DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE: Form 990, tax year 2024

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Organization
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE (EIN 52-1516692)
Tax period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31
Filed
2026-03-11
IRS object ID
202620709349300847
Schema version
2024v5.5
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2026-03-11T15:14:06-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2025-05-31TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

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Preparer Firm EIN331374517PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLCBusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

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Address Line1245 PARK AVENUE 12TH FLOORAddressLine1Txt
CityNEW YORKCityNm
State AbbreviationNYStateAbbreviationCd
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Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2024-06-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

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EIN521516692EIN

Business Name BusinessName

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Business Name Line1DRUG POLICY ALLIANCEBusinessNameLine1Txt
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Business Name ControlDRUGBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone2126138040PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

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Address Line1131 W 33RD STREET 15TH FLOORAddressLine1Txt
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PersonKASSANDRA FREDERIQUEPersonNm
Person TitleEXECUTIVE DIRECTORPersonTitleTxt
Phone2126138040PhoneNum
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IRS Responsible Prty Info CurrYes (1)IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd

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Form 990 IRS990

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Principal OfficerKASSANDRA FREDERIQUEPrincipalOfficerNm

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CityNEW YORKCityNm
State AbbreviationNYStateAbbreviationCd
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$12,113,429GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For Affiliates0GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.DRUGPOLICY.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation1995FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateDCLegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionTHE DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE ("DPA") ADDRESSES THE HARMS OF DRUG USE AND DRUG CRIMINALIZATION THROUGH POLICY SOLUTIONS, ORGANIZING, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION. WE ADVOCATE FOR A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO DRUGS THAT PRIORITIZES HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING. WE OPPOSE PUNITIVE APPROACHES THAT DESTABILIZE PEOPLE, BLOCK ACCESS TO CARE, AND DRAIN COMMUNITIES OF RESOURCES. WE BELIEVE THAT THE REGULATION OF DRUGS SHOULD BE GROUNDED IN EVIDENCE. IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER MOVEMENTS, WE ADVANCE JUSTICE AND SAVE LIVES.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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PY Total Expenses$13,112,996PYTotalExpensesAmt
CY Total Expenses$12,005,399CYTotalExpensesAmt
PY Revenues Less Expenses$97,074PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
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Total Assets EOY$18,212,624TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$3,924,293TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$2,225,093TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
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Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionDPA IMPROVES PEOPLE'S LIVES BY EXPANDING HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES WHILE REDUCING ARRESTS AND INCARCERATION.MissionDesc
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Significant Change0SignificantChangeInd
Expense$3,225,390ExpenseAmt
Grant$598,250GrantAmt
Revenue$0RevenueAmt
DescTREATING DRUG USE AS A HEALTH ISSUECRIMINALIZATION IS THE FOUNDATION OF THE DRUG WAR, WITH VAST INVESTMENTS IN PUNISHMENT AND SCANT SUPPORT FOR SERVICES. AS A RESULT, DRUG POSSESSION IS ONE OF THE MOST ARRESTED OFFENSES IN THE UNITED STATES WHILE OVERDOSE IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH. DPA SEEKS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HEALTH AND HARM REDUCTION SERVICES, AND TO REDUCE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR DRUGS. RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: - SECURING THE LAUNCH OR EXPANSION OF LIFESAVING HARM REDUCTION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING FENTANYL DETECTING TOOLS AND STERILE SYRINGE SERVICES- SUPPORTING STATE AND LOCAL POLICIES TO EXPAND OVERDOSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS- DEFENDING AND EXPANDING FUNDING FOR ADDICTION SERVICES- PROVIDING STRATEGIC SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN MULTIPLE STATESDesc

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Expense$3,676,836ExpenseAmt
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DescADVANCING JUSTICE THROUGH CANNABIS REGULATION THE MOVEMENT FOR CANNABIS LEGALIZATION HAS GROWN EXPONENTIALLY, BUT THE COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE SUFFERED THE MOST UNDER DECADES OF PROHIBITION ARE NOT BENEFITING FROM THE LEGAL INDUSTRY AT THE SCALE NEEDED TO REPAIR THE HARM. DPA SUPPORTS AN APPROACH TO LEGALIZATION THAT CENTERS COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AND REDUCES THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF THE COMMERCIAL MARKET. RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: - INFLUENCING THE DEBATE ON DESCHEDULING CANNABIS ON THE FEDERAL LIST OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND ENDING PROHIBITION MORE BROADLY- DEFENDING JUSTICE PROVISIONS OF STATE LAWS - STRENGTHENING EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR YOUTH AND PARENTS- ADVANCING CONSUMER SAFETY MEASURESDesc

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DescPROMOTING FAMILY SAFETY AND ECONOMIC SECURITY THE DRUG WAR IMPACTS MANY ASPECTS OF OUR LIVES BEYOND THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM. SURVEILLANCE, NONCONSENSUAL DRUG TESTING, MANDATORY REPORTING, AND ZERO TOLERANCE SEPARATES FAMILIES, MAKES PEOPLE HOMELESS, AND FUELS INTERGENERATIONAL POVERTY. DPA SEEKS TO ELIMINATE THESE CIVIL PUNISHMENTS THAT CAUSE SO MUCH HARM AND HAVE NO GROUNDING IN EVIDENCE. RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:- PROMOTING REFORMS TO ENSURE PEOPLE WITH CERTAIN DRUG CONVICTIONS CAN ACCESS NUTRITION BENEFITS AND PROTECTIONS UNDER THE FAIR HOUSING ACT- EDUCATING THE FIELD AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE NEED TO STOP NON-CONSENSUAL DRUG TESTING OF PEOPLE IN THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMDesc

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DescOTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE CONFERENCE:2025 INTERNATIONAL DRUG POLICY REFORM CONFERENCE AS PART OF OUR MOVEMENT-BUILD ROLE, DPA ORGANIZES AND HOSTS THE INTERNATIONAL DRUG POLICY REFORM CONFERENCE EVERY OTHER YEAR. IN 2025, WE BROUGHT TOGETHER MORE THAN 1,850 ACADEMICS, EXPERTS, AND ADVOCATES FOR THREE DAYS OF LEARNING, STRATEGIZING, AND NETWORKING.Desc
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Schedule B RequiredYes (1)ScheduleBRequiredInd
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Conservation Easements0ConservationEasementsInd
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Credit Counseling0CreditCounselingInd
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Report Other LiabilitiesYes (1)ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd
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Document Retention PolicyYes (1)DocumentRetentionPolicyInd
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Own WebsiteYes (X)OwnWebsiteInd
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Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

Business Name BusinessName

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Phone2126138040PhoneNum

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Address Line1131 W 33RD STREET 15TH FLOORAddressLine1Txt
CityNEW YORKCityNm
State AbbreviationNYStateAbbreviationCd
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (20 entries)

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DEREK OSCAR HODEL
PRESIDENT2.002.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
ANTONIA WALTERS
TREASURER2.000.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
PAMELA G LICHTY
SECRETARY2.001.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARY BASSETT
DIRECTOR1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JUAN CARTAGENA
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
HELENA HANSEN
DIRECTOR1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ALEJANDRO MADRAZO
DIRECTOR1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SVANTE MYRICK
DIRECTOR1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
LETICIA PEGUERO
DIRECTOR1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
KEMBA SMITH PRADIA
DIRECTOR1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOSIAH RICH MD
DIRECTOR1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ALEX SOROS
DIRECTOR1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
HILDA VEGA
DIRECTOR1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
KASSANDRA FREDERIQUE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40.008.00Yes (X)$278,754$0$44,444
MELISSA GARCIA
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER40.008.00Yes (X)$98,408$0$23,715
PAUL DANA
MANAGING DIRECTOR, DEV. & POL. STRATEGY40.000.00$227,996$0$57,788Yes (X)
LIBERO DELLA PIANA
MANAGING DIRECTOR, ORG & STRATEGIC40.000.00$198,123$0$36,262Yes (X)
BRIAN PACHECO
MANAGING DIRECTOR, COMMS & MARKETING40.000.00$195,760$0$44,364Yes (X)
LINDSAY LASALLE
MANAGING DIRECTOR, POLICY40.000.00$193,310$0$68,470Yes (X)
JULES NETHERLAND
MANAGING DIRECTOR, DRAE40.000.00$189,836$0$35,423Yes (X)
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Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)

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THE AVALON CONSULTING GROUP INC
1011 BAY RIDGE AVE UNIT 323ANNAPOLISMD21403FUNDRAISING$389,820
THE PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT GROUP LTD
7160 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE STE 30COLUMBIAMD21046DIRECT MAIL$307,681
TAMAR TODD
1712 JAYNES STREETBERKELEYCA94703ADVOCACY SERVICES$143,145
BLUE COAST STRATEGIES
2600 3RD ST 2053SACRAMENTOCA95818LOBBYING SERVICES$115,000
ENACT CONSULTING LLC
1319 MARYLAND AVE NE APT BWASHINGTONDC20002ADVOCACY SERVICES$110,625
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DescDRUG POLICY ACTION ADMINDesc
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Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

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Gross Rents GrossRentsGrp

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Real$163,392RealAmt

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Real$163,392RealAmt

Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp

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Real$0RealAmt

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Other Revenue Total$5,843OtherRevenueTotalAmt

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Exclusion$119,384ExclusionAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$598,250TotalAmt
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Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

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Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

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Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

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Program Services$323,197ProgramServicesAmt
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Management And General$49,598ManagementAndGeneralAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Fundraising$312,570FundraisingAmt

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Advertising AdvertisingGrp

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Program Services$256,495ProgramServicesAmt
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Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

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Royalties RoyaltiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Fundraising$36,961FundraisingAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Program Services$319,489ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$25,143ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$66,284FundraisingAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$138,829TotalAmt
Program Services$105,240ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$18,538ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$15,051FundraisingAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$863TotalAmt
Program Services$863ProgramServicesAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$253,330TotalAmt
Program Services$216,621ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$7,259ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$29,450FundraisingAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$113,199TotalAmt
Program Services$96,851ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$3,233ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$13,115FundraisingAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmtFundraisingFundraisingAmt
PROGRAM FEES$1,421,250$1,419,126$321$1,803
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS$131,253$112,298$3,748$15,207
PRINTING$122,822$105,084$3,508$14,230
MEMBERSHIP/SUBSCRIPTION$78,294$72,017$3,348$2,929

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$31,042TotalAmt
Program Services$6,816ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$23,302ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$924FundraisingAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$12,005,399TotalAmt
Program Services$9,910,258ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$535,522ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,559,619FundraisingAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Joint CostsYes (X)JointCostsInd

Total Joint Costs TotalJointCostsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,318,386TotalAmt
Program Services$488,273ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$830,113FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,148,888BOYAmt
EOY$2,514,990EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,384,336BOYAmt
EOY$1,307,969EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$5,490,423BOYAmt
EOY$8,897,544EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,321BOYAmt
EOY$3,000EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$179,950BOYAmt
EOY$125,720EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$6,029,860LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$1,841,884LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,346,813BOYAmt
EOY$4,187,976EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$445,988BOYAmt
EOY$493,348EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$940,526BOYAmt
EOY$682,077EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$19,939,245BOYAmt
EOY$18,212,624EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,173,919BOYAmt
EOY$1,556,109EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$150,500EOYAmt

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,009,764BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$740,610BOYAmt
EOY$518,484EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,924,293BOYAmt
EOY$2,225,093EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$12,879,104BOYAmt
EOY$13,619,316EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,135,848BOYAmt
EOY$2,368,215EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$16,014,952BOYAmt
EOY$15,987,531EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$19,939,245BOYAmt
EOY$18,212,624EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss-$55,362ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$27,941NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$0OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Info In Schedule O Part XIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$16,356,443CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$12,456,927CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$10,435,208CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$12,139,492CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$11,695,057CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$63,083,127TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$16,356,443CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$12,456,927CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$10,435,208CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$12,139,492CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$11,695,057CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$63,083,127TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantial Contributors Tot$31,915,455SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170$31,167,672PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$47,953CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$100,567CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$171,155CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$199,320CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$276,933CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$795,928TotalAmt

Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$2,495CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$80,444CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$154,433CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$31,656CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$5,843CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$274,871TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$64,153,926TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$1,283,676GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.48580PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.46640PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationOTHER INCOME - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 55. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 1,005. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 8,037. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 5,495. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 5,843. REFUND - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 2,440. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 11,337. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 28,045. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 26,161. DRUG POLICY ACTION ADMIN - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 68,102. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 118,351.ExplanationTxt

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

Total Grassroots Lobbying TotalGrassrootsLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$23,092FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Total Direct Lobbying TotalDirectLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$374,829FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Total Lobbying Expend TotalLobbyingExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$397,921FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Other Exempt Purpose Expend OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$10,047,859FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Total Exempt Purpose Expend TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$10,445,780FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Lobbying Nontaxable Amount LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$672,289FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Grassroots Nontaxable GrassrootsNontaxableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$168,072FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Tot Lbbyng Grassroot Mns Non Tx TotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$0FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Tot Lbby Expend Mns Lbbyng Non Tx TotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$0FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Avg Lobbying Nontaxable Amount AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$622,377CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$602,079CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$730,311CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$672,289CurrentYearAmt
Total$2,627,056TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Lobbying Ceiling$3,940,584LobbyingCeilingAmt

Avg Total Lobbying Expend AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$385,243CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$548,490CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$456,350CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$397,921CurrentYearAmt
Total$1,788,004TotalAmt

Avg Grassroots Nontaxable AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$155,594CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$150,520CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$182,578CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$168,072CurrentYearAmt
Total$656,764TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grassroots Ceiling$985,146GrassrootsCeilingAmt

Avg Grassroots Lobbying Expend AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$42,778CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$26,785CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$39,191CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$23,092CurrentYearAmt
Total$131,846TotalAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$4,340,092OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$1,173,000DepreciationAmt
Book Value$3,167,092BookValueAmt

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$1,460,061OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$538,622DepreciationAmt
Book Value$921,439BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$229,707OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$130,262DepreciationAmt
Book Value$99,445BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$4,187,976TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (2 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
LEASE LIABILITY - FINANCE LEASE$13,902
LEASE LIABILITY - OPERATING LEASE$504,582
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$518,484TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$12,141,370TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst$27,941NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Other Revenue$163,392OtherRevenueAmt
Revenue Not Reported$191,333RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$11,950,037RevenueSubtotalAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$0RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$11,950,037TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$12,168,791TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Other Expenses Included$163,392OtherExpensesIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Reported$163,392ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$12,005,399ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$0ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$12,005,399TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
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 2022.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:RECLASS OF RENTAL EXPENSES TO PART VIII 163,392.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:RECLASS OF RENTAL EXPENSES TO PART VIII 163,392.

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Mail SolicitationsYes (X)MailSolicitationsInd
Email SolicitationsYes (X)EmailSolicitationsInd
Phone SolicitationsYes (X)PhoneSolicitationsInd
In Person SolicitationsYes (X)InPersonSolicitationsInd
Solicitation Of Non Govt GrantsYes (X)SolicitationOfNonGovtGrantsInd
Agrmt Prof Fundraising ActyYes (1)AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd

Fundraiser Activity Info FundraiserActivityInfoGrp

Organization Business Name OrganizationBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1THE AVALON CONSULTING GROUP INCBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line11011 BAY RIDGE AVE 323AddressLine1Txt
CityANNAPOLISCityNm
State AbbreviationMDStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP21403ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ActivityFUNDRAISING COUNSELActivityTxt
Fundraiser Control Of Funds0FundraiserControlOfFundsInd
Gross Receipts$275,020GrossReceiptsAmt
Retained By Contractor$309,120RetainedByContractorAmt
Net To Organization-$34,100NetToOrganizationAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Gross Receipts$275,020TotalGrossReceiptsAmt
Total Retained By Contractors$309,120TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt
Total Net To Organization-$34,100TotalNetToOrganizationAmt
Licensed StatesALLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesAKLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesARLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCOLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesDELicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesFLLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesGALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesHILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesILLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesKSLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesKYLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMELicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMNLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMSLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNHLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNJLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNMLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNYLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNCLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesOHLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesOKLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesORLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesPALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesRILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesSCLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesTNLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesUTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesVALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWVLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWILicensedStatesCd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V)FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE AVALON CONSULTING GROUP, INC., WAS RETAINED FOR PROMOTION OF MAILING CAMPAIGNS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT FOR SERVICES OF $10,500 PER MONTH AS WELL AS OTHER COSTS AND FEES SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT.ExplanationTxt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (11 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINIRC SectionIRCSectionDescCash GrantCashGrantAmtNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt
VOICES OF COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS & LEADERS (VOCAL-NY) INC
300 DOUGLASS STREETBROOKLYNNY11217134094385501(C)(3)$180,000$0TO SUPPORT CAMPAIGN WORK FOR SUPERVISED CONSUMPTION SITES.
CENTER FOR INTERCULTURAL ORGANIZING (UNITE OREGON)
11714 SE STARK ST 331PORTLANDOR91216743098100501(C)(3)$150,000$0TO FUND COALITION ORGANIZER AND BROADER ADVOCACY ON OREGON DEFLECTION PROGRAMS.
JUNTOS NW
PO BOX 30597PORTLANDOR97294933240126501(C)(3)$85,000$0TO SUPPORT COALITION'S ADVOCACY ON OREGON BALLOT MEASURE, DEFLECTION PROGRAMS, AND NONPROFIT EXPLORATION.
PARTNERSHIP FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE
221 NW 2ND AVEPORTLANDOR97209931277774501(C)(3)$50,000$0TO ORGANIZE SEATTLE TRIPS FOR OREGON OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY TO STUDY DIVERSION PROGRAMS.
GROUND GAME FUND
780 FARM TO MARKET 1626 UNIT 383MANCHACATX78652842487707501(C)(3)$40,000$0TO SUPPORT C3 WORK EDUCATING AND DOING COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO VOTERS IN TEXAS.
LATINO NETWORK
410 NE 18TH AVENUEPORTLANDOR97232731675402501(C)(3)$25,000$0TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF DEFLECTION PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY AROUND YOUTH JUSTICE.
HARM REDUCTION SISTERS
206 WEST 4TH STREET - 216-BDULUTHMN55806452597370501(C)(3)$20,000$0TO SUPPORT AN INDIVIDUAL'S PARTICIPATION ON AN EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND INC
10 NORTH RUSSELL STREETPORTLANDOR97227930395590501(C)(3)$15,000$0TO SUPPORT ADVOCACY AROUND DEFLECTION PROGRAMS IN OREGON.
MINNESOTA COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS
2233 UNIVERSITY AVE W STE 423SAINT PAULMN55114411601248501(C)(3)$10,750$0TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION AND SPONSOR 'HOMELESS DAY ON THE HILL'.
MINNESOTA JUSTICE RESEARCH CENTER
2355 FAIRVIEW AVENUE NORTH 262ROSEVILLEMN55113822943734501(C)(3)$10,000$0TO SUPPORT AN INDIVIDUAL'S PARTICIPATION ON AN EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
TURNING POINT INC
1500 GOLDEN VALLEYMINNEAPOLISMN55411510164092501(C)(3)$10,000$0TO SUPPORT AN INDIVIDUAL'S PARTICIPATION ON AN EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org11Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org0TotalOtherOrgCnt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationDPA PARTNERS CLOSELY WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND SEEKS TO BUILD THEIR CAPACITIES TO FURTHER OUR MUTUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. THIS INCLUDES, ON OCCASION, FUNDING SUPPORT. PROGRAM STAFF WORKING IN SPECIFIC ISSUE OR GEOGRAPHIC AREAS SOLICIT FUNDING PROPOSALS FROM ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS. IN A PROCESS MANAGED BY A FULL-TIME STAFFER, WE CONSULT OTHER DPA STAFF WITH RELEVANT EXPERTISE, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER EXTERNAL DRUG POLICY REFORMERS. AFTER A FAVORABLE REVIEW, THE PROGRAM STAFFER PRESENTS THE PROPOSAL AND THEIR FUNDING RECOMMENDATION TO DPA'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR APPROVAL. DURING THE FUNDING PERIOD, DPA PROGRAM STAFF MAINTAINS CLOSE COMMUNICATION WITH FUNDED PARTNERS. AT THE END OF THE GRANT PERIOD, ORGANIZATIONS SUBMIT A FINAL NARRATIVE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Independent ConsultantYes (X)IndependentConsultantInd
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance Payment0SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan0SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp Arrngm0EquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org0CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs0CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org0CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs0CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsYes (1)AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract Exception0InitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (6 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
KASSANDRA FREDERIQUE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$278,619$0$0$0$135$0$28,066$0$16,378$0$323,198$0$0$0
PAUL DANA
MANAGING DIRECTOR, DEV. & POL. STRAT$227,861$0$0$0$135$0$19,983$0$37,805$0$285,784$0$0$0
LINDSAY LASALLE
MANAGING DIRECTOR, POLICY$185,533$0$7,627$0$150$0$19,401$0$49,069$0$261,780$0$0$0
BRIAN PACHECO
MANAGING DIRECTOR, COMMS & MARKETING$188,225$0$7,400$0$135$0$18,824$0$25,540$0$240,124$0$0$0
LIBERO DELLA PIANA
MANAGING DIRECTOR, ORG & STRATEGIC$197,778$0$0$0$345$0$2,858$0$33,404$0$234,385$0$0$0
JULES NETHERLAND
MANAGING DIRECTOR, DRAE$189,191$0$0$0$645$0$19,116$0$16,307$0$225,259$0$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 7FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationINDIVIDUALS RECEIVED A BOARD-APPROVED PERFORMANCE-BASED BONUS AS INCLUDED IN PART II, COLUMN (B)(II). THIS AMOUNT IS INCLUDED IN THEIR REPORTABLE COMPENSATION.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (6 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:DPA IMPROVES PEOPLE'S LIVES BY EXPANDING HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES WHILE REDUCING ARRESTS AND INCARCERATION. MANY OF OUR POLICY VICTORIES WERE THE FIRST OF THEIR KIND - INCLUDING THE LEGAL REGULATION OF MARIJUANA AND ESTABLISHING WIDE ACCESS TO THE OVERDOSE REVERSAL MEDICATION NALOXONE. HERE IS HOW OUR IMPACT EXCEEDS OUR SIZE: - LEADING CAMPAIGNS. WE DEVELOP AND RUN CAMPAIGNS BY CRAFTING POLICY PROPOSALS GROUNDED IN EVIDENCE, DEVELOPING POLITICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES, EDUCATING AND PERSUADING POLICYMAKERS, BUILDING COALITIONS, AND MOBILIZING SUPPORTERS. - SUPPORTING GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP. WE SUPPORT CAMPAIGNS LED BY OUR ALLIES, SHARING OUR EXPERTISE IN POLICY DRAFTING, DATA AND RESEARCH, POLITICAL STRATEGY AND ADVOCACY, AND MESSAGE DEVELOPMENT. - SHAPING THE CONVERSATION. WE COUNTER NARRATIVES THAT PERPETUATE HARM AND STIGMA AND PRODUCE CUTTING-EDGE ANALYSES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RESEARCHERS TO EXPAND THE DRUG POLICY KNOWLEDGE BASE AND INFORM OUR AGENDA. - BUILDING THE MOVEMENT. WE SERVE AS THE CULTIVATOR AND CONVENER OF THE DRUG POLICY REFORM MOVEMENT, AND AS A CAPACITY-BUILDING HUB FOR OTHER JUSTICE MOVEMENTS WHOSE ISSUES INTERSECT WITH THE DRUG WAR. WE FORGE DEEP PARTNERSHIPS WITH ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS, AND SEEK TO BUILD POWER AMONG GROUPS MOST IMPACTED BY THE WAR ON DRUGS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BDPA ENGAGES AN ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE THE FORM 990. OUR CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PROVIDES A FIRST REVIEW WITH INPUT FROM OTHER STAFF, THEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE DRAFT AND DPA STAFF, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE ACCOUNTING FIRM, ANSWERS ANY QUESTIONS. AFTER FINALIZING, THE FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVES THE 990 AND IT IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD BEFORE FILING, AFTER WHICH WE FILE THE DOCUMENT WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CDPA HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT APPLIES TO BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS. EACH BOARD MEMBER AND OFFICER MUST ANNUALLY SIGN AND SUBMIT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A STATEMENT DISCLOSING THEIR AWARENESS OF THE POLICY AND DISCLOSING ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IF A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT IS DISCLOSED AT ANY TIME, THE AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE MATERIAL FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES. IF IT IS ESTABLISHED THAT AN ACTUAL CONFLICT EXISTS, THE INDIVIDUAL 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. AT THE REQUEST OF THE AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE INTERESTED PERSON MAY PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE TRANSACTION PRIOR TO THE DELIBERATIONS OF THE BOARD. ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST TRANSACTION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETINGS, REFLECTING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT WAS DISCLOSED, THE NAME OF THE INTERESTED PERSON, AND THE FINAL DETERMINATION AND DECISION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15ATHE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BASED ON HER BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND COMPETENCIES. IN DETERMINING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSULTED AVAILABLE COMPENSATION SURVEYS, INCLUDING THOSE PUBLISHED BY NONPROFIT NEW YORK AND THE NEW YORK COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS AND WORKS WITH QUATT ASSOCIATES TO PRODUCE AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION ANALYSIS FOR THE BOARD'S REVIEW. THE COMPENSATION DECISION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE RECORDS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST COMPLETED IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19DPA'S FORM 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, AS WELL AS GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:DPA HAS AN AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.

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CityNEW YORKCityNm
State AbbreviationNYStateAbbreviationCd
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EIN521951197EIN
Primary ActivitiesPROMOTING SOCIAL WELFARE AND TO ADVOCATE FOR DRUG POLICY REFORMPrimaryActivitiesTxt
Legal Domicile StateDCLegalDomicileStateCd
Exempt Code Section501(C)(4)ExemptCodeSectionTxt

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Controlled OrganizationYes (1)ControlledOrganizationInd
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Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts Rylts0ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth Org0GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth OrgYes (1)GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth Org0LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related Organization0DivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other Org0AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other Org0AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset Exchange0AssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth OrgYes (1)RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth Org0RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgYes (1)PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other Org0PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesYes (1)SharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingYes (1)PaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other Org0ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgYes (1)ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other Org0TransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other Org0TransferFromOtherOrgInd

Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp (2 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionTypeTxtInvolvedInvolvedAmtMethod Of Amount DeterminationMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt
DRUG POLICY ACTION
C$6,600,000COST
DRUG POLICY ACTION
Q$135,596COST

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