Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2020 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
700 12TH ST NW STE 700 PMB 94982
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20005
D Employer identification number

84-2358602
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 1,032,124
F Name and address of principal officer:
FREDERIK ROEDER
700 12TH ST NW STE 700 PMB 94982
WASHINGTON,DC20005
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Tax-exempt status: ( 4 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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CONSUMERCHOICECENTER.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 2019
M State of legal domicile:
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER IS THE CONSUMER ADVOCACY GROUP SUPPORTING LIFESTYLE FREEDOM, INNOVATION, PRIVACY, SCIENCE, AND CONSUMER CHOICE. THE MAIN POLICY AREAS WE FOCUS ON ARE DIGITAL, MOBILITY, LIFESTYLE & CONSUMER GOODS, AND HEALTH & SCIENCE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 4
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 3
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2020 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 1
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 75
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........   1,029,015
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........   0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....   3,109
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)   0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)   1,032,124
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...   0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)   72,198
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....   544,648
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)   616,846
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......   415,278
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16).............   413,518
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............   -1,760
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....   415,278
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER IS THE CONSUMER ADVOCACY GROUP SUPPORTING LIFESTYLE FREEDOM, INNOVATION, PRIVACY, SCIENCE, AND CONSUMER CHOICE. THE MAIN POLICY AREAS WE FOCUS ON ARE DIGITAL, MOBILITY, LIFESTYLE & CONSUMER GOODS, AND HEALTH & SCIENCE.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
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 are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 593,749 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
PROGRAM: GLOBAL CONSUMER ADVOCACY THE CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER FOCUSES ON ADVOCATING SMART CONSUMER POLICIES ACROSS THE GLOBE. SOME OF OUR BIGGEST SUCCESSES IN 2020 WERE: - CANADA: IN ONTARIO, IT WAS PREVIOUSLY PROHIBITED FOR LEGAL DOCUMENTS TO BE VIRTUALLY COMMISSIONED, OR NOTARIZED ONLINE. AT THE END OF 2019, THE ONTARIO GOVERNMENT ASKED FOR CONSULTATION ON THE ALLOWANCE OF BOTH VIRTUAL COMMISSIONING, AND ONLINE NOTARIZATION. IN JANUARY OF 2020, THE PROVINCE ANNOUNCED CHANGES TO THE NOTARIES ACT, SPECIFICALLY LEGALIZING BOTH CHANGES TO ONTARIO'S LEGAL SYSTEM. IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT, ONTARIO'S ATTORNEY GENERAL DOUG DOWNEY QUOTED THE CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER'S DAVID CLEMENT. - BRAZIL: DUE TO THE WORK OF THE CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER, THE CHEGA DE BARREIRAS CAMPAIGN REACHED MORE THAN 4 MILLION PEOPLE, WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF ENGAGEMENT. OUR MESSAGE RESONATED WITH CONSUMERS IN BRAZIL. THIS VICTORY WAS CONSOLIDATED IN EARLY FEBRUARY, WHEN, IN HISTORIC VOTING, ANATEL'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS RELAXED THE LAW AND ALLOWED THE MERGER AND OPERATION OF TIMEWARNER & AT&T IN BRAZIL RULING IT WAS NOT AGAINST ARTICLE 5 OF THE SEAC LAW, OPENING PRECEDENT FOR NEW SIMILAR RULINGS ON THIS SUBJECT. FINALLY AFTER 8 MONTHS OF CONSUMER ACTIVISM, THE CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER MANAGED TO BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THIS CHANGE ENSURING THAT CONSUMERS IN BRAZIL CONTINUED TO HAVE ACCESS TO QUALITY AND DIVERSE AUDIOVISUAL CONTENT AND EVEN OPENING SPACE FOR BRAZIL TO BREAK DOWN MORE BARRIERS TO A BIGGER, BETTER AND STRONGER FREE MARKET. - UKRAINE: IN MAY 2020, THE UKRAINIAN GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCED IT WAS CONSIDERING INTRODUCING TARIFFS ON IMPORTED FERTILISERS FROM THE EU. THOUGH PRESENTED AS A MEANS TO PROTECT DOMESTIC INDUSTRIES, IMPORT QUOTAS ARE NOT ONLY HIGHLY PROTECTIONIST BUT, MORE IMPORTANTLY, THEY ARE A SURE SIGN THERE ARE SOME POWERFUL DOMESTIC LOBBY INTERESTS AT PLAY. IN THE CASE OF UKRAINE AND FERTILISERS, IT'S THE INFAMOUS OLIGARCHS FIRTASH AND KOLOMOISKY WHO INITIATED THE REVIEW OF UKRAINIAN TRADE POLICY. BOTH OWN LARGE NITROGEN ENTERPRISES AND HAVE A RECORD OF PURSUING A MONOPOLISTIC POSITION ON THE UKRAINIAN MARKET. SMALL AND MEDIUM FARMERS AND UKRAINIAN CONSUMERS HAD THE MOST TO LOSE FROM THE QUOTAS. WE HAVE RESPONDED TO THE ISSUE BY WRITING EXTENSIVELY IN UKRAINIAN MEDIA TO CRITICISE SUCH A MOVE. TRADE PROTECTIONISM IS DAMAGING AND COSTLY AND THREATENS CONSUMER CHOICE. OUR EUROPEAN AFFAIRS ASSOCIATE MARIA CHAPLIA APPEARED IN MULTIPLE UKRAINIAN OUTLETS. ON JUNE 24TH 2020, THE UKRAINIAN GOVERNMENT DECIDED AGAINST THE QUOTAS IN FAVOR OF FREE TRADE. TRADE WITH THE EU IS ESPECIALLY BENEFICIAL TO UKRAINE AS IT ALLOWS CHEAPER FOOD PRODUCTION AT HOME IN UKRAINE AND HENCE LOWER FOOD PRICES FOR UKRAINIANS. WE ARE VERY PROUD THAT WE HAVE PLAYED A ROLE IN BRINGING ABOUT THIS CONSUMER-FRIENDLY OUTCOME. - CANADA: NORTH AMERICAN AFFAIRS MANAGER DAVID CLEMENT APPEARED BEFORE BRITISH COLUMBIA'S SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES TO DISCUSS CANNABIS TAXATION. IN HIS PRESENTATION DAVID EXPLAINED THAT MEDICAL CANNABIS SHOULD BE EXEMPT FROM PROVINCIAL SALES TAXES, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: OTHER PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES ARE EXEMPT FROM SALES TAXES. REMOVING THE SALES TAX FROM MEDICAL CANNABIS WOULD SIMPLY BE TREATING MEDICAL CANNABIS LIKE THE PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE IT IS. TAXING MEDICINE IS CRUEL, GIVEN THAT MANY MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS ARE CHRONICALLY ILL AND HAVE LIMITED INCOMES. IN LATE AUGUST 2020 THE COMMITTEE RELEASED THEIR OFFICIAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE, WHICH INCLUDES A RECOMMENDATION THAT BC REMOVE THE PROVINCIAL SALES TAX FROM MEDICAL CANNABIS PURCHASES.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet593,749
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
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
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) 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
 
 
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
 
No
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 D, Part I.........................
6
 
No
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 II....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III..............
8
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
No
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. ...................
11a
 
No
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.......
11b
 
No
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.......
11c
 
No
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
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
11e
 
No
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 D, Part X
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
No
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 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
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
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
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 J.......................
23
 
No
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
 
No
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(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I .... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
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-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IIClick to see attachment...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part IIIClick to see attachment.........................
27
 
No
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, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................Click to see attachment
28a
Yes
 
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
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 I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
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
 
 
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
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
1
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
1
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
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)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
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? ...
6a
 
No
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
 
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
 
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
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? ..
7f
 
 
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? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring 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 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) 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.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
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 ....
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
4
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 O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
3
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
 
No
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
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
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? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
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
 
No
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?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
 
No
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
 
No
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
 
No
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (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
 
No
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 take 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 filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletMISSION FIRST OPERATIONSPO BOX 850   DREXEL HILL,PA19026 (508) 343-0668
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a 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.
RoundBullet 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.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet 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.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet 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.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) FREDERIK ROEDER......................................................................
MANAGING DIR
 40.00
.................
  		X   X       0 112,000 0
(2) DAN GROSSMAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) URMAS JAERVE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) CHAD SWARTHOUT......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0


























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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet   112,000  
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet  
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a 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
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS OU

TUVI 3 10119
TALLINN    
EN 		CONSULTING 112,000
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 1,029,015
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 1,029,015
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet  
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 3,109     3,109
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss)     6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory     7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses     7b
c Gain or (loss)     7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 1,032,124     3,109
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........        
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 66,667 66,667    
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits .......        
10 Payroll taxes ........... 5,531 5,531    
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 1,400   1,400  
c Accounting ........... 15,510   15,510  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 430,545 430,545    
12 Advertising and promotion .... 30,997 30,997    
13 Office expenses ....... 7,341 2,420 4,921  
14 Information technology ...... 9,764 9,764    
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 877 877    
17 Travel ............ 5,819 5,819    
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 4,529 4,529    
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..        
23 Insurance ... 1,266   1,266  
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 O.)
a DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 33,332 33,332    
b LICENSE & PERMITS 2,897 2,897    
c MISCELLANEOUS 201 201    
d PAYROLL COMPANY EXPENSE 170 170    
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 616,846 593,749 23,097 0
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 MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........   1 308,880
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4 93,190
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......   9 11,448
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a  
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b     10c  
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .   11  
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 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 0 16 413,518
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....   17 -1,760
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
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 D   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 0 26 -1,760
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions ..........   27 415,278
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 0 32 415,278
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 0 33 413,518
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
1,032,124
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
616,846
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
415,278
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
0
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
415,278
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
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:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
 
No
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:
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?
2c
 
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
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?
3a
 
No
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 O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Form 990 (2020)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Name of the organization
CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER
 
Employer identification number

84-2358602
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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Name of organization
CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER
  		Employer identification number
84-2358602
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Page 3
Name of organization
CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER
  		Employer identification number

84-2358602
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Page 4
Name of organization
CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER
  		Employer identification number

84-2358602
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER
 
Employer identification number

84-2358602
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e) Original principal amount (f) Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i) Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS
  		OWNER 112,000 COMPENSATION   No
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SCHEDULE O
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Department of the Treasury
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER
 
Employer identification number

84-2358602
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FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER IS THE CONSUMER ADVOCACY GROUP SUPPORTING LIFESTYLE FREEDOM, INNOVATION, PRIVACY, SCIENCE, AND CONSUMER CHOICE. THE MAIN POLICY AREAS WE FOCUS ON ARE DIGITAL, MOBILITY, LIFESTYLE & CONSUMER GOODS, AND HEALTH & SCIENCE.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A PROGRAM: GLOBAL CONSUMER ADVOCACY THE CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER FOCUSES ON ADVOCATING SMART CONSUMER POLICIES ACROSS THE GLOBE. SOME OF OUR BIGGEST SUCCESSES IN 2020 WERE: - CANADA: IN ONTARIO, IT WAS PREVIOUSLY PROHIBITED FOR LEGAL DOCUMENTS TO BE VIRTUALLY COMMISSIONED, OR NOTARIZED ONLINE. AT THE END OF 2019, THE ONTARIO GOVERNMENT ASKED FOR CONSULTATION ON THE ALLOWANCE OF BOTH VIRTUAL COMMISSIONING, AND ONLINE NOTARIZATION. IN JANUARY OF 2020, THE PROVINCE ANNOUNCED CHANGES TO THE NOTARIES ACT, SPECIFICALLY LEGALIZING BOTH CHANGES TO ONTARIO'S LEGAL SYSTEM. IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT, ONTARIO'S ATTORNEY GENERAL DOUG DOWNEY QUOTED THE CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER'S DAVID CLEMENT. - BRAZIL: DUE TO THE WORK OF THE CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER, THE CHEGA DE BARREIRAS CAMPAIGN REACHED MORE THAN 4 MILLION PEOPLE, WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF ENGAGEMENT. OUR MESSAGE RESONATED WITH CONSUMERS IN BRAZIL. THIS VICTORY WAS CONSOLIDATED IN EARLY FEBRUARY, WHEN, IN HISTORIC VOTING, ANATEL'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS RELAXED THE LAW AND ALLOWED THE MERGER AND OPERATION OF TIMEWARNER & AT&T IN BRAZIL RULING IT WAS NOT AGAINST ARTICLE 5 OF THE SEAC LAW, OPENING PRECEDENT FOR NEW SIMILAR RULINGS ON THIS SUBJECT. FINALLY AFTER 8 MONTHS OF CONSUMER ACTIVISM, THE CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER MANAGED TO BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THIS CHANGE ENSURING THAT CONSUMERS IN BRAZIL CONTINUED TO HAVE ACCESS TO QUALITY AND DIVERSE AUDIOVISUAL CONTENT AND EVEN OPENING SPACE FOR BRAZIL TO BREAK DOWN MORE BARRIERS TO A BIGGER, BETTER AND STRONGER FREE MARKET. - UKRAINE: IN MAY 2020, THE UKRAINIAN GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCED IT WAS CONSIDERING INTRODUCING TARIFFS ON IMPORTED FERTILISERS FROM THE EU. THOUGH PRESENTED AS A MEANS TO PROTECT DOMESTIC INDUSTRIES, IMPORT QUOTAS ARE NOT ONLY HIGHLY PROTECTIONIST BUT, MORE IMPORTANTLY, THEY ARE A SURE SIGN THERE ARE SOME POWERFUL DOMESTIC LOBBY INTERESTS AT PLAY. IN THE CASE OF UKRAINE AND FERTILISERS, IT'S THE INFAMOUS OLIGARCHS FIRTASH AND KOLOMOISKY WHO INITIATED THE REVIEW OF UKRAINIAN TRADE POLICY. BOTH OWN LARGE NITROGEN ENTERPRISES AND HAVE A RECORD OF PURSUING A MONOPOLISTIC POSITION ON THE UKRAINIAN MARKET. SMALL AND MEDIUM FARMERS AND UKRAINIAN CONSUMERS HAD THE MOST TO LOSE FROM THE QUOTAS. WE HAVE RESPONDED TO THE ISSUE BY WRITING EXTENSIVELY IN UKRAINIAN MEDIA TO CRITICISE SUCH A MOVE. TRADE PROTECTIONISM IS DAMAGING AND COSTLY AND THREATENS CONSUMER CHOICE. OUR EUROPEAN AFFAIRS ASSOCIATE MARIA CHAPLIA APPEARED IN MULTIPLE UKRAINIAN OUTLETS. ON JUNE 24TH 2020, THE UKRAINIAN GOVERNMENT DECIDED AGAINST THE QUOTAS IN FAVOR OF FREE TRADE. TRADE WITH THE EU IS ESPECIALLY BENEFICIAL TO UKRAINE AS IT ALLOWS CHEAPER FOOD PRODUCTION AT HOME IN UKRAINE AND HENCE LOWER FOOD PRICES FOR UKRAINIANS. WE ARE VERY PROUD THAT WE HAVE PLAYED A ROLE IN BRINGING ABOUT THIS CONSUMER-FRIENDLY OUTCOME. - CANADA: NORTH AMERICAN AFFAIRS MANAGER DAVID CLEMENT APPEARED BEFORE BRITISH COLUMBIA'S SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES TO DISCUSS CANNABIS TAXATION. IN HIS PRESENTATION DAVID EXPLAINED THAT MEDICAL CANNABIS SHOULD BE EXEMPT FROM PROVINCIAL SALES TAXES, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: OTHER PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES ARE EXEMPT FROM SALES TAXES. REMOVING THE SALES TAX FROM MEDICAL CANNABIS WOULD SIMPLY BE TREATING MEDICAL CANNABIS LIKE THE PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE IT IS. TAXING MEDICINE IS CRUEL, GIVEN THAT MANY MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS ARE CHRONICALLY ILL AND HAVE LIMITED INCOMES. IN LATE AUGUST 2020 THE COMMITTEE RELEASED THEIR OFFICIAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE, WHICH INCLUDES A RECOMMENDATION THAT BC REMOVE THE PROVINCIAL SALES TAX FROM MEDICAL CANNABIS PURCHASES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE MANAGING DIRECTOR AND OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT REVIEW THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTERST POLICY AND THESE ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G PERMANENT CONTRACTORS 265,143 0 0 CONSULTANTS 102,670 0 0 RESEARCH 62,732 0 0 TOTAL 430,545 0 0
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Cat. No. 51056K
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