Consumer Attorneys Of California is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Consumer Attorneys Of California employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Consumer Attorneys Of California is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Consumer Attorneys Of California generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.0% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SEEK JUSTICE FOR ALL BY PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY AND THE RIGHTS OF CONSUMERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SERVED AS THE LEADING VOICE FOR PLAINTIFF ATTORNEYS, THEIR CLIENTS, AND CONSUMERS STATEWIDE. HELD SEMINARS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT THIS CAUSE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Craig Peters President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Gregory Rizio President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Kathryn Stebner Vice President 1 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Geoffrey Wells Vice President 2 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Douglas Saeltzer Vice President 3 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Casey Johnson Vice President 4 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Trattenprice Consulting Llc Lobbyist Firm | 12/30/22 | $216,000 |
Paschal Roth Public Affairs Value-driven Communications Firm | 12/30/22 | $120,691 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $73,344 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,127,620 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $34,044 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,200,964 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,552,826 |
| Investment income | $853 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$7,748 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,999,689 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $27,001 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $635,187 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,511,622 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $141,937 |
| Other employee benefits | $332,317 |
| Payroll taxes | $135,071 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,275 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $216,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $658,734 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,328 |
| Office expenses | $202,514 |
| Information technology | $35,207 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $278,428 |
| Travel | $92,546 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $548,582 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,291 |
| Insurance | $25,532 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,980,843 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $350 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,249,312 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $32,839 |
| 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 | $17,181 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,851 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,403,694 |
| Total assets | $3,706,227 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $359,783 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $816,030 |
| 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 | $1,723,435 |
| Total liabilities | $2,899,248 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $806,979 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $3,706,227 |
Over the last fiscal year, Consumer Attorneys Of California has awarded $31,297 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CONSUMER ATTORNEYS PAC PURPOSE: GRANT - LEGAL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE. | $9,699 |
CONSUMER ATTORNEYS CONSUMER PROTECTION FUND PURPOSE: GRANT - LEGAL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE. | $9,698 |
EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE PURPOSE: GRANT - LEGAL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE. | $11,900 |