Alliance For Consumer Education is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alliance For Consumer Education is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Alliance For Consumer Education generated $346.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $19.0k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (33.3%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ACE IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WAS FOUNDED IN 2000 BY THE HOUSEHOLD & COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION (HCPA). AT ACE, WE SEE PRODUCTS AS TOOLS FOR MAINTAINING HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS, PROTECTING PEOPLE AND FAMILIES, AND ULTIMATELY IMPROVING LIVES. WE ALSO SEE EDUCATION AS AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF USING PRODUCTS CORRECTLY, STORING THEM SAFELY, AND DISPOSING OF THEM IN SUSTAINABLE WAYS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS ON WHAT IT MEANS TO USE PRODUCTS RESPONSIBLY, TO INSPIRE HEALTHY HABITS AT HOME AND TEACH OUR CHILDREN AND TEENS THE DANGERS OF PRODUCT OR INHALANT ABUSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ALLIANCE FOR CONSUMER EDUCATION (ACE) IS DEDICATED TO HELPING PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY AND BENEFITS OF HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS. THE FOUNDATION'S GOAL IS TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO USE HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS RESPONSIBLY AND INSPIRE HEALTHY HABITS AT HOME.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, THE ALLIANCE FOR CONSUMER EDUCATION (ACE) WORKS TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND THE COMMUNITY ABOUT DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH HEALTHY HYGIENE AND THE DANGERS OF INHALANT ABUSE.
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INFORMATION: THE ALLIANCE FOR CONSUMER EDUCATION (ACE) IS DEDICATED TO HELPING PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY AND BENEFITS OF HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS THROUGH ITS THREE PROGRAM AREAS: CONSUMER CARE, HEALTH & WELL-BEING, AND INHALANT ABUSE PREVENTION. ACE SHARES INFORMATION AND RESOURCES WITH CONSUMERS ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO USE, STORE, AND DISPOSE OF HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS PROPERLY; THE IMPORTANCE OF DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH HEALTHY HYGIENE, AND THE DANGERS OF INHALANT ABUSE. ACE USES ONLINE RESOURCES, SOCIAL MEDIA, CONFERENCE EXHIBITS, AND OTHER PLATFORMS TO SHARE THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephen Caldeira Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
William A Wood Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hal Ambuter Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrizia Barone PHD Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alvin Bronstein MD Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joel Burdick PHD Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $50,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $50,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $13 |
| 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 | $346,076 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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 | $2,257 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,169 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,329 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $1,059 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $168 |
| Total functional expenses | $18,982 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,694 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $1,059 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $13,753 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,118 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $10,118 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,635 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $13,753 |