Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Inc
Case is committed to serving as the voice of American consumers and wage-earners by advocating strongly for free-markets, fiscal responsibility and reasonable consumer protections. Through these time-tested principles, case aims to create more prosperity and opportunity for every American. Case is further working to fill the void of consumer advocacy organizations who largely ignore free-market solutions and lean heavily toward more government regulation and control over our national, state and local economies. As an aggressive and vocal advocate for less governmnet interference with American enterprise and industry, case seeks to serve the interests of U.S. consumers through common-sense policies that allow our economy to innovate and expand. Giving consumers more freedom, greater choices, more purchasing options, at less cost.
Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $253,750
- -30.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,277,125
- +33.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,389,819
- +53.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
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
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $500K (2021). In 2023 it reported $2K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America's Promise Inc Nashville, TN | Consumer Awareness | $225,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $253,750 | $3,277,125 | $3,389,819 | — | — |
| 2023 | $365,035 | $2,459,500 | $2,203,027 | $1,500 | Total only |
| 2022 | $109,309 | $580,000 | $774,527 | $225,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $303,059 | $1,453,575 | $1,242,691 | $500,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $94,811 | $1,114,500 | $1,133,431 | $356,750 | 1 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Inc
Based on IRS filings
Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $254K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Inc is led by Matthew Kandrach, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Kandrach
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$167K (2020) → $210K (2024)
Gerard Scimeca
Chairman & Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → Chairman & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$168K (2020) → $240K (2024)
Allen Miller
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $240K, to Gerard Scimeca (Chairman/Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Inc
How large is Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Inc?
Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Inc reported $254K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Inc?
Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $254K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Inc operate?
Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Inc has awarded grants in Pennsylvania, Tennessee.
What is Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Inc's EIN?
Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4138103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/consumer-action-for-a-strong-economy-inc-morg_0ef0fe1473534a49a1a28ab6244ef8d5
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