DNA SAVES

EIN: 263832094 Crime & Legal

CARLSBAD, NM

Total Revenue
$156,332
Total Expenses
$280,126
Total Assets
$350,398
Net Assets
$350,398
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
NM
Principal Officer
JAYANN SEPICH
Phone
5753611931
Tax Period
2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

DNA SAVES, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $156K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 37% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $280K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 79% operating deficit.

Mission

DNA SAVES SEEKS TO EDUCATE POLICY MAKERS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE VALUE OF FORENSIC DNA. DNA SAVES IS COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH EVERY STATE TO PASS LAWS ALLOWING DNA TO BE TAKEN UPON ARREST, AND TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL FUNDING FOR DNA PROGRAMS. VOLUNTEERS ADVOCATE FOR CHANGES IN LEGISLATION AND FUNDING FOR DNA COLLECTION AND FOR ITS USE IN CATCHING REPEAT OFFENDERS SOONER, PREVENTING VIOLENT CRIMES, EXONERATING THE INNOCENT, PROTECTING CIVIL LIBERTIES, AND REDUCING THE COSTS OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $151,768

DNA PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO LAW MAKERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE USES AND BENEFITS OF DNA TESTING.

Program 2
Expenses: $109,329

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY IS THE CORNERSTONE OF THIS ASSOCIATION'S PURPOSE. JAYANN SEPICH REGULARLY SPEAKS WITH LEGISLATORS AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT EDUCATING AND URGING THEM TO ADOPT MODEL LEGISLATION...

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LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY IS THE CORNERSTONE OF THIS ASSOCIATION'S PURPOSE. JAYANN SEPICH REGULARLY SPEAKS WITH LEGISLATORS AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT EDUCATING AND URGING THEM TO ADOPT MODEL LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD BOTH CREATE AND FUND THE COLLECTION AND USE OF DNA IN SOLVING ANDPREVENTING CRIMES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $144,750
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $5,274
Other Revenue $6,308
TOTAL REVENUE $156,332

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $42,440
Salaries & Benefits $206,962
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $261,097
Other Expenses $30,724
TOTAL EXPENSES $280,126

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $156,332 $248,365 -0.4%
Expenses $280,126 $122,012 +1.3%
Net Income $-123,794 $126,353 -2.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
2
Volunteers
4

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$72,000
Total Directors
5
$72,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAYANN SEPICH PRESIDENT 44.00
Officer Director
$72,000 $0 $72,000
CARALINE SEPICH VICE PRESIDENT 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SEPICH SECRETARY/TREASURER 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN HEATON DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM HARRISON DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2022 $156,332 $280,126 $350,398 $-123,794
2021 $248,365 $122,012 $527,858 $126,353
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