Consumer Federation of California

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1960

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ROBERT HERRELL

Phone

4155975700

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Consumer Federation of California, founded in 1960, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $699K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 757% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $317K, a strong 45% operating margin.

Mission

CFC ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHTS OF CALIFORNIA CONSUMERS BEFORE STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES ON A BROAD RANGE OF CONSUMER ISSUES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PRIVACY, FALSE ADVERTISING, FRAUD, INSURANCE REGULATION, ELDER ABUSE, ACCESS TO CIVIL JUSTICE, TOXICS, BANKING AND FINANCE, AND STUDENT RIGHTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $300,189 Revenue: $644,850

Advocacy on various legislative and regulatory matters, including false advertising, fraud, access to civil justice, digital financial assets, consumer privacy protection, elder abuse, regulation of for-profit colleges, insurance regulation, utility regulation, household toxics, defective products, foreclosure, junk fees, cryptocurrency, financial services, and energy efficiency. Advocacy at the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), governor's office, state administration, and legislature.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,270

Program Service Revenue $70,130

Investment Income $48,857

Other Revenue $574,720

TOTAL REVENUE $698,977

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $267,481

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $300,189

Other Expenses $114,677

TOTAL EXPENSES $382,158

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$698,977	$81,580	+7.6%
Expenses	$382,158	$336,766	+0.1%
Net Income	$316,819	$-255,186	-2.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

$248,975

Total Directors

$18,540

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ROBERT HERRELL	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.0	Officer	$149,160	$21,812	$170,972
YARISSA RAMIREZ	ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR	40.0	Officer	$57,730	$1,733	$59,463
RICHARD HOLOBER	PRESIDENT	2.0	Officer Director	$18,000	$540	$18,540
BILL ALLAYAUD	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARRY BROAD	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRISTAN BROWN	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICK MITCHELL	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA GARCIA	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASSY GREWAL	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOLORES HUERTA	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
CATHERINE KENNEDY	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL MOSS	TRUSTEE (FORMER)	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS PAPAGEORGE	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
NOE PARAMO	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY PEVERINI	TREASURER	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE RIDOUT	SECRETARY	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JENN ENGSTROM	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSEMARY SHAHAN	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEREMY SMITH	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNN JOHNSON	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
CONSTANCE SLIDER-PIERRE	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
VASUDHA DESIKAN	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
DON CROSATTO	TRUSTEE	1.0	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$698,977	$382,158	$2,319,780	$316,819
2022	$81,580	$336,766	$1,599,177	$-255,186
2021	$86,263	$347,434	$2,062,690	$-261,171