Linking Efforts Against Drugs

EIN: 311501805 501(c)(3)

Lake Forest, IL

Total Revenue
$448,120
Total Expenses
$654,491
Total Assets
$72,866
Net Assets
$-193,121
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Patrick Sassen
Phone
8472959075
Tax Period
2020-07-01 to 2021-06-30

Linking Efforts Against Drugs, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit that reported $448K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $654K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 46% operating deficit.

Mission

The Organization envisions a healthy community where youth choose not to use alcohol and other drugs. Through parent education, dynamic youth programs, and engagement with key community stakeholders, the Organization is dedicated to the promotion of healthy family relationships, emotional wellness, and the prevention of alcohol, drug use, and other risky behavior by youth.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $467,385 Revenue: $149,343

A Text-A-Tip - A 24/7 anonymous text crisis hotline offering emotional support for middle school and high school youth. The Organization offers the only text hotline in the country that is fully...

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A Text-A-Tip - A 24/7 anonymous text crisis hotline offering emotional support for middle school and high school youth. The Organization offers the only text hotline in the country that is fully anonymous, and that is supported by teams of licensed mental health counselors. B Overdose Education & Naloxone Distribution - Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is an easy-to-use, lifesaving antidote to reverse opiate overdose due to prescription narcotics morphine, codeine, oxycodone, Vicodin or heroin. The Organization offers two types of Naloxone trainings: The first training is individual training that is intended for individuals who would like to be trained as an overdose responder. At this training, participants learn signs and symptoms of an overdose, how to use Naloxone, and complete the paperwork necessary to have a Naloxone kit sent to them. The second training is trainer training which is intended for individuals who would like to not only be trained as overdose responders, but who would like to be able to train others. C Technical Assistance and Coaching - Assists other organizations achieve goals and make a greater impact through evaluations, data gathering, data analysis, capacity building, strategic planning and implementation. D Smart Recovery - A science-based addiction recovery support group where participants learn self-empowering techniques to aid their recovery through mutual-help face-to-face meetings & services. E Think Inside the Box - The Speak Up Prevention Coalition has launched a safe and secure collection and disposal program for unused medications called Think Inside the Box. The initiative represents a collaborative effort among Speak Up partners, including The Village of Lake Bluff, City of Lake Forest, and the Lake Bluff Police Department.

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

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Financial Overview (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $243,686
Program Service Revenue $149,343
Investment Income $95
Other Revenue $54,996
TOTAL REVENUE $448,120

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $356,980
Fundraising Expenses $69,099
Program Expenses $467,385
Other Expenses $297,511
TOTAL EXPENSES $654,491

Year-over-Year Comparison

2020 2019 Change
Revenue $448,120 $505,207 -0.1%
Expenses $654,491 $549,517 +0.2%
Net Income $-206,371 $-44,310 +3.7%
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
5
Volunteers
150

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
5
$170,347
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANDY DURAN Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$170,347 $0 $170,347
Patrick Sassen President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Carnow Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sean Postol Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Foley Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Annie Ignoffo Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Diane Fondriest Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Mitchell Director 1.00
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
2021 $448,120 $654,491 $72,866 $-206,371
2020 $505,207 $549,517 $90,708 $-44,310
2019 $421,090 $467,896 $77,099 $-46,806
2018 $481,855 $356,257 $137,036 $125,598
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