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OMB No. 1545-0047 Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax 2013 Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) P- Do not enter Social Securit y numbers on this form as it may be made public. Open to Public Department of the Treasury P- Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Internal Revenue Service Inspection A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning , 2013, and ending B Check it applicable: I D Employer Identification Number Address change CONSUMER WATCHDOG 0■■• 95-3993720 Name change 2701 OCEAN PARK BLVD #112 E Telephone number 1■•■11 SANTA MONICA, CA 90405 Initial return 310-392-0522 1■1 Terminated ,0■■■■, Amended return I G Gross receipts $ 4,259,065. Application pending F Name and address of principal officer: JAMIE COURT H(a) Is this a group return tor subordinates?' I y.5 X No Kb) Are all subordinates included? LI Yes No SAME AS C ABOVE If 'No,' attach a list. (see instructions) Tax-exempt status IX1501(c)(3) I 5511; L _14947(aXI) or I 527 Website: WWW CONSUMERWATCHDOG ORG H(c) Group exemption number Form of organization: Corporation I Trust Association I I Other FL Year of formation: 1985 Iv! State of legal domicile: CA I Part I I Summary I 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most si gnificant activities: TO CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH
ACTIVITIES AND LITIGATION ON CONSUMER AND PUBLIC INTEREST ISSUES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ISSUES AFFECTING CONSUMER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT REFORM; ance AND TO MAKE SAID RESEARCH AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. 2 Check this box P. 0 if the organization discontinued its operatio . .p.piNf han 25% of its net assets. 3 Number of voting members of the governing bod y (Part VI, line la) . ,,,vs office...... 3 ' 6
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ie 5 Total number of individuals emplo yed in calendar year 2013 (Part V. line 2a).„. it. • 2014 15 it
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t NON 1 20 7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 a Ac 0. b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 9901% line 34 RggjtrY Ol b 0. C11Britoiale TfUT 1.11 .■ ‘ov• Current Year 8 Contributions and g rants (Part VIII, line 1h). 1,502,175. 1,403,200. 3 9 Prog ram service revenue (Part VIII, line 2 g) 1,001,905 2,701,731. 10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) 84,487. 61,039. 11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, Sc, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -102,387. 12 Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 2,588,567. 4,063,583. 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) 850,000 . 225,000 . 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 1,542,024. 1,489,393- 16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) o. b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) IP 127,403 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-1 1 d, llf-24e) 1,706,120. 2,534,562. 18 Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must e q ual Part IX, column (A), line 25) 4,098,144. 4,248,955. 19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 -1,509,577 . -185,372 . Beginning of Current Year End of Year 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) 3, 477, 008. 3,142,728. 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) 333,135. 238,850. 1,2 22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 3,143,873. 2,903,878. I Part II !Signature Block Under penalties of perjury. I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration Of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
Sign Signature of officer Date Here 10. JAMIE COURT DIR/PRESIDENT Type or print name and title.
Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's signature Date Check 11 rf PTIN Paid GERALD F. WARGA self-employed P01346050 Preparer Firm's name RBZ LLP Use Only Firm's address I. 11766 WILSHIRE BLVD NINTH FL Fir.% EiN ' 95-3439541 LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 Phone no. (310) 478-4148 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) IXI Yes I No BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. 1EEA0113L 11108113 Form 990 (2013) Form 990 (2013) CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Page 2 Statement oi-Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule CI contains a response or note to any line in this Part Ill 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission: 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.
2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990-E2 7 Yes No If 'Yes, describe these new services on Schedule a 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services 7 n Yes No If 'Yes,' describe these changes on Schedule 0. 4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4 a (Code: ) (Expenses $ 2,599,789. including grants of $ 225,000. ) (Revenue $ 2,701,731 . ) SEE SCHEDULE 0
4 b (Code: ) (Expenses $ 641,718 . including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ SEE SCHEDULE 0
4 c (Code: ) (Expenses $ 412,528. including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ SEE SCHEDULE 0
4 d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.) SEE SCHEDULE 0 (Expenses $ 204,935. including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 4e Total program service expenses IP 3,858,970_ BAA TEEW1021.. 0102113 Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013) CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Page 3 [Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules Yes No
1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(3)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule A X 2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule 13, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? X
3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If 'Yes, complete Schedule C, Part I 3 X
4 Section 501(cX3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part II 4 I X
5 Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C. Part III 5 X
6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule 0, Part! 6 X 7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part 11 7 X
8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part III 8 X
9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part IV 9 X
10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part V 10 X 11 If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is 'Yes', then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings and equipment in Part X, line 10? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part VI 11a1 X
b Did the organization report an amount for investments — other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part VII 11 b X
c Did the organization report an amount for investments — program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part VIII 11 c X
d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part IX 11d X e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule 0, Part X 11e1 X f Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule 0, Part X 11f X
12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Parts XI, and XII 12a i X
b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? lf 'Yes,' and if the organization answered 'No' to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional 12 b X 13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule E 13 X 14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? 14a X
b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV 14b X
15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV 15 X
16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV 16 X 17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and lie? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) 17 X
18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines lc and 8a? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule G, Part ll 18 I X 19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule G, Part III 19 X 20 aDid the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule H 20 X b If 'Yes' to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? 20b BAA TEEM:003L 11/08/13 Form 990 (2013)
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21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organizations or government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule I, Parts I and II 21 X
22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule I, Parts 1 and Ill 22 X
23 Did the organization answer 'Yes' to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule .1 23 X 24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If 'Yes,' answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If 'No, 'go to line 25a 24a X b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b
c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? 24c d Did the organization act as an on behalf of issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d
25a Section 501(cX3) and 501(cX4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part 1 25a X b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-E2? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part I 25b X
26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II 26 X 27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part III 27 X 28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions): a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L. Part IV 28a X b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part IV 28b X
c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part IV 28c X 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non.cash contributions? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule M 29 X 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule M 30 X 31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule N, Part 1 31 X 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule N, Part 11 32 X
33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part 1 33 X
34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Parts II . Ill, IV, and V. line I 34 X 35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 35a
b If 'Yes' to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 35b X
36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 36
37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part VI 37 X
38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11 b and 19? Note, All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0 38 BAA Form 990 (2013)
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Form 990 (2013) CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Page 5 I Part V [Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part V Yes No 1 a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable 1 al 11 b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line la. Enter -0- if not applicable I 1 b 0 c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? 1 c X
2 a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax State- ments, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return 2a 15 b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? 2b X Note. If the sum of lines la and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions) 3 a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year" 3a X b If 'Yes has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If 'No' to line 34 provide an explanation in Schedule 0 3 b 4 a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account) 7 4a X
b If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country: b' See instructions for filing requirements for Form TO F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts 5 a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year' 5a X b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5 b X c If 'Yes,' to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? 5c
6 a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions" 6 a X
b If 'Yes,' did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? 6b 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? 7a X b If 'Yes,' did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided' 7 b X c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282" 7c X d If 'Yes,' indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year I 7d e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? 7e f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7 f g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? 7g h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C' 7 h
8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(aX3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year" 8 9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. a Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? 9a b Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 9b 10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 10 a b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities 10 b 11 Section 501(cX12) organizations. Enter: a Gross income from members or shareholders I 11a b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) 11 b 12a Section 4947(aX1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? 12a b If 'Yes,' enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. 12 b 13 Section 501(cX29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state' 13a Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0. b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans I, 13b c Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c 14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? 14a X b If 'Yes,' has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If 'No,' provide an explanation in Schedule 0 14b BAA TEEA0105L 07102/13 Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013) CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95— 3 99 372 0 Page 6 [Part VI I Governance, Management and Disclosure For each 'Yes' response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a 'No' response to line 8a, 8b, or Mb below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions. Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VL Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes No la Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year 6 If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule 0. b Enter the number of voting members included in line la, above, who are independent lb 5 2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee or key employee' 2 X
3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person' 3 X 4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed' 4 5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? 5 6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 7 a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body' 7 a X b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or other persons other than the governing body? 7 b X 8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following: a The governing body' 8a X b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body" 8 b Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the 9 organization's mailing address? If 'Yes,' provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 9 Ix Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.) Yes No 10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? 10a b If 'Yes,' did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? 10 b 11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? al X b Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. SEE SCHEDULE 0 12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? if 'No,' go to line 73 12a1 X b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts' 12b1 X c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If 'Yes,' describe in
Schedule 0 how this was done.. ..SEE..SCREDDLE 0 12c X 13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy" 13 14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy' 14 15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official 15a X b Other officers of key employees of the organization... SEE. SCHEDULE 0 15b If 'Yes' to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0. (See instructions.) 16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? 16a b If 'Yes,' did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements? 16b
Section C. Disclosure 17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed CA 18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply. Own website Another's website im Upon request Other (explain in Schedule 0) 19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how) the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year. SEE SCHEDULE 0 20 State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: JAMIE COURT 2701 OCEAN PARK BL, #112 SANTA MONICA CA 90405 310 - 392 - 0522 BAA TEEA0106L 07102/13 Form 990 (2013) Form 990 (2013) CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Page 7 I Part VII I Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1 a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year. • List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid. • List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of 'key employee.' • List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations. • List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. • List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest compensated employees: and former such persons. n Check this box if neither the organization not any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee. (C)
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3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line ia? If 'Yes, complete Schedule J for such individual 3 X
4 For any individual listed on line la, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If 'Yes' complete Schedule _I for such individual 4 X 5 Did any person listed on line la receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule J for such person 5 X Section B. Ilepenrient Contractors 1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of m ensation from the or _anization. Re ort com ensation for the calendar year ending with_ or within the organization's_ tax year. • - (A) (B) (C) Name and business address Description of services Compensation
AIS RISK CONSULTANTS 4400 ROUTE 9 SOUTH STE 1200 FREEHOLD, NJ 07728 ACTUARIAL SERVICES 895,214. HARVEY ROSENFIELD P.O. BOX 1980 SANTA MONICA, CA 90406 LEGAL SERVICES 447,866. ZOHAR LAW FIRM 601 SOUTH FIGUEROA STREET STE 2675 LOS ANGELES, CA 90 LEGAL SERVICES 422,120.
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 3 BAA TEEA0108L 11/11113 Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013) CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95 - 3993720 Page 9 IPart VtII Statement of Revenue Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII El (A) (B) (C) (D) Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue exempt business excluded from tax function revenue under sections revenue 512-514
I 1 a Federated campaigns 1 a TS b Membership dues 1 b GRANTS I c Fundraising events 1 c 719,144_. AMOUN
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TI f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above 1 f 684, 056. OTHER g Noncash contributions included in lines la-if: $ AND
CONTRIBU h Total. Add lines la-if ' 1,403,200. !
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ENU 2a ATTORNEY FEES 541100 2,701,731. 2,701,731. EV b CE R I C d SERV e f All other program service revenue ... OGRAM g Total. Add lines 2a-2f ' 2,701,731. PR I 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest and other similar amounts) . 64,434. 64,434. 4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds_ !- 5 Royalties . (i) Real 00 Personal 6a Gross rents b Less: rental expenses c Rental income or (loss) d Net rental income or (loss) .- 0) Securities (e) Other 7 a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory.
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 3,395, c Gain or (loss). — 3,395. Net gain or (loss) d — 3,395. —3, 395_ Gross income from fundraising events E 8 a (notinduding..$ 719,144. of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 a 89,700. b Less: direct expenses b 192,087.
OTHER REVENU . c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events — 102,387. — 102,387. 9a Gross income from gaming activities See Part IV, line 19 a b Less: direct expenses b c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities .-
10 a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances a b Less: cost of goods sold b c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code 11 a b C d All other revenue e Total. Add lines ha-lid .-
12 Total revenue. See instructions ' 4,063,583. 2,701,731. 0. — 41,348. BAA TEEA01094 07/08/13 Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013) CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Page 10 I Part IX I Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(0(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A). Check if Schedule 0 contains a esponse or note to any line in this Part IX. X (A) (B) (C) (0) Do not include amounts reported on lines Total expenses Program service Management and Fundraising 613. 7b, fib, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. expenses general expenses expenses 1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 225,000. 225,000. 2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 4 Benefits paid to or for members 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees 513,276. 414,757. 52,848. 45,671. 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 0. 0. O. O. 7 Other salaries and wages 728,159. 675,517. 46,014. 6,628. 8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) 31,818. 26,179. 5,639. 9 Other employee benefits 131,294. 108,392. 22,311. 591. 10 Payroll taxes 84,846. 73,299. 9,178. 2,369. 11 Fees for services (non-employees): a Management b Legal 30,532. 26,667. 3,865. c Accounting 45,892. 45,892. d Lobbying e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17„ f Investment management fees g Other. (If line hg amt exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 1Ig expenses on Schedule 05C1 -1 0 1,811,108. 1,782,557. 300. 28,251. 12 Advertising and promotion 63,771. 63,052. 694. 25. 13 Office expenses 71, 430. 33,651. 26,270. 11,509. 14 Information technology 90,234. 88,108. 1,462. 664. 15 Royalties. 16 Occupancy 225,153. 200,743. 18,862. 5,548. 17 Travel 96,009. 67,682. 22,194. 6,133. 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 1 64. 164. 20 Interest 21 Payments to affiliates 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 12,526 . 9,770. 2,380. 376. 23 Insurance 11,198. 9_, 810 . 1,228. 160. 24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0.) a RESEARCH MATERIALS 32,769. 32,287. 482. b PRINTING AND PUBLICATIONS 26,007. 7,215. 869. 17,923. c DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 15,844. _ 13,6.60. 632. 1,552. d TAXES & LICENSES 1,925. 460. 1,462. 3. e All other expenses. 25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 4,248,955. 3,858,970. 262,582. 127,403. 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here 0- El if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). BAA TEEAD1101 11108113 Form 990 (2013) Form 990 (2013) CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Page 11 I Part X I Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part X (A) (8) Beginning of year End of year
1 Cash — non-interest-bearing. 812,066. 1 1,062,840. 2 Savings and temporary cash investments 656,948. 2 43,305. 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 130,500. 3 143,500. 4 Accounts receivable, net 45,485. 4 256,413. 5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L 5 6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions). Complete Part II of Schedule L 6 A 5 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7 s E 8 Inventories for sale or use T s 5 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 10 a Land, buildings, and equipment cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule 0 10 a 139,195. b Less: accumulated depreciation. 10 b 99,552. 52,180. ioc 39,643. 11 Investments — publicly traded securities 1,748,450. 11 1,563,208. 12 Investments — other securities. See Part IV, line 11 12 13 Investments — program-related. See Part IV, line 11 13 14 Intangible assets 14 15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 31,379. 15 33,819. 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) 3,477,008. 16 3,142,728. 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 286,754. 17 125,094. 18 Grants payable 18 19 Deferred revenue 19 L 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 20 1 A 21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 21 a 1 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, L key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons. I II of Schedule L 22 T Complete Part I 23 E 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties s 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24 25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24), Complete Part X of Schedule 0 46,381. 25 113,756_ 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 ... 333,135. 26 238,850. N E Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here P. x and complete T lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. A i 27 Unrestricted net assets 3,013,343. 27 2,760,378. 1 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 130,530. 28 143,500. 29 Permanently restricted net assets 29 o R Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here '- F and complete lines 30 through 34_ u N 30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds 30 D B 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund. 31 A L 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds A N 33 Total net assets or fund balances c 3,143,873. 33 2 f 903_J 878. E s 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 3,477,008. 34 3,142,728. BAA Form 990 (2013)
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Form 990 (2013) CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Page 12 I Part XI I Reconciliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XL II 1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 1 4,063,583. 2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 4,248,955. 3 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 3 -185,372 . 4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) 4 3,143,873. 5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5 -54 1 623. 6 Donated services and use of facilities 6 7 Investment expenses 8 Prior period adjustments 8 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) 9 0. 10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X. line 33, column (B)) 10 2,903,878 . Part XII I Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII Yes No 1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: El Cash Accrual El Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked 'Other,' explain in Schedule 0. 2 a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2 a X If 'Yes,' check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both: 0 Separate basis 0 Consolidated basis 0 Both consolidated and separate basis b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2 b X If 'Yes, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both: Separate basis 0 Consolidated basis 0 Both consolidated and separate basis c If 'Yes' to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? 2 c X If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0. 3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133 7 3a X b If 'Yes,' did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits 3 b BAA Form 9'30 (2013)
TEEA0112L 07108113 Public Charity Status and Public Support OMB No. 1545-0047 SCHEDULE A Complete if the organization is a section 501(cX3) organization or a section 2013 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. ■ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public N.- Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is Department of the Treasury Inspection Internal Revenue Servtce at www.irs.gov/form990. Employer identification number Name of the organization CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Part I IReason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions. The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.) 1 A church, convention of churches or association of churches described in section 170(bXIXAXi). 2 A school described in section 170(bXIXAX1i). (Attach Schedule E.) 3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(bX1XAXiii). 4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(bX1XAXiii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state: 5 n An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section L-1 170(bX1XAXiv). (Complete Part II.) 6 I A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(bX1XAXv). 7 A11 An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described hia in section 170(bX1XAXvi). (Complete Part II.) B [ A community trust described in section 170(hX1XAXvi). (Complete Part II.) 9 [ An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33-1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions — subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33-1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(aX2). (Complete Part III.) 10 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(aX4). 11 An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or carry out the purposes of one or El more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(aX3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h. a Type I b [Type II c [Type III — Functionally integrated d 0 Type Ill — Non-functionally integrated
e By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons [ other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(1) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii) and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? (ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? (iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? h Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (iv) Is the (v) Did you notify (vi) Is the (vii) Amount of monetary organization (described on lines 1-9 organization in the organization in organization in support above or IRC section column (1) listed in column (i) of your column (i) (see instructions)) your governing support? organized in the document? U.S.? Yes No Yes No Yes No
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Total BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-El. Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013 Schedule A (Form 99001 990-EZ) 2013 CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95 - 3993720 Page 2 I Part ll !Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(bX1XAX1v) and 170(bX1XAXvi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.) Section A. Public Support - - Cale idar year (or fiscal year (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total begi ming in) ■ 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include arty 'unusual grants.) 1,951,807. 1,413,092. 1,433,536. 1,502,175. 1,403,200. 7,703,810. 2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf 0. 3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge .•. 0 . 4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 1,951,807. 1,413,092. 1,433,536. 1,502,175. 1,403,200. 7,703,810. 5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (0 2,038,162.
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4 5,665,648. Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal year (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total beginning in) 0- 7 Amounts from line 4 1,951,807. 1,413,092. 1,433,536. 1,502,175. 1,403,200. 7,703,810. 8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources 69,810. 61,309. 82,598. 84,487. 64,434. 362,638. 9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on 0. 10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capita! assets (Explain in Part IV.) 0.
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 8,066,448. 12 Gross receipts from related activities, etc (see instructions) I "" 333 -3 300. 13 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 14 Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) I 1145 70.24% 15 Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A. Part II, line 14 69.94% 16a 33-113% support test — 2013. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and the line 14 is 33-113% or more, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization b 33-113% support test —2012. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33-1/3% or more, check this box The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization and stop here. -
17 a 10%-facts-and-circumstances test 2013. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the 'facts-and-circumstances' test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the 'facts-and-circumstances' test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
b 10%-facts-and-circumstances test — 2012. If the organization did not check a box on tine 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the 'facts-and-circumstances' test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the 'facts-and-circumstances' test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 18 Private foundation. lithe organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see instructions
BAA Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013 CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Page 3 !Part ill !Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(aX2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part 11. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support- - Ca endar year (or fiscal yr beginning in) w (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total 1 Gifts, grants, contributions and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.') 2 Gross receipts from admis- sions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose 3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf 5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge .. 5 Total. Add lines 1 through 5 7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year c Add lines 7a and 7h B Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal yr beginning in) (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 201 1 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total 9 Amounts from line 6 10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 c Add lines 10a and 10b 11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on 12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the e sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) 13 Total Support. (Add in 9.10c, 11 and 12) 14 First five years. lithe Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 15 Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 15 16 Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 16 Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage 17 Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 17 18 Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 18 19a 33-113% support tests —2013. If the organization did not check the box on line 14. and line 15 is more than 33-1/3%, and line 17 a- El is not more than 33-1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 1_1 b33-1I3% support tests — 2012.If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33-113%, and line 18 is not more than 33-1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 20 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions BAA TEEA04031_ 06128/13 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013 CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Page 4 [Part IV Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
BAA Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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OMB No. 1545-0047 SCHEDULE C Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities (Form 990 or 990-EZ) For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527 2013 • Complete if the organization is described below. 0- Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EL See separate instructions. I- Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its Open to Public Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service instructions is at www.irs.govIform990. Inspection lithe organization answered 'Yes,' to Form 990, Part IV, line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then • Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C. • Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B. • Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only. lithe organization answered 'Yes,' to Form 990, Part IV, line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then • Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B. • Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A. lithe organization answered 'Yes,' to Form 990, Part IV, line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then • Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III. Name of organization Employer identification number CONSUMER WATCHDOG 195-3993720 Part I-A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization. 1 Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. 2 Political expenditures $ 1. 3 Volunteer hours Part I-B 'Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(cX3). 1 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 2 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 e
3 If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? D Yes D No 4a Was a correction made? Yes No b If 'Yes. describe in Part IV. Part I-C 'Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) , except section 501(cX3). 1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities 2 Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities
3 Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b la- $
4 Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? Yes No 5 Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization's funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing (e) Amount of political organization's funds. If contributions received and none, enter.0-. promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. It none. enter -0-.
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BAA For Paoerwork Reduction Act Notice, see the tnstructions for Form 990 or 990-EL Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013 CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Page 2 Part 11-A 'Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(cX3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check b. of the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member 's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check P^ 111 if the filing organization checked box A and 'limited control ' provisions apply.
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (a) Filing (b) Affiliated (The term 'expenditures' means amounts paid or incurred.) ergantzation's totals group totals 1 a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) 897. b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) 260,676. c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines la and lb) 261,573. 0. d Other exempt purpose expenditures 3,987,382. e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines lc and 1d) 4,248,955. O. I Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns 362,448. If the amount on line le, column (a) or (b) is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is: Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line le. Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000. Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000. Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000. Over $17,01)0,000 $1,000,000. g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1 f) 90,612. h Subtract line lg from line la. If zero or less, enter -0- 0. i Subtract line if from line lc. If zero or less, enter -0- 0. j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1 h or line 1 1, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year7 No Li ves 4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) Total year beginning in)
2 a Lobbying non-taxable amount 318,328. 328,112. 348,386. 362,448. 1,357,274.
b Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column (e)) 2,035,911. c Total lobbying expenditures 309,050_ 303,913. 869,731. 261,573. 1,744,267. d Grassroots nontaxable amount 79,582. 82,028. 87,097. 90,612. 339,319.
e Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e)) 508,979. I Grassroots lobbying expenditures 1,876. 992. 987_ 897. 4,752. BAA Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Schedule C (Form 99001 990-EZ) 2013 CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Page 3 Part 11-B 'Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(cX3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). (a) (b) For each 'Yes' response to lines la through ii below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity. Yes No Amount
1 During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of: a Volunteers? b Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines lc through 1i) 7 c Media advertisements? d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? e Publications, or published or broadcast statements? f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? i Other activities? Total. Add lines lc through li 2 a Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? b If 'Yes,' enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 c If 'Yes,' enter the amount of any lax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 d If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? Part 111-A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(cX4), section 501(cX5), or section 501(cX6). Yes No 1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? 2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? 2 3 Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year/ 3 I Part 111-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(cX4), section 501(cX5), or section 501(c) (6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered No OR (b) Part 111-A, line 3, is answered 'Yes.' 1 Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members 1
2 Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). a Current year b Carryover from last year 2 b c Total 2c 3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues
4 If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? 4 5 Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) 5 Part IV 'Supplemental Information Provide the descriptions required for Part I-A, line 1; Part I-B, line 4; Part I-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part II-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
BAA Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-E2) 2013
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OMB No. 1545-0047 SCHEDULE D Supplemental Financial Statements (Form 990) ■ Complete if the organization answered 'Yes,' to Form 990, Part IV, lines 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, lle, llf, 12a, or 12b. 2013 N- Attach to Form 990. Open to Public Department of the Treasury ■ Information about Schedule D Worm 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/forrn990. Internal Revenue Service Inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number
CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Part! lOrganizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 6. (a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts 1 Total number at end of year 2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) 3 Aggregate grants from (during year) 4 Aggregate value at end of year
5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? D Yes 0 No 6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purnose conferring impermissible private benefit? Yes 0 No 'Part ll !Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 7. 1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply). Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) I 'Preservation of an historically important land area .■11 Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure 1■1 Preservation of open space 2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year. Held at the End of the Tax Year a Total number of conservation easements 2a b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2 b c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register 2d 3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax year 0- 4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located 5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? 0 Yes D No 6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year $
8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? 11 Yes No 9 In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the organization's accounting for conservation easements. IPart III !Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1 a If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items. b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items: (1) Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 • $ (ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X € $ 2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items: a Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 $ b Assets included in Form 990, Part X $ BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. TEEA3301L 10102113 Schedule D (Form 990) 2013
Schedule D (Form 990) 2013 CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95 - 3993720 Page 2 Part in I Organizations Maintaining Collections of -Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3 Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply): a Public exhibition d Loan or exchange programs b Scholarly research Other c H Preservation for future generations 4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part XIII. 5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection' H Yes n No 'Part IV 'Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1 a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian, or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included on Form 990, Part X" El Yes No b If 'Yes,' explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount c Beginning balance 1 c d Additions during the year id e Distributions during the year le f Ending balance if 2 a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? No U Yes _ b If 'Yes,' explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explantion has been provided in Part MIL
Part V I Endowment Funds. C line 10. (a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back 1 a Beginning of year balance b Contributions
C Net investment earnings, gains, and losses d Grants or scholarships e Other expenditures for facilities and programs f Administrative expenses g End of year balance 2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line lg, column (a)) held as: a Board designated or quasi-endowment 1. b Permanent endowment ■ c Temporarily restricted endowment The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organization by: Yes No (i) unrelated organizations 3a(i) (ii) related organizations 3a(ri) b If 'Yes' to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? 3b 4 Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds. 'Part VI I Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line ha. See Form 990, Part X, line 10. Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (b) Cost or other (c) Accumulated (d) Book value (investment) basis (other) depreciation 1 a Land b Buildings. c Leasehold improvements. 18,293. 1,409. 16,884. d Equipment 43,637. 31,135. 12,502. e Other 77,265. 67,008. 10,257. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).) 11.- Total. Add lines la through le. 39,643 . RAA Schedule D (Form 990) 2013
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• SchedUle D (Form 990) 2013 CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Page 3 I Part VII I Investments — Other Securities. N/A Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11 b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12. (a) Description of security or category (including name of security) I (b) Book value 1 (c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value (1) Financial derivatives (2) Closely-held equity interests (3) Other (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G)
(I) Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 99( Part X, column (B) line 12) . Investments — Program Related. N/A Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13. (a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B) line 13,).. 0- INrt IX Other Assets. N/A Complete if the organization answered 'Yes to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15. (a) Description (b) Book value (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 15.) II- Part X Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 1 le or llf. See Form 990, Part X, line 25 (a) Description of liability (b) Book value (1) Federal income taxes (2) DEFERRED RENT, NET OF CURRENT PORTI 94,040. (3) DUE TO RELATED PARTY 19,716. (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (1 1 ) Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B) line 25) 113,756. 2. Liability for uncertain tax positions, In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII E BAA MEADOR 10102113 Schedule D (Form 990) 2013
Schedule D (Form 990) 2013 CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Page 4 [Part XI I Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements 1 4,008,960. 2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments 2a - 54,623. b Donated services and use of facilities 2b c Recoveries of prior year grants d Other (Describe in Part X111.) 2d e Add lines 2a through 2d. 2 e -54,623. 3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3 4,063,583. 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1: a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 711 4a b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) 4 b c Add lines 4.a and 4b 4c 5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) 5 4,063,583. [Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements 1 4,248,955. 2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25: a Donated services and use of facilities 2a b Prior year adjustments c Other losses d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) e Add lines 2a through 2d 2e 3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3 4,248,955. 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1: a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4 a b Other (Describe in Part XIII c Add lines 4a and 4b 4c 5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part 1, line 18) 5 4,248,955. Part XIII I Supplemental Information. Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines la and 4; Part IV, lines lb and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
BAA Schedule D (Form 990) 2013
TEEA33041_ 10)02/13 Supplemental Information Regarding OMB No. 1545-0047 SCHEDULE G Fundraising or Gaming Activities (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete if the organization answered 'Yes to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, 2013 or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. ■ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. ■ See separate instructions. Open to Public Department of the Treasury P- Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-E and its instructions is Inspection Internal Revenue Service at www.irs.gov/form990. Name of the organization Employer identification number CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Part I Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. 1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply. a Mail solicitations e Ei Solicitation of non-government grants Internet and email solicitations f El Solicitation of government grants c n Phone solicitations Special fundraising events d In-person solicitations 2a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services? Yes El No b If 'Yes,' list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. (i) Name and address of individual (ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser Clv) Gross receipts (v) Amount paid to (vi) Amount paid to or entity (fundraiser) have custody or control from activity (or retained by) (or retained by) of contributions? fundraiser listed in organization column (i) Yes No
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BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013 TEEA370 L 06/26113 •
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013 CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Page 2 I Part II Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000. (a) Event #1 (b) Event #2 (c) Other events (d) Total events (add column (a) RAGE FOR JUSTI NONE through column (c)) (event type) (event type) (total number) V 1 Gross receipts 808,844. 808,844.
2 Less: Charitable contributions 719,144. 719,144
3 Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) 89,700. 89,700
4 Cash prizes
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6 Rent/facility costs 160,000. 160,000.
7 Food and beverages
X 8 Entertainment 10,000. 10,000.
9 Other direct expenses 22, 087. 22 , 087
[ INC 11:::" cci::rr- tr..Hrrivini+yf ....Hill rr ,,ft-- --ii:- ough 9 in column (d) 192,087. rrsorrr H-om line 3, column (d) —102, 387. Part III j Gaming. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant (c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming bingo/progressive (add column (a) bingo through column (c))
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D X I P RE 3 Noncash prizes E N Cs T E 4 Rent/facility costs
5 Other direct expenses Yes Yes Yes 6 Volunteer labor J No No No
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d)
8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) p.
9 Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities: a Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states .? Yes No b If 'No,' explain:
10a Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year D Yes No b If 'Yes,' explain:
BAA TEEA3702L 06/25113 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-E2) 2013 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013 CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95 - 3993720 Page 3 11 Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? 0 Yes n No 12 Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity formed to administer charitable gaming? El Yes n No
13 Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in: a The organization's facility 13a b An outside facility 13b 14 Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
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15a Does the organization have a contact with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue? D Yes TIN° b If 'Yes, enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization ,- $ and the amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party P - $ c If 'Yes,' enter name and address of the third party:
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16 Gaming manager information:
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El Director/officer EI Employee U] Independent contractor
17 Mandatory distributions
a Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to retain the state gaming license? [1] Yes E No b Enter the amount of distributions required under state law to be distributed to other exempt organizations or spent in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year $ 'Part IV Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part Ill, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information (see instructions). SCHEDULE G - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSUMER WATCHDOG HOSTS THE RAGE FOR JUSTICE AWARDS TO HONOR THE HEROES AND HEROINES OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST MOVEMENT_ THE AWARDS ARE NAMED AFTER CONGRESSMAN PHILLIP BURTON, ONE OF THE MOST PRODUCTIVE AND DRIVEN PROGRESSIVE LEGISLATORS IN AMERICAN HISTORY.
BAA TEEA3703L 06/26/13 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
OMB No. 1545-0047 SCHEDULE I Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, (Form 990) Governments, and Individuals in the United States Complete it the organization answered 'Yes to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22. 2013 10. Attach to Form 990. Open to Public Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at wwwirs.gov/form990. Inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 [Part I General Information on Grants and Assistance
1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? Yes No 2 Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States. [Part 11 'Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
i (a) Name and address of organization (b) EIN (c) 1RC section (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash (f) Method of va luation (g) DescriptiOn 01 (h) Purpose of grant or government if applicable assistance (book, FMV. appraisal, non-cash assistance or assistance other) (1) CONSUMER WATCHDOG CAMP 2701 OCEAN PARK BLVD STE 112 SANTA MONICA, CA 90405 95-4469690 501 (C) (4) 225,000. 0. LOBBYING (2)
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— n er total number of section c and government organizations listed in the tine 1 table 0 3 Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table 1 BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. TEEA3901L 07112/13 Schedule I (Form 990)(2013) Schedule I (Form 990) (2013) CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Papa 2 Part III 'Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 22. Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(i) Type of gmM or assistance (b) Number of (c) Amount of (d) Amount of 60Mthodl of valuation (book. (0 Description W non ,cash assistance recipients cash grant mn.cash assistance RW. appmmd. other)
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7 Part IV Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information. PART IV - ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION CONSUMER WATCHDOG MADE A GRANT TO CONSUMER WATCHDOG CAMPAIGN SUBJECT TO A GRANT
AGREEMENT RESTRICTING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS TO PURPOSES PERMITTED UNDER SECTION
501_ _ cc.) _(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE AGREEMENT REQUIRES CONSUMER WATCHDOG CAMPAIGN TO REPORT TO CONSUMER WATCHDOG ON ITS USE OF THE FUNDS, TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT.
BAA Schedule I (Form 990)(2013)
TEEA3902L 07(12/13 SCHEDULE J Compensation Information OMB No. 1545-0047 (Form 990) For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees o• Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 23. 2013 °• Attach to Form 990. °' See separate instructions. Open to Public Department of the Treasury °• Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is Internal Revenue Service at wwwirs.gov/form990. Inspection Name ot the organization Employer identification number CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95 - 3993720 Part I Questions Regarding Compensation Yes I No 1 a Check the appropriate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items. First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence D fl Tax indemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees D Discretionary spending account 11 Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef) b If any of the boxes on line la are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If 'No,' complete Part III to explain 1 b
2 Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers, directors, trustees, and officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line la?
3 Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III. Compensation committee n Written employment contract El Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study Form 990 of other organizations I x I Approval by the board or compensation committee
4 During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la with respect to the filing organization or a related organization: a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? 4 a b Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4 b c Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? 4c If 'Yes' to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only section 501(cX3) and 501(cX4) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of: a The organization? 5 a X b Any related organization? 5 b X If 'Yes' to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of: a The organization? 6a X b Any related organization? 6 b X If 'Yes' to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line I a, did the organization provide any non-fixed payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If 'Yes,' describe in Part III X
8 Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If 'Yes,' describe in Part III X
9 If 'Yes' to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? 9 !MA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
TEF_A410IL 07418113 Schedule J (Form 990) 2013 CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Page 2 ri5iiTi Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J. report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (13)(1) - (iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, applicable columns (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Rettrement (0) Nontaxable (E) Total of (F) Compensation and other benefits columns(B)(i).(D) reported as (A) Name and Title (I) Base 00 Bonus arid (Ili) Other compensation incentive 1 reportable deferred deferred in prior compensation I compensation compensation Form 990 JAMIE COURT (I) 240_, 058 . 0. 0. 12362. 29,907. 282,327. 0. 1 PRESIDENT (ii) 7,192. 0. 0. 0. 925. 8,117. 0. PAMELA PRESSLEY (I) _ 146_, 000, 0. 0. 9550. 19416. 174,966. 0. 2 LITIGATION DIRECTO (ii) 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. (i) 3 (ii) (I) 4 (ii) (I) 5 (ii) (i) 6 (ii) (I) , 7 (ii) (I) 8 (ii) -1 (i) 9 (ii) (i) /- 10 (ii) (1) 11 (ii) (I) 12 cu) (I) 13 (ii) (i) 14 (ii) 0 15 (ii) (i) 16 (ii) TEEA4102L 07108113 Schedule J (Form 990) 2013 Schedule J (Form 990) 2013 CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Page 3 Part Ill I Supplemental Information Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines la, 1 b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, for Part 11. Also complete this part for any additional information.
BAA Schedule J (Form 990) 2013 1EEA41G3L 07108/13 SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ OMB No. 1545-0047 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. 2013 Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Open to Public Department ol the Treasury ■ Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is Internal Revenue Service at www.irs.goviromi990. Inspection Nameotempumwn Employer identification number CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11q, COLUMN B FEES FOR SERVICES IN THIS CATEGORY REPRESENT PAYMENTS TO EXPERT WITNESSES AND CO—COUNSEL RELATED TO CONSUMER WATCHDOG'S LITIGATION PROJECT.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS LITIGATION — CONSUMER WATCHDOG (CWD) WORKS TO PROTECT CONSUMERS IN THE COURTS AND BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES. IN 2013, CWD CONCLUDED SEVERAL CHALLENGES TO
INSURANCE RATE CHANGE PROPOSALS SAVING CALIFORNIA HOMEOWNERS, MOTORISTS AND DOCTORS OVER $240 MILLION ON THEIR INSURANCE. CWD INITIATED OR INTERVENED IN SEVERAL
PROCEEDINGS AT THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE RELATED TO EXCESSIVE INSURANCE RATE CHANGE PROPOSALS. CWD INITIATED LITIGATION TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST HIV PATIENTS BY SEVERAL LARGE HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES -- THE PLANS PLACE HIV PATIENTS'
PRIVACY AND HEALTH AT RISK BY REQUIRING THE USE OF MAIL ORDER PHARMACIES FOR LIFE—SAVING MEDICATIONS. CWD CONTINUED LITIGATION TO STOP BAIT—AND—SWITCH MARKETING TACTICS BY HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES, INCLUDING ONE THAT SOLD POLICIES CONTAINING A PROVISION ALLOWING THE COMPANY TO CHANGE "ANY TERM OR BENEFIT" OF CONSUMERS' HEALTH PLANS EACH MONTH. CWD CONTINUED TO PROSECUTE LITIGATION TO COMPENSATE CONSUMERS FOR
FALSE ADVERTISING BY A MAJOR AUTO MANUFACTURER OF ITS CARS' MILES PER GALLON. THE CASE WAS INITIATED AFTER CWD RECEIVED CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT FALSE MPG CLAIMS AND
CALLED ON THE EPA TO AUDIT THE CLAIMS. EPA TESTED THE VEHICLES, FOUND THAT MPG HAD BEEN OVERSTATED AND REQUIRED THE MANUFACTURER TO REVISE ITS CLAIMS. CWD CONTINUED
LITIGATION THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR A GUARANTEE THAT FAMILIES WITH AUTISTIC CHILDREN RECEIVE THE RECOMMENDED TREATMENT FOR AUTISM, APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA), FROM
HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES THAT WERE ROUTINELY DENYING OR DELAYING IT. CWD ALSO
CONTINUED LITIGATION ON CASES INVOLVING UNLAWFUL BUSINESS PRACTICES RELATED TO EARLY TERMINATION FEES CHARGED BY DIRECTV AND ILLEGAL SURCHARGES IMPOSED BY AUTO INSURERS. CWD BROUGHT LITIGATION IN PARTNER WITH SEVERAL ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AGAINST BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. TEE.4.49011 09/09(2013 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013 Page 2 Name of the organization Employer identification number CONSUMER WATCHDOG 1 95 - 3993720 FORM 990, PART IIILINE 4A - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS STATE REGULATORS FOR VIOLATION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEQA) INVOLVING THE DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AT A SITE CONTAMINATED WITH
NUCLEAR WASTE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY, PRIVACY & POLITICAL REFORM — CONSUMER WATCHDOG (CWD) EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT ISSUES RELATED TO CONSUMER RIGHTS, PRIVACY AND POLITICAL REFORM, AND CWD RESEARCHES AND INFORMS THE PUBLIC ABOUT CORPORATE INVOLVEMENT IN THE
POLITICAL PROCESS. IN 2013, CWD WAS INTERVIEWED FOR AND CITED IN APPROXIMATELY 325 NEWS ARTICLES AND RADIO & TV INTERVIEWS RELATED TO THESE ISSUES, INCLUDING THE WASHINGTON POST, FORBES MAGAZINE, THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, THE SACRAMENTO BEE AND THE NEW YORK TIMES. CWD JOINED INTERNATIONAL CONSUMER ORGANIZATIONS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND ADVOCATE FOR STRONGER DIGITAL PRIVACY PROTECTIONS, AND FILED COMMENTS
WITH EUROPEAN AUTHORITIES URGING STRONGER ANTITRUST AND PRIVACY PROTECTIONS FOR CONSUMERS ONLINE. CWD FILED COMPLAINTS WITH U.S. FEDERAL AGENCIES THAT IMPROVED PRIVACY PROTECTIONS BY FOCUSING ON ANTI —CONSUMER PRACTICES OF THE MAJOR INTERNET
COMPANIES. CWD EXPOSED THE MISUSE OF GOVERNMENT FUNDS BY ONE TECHNOLOGY GIANT. CWD EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE PRIVACY RISKS OF CERTAIN EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND
PETITIONED REGULATORS TO ADOPT SOLUTIONS. CWD EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE
POLITICAL INFLUENCE AND LOBBYING EFFORTS OF VARIOUS INDUSTRY GIANTS IN WASHINGTON. CWD EXPOSED CONCERNS REGARDING MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS BY MAJOR INTERNET AND
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS HEALTH CARE & INSURANCE REFORM — CONSUMER WATCHDOG (CWD) FIGHTS TO PROTECT PATIENTS FROM INSURANCE ABUSES, TO IMPROVE PATIENT SAFETY, AND FOR UNIVERSALLY AVAILABLE AND
AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE. CWD WORKS TO ENFORCE AND PROTECT CALIFORNIA ' S INSURANCE
REFORM PROPOSITION 103, WHICH REGULATES MOST PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCE. IN 2013,
BAA Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013 TEF_A4902L 07/08,13 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013 Page 2 Namedthemwmaabon Employer identification number CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
CWD WAS INTERVIEWED FOR AND CITED IN APPROXIMATELY 215 NEWS ARTICLES AND RADIO & TV
INTERVIEWS RELATED TO THESE ISSUES, INCLUDING LOS ANGELES TIMES, USA TODAY, SAN JOSE
MERCURY NEWS, CBS EVENING NEWS, THE SACRAMENTO BEE, AND THE NEW YORE TIMES. CWD
REVIEWED HEALTH INSURANCE RATE FILINGS AND EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ABOUT UNREASONABLE
RATE INCREASES. CWD EXPOSED INDUSTRY EFFORTS TO WEAKEN FEDERAL AND STATE HEALTH CARE
CONSUMER PROTECTIONS. CWD ALSO PROMOTED EFFORTS TO INCREASE FAIRNESS AND
TRANSPARENCY IN AUTO AND HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE RATES. CWD ORGANIZED LEADING
LOW—INCOME AND CONSUMER ORGANIZATIONS TO SUBMIT A FORMAL PETITION TO THE STATE
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO STOP AUTO INSURANCE COMPANIES FROM SECRETLY DISCRIMINATING
AGAINST CUSTOMERS BASED ON OCCUPATION OR EDUCATIONAL LEVEL. CWD EDUCATED THE PUBLIC
ABOUT FAILURES IN MEDICAL OVERSIGHT AND PATIENT SAFETY REGULATIONS IN CALIFORNIA,
INCLUDING THE NEED FOR REFORM OF ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES AT THE STATE MEDICAL BOARD,
AND ABOUT PATIENT ACCESS AND ADDICTION TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES DESCRIPTION
ENERGY REFORM — CONSUMER WATCHDOG (CWD) INVESTIGATES THE REGULATION OF COMPANIES
GENERATING AND DISPOSING OF TOXIC WASTE, EXPOSES MANIPULATION OF THE OIL MARKETS,
AND FIGHTS FOR RELIABLE, AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY. IN 2013, CWD WAS INTERVIEWED
FOR AND CITED IN APPROXIMATELY 160 NEWS ARTICLES, RADIO & TV INTERVIEWS RELATED TO
THESE ISSUES, INCLUDING THE NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, KNBC—TV, THE LOS ANGELES
TIMES, KPCC 89.3FM, THE WASHINGTON POST, THE LA DAILY NEWS, THE SAN FRANCISCO
CHRONICLE AND ASSOCIATED PRESS. CWD INVESTIGATED PERMITTING, OVERSIGHT AND
ENFORCEMENT AT CALIFORNIA'S TOP REGULATOR OF TOXIC WASTE AND WHETHER IT PROTECTS
COMMUNITIES FROM THREATS TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH. CWD ISSUED A REPORT
EXPOSING THE REVOLVING DOOR AND INDUSTRY INFLUENCE AT THE STATE'S TOP TOXICS
REGULATOR THAT IMPEDED CLEANUP AT A TOXIC SITE. CWD EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE
IMPACT OF OIL INDUSTRY PRACTICES ON GAS PRICES AND THE ENVIRONMENT. CWD ISSUED A
BAA Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013 TEEA4902L 07/08/1 3 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013 Page 2 Nameoftbewpmnbon Employer identification number CONSUMER WATCHDOG 1 95-3993720
FORM 990 PART III, LINE 4D - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES DESCRIPTION
REPORT ON THE IMPACT OF A PROPOSED OIL PIPELINE ON AMERICAN GAS PRICES AND THE
ECONOMY.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B - FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION HAS ENGAGED AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM TO
PREPARE THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL INFORMATION RETURN, IRS FORM 990. THE PRESIDENT,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990
PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C - EXPLANATION OF MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
THE BOARD HAS AN ANNUAL DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT MAY ARISE
AT WHICH TIME THE PRESIDENT REITERATES THE OBLIGATION OF DIRECTORS TO DISCLOSE ANY
CONFLICTS OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AS THEY ARISE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONITORS ALL
MAJOR FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS TO ENSURE THAT NO CONFLICT INVOLVING A DIRECTOR, KEY
EMPLOYEE OR MEMBER OF STAFF COULD ARISE.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B - COMPENSATION REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS - OFFICERS & KEY EMPLOYEES
THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS THE POSITION COMPENSATION OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS TO
EVALUATE REASONABLENESS, AND THE INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD DETERMINE THE
COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT BY VOTE.
OFFICER COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS WITH THE POSITION COMPENSATION
OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 - OTHER ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE
OUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
BAA Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-E2) 2013 TEEA4902L 07'08/13 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013 Page 2 MmeolAlempr6zaticm Employer identification number CONSUMER WATCHDOG 1 95-3993720
FORM 990, PART VII -COMPENSATION EXPLANATION
JAMIE COURT
PURSUANT TO A RESOURCE ALLOCATION AGREEMENT, CONSUMER WATCHDOG SHARES OVERHEAD
EXPENSES AND EMPLOYEES WITH THE CONSUMER WATCHDOG CAMPAIGN. CONSUMER WATCHDOG SERVES
AS COMMON PAYMASTER FOR BOTH ENTITIES. THEREFORE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH FORM 990
INSTRUCTIONS, COMPENSATION ALLOCABLE TO CONSUMER WATCHDOG IS REPORTED IN COLUMN (D),
AND COMPENSATION ALLOCABLE TO CONSUMER WATCHDOG CAMPAIGN IS REPORTED IN COLUMN (E).
BAA Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013 1EEA49021., 07/08113 2013 SCHEDULE 0- SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PAGE 4 CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES
(A) (B) (C) (D) PROGRAM MANAGEMENT FUND- TOTAL _ SERVICES & GENERAL RAISING EXPERT WITNESSES 874,347. 874,347. LITIGATION CO-COUNSEL 869,986. 869,986. OUTSIDE SERVICES 66,775. 38,224. 300. 28,251. TOTAL $ 1,811,108. $ 1,782,557. $ 300. $ 28,251 .
OMB No. 1545.0047 SCHEDULE R Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships (Form 990) • Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37. 2013 - • Attach to Form 990. • See separate instructions. Open to Public Department of the Tioasury • Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.govIform990. Internal Revenue Service Inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Part Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity Primary activity Legal domicile (state Total income End-of.year assets Direct controlling or foreign country) , entity (1) I
(2)
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I Part II I Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Oroanizations Complete if the oroanization answered 'Yes' on Form 990. Part IV. line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year. (b) (c) (d) ' (e) (f) (9) Name, address, and EIN of related organization Primary activity Legal domicile (state Exempt Code Public charity status Direct controlling Sec 512(b)(13) or foreign country) section (if section 501(c)(3)) entity canton entity? Yes No (1)CONSUMER WATCHDOG CAMPAIGN 2701 OCEAN PARK BLVD STE 112 PUBLIC EDUCATION SANTA MONICA, CA 90405 AND CONSUMER 95 - 4469690 ADVOCACY CA 501(C) (9) N/A X (2)
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BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990, musooft ce26413 Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013 CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Page 2 Part Ill Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered 'Yes on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (9) (h) (i) G) (k) Name, address, and EIN of Primary activity Legal Direct Predominant income Share of total Share of Dispropor- Code V-UB1 General or Percentage related organization domicile controlling (related, unrelated, income end-of-year tionate amount in box managing ownership (state or entity excluded from tax assets allocations? 20 of Schedule partner? foreign under sections K-1 (Form country) 512-514) Yes No 1065) Yes No (1)
(2)
(3)
I r"..4 ni 1 Identification of Related Oraanizations Taxable as a Corooration or Trust r,nmnIpte if thp nrnani7atinn answprpri 'YPS' nn Fnrm qqn Part IV line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporatidn or trust durrng the tax year. (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (9) (h) (I Name, address, and E SI)l of related organization Primary activity Legal domicile Direct Type of entity Share of Share of end-of- Percentage Sec 512(b)(13) (state or foreign controlling (C corp, S corp, total income year assets ownership controlled entity? country) entity or trust) Yes No (1)
(2)
(3)
TEEA5062L 06/27/13 Schedule R (Form 990) 2013 Schedule R (Form 990) 2013 CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Page 3 Part V Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered 'Yes on Form 990, Part 1V, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule. Yes I No 1 During the tax year, did the organization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-1V? a Receipt of (I) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity 1 a X b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) lb X c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ic X d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) 1 d X e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) 1 e X
I Dividends from related organization(s) it X g Sale of assets to related organization(s) 1 g X h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) 1 h X i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) 1 i X j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) i i X
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) 1k X I Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) 11 X m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) in' X n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) 1 n X o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) l o X
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses i p X q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses 1 q I X
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) r X s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) 1 S X 2 If the answer to any of the above is 'Yes,' see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds. (a) (b) (C) (d) Name of related organization Transaction Amount involved Method of determining type (a-s) amount involved
(1) CONSUMER WATCHDOG CAMPAIGN B 225, 000 .CASH
(2)
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(6) TEDMMh 06/27i2 Schedule R (Form 990) 2013 Schedule R (Form 990) 2013 CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Page 4 Part VI Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent e its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions egarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (I) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) Name, address, and EIN of entity Primary activity Legal domicile Predominant Are all partners Share of Share of Dispropor- Code V-UBI General or Percentage (state or foreign income section total income end-of-year tionate amount in box managing ownership country) (related, unre- 501(0(3) assets allocations? 20 of Schedule partner? lated, excluded organizations? K-1 from tax under Form (1065) section 512-514) Yes No Yes No Yes No (1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
BAA TEEA5004L 06127/13 Schedule R (Form g9M 2011 Schedule R (Form 990) 2013 CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Page 5 [Part VII j Supplemental Information Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
BAA TEEP5005L 06127113 Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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• Application for Extension of Time To File an Form 8868 (Rev January 2014) Exempt Organization Return Oitve No. 1545-1709 File a separate application for each return. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service "Information about Form 8868 and its instructions is at www.irs.govfierm8868. • If you are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension, complete only Part I and check this box • If you are filing for an Additional (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension, complete only Part 11 (on page 2 of this form). Do not complete Part II unless you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extention on a previously filed Form 8868. Electronic filing (e-file). You can electronically file Form 8868 if you need a 3-month automatic extension of time to file (6 months for a corporation required to file Form 990-1), or an additional (not automatic) 3-month extension of time. You can electronically file Form 8868 to request an extension of time to file any of the forms listed in Part I or Part It with the exception of Form 8870, Information Return for Transfers Associated With Certain Personal Benefit Contracts, which must be sent to the IRS in paper format (see instructions). For more details on the electronic filing of this form, visit www.irs.goviefile and click on e-file for Charities & Nonprofits. Part I Automatic 3 - Month Extension of Time. Only submit original (no copies needed). A corporation required to file Form 990-T and requesting an automatic 6-month extension - check this box and complete Part I only. All other corporations (including 1120-C filers), partnerships, REMICs, and trusts must use Form 7004 to request an extension of time to file income fax returns. Enter filer's identifying number, see instructions Name of exempt organization or other filer, see instructions. Employer identification number (EIN) or Type or print CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Number, street, and room or suite number. If a P.O. box, see instructions. Social security number (SSh) File by the due date for filing your 2701 OCEAN PARR BLVD #112 return. See City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code. For a foreign address. see instructions. instructions. SANTA MONICA, CA 90405
Enter the Return code for the return that this application is for (file a separate application for each return) 01
Application Return Application Return Is For Code Is For Code Form 990 or Form 990-EZ 01 Form 990-1 (corporation) 07 Form 990-BL 02 Form 1041-A 08 Form 4720 (individual) 03 Form 4720 (other than individual) 09 Form 990-PF 04 Form 5227 10 Form 990-T (section 401(a) or 408(a) trust) 05 Form 6069 11 Form 990-T (trust other than above) 06 Form 8870 12
• The books are in the care of P. JAMIE COURT
■ Fax No. Telephone No. - - 0- 310 392 0522 • If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box Li • If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization's four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) If this is for the whole group, check this box ■ . If it is for part of the group, check this box ... [and attach a list with the names and EINs of all members the extension is for
-I I request an automatic 3-month (6 months for a corporation required to file Form 990-1) extension of time until 8/15 , 20 14 , to file the exempt organization return for the organization named above. The extension is for the organization's return for:
1' LI calendar year 20 13 or IP- 0 tax year beginning , 20_ _ _ , and ending , 20 2 If the tax year entered in line 1 is for less than 12 months, check reason: [Initial return [Final return [Change in accounting period
3 a If this application is for Forms 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax, less any nonrefundable credits. See instructions 3 a $ 0
b If this application is for Forms 990-PF, 990-T, 4720. or 6069, enter any refundable credits and estimated tax payments made. Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit 3 b $ 0.
c Balance due. Subtract line 3b from line 3a. Include your payment with this form, if required, by using EFIPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). See instructions 3 c $ 0. Caution. If you are going to make an electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) with this Form 8868, see Form 8453-EO and Form 8879-E0 for payment instructions. BAA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions. Form 8868 (Rev 1-2014) FIF.Z0501L, 12/31/13
Form 8868 (Rev 1.2014) Page 2
• If you are filing for an Additional (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension, complete only Part II and check this box. p. Note. Only complete Part II if you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868. • If you are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension, complete only Part I (on page 1). Part 11 Additional (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension of Time. Only file the original (no copies needed). Enter filer's identifying number, see instructions Nrt ..rnittir„ tirriuLrrinvaaerroL Ar"" ■L.„ ss rissrni..ccttirrinss I Employer identification number (EIN) or
Type or print CONSUMER WATCHDOG 95-3993720 Number, street, and room or suite number. If a P.O. box, see instructions. Social security number (SSN) File by the extended due date for RBZ LLP filing your 11766 WILSHIRE BLVD NINTH FL return. See instructions. City, town or post office, state. and ZIP code. For a foreign address. see instructions. LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
Enter the Return code for the return that this application is for (file a separate application for each return). In I
Application Return Application Return Is For Code Is For Code Form 990 or Form 990-El 01 Form 990.BL 02 Form 1041-A 08 Form 4720 (individual) 03 Form 4720 (other than individual) 09 Form 990-PF 04 Form 5227 10 Form 990-T (section 401(a) or 408(a) trust) 05 Form 6069 11 Form 990-T (trust other than above) . 06 Form 8870 12
STOP! Do not complete Part ll if you were not already granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868.
• The books are in care of 0. JAMIE COURT Telephone No. 0- Fax No. 0- 310 - 392 - 0522 • If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box • If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization's four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN).. . If this is for the whole group, check this box... 0- . If it is for part of the group, check this box and attach a list with the names and EINs of all members the extension is for.
4 I request an additional 3-month extension of time until 11/15 , 20 14. or other tax year beginning 20 , and ending , 20 . 5 For calendar year 2013_ , 6 If the tax year entered in line 5 is for less than 12 months, check reason: Initial return Final return Change in accounting period 7 State in detail why you need the extension... ADDITIONAL TIME NEEDED TO GATHER INFORMATION TO FILE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE RETURN.
8 a If this application is for Forms 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax, less any nonrefundable credits. See instructions 8a $ b If this application is for Forms 990-PE, 990.T, 4720, or 6069, enter any refundable credits and estimated tax payments made. Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit and any amount paid previously with Form 8868 8 b $ c Balance due. Subtract line 8b from line 8a. Include your payment with this form, if required, by using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). See instructions 8c $ Signature and Verification must he completed for Part II only.
Under penalties of persrry. I declare that I have examined this form. including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true. correct, and complete, and that I am authorized to prepare this form.
Signature 11. Tale ■ DIR/PRESIDENT Date II. BAA FIFZ0502L 12/31/13 Form 8868 (Rev 1-2014)