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

DPA IMPROVES PEOPLE'S LIVES BY EXPANDING HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES WHILE REDUCING ARRESTS AND INCARCERATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,225,390 Revenue: $0

TREATING 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...

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TREATING 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 STATES

Program 2
Expenses: $3,676,836 Revenue: $0

ADVANCING 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...

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ADVANCING 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 MEASURES

Program 3
Expenses: $2,803,618 Revenue: $0

PROMOTING 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...

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PROMOTING 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 SYSTEM

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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%
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
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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