Who runs the Survey of Consumer Finances?
The Short Answer
The Federal Reserve Board sponsors the SCF with the U.S. Treasury. NORC at the University of Chicago conducts the interviews. Consumer Magazine sponsors this independent guide; Consumer.info and NDS explain the evidence.
The survey team collects the facts. We help tell the story.
Frequently asked questions
Who conducts the SCF interviews?
NORC at the University of Chicago conducts the interviews for the Federal Reserve Board.
Is Consumer Magazine the official survey sponsor?
Consumer Magazine sponsors this independent guide. The official SCF is sponsored by the Federal Reserve Board with the U.S. Treasury.
Can I complete the official survey on this website?
No. Our forms are for sharing, partnerships, advertising, and other website requests. Official participants should use the contact information supplied by NORC.
The Long Answer · Go deeper
The Survey of Consumer Finances is a statistical research program sponsored by the Federal Reserve Board in cooperation with the U.S. Treasury. NORC at the University of Chicago conducts interviews. Separating these roles matters: the agency sponsoring the research, the organization collecting responses, and a publisher explaining results have different responsibilities.
Consumer Magazine sponsors this independent educational edition. Consumer.info and National Data System organize selected published findings and explain their limits. Our sponsors and directory participants do not select the official sample, receive private interview responses, or control Federal Reserve estimates. A sponsorship on this website is not an endorsement by the Federal Reserve or NORC.
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