Consumer Law Building Corporation
Consumer Law Building Corporation developed and owns a permanent facility for national consumer law center, a non-profit organization who works to defend the rights of low-income consumers and to advance economic justice.
Consumer Law Building Corporation at a glance
In short: Consumer Law Building Corporation gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,200,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,200,000
- Median grant
- $1,200,000
- Total assets
- $15,087,609
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Consumer Law Building Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Consumer Law Center Inc ($1.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Consumer Law Center Inc Boston, MA | To Support the Operations of NCLC | $1,200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,087,609 | $454,884 | $1,835,229 | $1,200,000 | 1 | $138,580 |
| 2023 | $16,440,170 | $1,087,638 | $750,174 | — | — | $307,638 |
| 2022 | $16,144,514 | $1,016,893 | $639,436 | — | — | $236,893 |
| 2021 | $16,410,532 | $1,243,747 | $656,759 | — | — | $463,747 |
| 2020 | $16,314,851 | $1,068,162 | $665,546 | — | — | $288,162 |
About Consumer Law Building Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Consumer Law Building Corporation is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $139K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Consumer Law Building Corporation is led by Richard Dubois, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Dubois
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ferry
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Van Alst
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Latryna Carlton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Kohler
Treasurer & Clerk
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Consumer Law Building Corporation
How much does Consumer Law Building Corporation give each year?
Consumer Law Building Corporation gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Consumer Law Building Corporation?
Consumer Law Building Corporation reported $15.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $455K.
What is Consumer Law Building Corporation?
Consumer Law Building Corporation is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Boston, MA. It holds $15.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Consumer Law Building Corporation operate?
Consumer Law Building Corporation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Consumer Law Building Corporation's EIN?
Consumer Law Building Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1951595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Consumer Law Building Corporation funds
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