2015-08-04T16:34:26-05:00 2014-12-31 GRANT THORNTON LLP 757 THIRD AVE 4TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 100172013 990 2014-01-01 133413627 Partnership for a Drug-Free America % CANDIDA CRUZ CONTROLLER PART 2129221560 352 Park Avenue South Suite 9th Fl New York NY 10010 Candida Cruz VP Controller 2015-08-04 Daniel Romano P00504182 2125990100 2014 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Marcia Lee Taylor 352 Park Avenue South New York NY 10010 10565480 false X www.drugfree.org X 1987 NY THE PARTNERSHIP FOR DRUG-FREE KIDS REDUCES SUBSTANCE USE AMONG ADOLESCENTS BY SUPPORTING FAMILIES AND ENGAGING WITH TEENS. 21 20 57 1000 0 6784206 6592835 0 0 236973 258489 486612 311638 7507791 7162962 0 0 0 0 5354888 4888324 0 84724 731906 3667035 3144081 9021923 8117129 -1514132 -954167 14110846 13516761 716895 937359 13393951 12579402 X The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids is dedicated to reducing substance abuse among adolescents by supporting families and engaging with teens. We develop public education campaigns that drive awareness of teen substance abuse, and lead teen-targeted efforts that inspire young people to make positive decisions to stay healthy and avoid drugs and alcohol. On our website, drugfree.org, and through our toll-free helpline (1-855-DRUGFREE), we provide families with direct support and guidance to help them address teen substance abuse. Finally, we build healthy communities, advocating for great access to adolescent treatment and funding for youth prevention programs. As a national nonprofit, we depend on donations from individuals, corporations, foundations and the public sector and are thankful to SAG-AFTRA and the advertising and media industries for their ongoing generosity. We are proud to receive a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest and most-utilized independent ev false false 1231283 The Medicine Abuse Project is an action campaign that aims to prevent half a million teens from abusing medicine. The campaign provides comprehensive resources for parents and caregivers, law enforcement officials, health care providers, educators and others so that everyone can take a stand and help end medicine abuse. For more information on the medicine abuse project please see schedule o. 682492 Above the Influence (ATI) is a national youth program with proven effectiveness that encourages individual expression and helps develop the skills necessary to overcome negative social pressures, with an emphasis on preventing substance abuse. The program is inspired by what young people tell us about their lives. It reaches and connects with teens via public service ads, multiple online and social platforms, and in partnership with community and school-based organizations. Above the Influence is a program of the non-profit Partnership for Drug-Free Kids. 770099 The Parent Support Network at Partnership for Drug-Free Kids is a system of care for parents whose teen and young adult children are struggling with drugs and alcohol. It is a very special fusion of head and heart, combining the evidence-based principles of Motivational Interviewing into its guidance for parents and families of young people struggling with substance abuse and addiction. 3128483 Communications 286933 The Meth Project 134713 Performance Enhancing Drugs 446527 Community Education & Other Programs 3996656 6680530 true true false true false false false false false false true true false false false false true false false false true false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 34 0 true 57 true false false false false false true true false false false false X 21 20 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false AL AK AR CA CT FL GA HI IL KS KY MD MA MI MN MS NH NJ NM NY NC OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WV WI X X CANDIDA CRUZ CONTROLLER 2129221560 352 PARK AVENUE SOUTH New York NY 10010 STEPHEN PASIERB PRESIDENT & CEO 40.0 0.0 X X 383775 0 10400 PATRICIA F RUSSO CHAIRMAN 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ALLEN ROSENSHINE VICE CHAIRMAN 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 CRAIG BROWN SECRETARY/TREASURER 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 PAUL BASCOBERT DIRECTOR 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 BRYAN R BELLER DIRECTOR 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 TIMOTHY J BROSNAN DIRECTOR 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 VICKI COHEN DIRECTOR 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 NANCY H HILL DIRECTOR 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ALAN L HOFFMAN DIRECTOR 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 SYDNEY K HUNSDALE DIRECTOR 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DAVID A KATZ DIRECTOR 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 KATHLEEN KEEFE DIRECTOR 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 BILL KOENIGSBERG DIRECTOR 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 PHILLIP KWUN DIRECTOR 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ROBERT D LIODICE DIRECTOR 3.0 X 0 0 0 IBRA MORALES DIRECTOR 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MITCHELL S ROSENTHAL DIRECTOR 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 R LEE SHAW DIRECTOR 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MARK TATUM DIRECTOR 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 CARTER WIESS DIRECTOR 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ROBERT CARUSO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 35.0 0.0 X 188732 0 7330 SEAN CLARKIN EVP, DIR STRAT & PROG MGT 40.0 0.0 X 177402 0 6880 JOHN IRVING SVP, MEDIA DIRECTOR 35.0 0.0 X 156441 0 6246 CARYN PACE CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 35.0 0.0 X 159786 0 5840 PAUL HEALY Thru 101414 CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40.0 0.0 X 181461 0 0 MARCIA LEE TAYLOR Sr. VP Govt affairs 35.0 0.0 X 142000 0 5680 1389597 0 42376 23 false true false Steve Cline's Company LLC 6602 Loch Hill Road BALTIMORE MD 212391644 Outreach 100464 The Wonderfactory LLC 28 West 25th St NEW YORK NY 10010 Website Design 202680 2 5059 629933 483671 5474172 15712 6592835 0 273419 273419 0 0 0 0 0 3218726 3233656 -14930 -14930 -14930 480500 629933 168862 311638 311638 0 0 0 7162962 570127 0 0 0 0 567105 342145 140236 84724 0 3685186 2992835 277026 415325 123582 103161 11681 8740 289452 243750 17551 28151 307723 241423 29557 36743 0 15229 12524 2705 66445 66445 0 0 51315 51315 879235 846769 6038 26428 3822 3553 81 188 273673 253309 8094 12270 227882 196669 16584 14629 0 588650 472652 57999 57999 180734 175209 5525 0 19867 17321 2546 250 250 0 80969 64775 8097 8097 30723 24579 3072 3072 RESEARCH COSTS 206736 206736 CREATIVE PRODUCTION COSTS 371003 371003 PRESS CLIPPINGS 28734 28734 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 58295 42445 4515 11335 60519 40938 3447 16134 8117129 6680530 704693 731906 1804704 2219211 0 0 1063786 385487 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 76294 69377 827256 382157 523928 445099 9034592 8734791 1607542 1662796 0 0 0 0 0 0 14110846 13516761 239285 401157 0 0 477610 536202 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 716895 937359 X 12721735 11333016 672216 1246386 0 0 13393951 12579402 14110846 13516761 -954167 139618 X false true X true false X 6910997 6390989 6463222 6784206 6592835 33142249 0 0 6910997 6390989 6463222 6784206 6592835 33142249 5609463 27532786 272473 314980 295086 235462 273419 1391420 0 775000 675000 702500 671000 480500 3304000 37837669 0.72766 0.74243 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 8117129 8117129 555856 138964 543263 580848 601096 555856 2281063 3421595 25010 0 25010 135816 145212 150274 138964 570266 855399 0 0 SCHEDULE C, PART II-A THE ORGANIZATION HAS A 501(H) ELECTION IN EFFECT BUT DID NOT CONDUCT ANY LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IN 2014. 330734 100465 230269 122371 111473 10898 374151 170219 203932 445099 HEDGE FUNDS 1662796 F 1662796 95879117 139618 88407675 168862 88716155 7162962 7162962 96693666 88407675 168862 88576537 8117129 8117129 Schedule D, Part XI & Part XIII, Line 2d RECONCILIATION OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES SPECIAL EVENTS FUNDRAISING COSTS............$168,862 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Partnership is an organization described under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) and has been classified as exempt from federal income taxes under Section 509(a) of the Code. Accordingly, it is not subject to income taxes except to the extent it has taxable income from activities that are not related to its exempt purpose. The partnership recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. No provision for income taxes was required for 2014 and 2013 as there were no activities that were not related to its exempt purpose. Central America and the Caribbean Investments 1662796 1662796 1662796 false false false false false false GALA FUNDRAISER 1018433 580933 437500 136822 ALL STAR 92000 49000 43000 11050 14545 2737 3708 0 1110433 629933 480500 11050 14545 2737 140530 168862 311638 X X X false false false false false false false false false STEPHEN PASIERB PRESIDENT & CEO 383775 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13500 0 397275 0 0 0 ROBERT CARUSO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 188732 0 0 0 0 0 7330 0 16433 0 212495 0 0 0 SEAN CLARKIN EVP, DIR STRAT & PROG MGT 177402 0 0 0 0 0 6880 0 15850 0 200132 0 0 0 JOHN IRVING SVP, MEDIA DIRECTOR 156441 0 0 0 0 0 6246 0 10450 0 173137 0 0 0 CARYN PACE CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 159786 0 0 0 0 0 5840 0 24014 0 189640 0 0 0 PAUL HEALY Thru 101414 CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 181461 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16811 0 198272 0 0 0 Form 990, Part III, Line 4a The Medicine Abuse Project The Medicine Abuse Project website includes information about prevention of prescription drug abuse and painkiller addiction, as well as over-the-counter (OTC) medicine abuse. It provides information about how to dispose of medicine and how to safeguard the medicine in your home, as well as lists medicine abuse facts and includes comprehensive information about the most abused prescription drugs. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES COMMUNICATIONS THE PARTNERSHIP FOR DRUG-FREE KIDS APPLIES ITS UNIQUE EXPERTISE IN COMMUNICATIONS TO HELP REACH FAMILIES EVERY DAY WITH THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO ADDRESS TEEN SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION. WE OFFER WEB-BASED EDUCATIONAL TOOLS, A PARENTS TOLL-FREE HELPLINE AND OTHER RESOURCES THAT TRANSLATE THE SCIENCE OF DRUG USE AND ADDICTION, PROVIDING PARENTS WITH DIRECT SUPPORT TO PREVENT AND COPE WITH TEEN DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE. WE RELY ON THE MEDIA TO DONATE TIME AND SPACE, AND ON ADVERTISING AGENCIES TO VOLUNTEER THEIR RESOURCES FOR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. IN TURN, WE SECURED $87.5 MILLION IN DONATED NATIONAL AND LOCAL MEDIA SPACE FROM OUR DEDICATED MEDIA PARTNERS. THROUGH OUR PUBLIC EDUCATION INITIATIES, OUR PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS MAKE UP THE LARGEST SINGLE-ISSUE PUBLIC SERVICE CAMPAIGN IN ADVERTISING HISTORY. IN 2014, ADVERTISING AGENCIES DONATED TIME, TALENT AND PRODUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $425,000. OUR WEBSITES, DRUGFREE.ORG AND ATI.COM Have HAD 5.5 MILLION VISITORS. THE ALLIANCE PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING IN 20 MARKETS. THESE PARTNERS ARE THE FOUNDATION OF LOCALLY BASED EDUCATION PROJECTS. THIS INTEGRATED NETWORK IS CONTINUALLY FINDING NEW WAYS TO DO THEIR WORK AND NEW PARTNERS TO ENLIST IN THEIR ONGOING EFFORTS TO ADDRESS EMERGING DRUG THREATS AND TO CONNECT THE PUBLIC WITH LOCAL RESOURCES. THESE ALLIANCES ARE FURTHER SUPPORTED BY OUR STAFF WHO TRAVEL THE NATION PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, SUPPORTING MEDIA SOLICITATION, ACTING AS SPOKESPERSONS AND STRIVING TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE PARTNERSHIP FOR DRUG-FREE KIDS CONTINUES TO EVOLVE TO BETTER SUPPORT COMMUNITY NEEDS. THE METH PROJECT THE METH PROJECT IS A LARGE-SCALE PREVENTION PROGRAM AIMED AT REDUCING METH USE THROUGH PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGING, PUBLIC POLICY, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. CENTRAL TO THE PROGRAM IS A RESEARCH-BASED MARKETING CAMPAIGN, COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS, AND AN IN-SCHOOL LESSON ALL DESIGNED TO COMMUNICATE THE RISKS OF METH USE. THE FOLLOWING METH PROJECT STATES ARE members of The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: Colorado Meth Project, Georgia Meth Project, Hawaii Meth Project, Idaho Meth Project, Montana Meth Project, Wyoming Meth Project. Performance Enhancing Drugs THE PARTNERSHIP FOR DRUG-FREE KIDS EDUCATES FAMILIES, COACHES AND ATHLETES ON THE RISKS OF STEROIDS AND PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING SUBSTANCES. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL HAS SUPPORTED THE PARTHERSHIP FOR DRUG-FREE KIDS' MESSAGE SINCE 2001 WITH MORE THAN $100 MiLLION IN MEDIA EXPOSURE AND GRASSROOTS INITIATIVES TO BUILD AWARENESS OF THE DANGERS OF ABUSING PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING DRUGS AND STEROIDS. WITH THEIR SUPPORT, THE PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPED THE PLAY HEALTHY PROGRAM, INCLUDing AN INTERACTIVE WEBSITE (WWW.DRUGFREE.ORG/PLAYHEALTHY), A MULTIMEDIA TOOLKIT FOR COACHES AND PARENTS, AND THE COMMISSIONER'S PLAY HEALTHY AWARDS, WHICH RECOGNIZES YOUTH COACHES AND STUDENT ATHLETES WHO EMBODY THE SPIRIT OF TEAMWORK AND HEALTHY, DRUG-FREE COMPETITION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Form 990 was prepared by an independent accounting firm in conjunction with the Partnership's financial department. A copy of the draft Form 990 was circulated to the full Board of Directors for discussion and comment. Each Board Member was provided ample opportunity to comment on the information contained in the 990 prior to its electronic filing with the Internal Revenue Service. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Each officer, director, trustee and key employee of the Organization is required to annually disclose any conflicts of interest that arise by virtue of their employment, board service, or position with the Organization. The Organization monitors compliance with its conflict of interest policy through an annual questionnaire/disclosure statement that is distributed to these individuals. Potential conflicts are investigated immediately. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a The Organization undertakes a thorough process to ensure that the executive compensation it pays to its top management official and all of its officers and key employees is reasonable given the market in which the Organization operates. The use of surveys and industry benchmarks are used for comparison, compensation review, and approval by the board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b The Organization undertakes a thorough process to ensure that the executive compensation it pays to its top management official and all of its officers and key employees is reasonable given the market in which the Organization operates. The use of surveys and industry benchmarks are used for comparison, compensation review, and approval by the board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990 and financial statements are published on the Partnership's website. The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not ordinarily made available to the public, but, if requested, will be provided at management's discretion.