Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (A01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc generated $218.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (21.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $220.5k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.9%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc has awarded 144 individual grants totaling $3,880,782. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE COMMUNITY CATALYST ACTION FUND (CCAF) IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING CONSUMERS ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE DECISION-MAKING THAT SHAPES OUR HEALTH AND HEALTH SYSTEM.THAT MEANS INFLUENCING OR CHANGING THE LANDSCAPE TO MAKE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE A CENTRAL TENET OF POLICYMAKING AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONSUMERS TO PARTICIPATE FULLY AND DIRECTLY IN THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LAWS AFFECTING THEIR ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE.WE ELECT CANDIDATES WHO WILL RELENTLESSLY PROTECT AND CHAMPION ACCESS TO QUALITY, AFFORDABLE CARE AND GET INVOLVED IN EFFORTS THAT CENTER HEALTH CARE AND JUSTICE IN POLICY AND DECISION MAKING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AFFORDABLE CARE ACT IMPLEMENTATION FUND (ACAIF) PROVIDES NEW SUPPORT TO STATE-BASED HEALTH ADVOCATES IN THE FORM OF GRANTS WHICH WILL BE USED TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE AND CONSUMER FOCUSED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT.THE ACTION FUND WAS CREATED TO ENSURE THAT NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL HEALTH CARE POLICIES AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS MEET COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUAL NEEDS BY SPONSORING AND PROMOTING PUBLIC EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN POLICY-MAKING, AND COLLABORATION AMONG STAKE-HOLDERS AND OTHERS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE NATION'S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. THE ACTION FUND PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR STATE-BASED HEALTH ADVOCACY TO ENSURE HEALTH REFORM REFLECTS CONSUMER INTERESTS AND CONCERNS, ESPECIALLY THOSE OF LOW-INCOME AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Emily Stewart Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Mahesh Bhatia Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Tshombe Hubbard Treasurer/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Katherine S Villers Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Eddy Morales Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $200,500 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $200,500 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $17,573 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $218,073 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $30,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $516 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,160 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $126,640 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,125 |
Office expenses | $22,000 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,860 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $220,537 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $200,141 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $469,300 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $500 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $669,941 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,978 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $41,373 |
Total liabilities | $50,351 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $146,238 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $473,352 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $669,941 |
Over the last fiscal year, Community Catalyst Action Fund Inc has awarded $30,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND TEXAS PURPOSE: HEALTH CARE PROGRAM SERVICES | $15,000 |
ALABAMA ARISE PURPOSE: HEALTH CARE PROGRAM SERVICES | $15,000 |