Action On Smoking & Health
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Action On Smoking & Health is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1968, with $589,291 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1250 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC, 20036 EIN 13-2603590 Since 1968
Revenue (FY2024)
$589K
▼ 35.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$3.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Action On Smoking & Health— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating30 mo reserves · -159% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Action On Smoking & Health: 30 mo reserves · -159% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Action On Smoking & Health— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Action On Smoking & Health: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1250 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC, 20036
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.4M (FY2013) to $589K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $197KNet assets $3.9M
Operating margin
-158.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.1M
Total liabilities
$197K
Net assets
$3.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $589,291▼35.3% | $1,523,325▲12.8% | $3,857,461▼14.1% | $4,054,623▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $910,783▲40.3% | $1,350,496▼0.4% | $4,491,615▼4.3% | $4,682,389▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $649,118▼68.8% | $1,355,829▲7.9% | $4,693,228▼24.6% | $4,933,921▼25.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,077,512▲165% | $1,256,800▲6.1% | $6,222,047▲14.1% | $6,651,186▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $782,975▲23.6% | $1,184,852▼3.4% | $5,451,900▼1.5% | $5,765,858▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $633,617▼41.5% | $1,226,600▼4.2% | $5,532,138▲3.1% | $5,727,879▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,082,674▼0.8% | $1,280,081▲12.2% | $5,363,808▼12.5% | $5,554,408▼12.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,091,133▲72.5% | $1,140,642▼12.0% | $6,126,771▲6.1% | $6,354,251▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $632,605▼55.3% | $1,296,503▼29.4% | $5,775,588▼6.6% | $5,966,853▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,414,397▼34.9% | $1,835,914▼18.6% | $6,181,930▼11.2% | $6,420,609▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,171,358▼11.0% | $2,256,599▲5.9% | $6,962,201▼2.2% | $7,285,501▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,439,432 | $2,131,046▼8.7% | $7,121,334▲12.9% | $7,363,361▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,333,780 | $6,306,614 | $6,745,516 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.9M total
23 grants to Action On Smoking & Health totaling $1.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2024 | $45,000 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2023 | $35,000 |
| Truth Initiative Foundation | Sponsorship of 2024 national tobacco endgame summit april 2024 | 2023 | $20,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Action on smoking & health: pioneering equitable tobacco control | 2022 | $94,944 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $5,200 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Action on smoking and health: implementation of the international convention against racial discrimination (icerd) to advance the menthol movement and equitable tobacco control policies | 2021 | $95,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General use and/or special fund/project | 2019 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $5,724 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $65,965 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2018 | $60,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General use | 2018 | $45,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Action On Smoking & Health a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Action On Smoking & Health is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-2603590, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Action On Smoking & Health's EIN?
- Action On Smoking & Health's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-2603590.
- How much revenue does Action On Smoking & Health report?
- Action On Smoking & Health reported $589,291 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Action On Smoking & Health have?
- CharityIndex grades Action On Smoking & Health D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Action On Smoking & Health (EIN 13-2603590) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.