San Francisco Consumer Action
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 04/1972
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 23-7172908
Organization Overview
San Francisco Consumer Action, operating under the name Consumer Action, is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (W90) the organization is classified as: Consumer Protection, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Consumer Action employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Consumer Action is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2022, Consumer Action generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 03/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Consumer Action has awarded 30 individual grants totaling $219,005. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONSUMER ACTION EMPOWERS LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME, LIMITED-ENGLISH- SPEAKING, AND OTHER UNDERREPRESENTED CONSUMERS NATIONWIDE TO FINANCIALLY PROSPER THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. (SEE SCHED O FOR FULL STATEMENT)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE COVID-19 EDUCATION PROJECT GATHERED AND DISSEMINATED INFORMATION ON A SPECIAL ONLINE COLLECTION TO HELP FINANCIALLY VULNERABLE CONSUMERS DEAL WITH WAGE LOSS, HOUSING INSECURITY, AND THE OTHER CHALLENGES CREATED BY THE CRISIS. THE PROJECT IS AIMED AT PROVIDING CONSUMERS-PARTICULARLY LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME WORKERS, LIMITED-ENGLISH SPEAKERS AND OTHER HARD-HIT COMMUNITIES-WITH ESSENTIAL INFORMATION AND VALUABLE RESOURCES THAT COULD HELP THEM COPE WITH THE FINANCIAL FALLOUT DURING THE PANDEMIC. FUNDING FROM A VARIETY OF CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS WAS USED (WELLS FARGO; CAPITAL ONE; BANK OF AMERICA).
THE AT&T PROJECT (AKA AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROJECT) EDUCATES AND EMPOWERS CONSUMERS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME CONSUMERS APPLY FOR SUBSIDIES FOR CELL PHONE AND BROADBAND INTERNET ADMINISTERED BY THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND THE STATES.
GENERAL IN GENERAL, ALL OF THE PROJECTS TAKEN ON OR CONTINUED BY CONSUMER ACTION DURING FY 2021-22 AIM TO EMPOWER AND EDUCATE CONSUMERS WITH FACT SHEETS, FREE WEBINARS AND INFORMATION ABOUT AVAILABLE RESOURCES. THE SPECIFIC AREAS INCLUDE FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY (FUNDING FROM TCH-THE CLEARINGHOUSE, WELLS FARGO-WF AND PLAID); PRIVACY (ROSE FOUNDATION AND COURT AWARDS-AKA "PHONE CY PRES-; AND FINANCIAL LITERACY (HOUSING, IB INSURANCE, FICO).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ken Mceldowney Executive Di | Officer | 28 | $170,304 |
Kathy Li Sf Office Di | Officer | 28 | $116,640 |
Linda Sherry Dc Office Di | Officer | 28 | $111,696 |
Ruth Susswein Albert Associate Dc | Officer | 28 | $101,364 |
Ben Lau Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sue Hestor Board Treasu | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $327,300 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $347,421 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $972,873 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,647,594 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,586 |
| Investment income | $3,921 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$411 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,658,690 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $71,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $100 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $491,215 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $98,243 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $789,412 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $137,853 |
| Payroll taxes | $100,936 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,776 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $40,980 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,022 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $52,722 |
| Information technology | $51,932 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,168 |
| Travel | $1,227 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,320 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,776 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,801,939 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $127,432 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $95,250 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $21,315 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,140,709 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,466 |
| Total assets | $1,493,172 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,274 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $25,000 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $190,455 |
| Total liabilities | $231,729 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $667,870 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $593,573 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,493,172 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, San Francisco Consumer Action has awarded $92,728 in support to 14 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Houston, TX PURPOSE: Financial education applications | $9,100 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: Financial education applications | $9,100 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Financial education applications | $6,766 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: Financial education applications | $6,766 |
Dallas, TX PURPOSE: Financial education applications | $6,766 |
Dallas, TX PURPOSE: Financial education applications | $6,766 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that San Francisco Consumer Action has recieved totaling $80,061.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Contribution | $27,500 |
Association For Accessible Medicines Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $12,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $61 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Consumer Watchdog Los Angeles, CA | $4,994,329 | $4,267,187 |
Center For Produce Safety Woodland, CA | $13,959,882 | $6,884,660 |
Specialty Equipment Warrantyalliance Diamond Bar, CA | $1,589,903 | $4,579,754 |
San Francisco Consumer Action San Francisco, CA | $1,493,172 | $1,658,690 |
Identity Theft Resource Center El Cajon, CA | $1,171,917 | $1,472,754 |
Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractor Assoc Of San Diego La Mesa, CA | $406,111 | $771,669 |
Me2b Alliance Inc San Diego, CA | $189,897 | $613,052 |
American Consumer Council San Diego, CA | $1,455,943 | $1,071,816 |
Energy Independence Now Los Angeles, CA | $334,476 | $665,029 |
Public Watchdogs La Mesa, CA | $248,591 | $264,827 |
Committee For Industrial Safety San Francisco, CA | $141,852 | $400,000 |
California Operation Lifesaver Inc Graeagle, CA | $228,926 | $298,770 |