Consumers Defense
Consumers' Defense is a 501c4 nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase the knowledge and understanding of issues, policies, products, and services of concern to consumers and to promote the freedom to act on that knowledge and understanding.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$50K
+121.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$137K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$69K
About Consumers Defense
Based on IRS filings
Consumers Defense is a nonprofit organization, based in VIENNA, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $50K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $137K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $50,197 | $22,703 | $56,959 |
| Revenue | $530,000 | $235,000 | $175,153 |
| Expenses | $502,506 | $269,256 | $118,194 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Heritage Action for Americ ($120,000), American Legislative and E ($17,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Action for Americ Washington, DC | General support | $120,000 |
| American Legislative and E Arlington, VA | General support | $17,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALVATORE NUZZO | Executive Director | 40 | $187,500 |
| WILL HILD | PresTreasDir | 10 | $81,298 |
| KEITH LAMPHIER | SecretaryDirector | 1 | $6,000 |
| ALEXANDER MCCOBIN | Vice PresDirector | 1 | $6,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Consumers Defense?
As of 2024, Consumers Defense holds $50K in total assets with $530K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $137K in 2024.
Where does Consumers Defense operate?
Consumers Defense has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Virginia.
What size grants does Consumers Defense award?
In 2024, Consumers Defense awarded 2 grants totaling $137K — an average of about $69K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Consumers Defense's EIN?
Consumers Defense's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0672074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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