VITAL STRATEGIES ACTION FUND INC

EIN: 844533641

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$4,605,000
Total Expenses
$2,671,028
Total Assets
$2,172,639
Net Assets
$1,930,586
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
WALLACE D'SOUZA
Phone
6463437051
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

VITAL STRATEGIES ACTION FUND INC, founded in 2020, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. The organization ran a surplus of $1.9M, a strong 42% operating margin.

Mission

THE ACTION FUND IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE LEGISLATION, REGULATION AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS AND ADDRESS THE WORLD'S LEADING CAUSES OF ILLNESS, INJURY AND DEATH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,103,621 Revenue: $0

FOOD POLICY PROGRAM:VITAL STRATEGIES ACTION FUND, INC. SUPPORTS PARTNERS WORKS IN LOW AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES TO ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS TO ACHIEVE HEALTHY...

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FOOD POLICY PROGRAM:VITAL STRATEGIES ACTION FUND, INC. SUPPORTS PARTNERS WORKS IN LOW AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES TO ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS TO ACHIEVE HEALTHY FOOD POLICY GOALS THAT ADDRESS THE GLOBAL HARM TO HEALTH CAUSED BY ULTRA-PROCESSED PRODUCTS (UPPS) AND PROMOTE HEALTHIER FOOD ENVIRONMENTS. IN FY 2023, THE FOOD POLICY PROGRAM PROVIDED SUBGRANTS FOR LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IN BRAZIL AND BARBADOS. IN BRAZIL, THE FOOD POLICY PROGRAM CONTRACTED WITH ACT, HEALTH PROMOTION (ACT) TO CONDUCT MASS MEDIA COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGNS IN SUPPORT OF A TAX REFORM ON ULTRA-PROCESSED PRODUCTS (UPPS) AND SUGARY AND SWEETENED BEVERAGES; AND TO THE BRAZILIAN INSTITUTE FOR CONSUMER RIGHTS (IDEC) FOR REGIONAL HEALTHY SCHOOL FOOD LEGISLATION. BY THE END OF FY 2023, MORE THAN 63 MILLION PEOPLE WERE REACHED BY TWO MASS MEDIA COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGNS LED BY ACT. ON DECEMBER 15, 2023, THE TAX REFORM IN BRAZIL WAS APPROVED WITH THE INCLUSION OF A SELECTIVE TAX ON "GOODS AND SERVICES THAT CAUSE HARMS TO HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT." IDEC'S SCHOOL LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN REACHED MORE THAN 6 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE STATE OF BAHIA AND THE CITIES OF RECIFE AND RIBEIRO PRETO. IN BARBADOS, THE FOOD POLICY PROGRAM CONTRACTED WITH THE HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF BARBADOS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MASS MEDIA COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN STRATEGY TO ADVOCATE FOR FRONT-OF-PACKAGE-WARNING LABEL LEGISLATION. THE CAMPAIGN IS PLANNED FOR LATE 2024.

Program 2
Expenses: $232,281

RESET ALCOHOL:RESET ALCOHOL IS A PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVE WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER NATIONAL GOVERNMENTS, CIVIL SOCIETY AND GLOBAL LEADERS TO ADVANCE POLICIES FROM THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION'S SAFER...

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RESET ALCOHOL:RESET ALCOHOL IS A PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVE WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER NATIONAL GOVERNMENTS, CIVIL SOCIETY AND GLOBAL LEADERS TO ADVANCE POLICIES FROM THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION'S SAFER PACKAGE TO REDUCE THE HEALTH, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC HARMS OF ALCOHOL. WORKING PRIMARILY IN BRAZIL, COLOMBIA, KENYA, MEXICO, PHILIPPINES, AND SRI LANKA, RESET ALCOHOL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO GOVERNMENTS, CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AND TECHNICAL POLICY INSTITUTIONS. THE INITIATIVE IS LED BY VITAL STRATEGIES IN COLLABORATION WITH JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, GLOBAL ALCOHOL POLICY ALLIANCE (GAPA), MOVENDI INTERNATIONAL, THE NCD ALLIANCE, AND WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO). IN 2023, RESET PARTNERS HOSTED A SESSION AT THE 7TH ANNUAL GLOBAL ALCOHOL POLICY CONFERENCE IN CAPE TOWN, IN WHICH PROJECT LEADERS SHARED THEIR RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY EXPERIENCES PUTTING RESET STRATEGIES INTO PRACTICE. RESET ALSO CO-HOSTED AN EVENT WITH WHO SAFER THAT GATHERED POLICYMAKERS, RESEARCHERS, AND ADVOCATES FROM 11 COUNTRIES WORKING ON ALCOHOL CONTROL POLICY TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE, BEST PRACTICES, AND LESSONS LEARNED.RESET SRI LANKA'S ALCOHOL AND DRUG INFORMATION CENTRE CONDUCTED A COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC OPINION POLL ON SRI LANKANS' KNOWLEDGE OF ALCOHOL AND ATTITUDES ABOUT ITS CONSUMPTION AND REGULATION. IN ADDITION RESET DEVELOPED A NEW EVIDENCE MATRIX ON THE ECONOMICS OF ALCOHOL USE AND CONTROL IN SRI LANKA BASED ON 3 DOZEN STUDIES CONDUCTED BETWEEN 2003-2022.RESET MEXICO'S RESEARCH CENTER CEIP SPEARHEADED THE COMPLETION OF A SIMILAR MATRIX APPLICABLE TO ALCOHOL POLICY PATTERNS IN MEXICO CULLED FROM 24 YEARS OF STUDIES, BRIEFS, AND OTHER ASSETS.RESET CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERS VITAL BRAZIL AND ACT BRAZIL COLLABORATED TO LAUNCH A FACT SHEET THAT ADDRESSES THE NEED FOR RAISING ALCOHOL TAXES IN BRAZIL. THE MATERIAL WAS LATER USED BY ACT FOR ADVOCACY AT THE BRAZILIAN CONGRESS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,605,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $4,605,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,060,993
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $24,398
Program Expenses $2,335,902
Other Expenses $610,035
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,671,028

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,605,000 N/A N/A
Expenses $2,671,028 N/A N/A
Net Income $1,933,972 $0 N/A
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
8

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
4
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID A CAPUTO CHAIR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TONYA GAYLE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TING TING CHENG TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER BALDINI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS CASTAGNA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNA THOMAS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE RIDZON TRUSTEE (THRU MAR 2023) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSE LUIS CASTRO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer
$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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $4,605,000 $2,671,028 $2,172,639 $1,933,972
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