Consumer Technology Association
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) is a 501(c)(6) trade association based in Arlington, Virginia. Its stated mission is to grow the consumer technology industry. It supports industry-related programs and organizations through contributions, including a substantial contribution to the affiliated CTA Foundation.
Consumer Technology Association at a glance
In short: Consumer Technology Association gave $1.6M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,580,731
- +40.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +68.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,546
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,743
- Total assets
- $433,284,672
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Consumer Technology Association
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The CTA Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Organizations that fit its mission may contact it with program information and request an invitation to submit in a future round; the Foundation limits the number of submissions each round. Its website does not specify a deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1919 South Eads Street, Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: (703) 907-7600
Website: https://cta.tech
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Consumer Technology Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CTA Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 62 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went primarily to recipients in Virginia (69% of grant dollars) and Washington, DC (20%), followed by Nevada (8%), Colorado (1%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How Consumer Technology Association gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $750K (2021) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CTA Foundation Arlington, VA | General Support | $1,017,488 |
| Three Square Las Vegas, NV | General Support | $60,000 |
| Phx Ctr for Adv Legal & Econ Pub Pol Stud Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Green Chips Las Vegas, NV | General Support | $45,000 |
| Center Forward McLean, VA | General Support | $35,000 |
| Americans for Tax Reform Washington, DC | General Support | $35,000 |
| The Congressional Club Museum & Fdn Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Center for Democracy & Technology Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Global Women's Innov NTWK Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Cong Black Caucus Pol Ed & Ldrshp Inst Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $433,284,672 | $153,775,854 | $111,663,759 | $1,580,731 | 27 | $28,875,301 |
| 2023 | $382,886,257 | $115,439,080 | $102,728,838 | $1,124,800 | 16 | $11,110,454 |
| 2022 | $331,555,219 | $81,449,941 | $91,915,912 | $941,170 | 9 | $-1,270,215 |
| 2021 | $357,760,838 | $25,474,279 | $52,474,565 | $750,000 | 1 | $6,928,389 |
| 2020 | $315,651,970 | $129,966,525 | $104,050,782 | $1,100,000 | 9 | $2,733,318 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CTA’s stated mission is to grow the consumer technology industry. Its filing describes work through CES, government and legal affairs, and communications. These activities include showcasing technological innovation, monitoring legislation and regulation affecting the industry, and informing consumers about new technologies.
CTA’s filing says its contributions support organizations that advance technology, promote innovation, and align with corporate initiatives. In 2024, it gave $1,017,488 to the CTA Foundation to support its mission. The Foundation says its mission is to link seniors and people with disabilities with technologies that enhance their lives, and that its grants support programs improving their lives.
Other 2024 recipients have distinct missions. For example, Three Square says it works to provide food to people experiencing hunger; the Center for Democracy and Technology says it advocates for public policies that advance democratic values in the digital age; and Global Women’s Innovation Network says it provides a forum for women in innovation-driven fields and contributes to policy debates. These are the recipients’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
CTA reported 27 grants totaling $1,580,731 in 2024. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $1,017,488, with a median of $18,743. The largest grants included $1,017,488 to the CTA Foundation, $60,000 to Three Square, $50,000 to the Phoenix Center for Advanced Legal & Economic Public Policy Studies, and $45,000 to Green Chips. The listed grant purposes were general support.
CTA’s filing says staff propose organizations for contributions and corporate leadership and/or the Executive Board review and approve them. The CTA Foundation’s separate grant program identifies potential partners through staff research and may request proposals; its Board of Trustees makes final selections. The Foundation requires eligible IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organizations and requires grantees to report on program impact. Its criteria exclude, among other things, individual assistance, political activities, capital campaigns, and projects already completed. The Foundation allows indirect costs of 0–10% of direct project costs, at its discretion, and does not allow indirect costs for capital projects.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Denna Ghazarian as Chair and Dr Carmichael Roberts as Immediate Past Chair. Other listed officers and directors are Alicia Abella, Daniel Pidgeon, Debbie Taylor Moore, Dr James Mault, Dr Ximena Gates, Drew Schiller, Luke Motschenbacher, and Megan Myungwon Lee.
Consumer Technology Association is led by Gary Shapiro, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 12 of 28 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Shapiro
CEO
President & CEO → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$2.9M (2020) → $3.4M (2024)
Kinsey Fabrizio
President
Senior Vice President, Ces & Membership → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$275K (2022) → $536K (2024)
Steve Ewell
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
$56K (2024)
Denna Ghazarian
Chair
At-Large → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Andresko
Deb Chair
Deb Chair → Deb Vice Chair, 2022
Deb Vice Chair → Deb Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Drew Schiller
Deb Chair
Division Representative → Deb Vice Chair, 2023
Deb Vice Chair → Deb Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tira Baror
Director & National Accounts
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$336K (2024)
Glenda MacMullin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$808K (2020) → $963K (2024)
Kailey Adametz
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$97K (2020) → $144K (2024)
Michael Petricone
Senior Vice President & Government Affairs
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$717K (2020) → $834K (2024)
Brian E. Markwalter
Senior Vice President, Research & Standards
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$528K (2021) → $603K (2024)
Rene Quashie
Staff Vice President & Regulatory Affairs
Staff Vice President, Sales & Business Development → Staff Vice President & Regulatory Affairs, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$419K (2021) → $462K (2024)
Suzanna Kang
Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$292K (2021) → $353K (2024)
Tiffany Moore
Senior Vice President, Political & Industry Affairs
Senior Vice President, Pol. & Ind. Affairs → Senior Vice President, Political & Industry Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$525K (2021) → $598K (2024)
Joel David Grossman
Staff Vice President & Regulatory Affairs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$350K (2023) → $362K (2024)
Carmichael Roberts
Immediate Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Pidgeon
At-Large Member
Secretary → At-Large, 2023
At-Large → At-Large Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Lavelle
Industry Executive Advisor
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Dismore
At-Large Member
At-Large → At-Large Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
JAMES MAULT
At-Large Member
Deb Vice Chair → At-Large, 2023
At-Large → At-Large Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Downer
Vice Chair
At-Large → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Abella
At-Large Member
At-Large → At-Large Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Wise
At-Large Member
Division Representative → At-Large Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ximena Gates
Division Representative
At-Large → Division Representative, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Taylor Moore
At-Large Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luke Motschenbacher
Deb Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Myungwon Lee
At-Large Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neal Manowitz
At-Large Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Bridget Karlin (2020–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Jamie Kaplan (2023) — Vice President & Communications · Filing note: Thru 110323
- Former: Fred Towns (2020–2022) — At-Large
- Former: Mike Fasulo (2020–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Douglas Johnson (2021–2022) — Staff Vice President & Emerging Tech Policy
- Former: Sonia Wadhawan (2021–2022) — At-Large
- Former: CINDY A STEVENSAS of (2022) — Senior Director & Publications
- Former: Jean FOSTERTHRU (2022) — Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications
- Former: Karen Chupkathru (2022) — Executive Vice President & Ces
- Former: Michael Moskowitz (2022) — At-Large
- Former: Ximena Hartsock (2022) — At-Large
- Former: Gary Yacoubian (2020–2021) — Deb Chair
- Former: John Penney (2020–2021) — At-Large
- Former: Karen Chupka (2020–2021) — Executive Vice President & Ces
- Former: Mike Mansuetti (2020–2021) — At-Large
- Former: Ty Ahmad-Taylor (2020–2021) — At-Large
- Former: Jean Foster (2021) — Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications
- Former: Shari Sally (2021) — Director & Ces Sales
- Former: David Hagan (2020) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Foster Jean (2020) — Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications
- Former: Jamie Susskind (2020) — Staff Vice President & Government Affairs
- Former: Markwalter Brian E (2020) — Senior Vice President, Research & Standards
- Former: Moore Tiffany (2020) — Senior Vice President, Pol. & Ind. Affairs
- Former: Quashie Rene (2020) — Staff Vice President Policy & Reg. Affairs
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 $3.4M, to Gary Shapiro (CEO). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Consumer Technology Association
How much does Consumer Technology Association give each year?
Consumer Technology Association gave $1.6M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 16 grants.
What is Consumer Technology Association's typical grant size?
Consumer Technology Association's median grant in 2024 was $18,743, and its average grant was $58,546, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Consumer Technology Association give grants?
Consumer Technology Association gives mostly in Virginia: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and Nevada (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (16 grants), Arlington, VA (2 grants), Las Vegas, NV (2 grants) and McLean, VA (2 grants).
Does Consumer Technology Association give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Consumer Technology Association's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Consumer Technology Association's largest grantees?
Consumer Technology Association's largest 2024 grantees include CTA Foundation ($1,017,488), Three Square ($60,000) and Phx Ctr for Adv Legal & Econ Pub Pol Stud ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Consumer Technology Association?
Consumer Technology Association reported $433.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $153.8M.
What does Consumer Technology Association fund?
CTA’s stated mission is to grow the consumer technology industry. Its filing describes work through CES, government and legal affairs, and communications. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Consumer Technology Association?
The CTA Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Consumer Technology Association's EIN?
Consumer Technology Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1963355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Consumer Technology Association accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 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)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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