Civic Intelligence

American Consumer Council

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 33-0718596

May 01, 2022 to Apr 30, 2023 • Filed on Mar 14, 2024

Organization ProfileN/A
PO Box 503016San Diego, CA 92150

(760) 787-0414

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

17th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

17th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

85th percentile

37%

Higher net margin than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$128,800

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.9% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

81st percentile

27%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

39th percentile

0.9%

Faster revenue growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets17th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,854,647

Up $398,704 (+27%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,854,647

Up $398,704 (+27%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue17th percentileNet Margin85th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,081,432

Up $9,616 (+0.9%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$682,728

Up $110,957 (+19%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$398,704

Down $101,341 (-20%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth81st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2021: $955,898Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $955,8982021Assets 2022: $1,455,943Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,455,9432022Assets 2023: $1,854,647Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,854,6472023Assets 2024: $2,171,830Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $2,171,8302024Assets 2025: $2,629,663Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $2,629,6632025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,854,647
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,854,647
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth39th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2021: $804,837Expenses 2021: $520,310Net Income 2021: $284,5272021Revenue 2022: $1,071,816Expenses 2022: $571,771Net Income 2022: $500,0452022Revenue 2023: $1,081,432Expenses 2023: $682,728Net Income 2023: $398,7042023Revenue 2024: $1,310,082Expenses 2024: $992,899Net Income 2024: $317,1832024Revenue 2025: $1,585,574Expenses 2025: $1,127,741Net Income 2025: $457,8332025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$1,081,432
Expenses$682,728
Net Income$398,704
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
May 1, 2022 to Apr 30, 2023
Signed
Mar 14, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,081,432
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Consumer Education and Advocacy for 458,232 members through custom educational videos, newsletters, and website updates on consumer information and alerts.

Consumer Education and Advocacy for 439,164 members through custom educational videos, newsletters, and website updates on consumer information and alerts.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,455,943$1,854,647▲ $398,704
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$1,455,943$1,854,647▲ $398,704
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$1,455,943$1,854,647▲ $398,704
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,455,943$1,854,647▲ $398,704
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,455,943$1,854,647▲ $398,704
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jean GreerTreasurerFT$128,800$128,800

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David Romanski EsqChairman
Thomas HintonPresident/Direc
Edward McHale EsqDirector
Karen Torre EsqDirector
Mark RosenbergDirector
Michael LoftusDirector
Robert RossDirector
Barbara Yager EsqSecretary/Direc
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$950,904
Program Service Revenue
$130,528
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$398,704
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$494,967
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$187,761
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$130,000--$130,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$128,800--$128,800
Occupancy$106,386--$106,386
Office Expenses$69,512--$69,512
Other Salaries and Wages$42,500--$42,500
Advertising$42,078--$42,078
Information Technology$30,734--$30,734
Insurance$29,552--$29,552
Fees for Services Accounting$28,641--$28,641
Travel$22,942--$22,942
Conferences and Meetings$22,734--$22,734
Other Employee Benefits$16,461--$16,461
Fees for Services Legal$12,388--$12,388
Total Functional Expenses$682,728$0$0$682,728
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-See Part VManagement ServicesNo$130,000
Jean GreerSee Part VSalaryNo$128,800

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
Yes
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Part IV Governance, Management and Disclosure - Section C

“Part IV - Section C - DisclosureLine 19 Documents are available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Consumer Council
EIN
33-0718596
Phone
7607870414
Address
PO Box 503016, San Diego, CA 92150

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas Hinton
Title
President
Signed
2024-03-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Thomas Hinton
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
2
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Beth F Regan CPA
Address
12526 High Bluff Drive Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92130
Preparer
Beth Regan
Phone
8584817050
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Other Program Services (Describe on SChedule O)”

Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

“Line 4d Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program: The Association's staff works with companies interested in the Green C Certification Program and encourags organizations to honor its warranties and products sold to consumers.”

Part IV Governance, Management and Disclosure - Section A.

“Part IV - Section A. Governing Body and ManagementLine 2 Relationship: Thomas Hinton, President, is married to Jean Greer, TreasurerLine 6 439,164 Members”

Part IV Governance, Management and Disclosure - Section B

“Part IV - Section B. PoliciesLine 11b The documents are reviewed at Board Meeting.Line 12c Annually board members are required to disclose any interest that could give rise to conflicts.Line 15a & 15b The employee compensation plans are established by independent members of the Board. The final compensation decisions are based on research data of comparable not-for-profit organizations. Education, experience and expertise are also considered when setting a compensation plan. The employee compensation plans and performance evaluations are reviewed annually by the Board”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1No review was or will be conducted.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2No documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Line 4d Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program: The Association's staff works with companies interested in the Green C Certification Program and encourags organizations to honor its warranties and products sold to consumers.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Part IV - Section A. Governing Body and ManagementLine 2 Relationship: Thomas Hinton, President, is married to Jean Greer, TreasurerLine 6 439,164 Members
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,854,647
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,854,647
Revenue
$1,081,432
Expenses
$682,728
Net income
$398,704
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.63$0.00$2.63$1.59$1.13$0.46
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.17$0.00$2.17$1.31$0.99$0.32
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.85$0.00$1.85$1.08$0.68$0.40
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.46$0.00$1.46$1.07$0.57$0.50
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.00$0.96$0.80$0.52$0.28