American Consumer Institute Center for Citizen Research

EIN: 208601897 501(c)(3) Education

Arlington, VA

Total Revenue
$1,476,755
Total Expenses
$1,533,790
Total Assets
$1,912,844
Net Assets
$1,862,613
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
Stephen Pociask
Phone
7032829400
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

American Consumer Institute Center for Citizen Research, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

To inform mainstream consumers on important issues that affect their lives by providing consumer news and research.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,063,874

The Institute conducts policy research and disseminates this research in the form of written policy briefs, studies, editorials and online blogs, as well as oral presentations, on current policy...

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The Institute conducts policy research and disseminates this research in the form of written policy briefs, studies, editorials and online blogs, as well as oral presentations, on current policy issues and their effects on consumers and consumer welfare.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,410,073
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $66,682
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,476,755

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,241,706
Fundraising Expenses $302,526
Program Expenses $1,063,874
Other Expenses $282,481
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,533,790

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,476,755 $1,336,367 +0.1%
Expenses $1,533,790 $1,015,076 +0.5%
Net Income $-57,035 $321,291 -1.2%
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
4
Independent Members
2
Employees
12
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
2
$444,323
Total Directors
4
$444,323
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Stephen Pociask Chair 40.00
Officer Director
$290,000 $8,572 $298,572
Anne Danehy Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tirzah Duren Director 40.00
Officer Director
$137,500 $8,251 $145,751
Joseph P Fuhr Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $1,476,755 $1,533,790 $1,912,844 $-57,035
2023 $1,336,367 $1,015,076 $2,002,000 $321,291
2022 $1,069,645 $815,044 $1,623,392 $254,601
2021 $1,204,670 $565,160 $1,370,412 $639,510
2020 $628,263 $532,789 $792,738 $95,474
2019 $631,480 $516,675 $633,807 $114,805
2018 $537,781 $362,344 $519,002 $175,437
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