COUNCIL OF BETTER BUSINESS BUREAUS INC

EIN: 237079691

ARLINGTON, VA

Total Revenue
$12,360,652
Total Expenses
$21,718,043
Total Assets
N/A
Net Assets
N/A
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1970
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
RICHARD WOODS
Phone
7032760100
Tax Period
2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31

COUNCIL OF BETTER BUSINESS BUREAUS INC, founded in 1970, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $12.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue fell 58% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $21.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 76% operating deficit.

Mission

TO BE THE LEADER IN ADVANCING MARKETPLACE TRUST.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

PROMOTE FAIR BUSINESS WITH RESPECT TO TRADE AND CONSUMERS - INCLUDES EXPENSE FOR MEDIA COVERAGE, PUBLICATIONS, AND OUTREACH TO TRADITIONAL NEWS MEDIA OUTLETS (I.E. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS...

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PROMOTE FAIR BUSINESS WITH RESPECT TO TRADE AND CONSUMERS - INCLUDES EXPENSE FOR MEDIA COVERAGE, PUBLICATIONS, AND OUTREACH TO TRADITIONAL NEWS MEDIA OUTLETS (I.E. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS CONCERNING ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES) AND SUPPORT OF 100 LOCAL INDEPENDENT, NON-PROFIT BBBS ACROSS THE U.S., CANADA, AND MEXICO.

Program 2

PROMOTE FAIR ADVERTISING - OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL ADVERTISING DIVISION, NATIONAL ADVERTISING REVIEW BOARD, ADVERTISING SELF-REGULATORY COUNCIL, CHILDREN'S ADVERTISING REVIEW UNIT, ONLINE...

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PROMOTE FAIR ADVERTISING - OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL ADVERTISING DIVISION, NATIONAL ADVERTISING REVIEW BOARD, ADVERTISING SELF-REGULATORY COUNCIL, CHILDREN'S ADVERTISING REVIEW UNIT, ONLINE BEHAVIORAL ADVERTISING, AND CHILDREN'S FOOD AND BEVERAGE ADVERTISING INITIATIVE, ALL OF WHICH ARE CONCERNED WITH DEVELOPING, MONITORING AND FOSTERING ADHERENCE TO ETHICAL GUIDELINES WITHIN THE ADVERTISING INDUSTRY THROUGH VOLUNTARY SELF-REGULATION.

Program 3

PROMOTE FAIR BUSINESS PRACTICE IN THE AUTO INDUSTRY - OPERATION OF A NATIONWIDE DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM THAT INCLUDES MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES BETWEEN BUYERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF...

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PROMOTE FAIR BUSINESS PRACTICE IN THE AUTO INDUSTRY - OPERATION OF A NATIONWIDE DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM THAT INCLUDES MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES BETWEEN BUYERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED AUTOMOBILES, LIGHT TRUCKS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROMOTE A FAIR AND EFFICIENT MEANS TO SETTLE CONSUMER DISPUTES WITH AUTO MANUFACTURERS, THEREBY BENEFITING THE PUBLIC AND THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY.

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

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Financial Overview (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $12,319,657
Investment Income $21,730
Other Revenue $19,265
TOTAL REVENUE $12,360,652

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,724,757
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $15,993,286
TOTAL EXPENSES $21,718,043

Year-over-Year Comparison

2019 2018 Change
Revenue $12,360,652 $29,190,679 -0.6%
Expenses $21,718,043 $26,160,650 -0.2%
Net Income $-9,357,391 $3,030,029 -4.1%
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
32
Independent Members
32
Employees
129
Volunteers
22

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
9
$652,039
Total Directors
32
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID HUBBARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPHINE MILLS VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIP MORSE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTY PAGE DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TYLER ANDREW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
C STEVEN BAKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM BARTHOLOMY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN BONHAM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN CONNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROD DAVIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM EASTMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOCILE EHRLICH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRENDA FRUSHOUR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE HURT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM KAFKA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAILA KAPUR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEANNA LAWRENCE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN LIEBERT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MECHELE MILLS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER MOORHOUSE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY NEWMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW POON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK SHAMLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM STATES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARYBETH STEVENS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM TEMMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SVETLANA WALKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM WALSH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL WARBURTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE WHEELER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI WILSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER WOOLFOLK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEVERLY BASKIN PRESIDENT & CEO 35.00
Officer
$178,974 $7,339 $186,313
RICHARD WOODS VP, GENERAL COUNSEL 35.00
Officer
$89,210 $13,077 $102,287
ALAN COHEN INTERIM SR. EXEC. BBB NAT'L PRGRMS 35.00
Officer
$117,034 $4,946 $121,980
COLLEEN RUDIO INTERIM SR. EXEC. IABBB 35.00
Officer
$115,771 $0 $115,771
CLARENCE PEELER EVP, PRESIDENT ASRC 35.00
Officer
$120,689 $4,999 $125,688
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
2019 $12,360,652 $21,718,043 No data $-9,357,391
2018 $29,190,679 $26,160,650 $12,407,236 $3,030,029
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