATA TO PERSONALIZE PRICING AND PROMOTIONS, SO ONE CONSUMER MIGHT BE PAYING MORE THAN THEIR NEIGHBORS FOR THE SAME ITEMS. - MARKETPLACE ACCOUNTABILITY: CR PUBLISHED A NEW REPORT CALLING FOR STRONGER CONSUMER PROTECTIONS TO HOLD ONLINE MARKETPLACES ACCOUNTABLE FOR UNSAFE PRODUCTS SOLD BY THIRD-PARTY SELLERS. WE URGED PLATFORMS TO REMOVE RECALLED ITEMS AND QUICKLY NOTIFY CUSTOMERS OF PRODUCT RECALLS. VEHICLE SAFETY AND CLEANER CARS: CR DRIVES ACCOUNTABILITY FOR AUTOMAKERS - CAR SAFETY RATINGS: CR PRAISED THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) FOR MAKING CRITICAL UPDATES TO THE FIVE-STAR SAFETY RATINGS FOR NEW CARS. CR PROVIDED EXTENSIVE COMMENTS AND ADVICE TO THE GOVERNMENT TO INCORPORATE ADVANCED CRASH AVOIDANCE AND CRASHWORTHINESS MEASURES, CALLING IT "THE BIGGEST STEP FORWARD FOR THE FIVE-STAR SAFETY RATINGS SINCE THE PROGRAM WAS CREATED." - ENHANCED SEAT BELT WARNINGS: CR'S EXPERTS HELPED CRAFT AND ADVANCE A NEW FEDERAL RULE REQUIRING SEAT BELT USE WARNINGS FOR REAR SEATS AND ENHANCED WARNINGS FOR DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS, HELPING TO REDUCE CRASH-RELATED INJURIES AND FATALITIES. - CLEAN CAR INNOVATION: CR WAS HONORED BY FAST COMPANY AS ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES OF 2025 FOR OUR WORK HELPING CONSUMERS SHOP FOR CLEANER CARS. CR'S ONLINE CONTENT ON HYBRIDS AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EV) SAW 13.5 MILLION VISITS SINCE DECEMBER 2022. THIS RECOGNITION HIGHLIGHTED CR'S DEVELOPMENT OF NEW EV TESTING METHODS, INCLUDING HIGHWAY-SPEED RANGE TESTS, AND OUR EV CHARGING COMMUNITY INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE THE CHARGING EXPERIENCE THROUGH REAL-TIME USER FEEDBACK. HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCT SAFETY: CR REVEALS TOXIC CHEMICALS IN PERSONAL CARE - SYNTHETIC BRAIDING HAIR: CR'S TESTING OF SYNTHETIC BRAIDING HAIR FOUND THAT 100% OF THE SAMPLES HAD TOXIC CHEMICALS LINKED TO CANCER. CR HELPED CRAFT LEGISLATION IN CONGRESS TO DIRECT THE FDA TO REGULATE THESE PRODUCTS, AND IS WORKING TO ADVANCE A BILL IN NEW YORK STATE TO BAN THE SALE OF COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS CONTAINING A VARIETY OF HARMFUL SUBSTANCES, SUCH AS HEAVY METALS, PFAS, AND PHTHALATES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6MEMBERS, STOCKHOLDERS 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, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7ASEE EXPLANATION ON LINE 6 ABOVE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BFORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS 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.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CCONFLICT OF INTEREST COMPLIANCE PROCESS 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. POTENTIAL REMEDIES FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST CAN INCLUDE RECUSAL FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE MATTER GIVING RISE TO THE CONFLICT, DISPOSING OF AN INVESTMENT, TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT, OR RESIGNATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15THE EXECUTIVE 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 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (1) RECOMMENDS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPENSATION PLANS AND PAY LEVELS FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, 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 CURRENT EXECUTIVES AND 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 PEOPLE AND CULTURE 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. TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE IRS INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS AS REQUIRED AND MEET THE CONDITIONS FOR THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION UNDER TREASURY REGULATION 53.4958-6, THE COMMITTEE THAT DETERMINES COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVES ARE COMPOSED OF MEMBERS WHO ARE INDEPENDENT WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS. THE FOREGOING PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE INDICATED PERSONS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN JULY 2024.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS 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.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:PENSION RELATED CHANGES -435,675. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT -301,000.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Org Txbl Corp Tr IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp

Related Organization Name RelatedOrganizationName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST (2)BusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Primary ActivitiesANNUITYPrimaryActivitiesTxt
Legal Domicile StateNYLegalDomicileStateCd
Direct Controlling NAN/ADirectControllingNACd
Entity TypeTEntityTypeTxt
Controlled OrganizationYes (1)ControlledOrganizationInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts Rylts0ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth Org0GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth Org0GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth Org0LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related Organization0DivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other Org0AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other Org0AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset Exchange0AssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth Org0RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth Org0RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth Org0PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other Org0PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of Facilities0SharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees Sharing0PaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other Org0ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other Org0ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other Org0TransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other Org0TransferFromOtherOrgInd