named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Amicus Briefs and Legal Advocacy
Files amicus briefs and participates in legal actions to defend consumer access to e-cigarettes, including in the landmark case Smoking Everywhere v. FDA.
Historical Timeline of Vaping
Maintains and updates a comprehensive historical timeline of vaping and electronic cigarettes since 2010, used as an educational and advocacy resource.
Public Education and Awareness
Produces and curates informational resources on tobacco harm reduction, including studies, news articles, and opinion pieces through its Information Library.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Substance Use Policy Advocacy & Public Education 1 activity
- Advocacy for access to smoke-free alternativesOrganizes national, state, and local advocacy efforts to ensure consumer access to reduced-harm tobacco alternatives by mobilizing members, issuing calls to action, and opposing legislation that restricts availability of vaping and nicotine products. Activities include tracking legislation, submitting testimony, and coordinating public participation in regulatory processes.
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Medical Research & Education Dissemination 1 activity
- Dissemination of research and educational materials on tobacco harm reductionMaintains and shares a library of scientific research, journal articles, and educational content on smoke-free alternatives and tobacco harm reduction through its website, social media, email, and community-specific outreach, including materials tailored for the LGBTQ community.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Member engagement and communication servicesProvides registered members (over 250,000 as of 2022) with access to news, local alerts, research updates, legislative developments, and educational resources via website, email, and social media; rebroadcasts regional and state-level information to support community engagement.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Collection and publication of consumer testimonials on vapingCollects and publishes personal testimonials from individuals who have used vapor products to quit or reduce smoking, including over 13,000 stories, to support advocacy and public education efforts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$99K
Contributions & grants$99K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$120K
Program expenses4%
Admin / overhead92%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$50K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$50K
Cash$49K
Investments$0
Liabilities$322
Net assets$50K
Liquid reserves4.9 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -18.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEX CLARK | CEO | 40 | $48K |
board members · 7
- DANIELLE JONES — PRESIDENT
- DOUG CARTER — DIRECTOR
- JIM MCDONALD — DIRECTOR
- JULIE WOESSNER — DIRECTOR
- LOGAN EVANS — VICE PRESIDENT
- MATT CULLEY — SECRETARY/TREASURER
- RONALD WARD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Consumer Product Safety Commission Government — References recalls issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission related to lithium-ion battery fire hazards in laptops.
- Cookie Information Government — Powered by Cookie Information for cookie compliance and privacy settings.
- Exponent, Inc. Partner — Scientific consulting firm whose review of the FDA's e-cigarette study was cited by CASAA to challenge claims about health risks.
- Facebook Network — Hosts state-specific Facebook groups for members to connect and share information.
- Health New Zealand Partner — Conducted a study on e-cigarettes funded by Ruyan, referenced in CASAA's timeline as evidence of reduced harm compared to smoking.
- Not specified Partner — Collaborates with consumer advocates to advance legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts.
- Progressive Policy Institute Partner — Cites research from the Progressive Policy Institute on the relationship between e-cigarette use and declining smoking rates.
- Public Health England Network — References Public Health England's report supporting tobacco harm reduction
- The International Network of Nicotine Consumer Organisations Network — CASAA is a member of this international network of nicotine consumer organizations.
- U.S. Fire Administration Government — Cites data from the U.S. Fire Administration on e-cigarette battery incidents between 2009 and 2014.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Consumer-Governed Organizational Structure 133 orgsmethodology: consumer_governanceBy limiting industry-affiliated board members to no more than one-third of governance roles, the organization ensures policy positions remain aligned with consumer interests, because structural independence prevents industry capture and maintains credibility in harm reduction advocacy.shared approach: Unified Industry Voice →
- Consumer-Led Advocacy with Grassroots Mobilization 133 orgsmethodology: consumer-led_advocacyBy empowering consumers to lead advocacy efforts through ready-to-use tools, personal storytelling, and collective presence at policy forums, the organization increases influence on regulatory decisions, because lived experience and visible public engagement lend authenticity and political pressure that shape tobacco policy.shared approach: Unified Industry Voice →
- Harm Reduction through Safer Nicotine Alternatives 7 orgsmethodology: harm_reductionBy advocating for access to smoke-free, reduced-harm nicotine products (like vaping), the organization seeks to improve public health and support smoking cessation, because eliminating combustion significantly lowers health risks and respects individual autonomy in health choices.shared approach: Grassroots Mobilization for Policy Change →
- Legislative Advocacy to Protect Access and Affordability 7 orgsmethodology: legislative-advocacy-for-accessBy opposing restrictive policies such as flavor bans and purchase incentive limits, the organization preserves access to low-risk nicotine alternatives, because maintaining product variety and affordability prevents relapse to smoking and counters protectionist outcomes favoring combustible tobacco.shared approach: Grassroots Mobilization for Policy Change →