DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE

EIN: 521516692 501(c)(3) Mental Health

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$11,950,037
Total Expenses
$12,005,399
Total Assets
$18,212,624
Net Assets
$15,987,531
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
KASSANDRA FREDERIQUE
Phone
2126138040
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE, founded in 1995, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $12.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE 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.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,695,057
Program Service Revenue $135,596
Investment Income $113,541
Other Revenue $5,843
TOTAL REVENUE $11,950,037

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $598,250
Salaries & Benefits $6,243,993
Fundraising Expenses $1,559,619
Program Expenses $9,910,258
Other Expenses $4,850,586
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,005,399

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $11,950,037 $13,210,070 -0.1%
Expenses $12,005,399 $13,112,996 -0.1%
Net Income $-55,362 $97,074 -1.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
53
Volunteers
13

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
$445,321
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DEREK OSCAR HODEL PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTONIA WALTERS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA G LICHTY SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY BASSETT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUAN CARTAGENA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HELENA HANSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEJANDRO MADRAZO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SVANTE MYRICK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LETICIA PEGUERO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEMBA SMITH PRADIA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSIAH RICH MD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX SOROS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HILDA VEGA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KASSANDRA FREDERIQUE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$278,754 $44,444 $323,198
MELISSA GARCIA CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$98,408 $23,715 $122,123
PAUL DANA MANAGING DIRECTOR, DEV. & POL. STRATEGY 40.00
Highest
$227,996 $57,788 $285,784
LIBERO DELLA PIANA MANAGING DIRECTOR, ORG & STRATEGIC 40.00
Highest
$198,123 $36,262 $234,385
BRIAN PACHECO MANAGING DIRECTOR, COMMS & MARKETING 40.00
Highest
$195,760 $44,364 $240,124
LINDSAY LASALLE MANAGING DIRECTOR, POLICY 40.00
Highest
$193,310 $68,470 $261,780
JULES NETHERLAND MANAGING DIRECTOR, DRAE 40.00
Highest
$189,836 $35,423 $225,259
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
2025 $11,950,037 $12,005,399 $18,212,624 $-55,362
2024 $13,210,070 $13,112,996 $19,939,245 $97,074
2023 $10,609,731 $10,589,590 $20,573,986 $20,141
2022 $12,568,964 $11,137,238 $19,876,966 $1,431,726
2021 $16,545,395 $10,883,439 $19,983,663 $5,661,956
2020 $15,593,139 $13,013,385 $13,012,787 $2,579,754
2019 $25,907,463 $14,397,540 $9,271,066 $11,509,923
2018 $9,738,941 $15,606,552 $10,624,414 $-5,867,611
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