The Cannabis Alliance
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What it says it does
The Cannabis Alliance is a non-profit, membership-based association of approximately 220 members individuals, businesses, government officials, and non-profit organizations dedicated to the advancement of a sustainable, vital, and ethical cannabis industry.
- Income
- $388,470
- Spending
- $390,652
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 5
- Highest pay
- $75,000, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- 2024 Program Service Accomplishments -- Advocacy & Legislative Engagement: The Cannabis Alliance organized Lobby Day, facilitating 39 meetings across 19 legislative districts over two days. The Legislative Committee tracked cannabis-related bills, developed strategy for priority legislation, and coordinated testimony and grassroots support. Annual Policy Summit: The organization hosted its annual in-person Policy Summit with over 100 attendees and speakers. The event focused on policy concerns in Washington's cannabis market under the theme Foundations and Futures. Recurring Educational Programming: Monthly General Meetings provided updates from the Board, regulatory and legislative briefings, guest speakers, and member engagement. Weekly Happy Hour events offered public networking and discussion on cannabis-related topics and culture. Community Access & Support: Office Hours were held twice weekly, providing open virtual access to staff and board members for questions and discussion. Webinar Wednesday featured 52 live-streamed sessions on topics such as cannabis research, legalization, and equity. Committee-Led Initiatives: The Education & Outreach Committee developed and shared vetted cannabis education through presentations, tours, and community events. The Equity & Justice Committee partnered with advocacy groups to support expungement efforts, hosted panels on re-entry and tribal collaboration, and sponsored inclusive educational content. The Sustainability Committee works with legislators and retailors to greatly reduce packaging waste in the industry.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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