The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is an association of non-profit consumer organizations that was established in 1968 to advance the consumer interest through research, advocacy, and education. See Schedule O for continuation
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $243k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $4k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $150k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $20k
- Base
- $146k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $6k
- Benefits
- $8k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President and CEO Median to 75th percentile | $243k | — | $4k | — | $259k $275k |
Director of Food Policy Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $150k | — | — | $20k | $178k $189k |
Director of Investor Protection Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $146k | — | $6k | $8k | $167k $178k |
Director of Financial Services Median to 75th percentilevs Public & Societal Benefit peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $149k $158k |
Administrative Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $130k $138k |
Director of Consumer Protection Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $121k $128k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 31 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Consumer Federation of America equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,608 public & societal benefit organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 1%
from 2023
From $257k in 2023 to $259k in 2024.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 1% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 393%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 10% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Consumer Federation of America
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Consumer Federation of America earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Consumer Federation of America received $259,201 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations in District of Columbia, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Consumer Federation of America compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Consumer Federation of America falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Consumer Federation of America equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are Consumer Federation of America's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Consumer Federation of America reported $9.3M in total revenue and $3.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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