Consumer Action Network
Consumer Advocate Network CAN empowers mental health and substance abuse consumers by promoting recovery and self-advocacy.
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Consumer Advocate Network is a DC-based nonprofit that focuses on mental health consumer advocacy. We help you make your voice heard, empower you to understand your rights and needs, and mediate conflicts as they arise with service providers. At CAN, we work with consumers, family members, and servi
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Consumer Advocate Network CAN empowers mental health and substance abuse consumers by promoting recovery and self-advocacy.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Consumer Action Network has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Consumer Action Network draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyConsumer Action Network is a registered education nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 611443121. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $306K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Consumer Action Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 611443121. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Consumer Action Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Consumer Action Network is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years. Its registered address is 1029 Vermont Ave NW Ste 810, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Consumer Action Network has $306K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Consumer Action Network is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $306K in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Consumer Action Network. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Consumer Action Network holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Consumer Advocate Network is a DC-based nonprofit that focuses on mental health consumer advocacy. We help you make your voice heard, empower you to understand your rights and needs, and mediate conflicts as they arise with service providers. At CAN, we work with consumers, family members, and servi Consumer Action Network is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $306K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Consumer Action Network are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Consumer Action Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 611443121, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CONSUMER ACTION NETWORK is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 13 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2003
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Consumer Action Network
- What is Consumer Action Network?
- Consumer Action Network is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Consumer Advocate Network is a DC-based nonprofit that focuses on mental health consumer advocacy. We help you make your voice heard, empower you to understand your rights and needs, and mediate conflicts as they arise with service providers. At CAN, we work with consumers, family members, and servi
- When was Consumer Action Network founded?
- Consumer Action Network was founded in 2003.
- Who leads Consumer Action Network?
- Deborah Gribbin serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Consumer Action Network located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is Consumer Action Network's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Consumer Action Network trustworthy?
- Consumer Action Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Consumer Action Network's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 611443121.
- What is Consumer Action Network's website?
- https://www.can-dc.org