![]() | |
Formation | 1985 | (as Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights)
---|---|
Type | non-profit |
Purpose | taxpayer and consumer advocacy |
Location | |
Region served | United States |
President | Jamie Court |
Website | www.consumerwatchdog.org |
Consumer Watchdog (formerly the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights) is a non-profit, progressive organization which advocates for taxpayer and consumer interests, with a focus on insurance, health care, political reform, privacy and energy.
The organization was founded in 1985 by California Proposition 103 author Harvey Rosenfield[1] and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. Its chief officers include President Jamie Court[2] and Executive Director Carmen Balber.[3]