Consumer Watchdog
To conduct educational and research activities and litigation on consumer and public interest issues including, without limitation, issues affecting consumer protection and government reform; and to make said research available to the public.
Consumer Watchdog at a glance
In short: Consumer Watchdog reported $1K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $1,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $5,335,939
- +19.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $5,893,051
- +71.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $162,633
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $5,743,220
- +42.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Consumer Watchdog funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $250K (2022). In 2024 it reported $1K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Watchdog Campaign Los Angeles, CA | Legislative and Ballot Advocacy | $250,000 |
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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 | $5,335,939 | $5,893,051 | $5,743,220 | $1,000 | Total only | $162,633 |
| 2023 | $4,475,329 | $3,433,856 | $4,022,005 | — | — | $149,396 |
| 2022 | $5,372,051 | $3,748,024 | $4,059,158 | $250,000 | 1 | $24,124 |
| 2021 | $4,994,329 | $4,267,187 | $3,818,831 | $250,000 | 1 | $5,507 |
| 2020 | $4,553,604 | $2,621,985 | $3,635,352 | $250,000 | 1 | $74,958 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Consumer Watchdog
Based on IRS filings
Consumer Watchdog is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $1K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $163K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Consumer Watchdog is led by Carmen Balber, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 6 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carmen Balber
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
49.5 hrs/week
$174K (2020) → $216K (2024)
Jamie Court
President
On filings since 2020
49.5 hrs/week
$305K (2020) → $356K (2024)
Gerald Flanagan
Litigation Director
On filings since 2020
44.5 hrs/week
$191K (2020) → $194K (2024)
Elizabeth Tucker
Advocate
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $111K (2024)
Pamela Pressley
Senior Staff Attorney
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$179K (2021) → $187K (2024)
Benjamin Armstrong
Staff Attorney
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$118K (2023) → $200K (2024)
Ellen Snortland
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roseann Demoro
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Olsen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Smick
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Daniel Sternberg (2023) — Attorney
- Former: Pamela Pressely (2020) — Senior Staff Attorney
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $356K, to Jamie Court (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Consumer Watchdog
How much does Consumer Watchdog give each year?
Consumer Watchdog reported $1K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is Consumer Watchdog?
Consumer Watchdog reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.9M.
What is Consumer Watchdog?
Consumer Watchdog is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $5.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Consumer Watchdog operate?
Consumer Watchdog has awarded grants in California.
What is Consumer Watchdog's EIN?
Consumer Watchdog's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3993720. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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