2016-01-28T09:12:14-06:00 2015-05-31 271728945 O'CONNOR DAVIES LLP 665 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10022 990 2014-06-01 521516692 DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE DRUG 2126138040 131 W 33RD STREET 15TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10001 ETHAN NADELMANN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2126138040 2016-01-28 1 GARRETT M HIGGINS P00543209 2122862600 2016-01-26 2014 2016-04-25 22:37:26Z ETHAN NADELMANN 131 W 33RD STREET 15TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10001 14295321 0 X HTTP://WWW.DRUGPOLICY.ORG/ X 2000 DC DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE SUPPORTED DRUG POLICY AND LEGAL REFORMS AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL AND IN ALL STATES. DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE'S ADVOCACY GRANTS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $1,100,000 MILLION TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AT THE NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVELS IN SUPPORT OF THEIR EFFORTS TO REFORM DRUG POLICY. 17 16 81 16 0 0 6227328 14070325 420442 17417 22365 14412 137535 193167 6807670 14295321 1122308 954500 0 0 5891018 6620002 66000 227282 1704061 5091593 4683734 12170919 12485518 -5363249 1809803 8011689 12927317 3967493 7067372 4044196 5859945 X THE DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE ENVISIONS A JUST SOCIETY IN WHICH THE USE AND REGULATION OF DRUGS ARE GROUNDED IN SCIENCE, COMPASSION, HEALTH, AND HUMAN RIGHTS; IN WHICH PEOPLE ARE NO LONGER PUNISHED FOR WHAT THEY PUT INTO THEIR OWN BODIES BUT ONLY FOR CRIMES AGAINST OTHERS; AND IN WHICH THE FEARS, PREJUDICES, AND PUNITIVE PROHIBITIONS OF TODAY ARE NO MORE. OUR MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THOSE POLICIES AND ATTITUDES THAT BEST REDUCE THE HARMS OF BOTH DRUG USE AND DRUG PROHIBITION, AND TO PROMOTE THE SOVEREIGNTY OF INDIVIDUALS OVER THEIR MINDS AND BODIES. 0 0 3471840 7200 PUBLIC POLICY AND LEGAL AFFAIRS- THE DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE SEEKS TO FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORM THE WAY SOCIETY THINKS ABOUT AND ADDRESSES DRUGS, THE PEOPLE WHO USE THEM, AND THE MARKETS THROUGH WHICH THEY ARE AVAILABLE. WE ADVOCATE A WHOLESALE CHANGE OF DRUG POLICY - AN END TO THE WAR ON DRUGS - BASED ON OUR ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES OF REASON, COMPASSION, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND RESPONSIBILITY. MOST GENERALLY, OUR GOAL IS TO SHIFT THE U.S. RESPONSE TO DRUGS FROM A PUNITIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE MODEL TO ONE BASED ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS. WHILE OUR WORK ADDRESSES THE WIDE RANGE OF SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC ISSUES TOUCHED BY THE WAR ON DRUGS, NEARLY ALL OF OUR EFFORTS FALL UNDER FOUR SUBSTANTIVE ISSUE AREAS: REFORMING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, EMPOWERING PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACHES, REFORMING CANNABIS POLICY, AND PROMOTING EFFECTIVE DRUG EDUCATION FOR YOUTH.THE DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE SUPPORTS INCREMENTAL POLICY AND LEGAL REFORMS AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS THAT CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS, WITH THE GOAL THAT EACH REFORM 1) CREATES REAL AND MEASURABLE BENEFITS FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN OR WOULD BE UNJUSTLY VICTIMIZED BY THE WAR ON DRUGS, THEREBY REDUCING THE DEATH, DISEASE, CRIME, AND SUFFERING ASSOCIATED WITH BOTH DRUG USE AND DRUG PROHIBITION; 2) BUILDS POLITICAL CONSCIOUSNESS AMONG OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE NEED TO REFORM DRUG POLICIES; AND 3) ADVANCES OUR LONG-TERM VISION OF A SOCIETY IN WHICH CRIMINALIZATION AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE INSTITUTIONS PLAY A MINIMAL ROLE IN DEALING WITH DRUGS, DRUG USERS, AND DRUG MARKETS. THE DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE IS CURRENTLY MOST ACTIVE AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL AND IN CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, NEW JERSEY, NEW MEXICO, NEW YORK, AND WASHINGTON, D.C. 1225084 954500 GRANTS- THE DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE'S ADVOCACY GRANTS PROGRAM ADVANCES DRUG POLICY REFORM AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS BY STRATEGICALLY FUNDING SMALLER AND GEOGRAPHICALLY LIMITED ORGANIZATIONS AND PROJECTS. IT HAS THREE FUNDING TRACKS. THE FIRST IS PROMOTING POLICY CHANGE, THROUGH WHICH WE AWARDED APPROXIMATELY $750,000 MILLION. THE SECOND, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $400,000, IS RAPID RESPONSE/SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES, THROUGH WHICH WE AWARDED SMALLER GRANTS TO TIME-SENSITIVE PROJECTS. THE THIRD IS A DISCRETIONARY FUND OF APPROXIMATELY $20,000, THROUGH WHICH WE AWARD SMALL GRANTS OF UP TO $2,500. WE ALSO ALLOCATE FUNDS TO BRING TOGETHER GRANTEES ANNUALLY TO IMPROVE THE COORDINATION AMONG ORGANIZATIONS AND WITH THE DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE'S PROGRAMS. 1986680 10217 COMMUNICATIONS- THE DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE INITIATES AND SHAPES LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL DIALOGUE ON DRUG POLICY REFORM, EXPOSING THE PUBLIC TO OUR MESSAGES AND GENERATING EARNED MEDIA EACH YEAR EQUIVALENT IN IMPACT TO WHAT WOULD COST MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN PAID ADVERTISING. OUR PUBLIC RELATIONS EFFORTS SUPPORT OUR LOCAL AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS, HELP SMALLER ORGANIZATIONS PROMOTE THEIR OWN CAMPAIGNS, AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF BREAKING NEWS TO PROVOKE DEBATE FRAMED BY OUR MISSION AND VISION. WE PUBLISH BOOKLETS AND OTHER MATERIALS ON CUTTING EDGE DRUG POLICY ISSUES, AND COLLABORATE WITH ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS IN PRODUCING ASSESSMENTS OF STATE AND FEDERAL DRUG AND CRIME POLICIES. THE LINDESMITH LIBRARY, HOUSED IN OUR NEW YORK OFFICE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, IS AMONG THE WORLD'S LEADING REPOSITORIES OF PRINT AND OTHER MEDIA MATERIALS ABOUT DRUGS AND DRUG POLICY, AND HAS EMERGED AS THE DE FACTO ARCHIVES OF THE HARM REDUCTION AND DRUG POLICY REFORM MOVEMENTS. WHILE OUR PRIORITY IN OUR PUBLIC EDUCATION WORK IS TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR SHORT-TERM STATE CAMPAIGNS, WE ALSO SEEK TO ENGAGE IN LONGER-TERM CAMPAIGNS TO EDUCATE PEOPLE MORE BROADLY ABOUT OUR MISSION AND VISION. WE USE MARKETING TO PROMOTE DPA'S "BRAND" AS THE LEADING ORGANIZATION ADVANCING ALTERNATIVES TO THE WAR ON DRUGS. 2619996 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE- CONFERENCES, HEALTH AND HARM REDUCTION, TREATMENT AND PREVENTION, AND SPECIAL PROJECTS. 2619996 9303600 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 75 0 81 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 17 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA ID IL IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX VI VT VA WA WI WY IN NV HI UT WV X X X RYAN CHAVEZ DIR OF FINANCE AND ADMIN 2126138041 131 W 33RD STREET 15TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10001 IRA GLASSER PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 REV EDWIN SANDERS SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 RICHARD B WOLF TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ETHAN NADELMANN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 280280 0 42090 CARL HART PHD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JODIE EVANS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES E FERGUSON II DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MATHILDE KRIM PHD DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 PAMELA LICHTY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT NEWMAN MD DIRECTOR THROUGH 6/20/14 2.00 X 0 0 0 GEORGE SOROS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DR CHRISTINE DOWNTON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JASON FLOM DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ILONA SZABO DE CAVALHO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 THE HON LARRY CAMPBELL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID C LEWIS MD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOSIAH RICH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL SKOLNIK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RYAN CHAVEZ DIR. OF FINANCE AND ADMIN. 40.00 X 143800 0 22369 STEPHEN GUTWILLIG DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIR. OF P 40.00 X 143205 0 21861 CLOVIS THORN MANAGING DIRECTOR - FUNDRA 40.00 X 120513 0 19682 SHARDA SEKARAN MANAGING DIRECTOR - COMMUNICATIONS 40.00 X 120716 0 9950 GABRIEL SAYEGH STATE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 104326 0 19741 912840 0 135693 6 0 1 0 BLACKBAUD PO BOX 930256 ATLANTA GA 31193 SOFTWARE CONSULTANT 117783 SANKY COMMUNICATIONS INC 599 11TH AVENUE 6TH FL NEW YORK NY 10036 ON LINE MARKETING & CONSULTING 115519 2 1007988 13062337 211433 14070325 PUBLICATIONS AND VIDEOS 611710 10217 10217 REGISTRATION AND CONFERENCE INCOM 611710 7200 7200 17417 14412 14412 2400 0 2400 2400 2400 DRUG POLICY ACTION ADMIN. FEE 900099 145911 145911 OTHER REIMBURSEMENT 900099 41355 41355 OTHER REVENUE 900099 3501 3501 190767 14295321 17417 0 207579 952000 952000 2500 2500 662778 334184 253519 75075 4699278 3726043 489895 483340 276614 223745 27884 24985 567402 435758 78447 53197 413930 312983 61871 39076 49743 6488 43255 33513 641 32232 640 37391 37391 410350 410350 227282 227282 183098 161664 1434 20000 1090584 459494 118991 512099 101194 89161 7239 4794 54748 54748 783021 616151 108854 58016 515168 433502 42052 39614 282152 227291 11118 43743 60000 60000 88732 63573 14125 11034 65977 8172 57805 PROGRAM FEES 762917 689113 24339 49465 BALLOT INITIATIVES 100000 100000 MEMBERSHIP/SUBSCRIPTION 61226 50787 3486 6953 BOARD EXPENSES 3920 3920 12485518 9303600 1477857 1704061 X 450067 95891 0 354176 68374 263246 804147 1156005 867051 4936281 39598 44105 41851 96137 6197815 554686 5621889 5643129 504070 698992 64709 89422 8011689 12927317 1021643 1045118 2945850 2872254 3000000 0 150000 3967493 7067372 X 1918247 -299113 2125949 6159058 4044196 5859945 8011689 12927317 X 1809803 -2054 8000 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 9039672 13319498 8899787 6227328 14070325 51556610 9039672 13319498 8899787 6227328 14070325 51556610 23868162 27688448 16995 11758 18546 8019 16812 72130 446117 16251 697 140644 190767 794476 52423216 1380346 0.52820 0.51060 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2011 AMOUNT: $ 16,251. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 361. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 1,501. HONORARIUMS AND REBATE - 2012 AMOUNT: $ 697. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 510. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 1,310. OTHER REIMBURSEMENT - 2010 AMOUNT: $ 269,769. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 26,322. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 41,355. DRUG POLICY ACTION ADMIN FEE - 2013 AMOUNT: $ 113,451. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 145,911. TAX REFUND - 2010 AMOUNT: $ 3,823. PROP 19 CAMPAIGN - 2010 AMOUNT: $ 172,525. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FEE - 2014 AMOUNT: $ 690. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 9627 544073 553700 10227757 10781457 689073 172268 0 0 577479 651341 704855 689073 2622748 3934122 286765 556622 619574 553700 2016661 144370 162835 176214 172268 655687 983531 11406 13846 14869 9627 49748 4340092 4340092 923175 85724 837451 884638 468962 415676 49910 49910 5643129 DUE TO DRUG POLICY ACTION 150000 150000 X 14293267 -2054 -2054 14295321 0 14295321 12477518 0 12477518 8000 8000 12485518 PART X, LINE 2: DPA RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT DPA HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION. DPA IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO AUDITS BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING JURISDICTIONS FOR THE PERIODS PRIOR TO 2012. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: GRANT REFUNDS NETTED AGAINST GRANT EXPENSE 8,000. X X X X X X 1 AB DATA PO BOX 170062 MILWAUKEE WI 532178000 DIRECT MAILINGS 0 849706 69000 780706 SANKY COMMUNICATIONS INC 599 ELEVENTH AVENUE 6TH FL NEW YORK NY 10036 ON LINE MARKETING AND CONSULTING 0 115211 115211 0 SD & A TELESERVICES INC 5757 WEST CENTURY BLVD SUITE 300 LOS ANGELES CA 90045 TELEFUNDRAISING 0 43071 43071 0 1007988 227282 780706 AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V) A.B. DATA, LTD. WAS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FUNDRAISING SOLICITATION THROUGH DIRECT MAILING TO ASSIST DPA'S WORK IN BROADENING THE PUBLIC DEBATE ON DRUG POLICY AND TO PROMOTE REALISTIC ALTERNATIVES TO WAR ON DRUGS BASED ON SCIENCE, COMPASSION, PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS. THE ORGANIZATION DISTINGUISHES BETWEEN PAYMENT FOR CONSULTING FEES AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT WITH A.B. DATA BASED ON SPECIFIC CONTRACT ARRANGEMENTS AND ITEMIZED INVOICING. IN ADDITION TO THE $69,000 OF CONSULTANT FEES PAID, A.B. DATA ALSO RECEIVED ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS OF $556,917 AS REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED. SANKY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. WAS RETAINED TO DESIGN AND SUPERVISE AN ONLINE FUNDRAISING PROGRAM FOR DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE. SD & A TELESERVICES WAS RETAINED TO PROVIDE TELEFUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN ON BEHALF OF DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE. 1 A BETTER WAY FOUNDATION PO BOX 942 HARTFORD CT 06101 061576383 501(C)3 40000 N/A N/A TO HELP MAXIMIZE DPA'S INVESTMENT IN REFORM AGENDAS IN MULTIPLE STATES; ADVANCE SOPHISTICATED DRUG POLICY REFORM EFFORTS IN CONNECTICUT INCLUSIVE OF THE "2.0" REFORM AGENDA AND WORK WITH GROUPS IN THE TRI-STATE REGION AND NORTH EAST TO DEVELOP A REGIONAL AGENDA FOR REFORM. A NEW PATH 2527 DOUBLETREE ROAD SPRING VALLEY CA 91978 330883927 501(C)3 40000 N/A N/A TO SUPPORT FOR BROADER DRUG POLICY IN THE STATE. THEY ALSO RUN THEIR NATIONAL MOMS UNITED CAMPAIGN, WHICH NOW WORKS IN 20 STATES. THEIR OBJECTIVE IS TO USE THE VOICES OF MOTHERS AND PARENTS TO DEMAND AN END TO THE DEVASTATION CREATED BY THE WAR ON DRUGS AND TO SEEK THERAPEUTIC ALTERNATIVES AND RESTORATIVE POLICIES. THEY WILL ALSO ENGAGE MOMS AS POWERFUL PARTNERS IN DRUG POLICY REFORM AS THEY PREPARE FOR THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN 2016. A NEW WAY OF LIFE RE-ENTRY PROJECT PO BOX 875288 LOS ANGELES CA 90087 954782503 501(C)3 25000 N/A N/A TO WORK WITH DPA-CA TO ADVANCE THE PROVEN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY EXPERTISE ESTABLISHED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND LEGISLATIVE RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING. ALTERNET 77 FEDERAL PLAZA FLOOR 2 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94107 521309876 501(C)3 20000 N/A N/A TO CONTINUE THEIR ANALYSIS AND OUTREACH EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF DRUG REFORM--INCLUDING THEIR LONG-STANDING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE--WITH A WIDE ARRAY OF WRITERS PROMOTING ARTICLES FEATURING THE MOST UP TO DATE, RELEVANT NEWS AND ANALYSIS ON THE DRUG WAR AND PROMOTING IT TO THEIR VERY LARGE READERSHIP THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. BOOMHEALTH 226 EAST 144TH STREET BRONX NY 10451 133599121 501(C)3 32500 N/A N/A TO ENABLES NEW YORKERS AT HIGHEST RISK FOR ILLNESS, ADDICTION, HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY INTEGRATING SERVICES TO CREATE A SEAMLESS CONTINUUM OF PREVENTION AND CARE. THROUGH THIS GRANT, OUR PRIORITIES WILL FOCUS ON THE COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT (CCA), SAFE INJECTION FACILITIES (SIF), AND OVERDOSE PREVENTION & REVERSAL. FUNDS WILL BE USED EDUCATE, PROMOTE AND REINFORCE TO OUR KEY STAKEHOLDERS THE IMPORTANCE OF CCA, THE BENEFITS OF SIF, AND PRACTICES TO REVERSE ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE. FUND WILL ALSO BE USED TO DEVELOP A BRONX-LED STATEWIDE ADVOCACY FORUM TO CREATE A STRATEGY TO BEST IMPLEMENT THE COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT (CCA).) BREAST CANCER COALITION OF ROCHESTER 840 UNOVERSITY AVENUE ROCHESTER NY 14607 161541293 501(C)3 7500 N/A N/A TO ERADICATING BREAST CANCER THROUGH ACTION AND ADVOCACY. THE COALITION WILL ADVOCATE FOR THE COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT FOLLOWING ITS PASSAGE TO WORK TOWARD CAREFUL IMPLEMENTATION AND INCREASED COVERAGE FOR OTHER DISEASES AND/OR SIDE EFFECTS OF TREATMENT. CALIFORNIA HEPATITIS ALLIANCE 273 NINTH STREET SAN FRANCISCO CA 94108 943052723 501(C)3 15000 N/A N/A TO SUPPORT TWO CONJOINED ACTIVITIES: A) AB 1743 IS EXPECTED TO BE ADOPTED BY THE STATE LEGISLATURE AND SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR. IT WOULD EXTEND CURRENT STATE LAW PERMITTING PHARMACISTS TO FURNISH STERILE SYRINGES WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION, AND REMOVE THE CURRENT LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF SYRINGES THAT CAN BE PURCHASED AT ONE TIME. THIS GRANT WOULD PERMIT PROJECT INFORM TO EDUCATE PHARMACISTS ABOUT THE PROVISIONS OF AB 1743 FOLLOWING ITS ADOPTION. B) AB 1535 IS EXPECTED TO BE APPROVED BY THE STATE LEGISLATURE AND SIGNED BY GOVERNOR BROWN. IT WOULD PERMIT PHARMACISTS TO FURNISH NALOXONE WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION IN ORDER TO PREVENT DEATHS FROM OPIOID OVERDOSE. CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF ADDICTION MEDICINE (CSAM) 575 MARKET STREET STE 2125 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105 237364605 501(C)3 15000 N/A N/A TO CONTINUE ITS WORK IN CALIFORNIA AS AN EDUCATOR AND ADVOCATE FOR TREATMENT. THIS WILL BE ACHIEVED BY POLICY ADVOCACY, INFORMATION DISSEMINATION AND BRAND ENHANCEMENT THROUGH MASS MEDIA, INTERNET MEDIA AND SPECIALTY (TRADE) MEDIA TO INFORM AND INFLUENCE POLICYMAKERS, SUPPORTERS, THE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY, AND THE PUBLIC. CANGRESS (DBA LA COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK) 530 S MAIN STREET LOS ANGELES CA 90013 020661629 501(C)3 10000 N/A N/A TO ADDRESS THE PUNITIVE, PROHIBITIONIST POLICIES THAT NEGATIVELY IMPACT DRUG USERS AND PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM ADDICTION WHO HAVE BEEN TARGETED FOR UNFAIR PUNISHMENT THROUGH THE CITY OF LA'S SAFER CITIES INITIATIVE, THE CITY'S HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND OTHER LOCAL AND STATE INSTITUTIONS AND POLICIES. THE PROJECT WILL ENGAGE DIRECTLY IMPACTED PEOPLE AND OTHERS IN PROMOTING AND PASSING THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS AND SCHOOLS ACT OF 2014, WHICH WILL END FELONY SENTENCING FOR DRUG POSSESSION. CENTER FOR LAW AND JUSTICE 153 SOUTH PEARL STREET ALBANY NY 12202 223070066 501(C)3 25000 N/A N/A TO ENSURE OPPORTUNITIES CONCERNING THE ACA AND ALBANY'S PUBLIC OFFICIALS ARE ADEQUATELY LEVERAGED TO ACHIEVE BROADER DRUG REFORM OBJECTIVES. CENTER FOR LIVING AND LEARNING 14549 ARCHWOOD STREET 221 VAN NUYS CA 91405 954406897 501(C)3 15000 N/A N/A TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION ADDRESS THE NEED TO CHANGE THE CULTURE OF TREATMENT AND RE-ENTRY PROVIDERS FROM WITHIN THE PROVIDER COMMUNITY. CLEO PARKER ROBINSON DANCE 119 PARK AVENUE WEST DENVER CO 80205 840632111 501(C)3 5000 N/A N/A TO SUPPORT A TWO-DAY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENT FEATURING JIMMY SANTIAGO BACA AS PART OF A GUEST SPEAKER SERIES AND WORKSHOPS FOR BOTH YOUTH AND ADULTS. COLORADO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM COALITION (CCJRC) 1212 MARIPOSA STREET 6 DENVER CO 80204 841449882 501(C)3 35000 N/A N/A TO BUILD ON PREVIOUS SUCCESSES AND ADVANCE DRUG POLICY REFORM. COMMUNITY THRIVE 620 WEST NEW YORK AVENUE GUNNISON CO 81230 311650658 501(C)3 10000 N/A N/A TO SUPPORT THRIVE IN LAUNCHING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND IN DEVELOPING COLLABORATING RELATIONSHIPS WITH MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS TO FACILITATE AND CHANGE HOW WE DO DRUG PREVENTION. DANCESAFE 800 GRANT STREET SUITE 110 DENVER CO 80203 943365608 501(C)3 10000 N/A N/A TO EXPAND DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING, AND EVALUATING A PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ABOUT THE GOOD SAMARITAN LAWS. FIFTEEN STATES IN THE US HAVE GOOD SAM LAWS, AND LIKE THE 911 GOOD SAMARITAN LAW PASSED IN COLORADO IN MAY OF 2013, MANY HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF THESE LAWS AND THEIR IMPACT. DANCESAFE SEES THIS AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO INCREASE AWARENESS, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND APPLICATION OF THESE LAWS AMONG PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS, ESPECIALLY YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE EDM COMMUNITY. DRCNET FOUNDATION INC PO BOX 9853 WASHINGTON DC 20009 522034867 501(C)3 15000 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT TO COVER WRITER PHIL SMITH'S HEALTH INSURANCE AND TO ENABLE THE CONTINUATION OF THE DRUG WAR CHRONICLE NEWSLETTER. DRUG POLICY FORUM OF HAWAII PO BOX 83 HONOLULU HI 96810 943263242 501(C)3 15000 N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PAY FOR PARTIAL COMPENSATION FOR THE HALF-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND A PART-TIME ORGANIZER, AS WELL AS UNDERWRITING EXPENSES OF NEWSLETTERS, BROCHURES, EVENT FLYERS, ARTICLES AND RESEARCH PAPERS, DEVELOPING A SPEAKERS BUREAU, TRAVEL TO NEIGHBOR ISLANDS TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN "TALK STORY EVENTS" TO GATHER THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE, OFFICE SPACE AND OFFICE INFRASTRUCTURE. DRUG POLICY PROJECT OF UTAH 960 EAST 21ST STREET OGDEN UT 84401 471003019 501(C)3 10000 N/A N/A TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PASS A MEDICAL CANNABIS BILL AT THE 2015 UTAH STATE LEGISLATURE. DRUGTRUTH NETWORK 9639 RAILTON STREET HOUSTON TX 77080 760514790 501(C)3 10000 N/A N/A TO COVER THE COSTS OF ITS PRODUCTION OF ITS RADIO PROGRAM WHICH IN THIS CYCLE WILL SEEK TO PRODUCE ANOTHER 450 BROADCASTS IN MORE THAN 80 MARKETS. HARM REDUCTION ACTION CENTER 733 SANTA FE DRIVE DENVER CO 80204 841493585 501(C)3 15000 N/A N/A TO IMPLEMENT PRACTICES AND POLICIES THAT HELP OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS AND PROFESSIONALS BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF DENVER'S IDUS. ILLINOIS CONSORTIUM ON DRUG POLICY (FS ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY) 430 S MICHIGAN AVENUE CHICAGO IL 60605 362167854 501(C)3 25000 N/A N/A SUPPORT FOR THE ILLINOIS CONSORTIUM ON DRUG POLICY ON ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY WILL ALLOW IT TO WORK ON ITS OWN ORGANIZATIONAL EXPANSION. OTHER WORK WILL INCLUDE: PROMOTING MARIJUANA DECRIMINALIZATION AT THE STATE LEVEL; ADVANCING THE DISCUSSION AROUND TAXATION AND REGULATION OF CANNABIS, INCLUDING STUDY BILLS; EXPANDING ADVANCED HARM REDUCTION TECHNIQUES BY PROMOTING NALOXONE DISTRIBUTION IN JAILS UPON DISCHARGE AND STARTING A DIALOGUE ABOUT SAFE INJECTION ROOMS WITHIN CHICAGO; WORKING TO ENSURE THAT METHADONE MAINTENANCE AND BUPRENORPHINE IS COVERED UNDER MEDICAID EXPANSION; CONTINUING TO PROVIDE NALOXONE TRAININGS AND KITS IN THE COMMUNITY; AND INITIATING RESEARCH ON THE RISE OF FEMALE DRUG OFFENDERS IN ILLINOIS. IMMIGRANT DEFENSE PROJECT 28 WEST 39TH STREET SUITE 501 NEW YORK NY 10018 132612524 501(C)3 7500 N/A N/A TO FOCUS ON BUILDING AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR NEW YORK'S MARIJUANA DECRIMINALIZATION CAMPAIGN IN IMMIGRANT AND ALLY COMMUNITIES. INSTITUTE OF BLACK WORLD 21ST CENTURY 31-35 95TH STREET EAST ELMHURST NY 11369 300186895 501(C)3 25000 N/A N/A TO SUPPORT ITS DRUG POLICY REFORM INITIATIVES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ADAPTING THE LEAD PROGRAM FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN CITIES WITH JUSTICE COLLABORATIVES AND EDUCATIONAL AND ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS TO END THE CRIMINALIZATION OF MARIJUANA. THEY WILL CONTINUE TO ENGAGE FORMERLY INCARCERATED PERSONS, THE JUSTICE COLLABORATIVES (AS FIRST PRIORITY), COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS, PROFESSIONALS, FAITH AND LABOR LEADERS AND THE PUBLIC AT-LARGE IN BLACK COMMUNITIES IN PURSUING THIS WORK. INTERCAMBIOS PUERTO RICO CALLE ROUND F-26 URB MONTE BRISAS FAJARDO PR 00738 660731885 501(C)3 10000 N/A N/A TO IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN TO DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA IN PUERTO RICO AND LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR A FUTURE CONVENING OF ISSUE EXPERTS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO DISCUSS PUERTO RICAN DRUG POLICY. JUSTICE NOT JAILS 634 S SPRING ST SUITE 300 LOS ANGELES CA 90014 954643127 501(C)3 20000 N/A N/A TO ENGAGE AT LEAST 20 STRATEGICALLY-CHOSEN LOS ANGELES-AREA "BEYOND BARS" CONGREGATIONS TO BECOME FULLY EQUIPPED TO WORK ON A RANGE OF ISSUES CONCERNING MASS INCARCERATION: DRUG POLICY, SENTENCING REFORM, THE SCHOOL-TO-PRISON PIPELINE, AND RE-ENTRY SUPPORT. WE WILL ACTIVATE THESE CONGREGATIONS FOR STRATEGIC POLICY WORK IN CALIFORNIA AFTER FIRST HELPING THEM ADOPT NEW FRAMING AND LEARN NEW LANGUAGE IN REGARD TO DRUG USE AND DRUG USERS, LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION IN CALIFORNIA IN 2016. JUSTICE STRATEGIES 107 RIVER PARK DRIVE RARITAN NJ 08869 943213100 501(C)3 15000 N/A N/A SUPPORT TO EXAMINE THE PIVOTAL ROLE PROSECUTORS ARE PLAYING IN IMPLEMENTATION OF ROCKEFELLER DRUG LAW REFORMS. LEGAL SERVICES FOR PRISONERS WITH CHILDREN 1540 MARKET STREET SUITE 490 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94102 943080408 501(C)3 25000 N/A N/A SUPPORT TO OPERATE A POLICY TRAINING ACADEMY AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO CREATE A PARADIGM SHIFT IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY. BY INCREASING THE LEADERSHIP AND VISIBILITY OF PRISONERS, FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE, AND FAMILIES WITH INCARCERATED LOVED ONES IN OUR MOVEMENT, AND BY BUILDING A ROBUST COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE WITH CAPACITY TO EDUCATE POLICYMAKERS AND THE PUBLIC AT STATE AND COUNTY LEVELS, WE WILL INCREASE SUPPORT FOR POLICIES THAT REDUCE INCARCERATION AND RESTORE HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS FOR PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE DRUG WAR. LOS ANGELES REGIONAL REENTRY PARTNERSHIP 2202 S FIGUEROA STREET 717 LOS ANGELES CA 90007 944302067 501(C)3 15000 N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT WOULD BE USED IN TWO WAYS: 1) FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT AND EXPAND CURRENT ACTIVITIES; AND 2) TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR REENTRY HOUSING DESIGNED AROUND HARM REDUCTION AND HOUSING FIRST MODELS. LARRP PROPOSES TO TACKLE THE REENTRY HOUSING SITUATION INCLUDING SECURING SUPPORT AND FUNDING NEEDED TO DEVELOP A HOUSING FIRST/HARM REDUCTION HOUSING MODEL. LOUISIANA PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE 1515 POYDRAS STREET SUITE 1200 NEW ORLEANS LA 70112 721379921 501(C)3 25000 N/A N/A TO SUPPORT THE NEW DIRECTIONS CONFERENCE IN NEW ORLEANS, LA ON APRIL 5TH, 2015. NEW MEXICO WOMEN'S JUSTICE PROJECT PO BOX 25501 ALBUQUERQUE NM 871255501 810548043 501(C)3 15000 N/A N/A SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH, USING THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACTS, EVERY FEMALE INMATE WHO WAS RE-INCARCERATED FOR A PAROLE VIOLATION; TO CONTINUE TO RESEARCH ALL WOMEN ON 'IN-HOUSE PAROLE AND ADVOCATE TO MAKE SURE THESE WOMEN ARE RELEASED; TO WRITE A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT FOR USE BY NMWJP AND THE DPA STATE OFFICE; AND TO PRESENT THE FINDINGS TO THE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES ENSURING IT IS AN ISSUE IN THE CURRENT GOVERNOR'S RACE. NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE 1216 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10029 131656674 501(C)3 10000 N/A N/A SUPPORT TO WORK TOWARD TWO SPECIFIC GOALS. THE FIRST GOAL IS TO WORK WITH PARTNERS IN ENGAGING AND EDUCATING THE DEBLASIO ADMINISTRATION IN IMPLEMENTING BLUEPRINT POLICY ALIGNMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A COORDINATED DRUG POLICY STRATEGY. THE SECOND GOAL IS TO ADVISE DPA ON INTEGRATING HARM REDUCTION INTO HEALTHCARE REFORM. NORTH CAROLINA HARM REDUCTION COALITION PO BOX 1376 DURHAM NC 27709 203452075 501(C)3 20000 N/A N/A SUPPORT TO CONTINUE ITS ADVOCACY FOCUSING ESPECIALLY ON A FULL SYRINGE DECRIM BILL, AND FOR AN EXPUNGEMENT BILL FOR PEOPLE ON PAROLE AND PROBATION WHO ARE FOUND WITH DRUG PARAPHERNALIA OR ARE THE VICTIMS OF ALCOHOL POISONING. THEY WILL ALSO CONTINUE THEIR WORK WITH THE LARGER SOUTHERN COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS WORKING FOR DRUG POLICY REFORM. OAKLAND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS 7200 BANCROFT AVENUE 2 OAKLAND CA 94605 942494442 501(C)3 15000 N/A N/A SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION IS SOUGHT TO CONDUCT GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING WITH RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS IN THE CITY OF OAKLAND TO BUILD AND EDUCATE A BASE OF FAITH-BASED LEADERS, WHO IN TURN WOULD BUILD THE PUBLIC WILL TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION FOR DRUG DECRIMINALIZATION. THE EFFORT WOULD BE FOCUSED PRIMARILY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, ON AFRICAN AMERICAN RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS, WHOSE COMMUNITY HAS BORNE THE WORST BRUNT OF THE WAR ON DRUGS. ONE VOICE MISSISSIPPI PO BOX 3886 JACKSON MS 39207 020787550 501(C)3 12500 N/A N/A SUPPORT TO CONTINUE THE MOMENTUM TO ADDRESS OVER-INCARCERATION IN MISSISSIPPI AND TO ESTABLISH A COMPASSIONATE, HEALTH CARE CENTERED APPROACH TO DRUG USE. PARTNERSHIP FOR SAFETY & JUSTICE 825 NE 20TH AVE SUITE 250 PORTLAND OR 97232 931277774 501(C)3 15000 N/A N/A SUPPORT TO HELP CREATE A MORE SUBSTANTIAL AND SUSTAINABLE BASE OF STATE FUNDING FOR NON-COERCIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED ADDICTION TREATMENT, RECOVERY, HARM REDUCTION, AND PREVENTION SERVICES THROUGH SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF JUSTICE REINVESTMENT; AN INCREASE SUPPORT FOR ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION FOR PARENTS CONVICTED OF ADDICTION-DRIVEN CRIMES. PROTECT FAMILIES FIRST 55 JOHN STREET PROVIDENCE RI 02906 460545147 501(C)3 15000 N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE YOUTH-LED PFF TO CONTINUE TO EXPAND PROJECT HOPE AS WELL AS ITS CAMPAIGN TO TAX AND REGULATE MARIJUANA. SAMUEL DEWITT PROCTOR CONFERENCE 4533 S LAKE PARK CHICAGO IL 60653 061707903 501(C)3 20000 N/A N/A FUNDING TO IMPACT CLERGY AND LAY LEADERS' EFFORTS TO DISMANTLE MASS INCARCERATION, INTERVENE IN THE HIGH RATES OF UNFAIR YOUTH DETENTION AND USHER IN A HEALTH PARADIGM TO TREAT DRUG ADDICTION. SAN FRANCISCO DRUG USERS UNION (FS HARM REDUCTION THERAPY CENTER) 149 TURK ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94102 943363781 501(C)3 35000 N/A N/A FUNDING TO EXPAND ITS HOURS THIS GRANT PERIOD, AND STAFF, AS IT WORKS TO BUILD POLITICAL WILL IN SAN FRANCISCO TO DEVELOP A PILOT SAFE INJECTION FACILITY; AND SUCCESSFULLY HOLD A SECOND NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF DRUG SAWBUCK PRODUCTIONS INC 517 S EUCLID AVE 1 OAK PARK IL 60304 593833461 501(C)3 10000 N/A N/A TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT, CREATION, AND OPERATION OF A TRAVELING MOCK POP-UP SUPERVISED INJECTION FACILITY (SIF) EXHIBIT FOR INSTALLATION AT CONFERENCES AND IN PUBLIC. SOUTHERN COALITION FO SOCIAL JUSTICE 1415 WEST HIGHWAY 54 SUITE 101 DURHAM NC 27707 260688375 501(C)3 20000 N/A N/A SUPPORT TO CONTINUE ITS EXISTING CAMPAIGN TO MAKE MARIJUANA POSSESSION A LOWEST LAW ENFORCEMENT PRIORITY (LLEP) VIA A PILOT IN DURHAM, NC, HELP DEVELOP A MISDEMEANOR DIVERSION PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES DRUG CHARGES, SIMILAR TO THE SEATTLE LEAD PROGRAM AND PILOT A HARM-FREE ZONE PROGRAM IN DURHAM, NC THAT WILL ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO SEEK COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS TO DRUG ACTIVITY RATHER THAN INVOLVING THE POLICE IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE NON-VIOLENT DRUG CONVICTIONS. STUDENTS FOR SENSIBLE DRUG POLICY 1011 O STREET NW 1 WASHINGTON DC 20001 522296291 501(C)3 15000 N/A N/A TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN OUR STUDENT NETWORK IN DC & FL THROUGH CAMPUS-BASED OUTREACH, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY, ESPECIALLY IN SUPPORT OF MARIJUANA INITIATIVES AND WITH THE GOAL OF CONVERTING MARIJUANA POLICY ENTHUSIASTS TO DRUG POLICY ENTHUSIASTS. SUNCOAST HARM REDUCTION PROJECT 661 ALLIGATOR DRIVE VENICE FL 34293 330883927 501(C)3 7500 N/A N/A TO FUND TRAVEL AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AS NEEDED TO STRATEGICALLY PLAN FOR AND SUPPORT 2015 FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE BILL FOR LAYPERSON NALOXONE ACCESS. TRAVEL TO TAMPA FOR "STRATEGIC PLANNING SUMMIT AND TRAVEL TO TALLAHASSEE TO TESTIFY AND EDUCATE LEGISLATORS ONCE BILL IS INTRODUCED. TEXAS CRIMINAL JUSTICE COALITION 1714 FORTVIEW ROAD SUITE 104 AUSTION TX 78704 742969471 501(C)3 20000 N/A N/A WITH GENERAL SUPPORT FUNDING FROM DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE, TCJC WILL PURSUE A 2-PRONGED STRATEGY: (1) TCJC WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS POLICIES THAT DECRIMINALIZE DRUG OFFENSES, EXPAND ACCESS TO TREATMENT (IF NEEDED), AND REDUCE RELIANCE ON WASTEFUL, INEFFECTIVE IMPRISONMENT. THESE EFFORTS WILL INCLUDE IMPROVING "TRACE" AMOUNT POLICIES, MARIJUANA DECRIMINALIZATION, TAILORED SUPERVISION AND TREATMENT, IF NECESSARY, AND A "GOOD SAMARITAN" POLICY. AND (2) TCJC HAS ALSO UNDERTAKEN EFFORTS IN MAJOR COUNTIES TO PUSH INCREMENTAL CHANGES THAT MAY EVENTUALLY INFLUENCE STATEWIDE POLICY CHANGES. WITH GRANT FUNDING, THEY WILL PARTICULARLY FOCUS ON HARRIS COUNTY (HOUSTON), WHICH IS TEXAS' LARGEST COUNTY AND THE GREATEST CONTRIBUTOR TO STATE PRISON POPULATIONS, TO PROMOTE DIVERSIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIES THAT WILL MORE ADEQUATELY ADDRESS THE INDIVIDUALIZED NEEDS OF PEOPLE ENGAGING IN CRIMINALIZED BEHAVIOR. THE ORDINARY PEOPLE SOCIETY (TOPS) 403 WEST POWELL STREET DOTHAN AL 36303 820587071 501(C)3 32500 N/A N/A FUNDING TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AROUND THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PETTIS BRIDGE MARCH, INCLUDING A MARCH ITSELF; AND A CONVENING OF KEY CLERGY AND FIPS--ABOUT 50 IN TOTAL--FOR A MAJOR STRATEGIC MEETING ON NEXT STEPS IN DRUG POLICY IN TOPS STATES: ALABAMA, FLORIDA, AND GEORGIA. ALSO FUNDING TO SUPPORT FACILITATE GRASSROOTS, CLERGY AND ELECTED OFFICIAL SUPPORT STATEWIDE FOR LEGISLATION THAT WILL ADDRESS STATE PRISON, SENTENCING AND DRUG TREATMENT BUDGETARY SHORTFALLS.) THE PEOPLE'S HARM REDUCTION ALLIANCE PO BOX 85038 SEATTLE WA 98145 352307112 501(C)3 15000 N/A N/A SUPPORT FOR PHRA IS FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO CONVINCE LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS TO SUPPORT A COMMUNITY-RUN SAFE INJECTION SITE IN KING COUNTY. SIMULTANEOUSLY, THEY SEEK TO DEVELOP A BOX TRUCK INTO A MODEL MOBILE DRUG USER HEALTH CENTER THAT COULD LATER SERVE AS A SAFE INJECTION SITE. TWELVES ORGANIZATION INC 43422 WEST OAKS 265 NOVI MI 48377 274207876 501(C)3 15000 N/A N/A SUPPORT THE EFFORTS IN OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF OPPONENTS OF THE SO-CALLED "WAR ON DRUGS." IDENTIFICATION OF SUPPORTERS OF REFORM OF DRUG POLICY IN TEXAS AND LOUISIANA. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND SOCIETY 100 MARYLAND AVENUE NE WASHINGTON DC 20002 530204669 501(C)3 7500 N/A N/A TO SUPPORT THE INTERFAITH CRIMINAL JUSTICE COALITION'S ADVOCACY WORK CHALLENGING THE WAR ON DRUGS, HARSH DRUG SENTENCES AND COLLATERAL CONSEQUENCES THAT CREATE OBSTACLES TO SUCCESSFUL REENTRY AFTER INCARCERATION. VOCAL (FS NYC AIDS HOUSING NETWORK -NYCAHN) 80-A FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 11217 134094385 501(C)3 52500 N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEIR COMMUNITY ORGANIZING WORK TO ADVANCE DRUG POLICY REFORM, WHICH IS CENTRAL TO THEIR MISSION AND CUTS ACROSS ALL OF THEIR ORGANIZING PROJECTS. DPA FUNDING WOULD DIRECTLY SUPPORT TWO FULL-TIME AND ONE PART-TIME COMMUNITY ORGANIZER POSITIONS WHO PRIMARILY ORGANIZE AROUND DRUG USER HEALTH AND HARM REDUCTION. CORE POLICY CHANGE GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND ACTIVITIES THEY SEEK TO ACHIEVE DURING THE GRANT PERIOD ARE: MUNICIPAL DRUG POLICIES AND BLUEPRINT IMPLEMENTATION; MARIJUANA DECRIMINALIZATION; AND PRE-BOOKING DIVERSION. ALSO REQUESTING $2,500 TO SUPPORT A MOBILIZATION TO ALBANY, NY ON JUNE 18TH TO SUPPORT PASSAGE OF THE COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT, WHICH WOULD ESTABLISH A COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM IN NEW YORK. WILLIAM C VELASQUEZ INSTITUTE 2914 NORTH MAIN 1ST FLOOR LOS ANGELES CA 90031 742378901 501(C)3 25000 N/A N/A FUNDING TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES IN CALIFORNIA FROM SEPTEMBER 2014 TO SEPTEMBER 2015 AIMED AT PROMOTING DRUG POLICIES GROUNDED IN SCIENTIFIC FACT, REFORMING THOSE THAT ARE DRACONIAN AND PREJUDICED AGAINST LATINOS, AND HELPING TO PROVIDE DPAERS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS ACCESS TO KEY THOUGHT LEADERS AND LAWMAKERS FOR THIS CONSTITUENCY. WOMEN WITH A VISION 215 N JEFF DAVIS PARKWAY NEW ORLEANS LA 70119 721202185 501(C)3 15000 N/A N/A IS SEEKING GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO CONTINUE ITS WORK, THIS YEAR FOCUSING ON COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGEMENT OF ITS JUST-PASSED GOOD SAM LAW. YOUNG WOMEN UNITED PO BOX 8490 ALBUQUERGUE NM 87108 850481224 501(C)3 15000 N/A N/A FUNDING TO WORK TOWARDS THE FOLLOWING GOALS: 1) ASSESS AND IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF POSITIVE DRUG POLICIES INFORMED BY EXPERTISE OF WOMEN AND FAMILIES THAT HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY THE WAR ON DRUGS; AND 2) RUN A COMMUNITY ORGANIZING INSTITUTE TO BUILD MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT OF WOMEN AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY THE WAR ON DRUGS IN THE 2015 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. 51 0 PART I, LINE 2: THE DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE'S ADVOCACY GRANTS PROGRAM IS DIVIDED INTO TWO DISTINCT FUNDING POOLS, THE ANNUAL PROMOTING POLICY CHANGE PROGRAM (PPC), WHICH GRANTS ROUGHLY $750,000 OVER THE COURSE OF THE FISCAL YEAR; AND THE MONTHLY SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES (SPOPP) PROGRAM, WHICH HAS THE CAPACITY TO GRANT $400,000 OVER THE SAME PERIOD. THE GRANTS PROGRAM IS PROMOTED THROUGH DPA'S WEB SITE, OTHER DRUG POLICY WEBSITES, CONFERENCES, AND WEBINARS AND BY DPA STAFF IN ALL STATES WHERE DPA HAS A PRESENCE. GRANTS ARE OVERWHELMINGLY MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE ACHIEVED 501(C)(3) STATUS AND THAT ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS ALIGNED WITH OUR PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE. ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A PROJECT PROPOSAL, MOST CURRENT IRS FORM 990; AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; BOARD MEETINGS; KEY STAFF RESUMES; 501(C)(3) IRS EXEMPT LETTER. APPLICANT ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE NOT RECEIVED THEIR 501(C)(3) EXEMPT LETTER NEED TO APPLY THROUGH A FISCAL SPONSOR WITH 501(C)(3) STATUS. THE PROGRAM IS MANAGED BY TWO PART-TIME STAFFERS WHO REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS AND CONSULT HEAVILY WITH DPA STAFF KNOWLEDGEABLE ON THE ISSUES AND THE APPLICANT ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND OTHER DRUG POLICY REFORM EXPERTS. AFTER THEIR INTERNAL REVIEW, THE STAFF PRESENTS THE APPLICATION AND THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS TO A SIX-PERSON REVIEW COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF A DPA BOARD MEMBER, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND DPA'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE COMMITTEE IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING AWARD DECISIONS. THE PROGRAM STAFF MAINTAINS COMMUNICATION WITH THE GRANTEES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AND THE GRANT RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS ATTEND AN ANNUAL PARTNERS MEETING TO DISCUSS THEIR PROJECTS AND OUTCOMES. AT THE END OF THE GRANT CYCLE, ALL GRANTEES SUBMIT A FINAL NARRATIVE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ETHAN NADELMANN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 279506 0 0 0 774 0 28700 0 13390 0 322370 0 0 0 RYAN CHAVEZ DIR. OF FINANCE AND ADMIN. 143386 0 0 0 414 0 14323 0 8046 0 166169 0 0 0 STEPHEN GUTWILLIG DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIR. OF P 142791 0 0 0 414 0 14700 0 7161 0 165066 0 0 0 X 3 211433 FMV 0 0 0 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS IN PART 1, COLUMN (B) OF SCHEDULE M. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 WE HAVE ENGAGED AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE OUR FORM 990. ONCE THE FORM IS PREPARED, IT IS FORWARDED TO MANAGEMENT FOR THEIR INITIAL REVIEW FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR HIS REVIEW. ONCE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ARE ADDRESSED, MANAGEMENT THEN FORWARDS THE RETURN TO THE FULL BOARD BY EMAIL OR PAPER COPY FOR THEIR REVIEW. ANY QUESTIONS FROM BOARD MEMBERS ARE DIRECTED BY THE BOARD PRESIDENT TO STAFF OR TO THE ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS APPROPRIATE. ONCE ALL QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD ARE SATISFACTORILY RESOLVED, THE FINANCE STAFF THEN CARRIES OUT A FINAL REVIEW, PAGE BY PAGE, TO VERIFY ALL CHANGES HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED. THE FINISHED FORM 990 IS THEN SUBMITTED BY MANAGEMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR HIS APPROVAL, AND THE FINALIZED FORM 990 IS THEN FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOCUMENT IS FORWARDED TO THE FULL BOARD ANNUALLY FOR THEIR REVIEW AND SIGNATURE. THE BOARD MEMBERS SIGN THE FORM AND RETURN THE SIGNED FORM TO MANAGEMENT WHO REVIEW THE SIGNED COPIES FOR ANY CONFLICTS. THE POLICY COVERS ALL BOARD MEMBERS EQUALLY. IF IT IS ESTABLISHED THAT AN ACTUAL CONFLICT EXISTS, THE BOARD MEMBER WILL BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO VOTE OR BE A PART OF ANY DISCUSSIONS ABOUT ANY SUCH TRANSACTIONS THAT HAVE TO DO WITH THE CONFLICT UNTIL THE CONFLICT IS RESOLVED. THE BOARD MEMBER WILL HAVE TO EXCUSE HIMSELF FROM THE MEETING AND ALLOW THE OTHER BOARD MEMBERS TO VOTE ON THE ISSUE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE (DPA) DETERMINE ANNUALLY THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE DPA COMMITTEE UTILIZE SURVEYS OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, COMPENSATION EXPERTS AND /OR ANY OTHER INPUT THE COMMITTEE DEEMS APPROPRIATE. THE COMPENSATION DECISION IS THEN E-MAILED TO HR FOR PAYROLL UPDATES AND RECORD KEEPING. THE DPA POLICY ADOPTED SHALL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD, OR AT ITS DISCRETION BY AN APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE, NO LESS THAN ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR 2015. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE BY POSTING IT ON THEIR WEBSITE AS WELL AS GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR WEBSITES. THE 990 IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST BY WRITING OR CALLING THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST BY WRITING OR CALLING THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY. HOWEVER, THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: GRANT REFUNDS 8,000. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION DOES HAVE A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT. THE ORGANIZATIONS OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED DURING THE TAX YEAR.