National Consumer Law Center Inc

“The 990 is sent by the preparer via email and is reviewed and revised by the finance committee before it is filed. The full board of directors also receives a copy.”

“Every year, board members are called upon to make full conflict of interest disclosures at the board's annual meeting. The executive director is responsible for putting this item on the meeting agenda and the board member affirms their disclosure in response to an email sent by the chief financial officer.”

“Every 3 years, nclc contracts with an outside professional salary consultant firm to do a salary comparability study. The board approves the results of the study and salaries for all staff (including the executive director and other key employees) are set accordingly.”

“The 990 and audited financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“The national consumer law center works for consumer justice and economic security for low-income and other disadvantaged people in the u.s. Through its expertise in policy analysis and advocacy, publications, litigation, expert witness services, and training. Since 1969, the nonprofit national consumer law center (nclc) has used its expertise in consumer law and energy policy to work for consumer justice and economic security for low-income and other disadvantaged people. Nclc's expertise includes policy analysis and advocacy; consumer law and energy publications; litigation and expert witness services; and training and advice for advocates. Nclc works with nonprofit and legal services organizations, private attorneys, policymakers, and federal and state government and courts across the nation to stop exploitative practices, help financially stressed families build and retain wealth, and advance economic fairness. Nclc attorneys are widely recognized as leading national experts in consumer credit, banking, home energy, housing, debt collection, and other areas of critical importance to low-income families. Nclc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with offices in boston, massachusetts, and washington, d.c., with more than 60 staff members.”

“This process has not changed from the prior year.”