Connecticut Citizen Action Group

What Connecticut Citizen Action Group does

Connecticut Citizen Action Group (CCAG) is a statewide, membership-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit advocacy organization founded on the first Earth Day in 1970 (originally as Earth Action) and headquartered at 30 Arbor Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The organization mobilizes Connecticut residents through community organizing, mass phone canvassing, legislative advocacy, direct action, political endorsements, trainings, research, and coalition building across four primary issue verticals: climate and environment, healthcare, democracy, and economic justice. Its affiliated 501(c)(3) research arm, Connecticut Citizen Research Group (CCRG), produces research reports, policy publications (e.g., the Connecticut Solar Handbook, Recycle Today), active-citizenship training, and historically operated a lead poisoning prevention program for inner-city families.

CCAG's revenue model is built on three streams: annual membership dues (minimum $20), contributions to both CCAG (501(c)(4)) and its tax-deductible CCRG affiliate (501(c)(3)), and event-based fundraising including the annual Cycle4CT climate ride, the CCRG Holiday Auction, and the Anniversary & Awards Celebration. Distribution and member engagement occur through phone canvassing, the Connecticut Action Bulletin email newsletter, ActionNetwork-hosted petitions and action alerts, and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky). The organization leads or co-leads multiple statewide coalitions — Health Justice Now, Insure Our Future, HUSKY for Immigrants, Recovery for All — alongside partnerships with Sierra Club, ACLU of Connecticut, CT Working Families Party, People's Action, Third Act, and CT Public. CCAG is governed as an independent nonprofit with no parent company or institutional investor ownership; operations are led by Executive Director Tom Swan with a small staff of approximately 11-15 including an Associate Director, CFO, Development, Membership, and Communications roles.

Name

Connecticut Citizen Action Group

Legal name

Connecticut Citizen Action Group

Website

https://ccag.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Connecticut Citizen Action Group is a 55-year-old statewide 501(c)(4) nonprofit advocacy organization based in Hartford that mobilizes Connecticut residents through grassroots organizing, coalition-building, and legislative advocacy on climate, healthcare, democracy, and economic justice issues, funded by membership dues, donations, and events.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Hartford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: CCAG collects annual membership dues to support organizational operations. The minimum annual dues are $20.
2. Contributions and Donations: Accepts contributions to both CCAG (501c4) and its affiliated CCRG (501c3 tax-deductible). Phone canvassing and direct fundraising campaigns generate additional support.
3. Event Revenue: Annual events including Anniversary & Awards Celebration, CCRG Holiday Auction, and Cycle4CT climate fundraiser generate revenue through ticket sales and sponsorships.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CCAG is a statewide, membership-based advocacy organization that engages Connecticut residents in grassroots campaigns on climate, healthcare, democracy, and economic justice through community organizing, mass canvasses, legislative advocacy, direct action, political endorsements, and coalition building. Its 501(c)(3) affiliate CCRG produces research, policy reports, and active citizenship training programs. The organization sells annual memberships and solicits tax-deductible contributions to fund its advocacy and research activities.

Product overview

Connecticut Citizen Action Group (CCAG) is a statewide membership-based nonprofit organization focused on advocacy rather than a traditional product company. CCAG operates its core advocacy programs through community organizing, mass canvasses, legislative advocacy, direct action, political endorsements, trainings, research, and coalition building. Its tax-exempt research affiliate, Connecticut Citizen Research Group (CCRG), focuses on public education, training, research, and community organizing. Key programs include advocacy campaigns on climate and environment (Cycle4CT, Insure Our Future), healthcare (Health Justice Now, Five Families, Lead Poisoning Prevention), democracy, and economic justice. CCRG produces research reports and publications including the Connecticut Solar Handbook and Recycle Today guides.

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Products and services

• CCAG Membership Program Statewide advocacy membership program that engages Connecticut residents in campaign work on climate, healthcare, democracy, and economic justice through community organizing, mass canvasses, and legislative advocacy. Annual membership dues (minimum $20) grant access to the Connecticut Action Bulletin newsletter and campaign participation.
• Research & Policy Reports (CCRG) Research reports produced by the CCRG affiliate on statewide issues including toxic hazards, water quality standards, transportation options, microwave emissions, solid waste disposal, recycling, and campaign contribution patterns from various industries. Used by policymakers, journalists, and coalition partners.
• Active Citizenship Training Training programs offered by CCRG to increase public participation in addressing consumer, environmental, and public safety problems by providing skills of active citizenship. Audience is Connecticut residents and community members.
• Lead Poisoning Education & Prevention Program CCRG's outreach and public education program for inner-city parents with lead-poisoned children, teaching parents about lead poisoning symptoms and cures, promoting institutional awareness, and assisting families in obtaining help. The legacy program now supports governmental policy initiatives to safeguard air and water quality.
• Health Justice Now Campaign Statewide coalition campaign led by CCAG to ensure Connecticut residents have access to quality affordable healthcare, preventing 250,000 residents from losing affordable healthcare coverage.
• Cycle4CT Annual Ride Annual fundraising ride for climate and environmental justice that strengthens CCAG's organizing capacity for a Zero Carbon Future. 7th Annual Ride held in 2026.
• Five Families Campaign Healthcare advocacy campaign exposing how insurance companies divert billions away from patient care for Connecticut residents.
• Insure Our Future Campaign Campaign pressuring property and casualty insurers to end underwriting and investments in fossil fuels, including shareholder meeting actions targeting Travelers and The Hartford.
• Climate Superfund Campaign Advocacy effort calling for fossil fuel companies to pay into a climate resilience fund proportional to climate damage caused in Connecticut.
• Connecticut Solar Handbook A publication produced by CCRG for wider distribution addressing solar energy topics in Connecticut.
• Recycle Today. Waste Not Tomorrow A publication produced by CCRG addressing solid waste disposal and recycling statewide in Connecticut.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Health Justice Now CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition focused on ensuring Connecticut residents have quality affordable healthcare, preventing 250,000 residents from losing affordable healthcare coverage. CCAG formed and leads this coalition to advocate for healthcare as a human right.
• Insure Our Future CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coalition pressuring property and casualty insurers to end underwriting and investments in fossil fuels. CCAG leads Connecticut activities including shareholder meeting actions targeting Travelers and The Hartford.
• Sierra Club ConnecticutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting climate advocacy events, environmental legislation campaigns, and shared organizing activities including Earth Day advocacy and climate action days.
• HUSKY for Immigrants CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition working to expand HUSKY Healthcare (Medicaid) coverage to immigrant populations. CCAG helped expand coverage to kids under 15 and pregnant people, continues advocacy for expansion to age 18.
• Recovery for All CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBroad coalition focused on securing adequate state funding for essential services and demanding a moral state budget. Includes unions, community groups, and advocacy organizations.
• People's ActionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational progressive organization supporting local actions. CCAG participates in national days of action including Hands Off protests and billionaire accountability campaigns.
• Third Act / Third Act CTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization founded by Bill McKibben focused on climate action by older Americans. Co-hosts webinars and actions on fossil fuel divestment and climate issues.
• CT Public (Connecticut Public Radio)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerConnecticut public media partner for coverage and promotion of CCAG campaigns and events including health insurance advocacy and climate actions.
• ACLU of ConnecticutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of civil liberties events including the Defend Our Civil Liberties Rally. Coalition partner on immigration rights, free speech, and democratic accountability issues.
• Sierra ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational environmental organization. CCAG participates in Insure Our Future coalition activities targeting insurance companies on climate issues and co-hosts climate advocacy events.
• CT Working Families PartycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgressive political organization. Partner in coalition actions including Hands Off protests and electoral organizing in Connecticut.
• CT Tenants UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTenants rights organization. Partner in housing justice coalition activities including May Day actions and anti-gentrification organizing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG): Statewide consumer/environmental advocacy organization in Vermont. Comparable to CCAG as a small-state, membership-led advocacy outfit tackling utility regulation, climate, and consumer issues.
• New Jersey Citizen Action: Statewide citizen-action advocacy organization in New Jersey. Highly comparable as a state-level grassroots mobilization, legislative advocacy, and consumer protection group with similar 501(c)(4) structure.
• Connecticut League of Women Voters: Statewide Connecticut civic engagement and advocacy organization. Directly comparable to CCAG as a Connecticut-based, membership-driven nonprofit focused on democracy, voter access, and policy advocacy.
• New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG): Statewide New York consumer and environmental advocacy group. Closely comparable to CCAG on advocacy issues, coalition approach, and student/community organizing model.
• ACLU of Connecticut: Connecticut affiliate of the ACLU. Named coalition partner of CCAG; directly comparable as a Connecticut-based affiliate advocacy organization, particularly on civil liberties, democracy, and rights issues.
• Massachusetts PIRG: Statewide Massachusetts public interest research and advocacy organization. Comparable to CCAG on consumer, environmental, and democracy issues with a similarly grassroots-led operating model.
• CT Working Families Party: Connecticut state affiliate of the Working Families Party. Named CCAG coalition partner; directly comparable as a progressive electoral and advocacy organization operating in Connecticut.
• Sierra Club Connecticut Chapter: Connecticut chapter of the Sierra Club. Named CCAG partner; comparable as a state-level environmental advocacy organization tackling climate and utility issues.

Broad incumbents

• People's Action: National progressive advocacy federation. CCAG is a member/partner; comparable as a larger umbrella coalition that operates on the same issues (housing, healthcare, democracy) at national scale.
• State Voices: National civic engagement coalition supporting state-based advocacy groups. Comparable to CCAG in its mission to coordinate state-level organizing on democracy and progressive issues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CCAG.1971
• Instagraminstagram.com/ctcag
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/connecticut-citizen-action-group-inc

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Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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