Consumers' Research Inc
Consumers' Research is an independent educational 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.
Consumers' Research Inc at a glance
In short: Consumers' Research Inc gave $803K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $161K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $802,500
- -17.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $160,500
- +32.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $965,505
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Consumers' Research Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was State Financial Officers Foundation ($468K). Together the top 5 received $803K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 11 grants of 23 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Consumers' Research Inc gives
- Giving grew 435% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2021) to $1.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $803K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State Financial Officers Foundation Shawnee, KS | General Support | $467,500 |
| Center for Law & Policy Arlington, VA | General Support | $125,000 |
| State Freedom Caucus Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| Lucy Burns Institute Milddleton, WI | General Support | $70,000 |
| Patriot Voices Spring City, PA | General Support (Charitable Purposes Only) | $40,000 |
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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 | $965,505 | $9,387,174 | $9,346,824 | $802,500 | 5 | $40,405 |
| 2023 | $944,582 | $8,152,438 | $9,972,703 | $972,500 | 8 | $549 |
| 2022 | $2,731,806 | $10,423,274 | $8,515,562 | $1,370,000 | 9 | $611 |
| 2021 | $798,683 | $8,022,567 | $7,864,901 | $150,000 | 1 | $40 |
| 2020 | $353,908 | $835,306 | $903,249 | — | — | $54 |
About Consumers' Research Inc
Based on IRS filings
Consumers' Research Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Vienna, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $966K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $803K. Net investment income was $40K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Consumers' Research Inc is led by William Hild, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Hild
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$228K (2024)
Beau Brunson
Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs
Director of Policy & Regulatory Af → Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $180K (2024)
Russell Outhuse
Secretary & Director
President → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Terry L. Prickett
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$9K (2021) → $12K (2024)
Clark Ruper
Director of Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$176K (2023) → $178K (2024)
John Meyer
Senior Researcher
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $135K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Will Hild (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Kyle Burgess (2020–2021) — Treasurer Former
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 $228K, to William Hild (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Consumers' Research Inc
How much does Consumers' Research Inc give each year?
Consumers' Research Inc gave $803K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $973K across 8 grants.
What is Consumers' Research Inc's typical grant size?
Consumers' Research Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $160,500, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Consumers' Research Inc give grants?
Consumers' Research Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (16%) and District of Columbia (12%).
Does Consumers' Research Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Consumers' Research Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Consumers' Research Inc's largest grantees?
Consumers' Research Inc's largest 2024 grantees include State Financial Officers Foundation ($467,500), Center for Law & Policy ($125,000) and State Freedom Caucus Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Consumers' Research Inc?
Consumers' Research Inc reported $966K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.4M.
What is Consumers' Research Inc?
Consumers' Research Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Vienna, VA. It holds $966K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Consumers' Research Inc's EIN?
Consumers' Research Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-1500498. 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 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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