Program areas at Call for Action
Field operations - network of consumer hotlines, affiliated with local media partners to assist the general publc with consumer problems. Thousands of people benefited.
Network hotline - phone bank operated by volunteers to provide the general public with consumer advice and assistance free of charge. Thousands of people benefited.
Consumer outreach - weekly consumer news reports and website updates providing the gen eral publc with information on consumer problems and solutions. Thousands of people benefited.
Program services provided to the general public include: 1. Ip transition - develop and promote consumer education content highlighting low cost broadband options for qualifying households. 150,000 earned in 2019 2. 1800contacts - educate consumers about their rights and alternative options in vision care. 7,000 earned in 2019
Personnel at Call for Action
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Eduard Bartholme | Executive Director | $0 | 2021-12-31 |
| Shirley Rooker | President | $0 | 2023-11-10 |
| Maxine Sweet | Board Member | $0 | 2023-02-21 |
| Susan Bowie | Secretary | $0 | 2021-12-31 |
| Maury Corp | Treasurer | $0 | 2021-12-31 |
Financials for Call for Action
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $78,589 | $62,782 | 25.2% |
| Program services | $0 | $208 | -100% |
| Investment income and dividends | $1,994 | $8,967 | -77.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $5,000 | $20,000 | -75% |
| Total revenues | $85,583 | $91,957 | -6.9% |
Organizations like Call for Action
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| California Operation Lifesaver | 501(c)(3) | Graeagle, CA | $298,770 |
| Alliance for Consumer Education | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $193,004 |
| Funeral Consumers Alliance | 501(c)(3) | Graham, NC | $102,995 |
| North Carolina Public Interest Research Group Education Fund | 501(c)(3) | Raleigh, NC | $218,640 |
| Colorado Public Interest Research Foundation (COPIRF) | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $375,700 |
| Consumers Council of Mo | 501(c)(3) | Saint Louis, MO | $166,702 |
| Consumer Education Council of North America | 501(c)(3) | Reston, VA | $72,000 |
| Consumer Advocates for RCFE Reform | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $31,057 |
| Boston Cyclists Union | 501(c)(3) | Roxbury, MA | $375,032 |
| Maine Citizens for Clean Elections | 501(c)(3) | Portland, ME | $329,477 |
Data update history
December 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
February 22, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 23, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Public policy
Characteristics
MembershipsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 11820 Parklawn Dr Suite 340
- Rockville, MD 20852
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- County
- Montgomery County, MD
- Website URL
- callforaction.org/Â
- Phone
- (240) 747-0229
IRS details
- EIN
- 13-6180742
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1963
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- W90: Consumer Protection and Safety
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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