Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc
Citizens Alliance of America Action works to educate and advocate about the values of citizen legislatures through educational advocacy programs.
Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc at a glance
In short: Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc gave $1.8M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $453K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,810,000
- +368.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $452,500
- +368.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $162,500
- Total assets
- $104,574
- +133.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Citizens Alliance of Pennsylvania ($1.4M). Together the top 4 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 14 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc gives
- Giving grew 783% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $205K (2021) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens Alliance of Pennsylvania Lemoyne, PA | Educational Activities | $1,430,000 |
| Citizens Alliance of Idaho Boise, ID | Educational Activities | $195,000 |
| Citizens Alliance of New Hampshire North Hampton, NH | Educational Activities | $130,000 |
| Citizens Alliance of North Dakota Action Bismarck, ND | Educational Activities | $55,000 |
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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 | $104,574 | $3,736,709 | $3,530,422 | $1,810,000 | 4 | $-8,867 |
| 2023 | $44,790 | $963,158 | $1,575,166 | $386,000 | 4 | $9,351 |
| 2022 | $164,852 | $2,101,413 | $2,818,771 | $758,500 | 4 | $-26,172 |
| 2021 | $898,869 | $1,949,599 | $1,098,180 | $205,000 | 2 | $3,802 |
About Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc
Based on IRS filings
Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc is a public charity, based in Fairfax, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $105K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.8M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc is led by Cliff Maloney, CEO & Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 5 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cliff Maloney
CEO & Chair
President → CEO & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
34 hrs/week
$168K (2021) → $195K (2024)
John Brunner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Maness
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Greiss
COO
Director → Chief Political Officer, 2022
Chief Political Officer → COO, 2024
On filings since 2021
34 hrs/week
$154K (2021) → $164K (2024)
Nicholas Freitas
The Why Minutes & Host
On filings since 2022
$175K (2022) → $161K (2024)
Nicholas Hamilton
Digital Content Manager
Digital Content Director → Digital Content Manager, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$115K (2022) → $101K (2024)
Shelby Smith
Vice President of Development
Executive Vice President of Development → Vice President of Development, 2024
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$117K (2022) → $140K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $195K, to Cliff Maloney (CEO & Chair). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc
How much does Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc give each year?
Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc gave $1.8M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $386K across 4 grants.
What is Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc's typical grant size?
Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc's median grant in 2024 was $162,500, and its average grant was $452,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc give grants?
Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Idaho (11%) and New Hampshire (7%).
Does Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Activities" (4 grants).
How large is Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc?
Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc reported $105K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc's EIN?
Citizens Alliance of America Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1174297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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