CUB CONSUMER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FUND

EIN: 204904719 501(c)(3) Environment

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$1,724,020
Total Expenses
$2,468,210
Total Assets
$502,285
Net Assets
$392,923
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
SARAH MOSKOWITZ
Phone
3122634282
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CUB CONSUMER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FUND, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 44% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 43% operating deficit.

Mission

EDUCATE ILLINOIS CONSUMERS ON MATTERS RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES WITHIN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,230,363

TO EDUCATE ILLINOIS CONSUMERS ON MATTERS RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES WITHIN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,709,937
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $14,083
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,724,020

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $164,000
Salaries & Benefits $1,372,331
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,230,363
Other Expenses $931,879
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,468,210

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,724,020 $3,075,017 -0.4%
Expenses $2,468,210 $2,745,110 -0.1%
Net Income $-744,190 $329,907 -3.3%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$107,069
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PHILIP DEMAERTELAERE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTOFER THOMSEN DIRECTOR/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT CRAIG NEFF DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDICE JUSTICE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS SIKES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARDI KLEVS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE HALL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUGLAS BECKNELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH MOSKOWITZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20.00
Officer
$0 $0 $107,069
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,724,020 $2,468,210 $502,285 $-744,190
2022 $3,075,017 $2,745,110 $1,397,590 $329,907
2021 $2,229,787 $2,657,205 $1,338,722 $-427,418
2020 $3,043,337 $2,672,405 $1,461,442 $370,932
2019 $2,630,837 $2,595,297 $1,027,726 $35,540
2018 $2,661,884 $2,380,227 $1,064,992 $281,657
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