Campaign for Accountability Inc
Millions of americans' lives are negatively impacted by decisions made behind the doors of corporate boardrooms, government offices, and shadowy nonprofit groups. Cfa works on behalf of the public interest to expose corruption, negligence, and unethical behavior wherever it may occur.
Campaign for Accountability Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,087,409
- -18.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,818,328
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $77,467
- +17.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,932,914
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Campaign for Accountability Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Markets Institute Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $62,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,087,409 | $2,818,328 | $2,932,914 | — | — | $77,467 |
| 2023 | $2,569,080 | $2,783,418 | $2,963,676 | — | — | $66,086 |
| 2022 | $2,515,051 | $2,667,167 | $2,492,005 | — | — | $18,442 |
| 2021 | $2,421,833 | $2,593,115 | $2,331,520 | — | — | $79 |
| 2020 | $2,082,788 | $2,607,848 | $1,766,019 | $62,500 | 1 | $7,570 |
| 2019 | $1,116,482 | $1,245,810 | $1,270,630 | — | — | $8,250 |
About Campaign for Accountability Inc
Based on IRS filings
Campaign for Accountability Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $77K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Campaign for Accountability Inc is led by Michelle Kuppersmith, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michelle Kuppersmith
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$145K (2021) → $220K (2024)
Robin Brand
President
Chair → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Martin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Fortney
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Nick Hackworth (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Daniel Stevens (2019–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Alice Huling (2019) — Counsel
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $220K, to Michelle Kuppersmith (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Campaign for Accountability Inc
How large is Campaign for Accountability Inc?
Campaign for Accountability Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is Campaign for Accountability Inc?
Campaign for Accountability Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Campaign for Accountability Inc operate?
Campaign for Accountability Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Campaign for Accountability Inc's EIN?
Campaign for Accountability Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4080431. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 22, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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