Consumer Education Foundation

“The return was reviewed by the organization's president and by the secretary-treasurer. It was then submitted to the board of directors for their review prior to filing.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and tax returns are available to the public upon request.”

“Line 8 was $5,013,302 and it should be zero due to clerical errorline 12 was $5,016,671 and should be $3,369 due to clerical errorline 19 was $4,781,422 and should be -$231,880 due to clerical error”

“To engage in social welfare activities within the meaning of section 501(c)(4) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended, or the corresponding provisions of any future united states internal revenue law (the "code"), and within the meaning of section 23701f of the california revenue and taxation code, that promote the interests of consumers on the following issues: loss prevention, conversion of mutual insurance companies to stock companies, and consumer education, generally.”

“Consumer legislation project:in 2022 cef completed its investigation of the problems that american consumers face in the modern commercial marketplace.under its #represent project, cef published an exhaustive report discussing the current state of consumer protection law in the united states and recommending reforms."reboot requred" examines the vast changes in the marketplace that have occurred in the decades since consumer protection laws were last comprehensively updated in the united states. These changes include the advent of the internet, the prevalance of sophisticated technology in consumer products and services, and the dramatic shift to electronic and mobile commerce. The report comprehensively outlines the specific types of corporate abuses that are currently victimizing consumers as a result of these changes. The report proposes wide-ranging changes in substantive consumer protection laws that will redress the imbalance between individual rights and corporate rights.the report also provides a detailed analysis of the extent to which state and federal laws and legal remedies, as interpreted and applied by the courts, have failed to keep up with these developments in the us economy. Further, it reviews the current procedural mechanisms by which consumer rights may be vindicated. And it sets forth proposals to level the legal playing field, including reforms to expand and enhance the practical rights of consumers to jointly litigate against corporate wrongdoers, and to restore public confidence in the system of justice."reboot required" is accompanied by an equally detailed model consumer protection law, which contains draft legislation to enact the suggested reforms.the report and model law are available at www.respresentconsumers.orgin 2022, the organization engaged in media and other communications to desseminate and discuss the report.”

“Line 8b: no committees are organized under the board of directors, which is the governing body of the foundation.form 990, part vi, line 12c - explanation of monitoring and enforcment of conflictspursuant to the policy adpoted by the organization, disclosure statements are filed annually by all directors, officers and employees who may have an interest in any potential transactions with the organization. The president reviews the statements of employees. The board reviews statements of employees and their own.form 990, part vi, line 15b - compensation review & approval process - officers & key employeesan independent majority of the board of directors reviews comparability data and approves the compensation with contemporaneous written documentation of the deliberation and decision.”