Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 06-01-2018 , and ending 05-31-2019
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
131 W 33RD STREET 15TH FLOOR
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10001
D Employer identification number

52-1516692
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 26,347,068
F Name and address of principal officer:
RICHARD BURNS
131 W 33RD STREET 15TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10001
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
HTTP://WWW.DRUGPOLICY.ORG/
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 2000
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE WORKED TO END THE WAR ON DRUGS AND BUILD IN ITS PLACE AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO DRUGS GROUNDED IN SCIENCE, COMPASSION, HEALTH, AND HUMAN RIGHTS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 15
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 14
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 86
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 14
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 9,507,128 13,058,914
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 204,912 214,495
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 19,899 19,884
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 7,002 12,614,170
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 9,738,941 25,907,463
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 976,778 1,099,450
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 7,788,441 7,684,878
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 222,560 221,499
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,805,913    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 6,618,773 5,391,713
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 15,606,552 14,397,540
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -5,867,611 11,509,923
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 10,624,414 9,271,066
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 15,789,105 2,978,719
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... -5,164,691 6,292,347
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2018)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,427,643 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 6,195 )
REFORMING PUBLIC POLICY -DPA ADVANCES CUTTING-EDGE DRUG POLICY REFORMS IN THE JURISDICTIONS THAT PRESENT THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITIES FOR VICTORY AND IMPACT, AND INCREASINGLY, IN LOCAL JURISDICTIONS AND CONSERVATIVE STATES WHERE REFORM MOVES MORE SLOWLY. WE CRAFT POLICY PROPOSALS, EDUCATE POLICYMAKERS, MOBILIZE OUR MEMBERSHIP AND NETWORKS, BUILD AND LEVERAGE COALITIONS, GENERATE MEDIA COVERAGE, LITIGATE WHEN NECESSARY, AND SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST YEAR CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O- LAUNCHING A GROUNDBREAKING NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO DECRIMINALIZE THE ALL DRUGS AND CRAFTING MODEL POLICY PROPOSALS TO END ARRESTS, PROSECUTIONS, AND INCARCERATION- ADVANCING POLICING REFORMS AT THE MUNICIPAL LEVEL AND DEFELONIZATION OF DRUG POSSESSION AT THE STATE LEVEL- BLOCKING MISGUIDED POLICY PROPOSALS SEEKING TO INCREASE PUNISHMENTS- PROMOTING MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT IN JAILS AND PRISONS- ADVANCING SUPERVISED CONSUMPTION SERVICES (ALSO KNOWN AS SAFER INJECTION FACILITIES), ACCESS TO NALOXONE TO PREVENT OVERDOSE DEATHS, AND SYRINGE ACCESS PROGRAMS TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF HIV/AIDS AND PROVIDE HELP TO PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS- ADVANCING POLICY PROPOSALS TO LEGALIZE CANNABIS IN SELECT STATES AND AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,774,999 including grants of $ 1,099,450 ) (Revenue $   )
BUILDING GRASSROOTS POWER AND THE REFORM MOVEMENT -DPA FUNDS AND PARTNERS WITH STATE-BASED, CONSTITUENCY-BASED, SINGLE-ISSUE, AND SMALLER NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. WE DISBURSE MORE THAN $1 MILLION TO 40+ ORGANIZATIONS ANNUALLY THROUGH OUR GRANTS PROGRAM AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO OUR NETWORK OF FUNDED PARTNERS. WE ALSO FORM ALLIANCES WITH NON-DRUG POLICY GROUPS ON SPECIFIC SHARED PRIORITIES, FACILITATE REGIONAL CONNECTIONS AMONG ALLIES, ENGAGE PROMINENT ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE POLITICAL SPECTRUM, AND CULTIVATE TARGETED CONSTITUENCIES. EVERY OTHER YEAR WE HOST THE INTERNATIONAL DRUG POLICY REFORM CONFERENCE, THE PREMIER GATHERING OF THE REFORM MOVEMENT. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST YEAR CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O- SUPPORTED 35 ORGANIZATIONS THOUGH OUR ADVOCACY GRANTS PROGRAM, WITH GRANTS TOTALING $750,000- SUPPORTED 20 ORGANIZATIONS THOUGH OUR SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES GRANTS PROGRAM, WITH GRANTS TOTALING $349,450- SHARED OUR EXPERTISE WITH COALITIONS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO DECARCERATE PRISONS AND JAILS, REFORM BAIL PRACTICES, ADVANCE AN ANTI-RACISM AGENDA, END CRIMMIGRATION PRACTICES, AND MORE
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,103,287 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 12,287 )
SHIFTING THE NARRATIVE AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC -DPA SHIFTS THE NARRATIVE ON DRUGS AND PROHIBITION AND USES COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS TO ADVANCE OUR CAMPAIGNS AND THOSE OF OUR ALLIES. WE DISSEMINATE FACTS AND TELL THE STORIES OF PEOPLE MOST AFFECTED. WE GENERATE EARNED MEDIA AND ENGAGE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE DIRECTLY WITH ORIGINAL CONTENT THROUGH OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PROPERTIES. WE ALSO PRODUCE ORIGINAL REPORTS ON SPECIFIC ISSUES AND PARTNER WITH SCHOLARS TO PROMOTE EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES, WHICH IS EVER MORE IMPORTANT IN THIS ANTI-SCIENCE POLITICAL MOMENT.HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST YEAR CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O- GENERATING MEDIA COVERAGE OF OUR ISSUES AND CAMPAIGN AND EDUCATING OUR MEMBERS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA AND OTHER CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGNS- RESPONDING IN THE PRESS TO THE MISUSE OF RESEARCH THAT UNDERMINES REFORM- DEVELOPING "SAFETY FIRST: REAL DRUG EDUCATION FOR TEENS," A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND HARM REDUCTION-BASED DRUG EDUCATION CURRICULUM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE- HOSTING A CONVENING AND PRODUCING A FOLLOW-UP REPORT, "STIMULANT USE: HARM REDUCTION, TREATMENT, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS"- CONVENING OTHER ACADEMICS TO ADVANCE A NEW RESEARCH AGENDA FOR DRUG POLICY- PRODUCING A REPORT, "MUNICIPAL DRUG STRATEGY: LESSONS IN TAKING DRUG POLICY REFORM LOCAL"- PRODUCING VIDEOS ABOUT DRUG DECRIMINALIZATION IN PORTUGAL, COMBATTING STIGMA AGAINST PEOPLE WHO SELL DRUGS, THE IMPACTS OF 10 YEARS OF ROCKEFELLER DRUG LAW REFORM, AND MORE- PRODUCING AND DISSEMINATING AN ARRAY OF FACT SHEETS, PODCASTS, AND OTHER MEDIA ABOUT DRUGS AND DRUG POLICY ISSUES
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,480,250 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 196,013 )
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE- CONFERENCES, HEALTH AND HARM REDUCTION, TREATMENT AND PREVENTION, AND SPECIAL PROJECTS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 2,480,250 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 196,013 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet9,786,179
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
 
No
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
Yes
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
101
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
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2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
86
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N .....
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income?
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O ................
16
 
No
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Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
15
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
14
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AZ , AR , CA , CO , CT , DE , DC , FL , GA , ID , IL , IA , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MO , MT , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , VI , VT , VA , WA , WI , WY , IN , NV , HI , UT , WV
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletLORRAINE VITTORIOSA CONTROLLER131 W 33RD STREET 15TH FLOOR   NEW YORK,NY10001 (212) 613-8040
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) IRA GLASSER......................................................................
PRESIDENT
 2.00
.................
2.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) REV EDWIN SANDERS......................................................................
SECRETARY
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) CHRISTINE DOWNTON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(4) JODIE EVANS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) JAMES E FERGUSON II......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) JOY FISHMAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) JASON FLOM......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) KENNETH HERTZ......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) DEREK OSCAR HODEL......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           11,250 0 0
(10) DAVID C LEWIS MD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) PAMELA LICHTY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) ANGELA PACHECO......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) JOSIAH RICH MD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) GEORGE SOROS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) ILONA SZABO DE CAVALHO......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) MARIA MCFARLAND......................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.................
8.00 		    X       248,523 0 21,603
(17) RYAN CHAVEZ......................................................................
MANAGING DIR. FINANCE & ADMIN
 40.00
.................
  		    X       170,708 0 23,236
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Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) ALICE BROWN........................................................................
MANAGING DIRECTOR, POLICY
 40.00
.......................   		        X   148,051 0 20,305
(19) ELLEN FLENNIKEN........................................................................
MANAGING DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT
 40.00
.......................   		        X   142,268 0 15,172
(20) TAMAR TODD........................................................................
MANAGING DIRECTOR, LEGAL AFFAIRS
 40.00
.......................   		        X   140,906 0 20,754
(21) TONY NEWMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR, MEDIA RELATIONS
 40.00
.......................   		        X   137,970 0 17,244
(22) ROSEANNE SCOTTI........................................................................
STATE DIRECTOR - NJ
 40.00
.......................   		        X   137,598 0 27,985
















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 1,137,274 0 146,299
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet18
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
PROMPT DIRECT

10 NEW ENGLAND AVENUE
PISCATAWAY,NJ08854 		MULTI-CHANNELING MARKETING SOLUTIONS 256,877
SANKY COMMUNICATIONS INC

599 11TH AVENUE 6TH FL
NEW YORK,NY10036 		ON LINE MARKETING & CONSULTING 207,350
JACKSON RIVER

2534 13TH STREET NW 005
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		WEBSITE SUPPORT 118,451
GLENN BACKES

2916 FRANKLIN BLVD
SACRAMENTO,CA95818 		LOBBYING 117,548
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet4
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 716,863
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d 6,500,000
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 5,842,051
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 59,735
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 13,058,914
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a DRUG POLICY ACTION ADMIN 561110 196,013 196,013    
b PUBLICATIONS AND VIDEOS 611710 12,287 12,287    
c REGISTRATION AND CONFERENCE INCOM 611710 6,195 6,195    
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ....MediumBullet 214,495
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 24,020     24,020
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   8,275
b Less: rental expenses   8,275
c Rental income or (loss)   0
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   427,194
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   431,330
c Gain or (loss)   -4,136
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet -4,136     -4,136
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a LOAN FORGIVENESS 900099 12,613,167     12,613,167
b OTHER INCOME 900099 1,003     1,003
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 12,614,170
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 25,907,463 214,495 0 12,634,054
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 1,099,450 1,099,450
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16.    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 484,320 173,904 252,448 57,968
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 19,725   19,725  
7 Other salaries and wages 5,645,266 4,084,462 905,609 655,195
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 337,901 246,572 54,051 37,278
9 Other employee benefits ....... 732,773 509,596 143,281 79,896
10 Payroll taxes ........... 464,893 320,776 92,979 51,138
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 74,189 51,170 23,019  
b Legal ......... 259,728 17,000 242,728  
c Accounting ........... 44,188   44,188  
d Lobbying ........... 377,824 377,824    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 221,499 221,499
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 29,828 1,775 515 27,538
12 Advertising and promotion .... 142,989 21,448   121,541
13 Office expenses ....... 808,608 289,177 130,323 389,108
14 Information technology ...... 273,726 206,927 48,933 17,866
15 Royalties .. 27,414     27,414
16 Occupancy ........... 1,021,763 717,450 250,504 53,809
17 Travel ............ 738,527 567,822 143,976 26,729
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 305,221 205,239 87,275 12,707
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 219,818   219,818  
23 Insurance ... 98,791 3,295 95,496  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a PROGRAM FEES 695,700 674,829 6,957 13,914
b MEMBERSHIP/SUBSCRIPTION 139,570 130,823 4,084 4,663
c MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 112,709 86,623 18,437 7,649
d BOARD EXPENSES 21,099   21,099  
e All other expenses 21 17 3 1
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 14,397,540 9,786,179 2,805,448 1,805,913
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 771,973 182,681 0 589,292
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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 43,233 1 51,793
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,111,503 2 43,101
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 3,379,288 3 3,629,846
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4 17,472
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L .............
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L ..............
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 99,540 9 86,172
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 6,375,822
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 1,428,021 5,159,659 10c 4,947,801
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 721,986 11 383,181
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 109,205 15 111,700
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 10,624,414 16 9,271,066
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 548,589 17 441,731
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 2,627,349 23 2,536,988
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 12,613,167 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 15,789,105 26 2,978,719
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets -9,946,280 27 2,157,911
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 4,781,589 28 4,134,436
29 Permanently restricted net assets   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... -5,164,691 33 6,292,347
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 10,624,414 34 9,271,066
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Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
25,907,463
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
14,397,540
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
11,509,923
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
-5,164,691
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
15,518
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-68,403
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
6,292,347
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE
 
Employer identification number

52-1516692
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv), 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and 170(b)(1)(A)(ix)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, 8, or 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 14,070,325 9,796,994 12,589,889 9,507,128 13,058,914 59,023,250
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 14,070,325 9,796,994 12,589,889 9,507,128 13,058,914 59,023,250
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 17,113,053
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 41,910,197
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 14,070,325 9,796,994 12,589,889 9,507,128 13,058,914 59,023,250
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 16,812 23,381 25,793 24,659 32,295 122,940
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 190,767 23,205 33,941   12,614,170 12,862,083
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 72,008,273
12
12
1,227,049
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
58.200 %
15
15
75.360 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2018 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2018
1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
a From 2013.......  
b From 2014.......  
c From 2015.......  
d From 2016.......  
e From 2017.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2018 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2013 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2018 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2018 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2018, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2018. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2014......  
b Excess from 2015.....  
c Excess from 2016.....  
d Excess from 2017.....  
e Excess from 2018.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2018)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2014 AMOUNT: $ 1,501. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 15,905. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 4,719. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 1,003. HONORARIUMS AND REBATE - 2014 AMOUNT: $ 1,310. OTHER REIMBURSEMENT - 2014 AMOUNT: $ 41,355. DRUG POLICY ACTION ADMIN FEE - 2014 AMOUNT: $ 145,911. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FEE - 2014 AMOUNT: $ 690. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 7,300. REFORM CONF REIMBURSEMENT - 2016 AMOUNT: $ 29,222. LOAN FORGIVENESS - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 12,613,167.
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Schedule B
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or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE
 
Employer identification number

52-1516692
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE
  		Employer identification number
52-1516692
Part I
Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
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Name of organization
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE
  		Employer identification number

52-1516692
Part II
Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
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Name of organization
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE
  		Employer identification number

52-1516692
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE
 
Employer identification number

52-1516692
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

2
Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...................... 13,986  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ............................... 406,222  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................................................................... 420,208  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................................................................ 12,179,694  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............................................... 12,599,902  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 779,995  
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................................................. 194,999  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 760,947 800,585 840,449 779,995 3,181,976
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		4,772,964
c Total lobbying expenditures 510,382 435,655 444,752 420,208 1,810,997
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 190,237 200,146 210,112 194,999 795,494
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,193,241
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 11,612 16,274 16,274 13,986 58,146
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE
 
Employer identification number

52-1516692
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....   4,340,092 469,200 3,870,892
c Leasehold improvements   975,602 237,621 737,981
d Equipment ....   1,010,218 721,200 289,018
e Other .....   49,910   49,910
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 4,947,801
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 25,862,853
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 15,518
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 8,275
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 23,793
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 25,839,060
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 68,403
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 68,403
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 25,907,463
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 14,405,815
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 8,275
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 8,275
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 14,397,540
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 14,397,540
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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PART X, LINE 2: DPA RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT DPA HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION. DPA IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO AUDITS BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING JURISDICTIONS FOR THE PERIODS PRIOR TO 2016.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RECLASS OF RENTAL EXPENSES TO PART VIII 8,275.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RESCINDED GRANTS 68,403.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RECLASS OF RENTAL EXPENSES TO PART VIII 8,275.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE
 
Employer identification number

52-1516692
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
SANKY COMMUNICATIONS INC
599 ELEVENTH AVENUE 6TH FL
 
NEW YORK, NY10036 		ON LINE MARKETING AND CONSULTING   No 775,285 221,499 553,786
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 775,285 221,499 553,786
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

 
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
 
 
 
 

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
 
 
 
 
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
 
 
 
 



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . .        
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . .        
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow  
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow  
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.
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SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V) SANKY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. WAS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FUNDRAISING SOLICITATION THROUGH DIRECT MAILING TO ASSIST DPA'S WORK IN BROADENING THE PUBLIC DEBATE ON DRUG POLICY AND TO PROMOTE REALISTIC ALTERNATIVES TO WAR ON DRUGS BASED ON SCIENCE, COMPASSION, PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS. THE ORGANIZATION DISTINGUISHES BETWEEN PAYMENT FOR CONSULTING FEES AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT WITH SANKY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. BASED ON SPECIFIC CONTRACT ARRANGEMENTS AND ITEMIZED INVOICING. SANKY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. ALSO DESIGNS AND SUPERVISES AN ONLINE FUNDRAISING PROGRAM FOR DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE. ANNUAL RETAINER FEE IS $135,960 AND IS PAYABLE IN MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $11,330. THE CONTRACT ALSO INCLUDES $40,337.50 IN DIRECT MAIL COPY, DESIGN, AND PRODUCTIONS COSTS BILLED IN MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $3,361.46 AND $65,709 IN ONLINE COPY, DESIGN, AND PRODUCTION COSTS BILLED IN MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $5,475.75. ANY RESPONSIBLE DIRECT EXPENSES INCURRED ON BEHALF OF DPA WILL BE BILLED SEPARATELY. THESE FEES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, COURIER SERVICE, MATERIALS SHIPPING, PURCHASING OF PHOTOS, DOMAIN REGISTRATION COSTS AND ALL RELATED TRAVEL EXPENSES.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE
 
Employer identification number
52-1516692
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) A NEW PATH
2527 DOUBLETREE ROAD
SPRING VALLEY,CA91978 		33-0883927 501(C)3 53,500   N/A N/A 1) TO SUPPORT OUR EXPANDING LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL CAMPAIGNS AND PROJECTS AND 2) TO EDUCATE, LOBBY, TESTIFY AND RALLY IN SUPPORT OF THIS SYRINGE EXCHANGE BILL.
(2) A NEW WAY OF LIFE
PO BOX 875288
LOS ANGELES,CA90087 		95-4782503 501(C)3 50,000   N/A N/A 1) TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE OUTCOMES WILL OCCUR THROUGH AN EMERGING SLATE OF INITIATIVES ADVOCATING FOR NON-PUNITIVE POLICIES, COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT/ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND 2) SUPPORT OUR JOINT LOCAL, STATEWIDE, AND NATIONAL POLICY AND ADVOCACY WORK, AND BRING SPECIFIC ATTENTION TO THE WAR ON DRUGS VICTIMIZATION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS.
(3) ALTERNET
18 W 21ST ST SUITE 901
NEW YORK,NY10010 		52-1309876 501(C)3 15,000   N/A N/A TO SUSTAIN AND DEVELOP ITS DRUGS COVERAGECURRENT AND QUALITY MEDIA OFFERED IN A VARIETY OF DIGITAL FORMATS ARE CENTRAL TO THE LARGER PROJECT OF BROAD PUBLIC EDUCATION TO ADVANCE THE DRUG REFORM AGENDA.
(4) ATLANTA HARM REDUCTION COALITION
PO BOX 92670
ATLANTA,GA30314 		58-2227958 501(C)3 15,000   N/A N/A TO IMPROVE HIV/AIDS AND HCV PUBLIC POLICY THROUGH ADVOCACY AND SYRINGE EXCHANGE DIRECT SERVICE ACTIVITIES.
(5) BROTHERHOODSISTER SOL INC
512 W 143RD STREET
NEW YORK,NY10031 		13-3857387 501(C)3 20,000   N/A N/A TO SUPPORT THE DECARCERAL EDUCATION PROJECT (DEP).
(6) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF ADDICTION MEDICINE INC
575 MARKET ST STE 2125
SAN FRANCISCO,CA941052870 		23-7364605 501(C)3 15,000   N/A N/A TO SUPPORT FOR IMPORTANT HARM REDUCTION INITIATIVES LIKE SUPERVISED INJECTION SITES, INCARCERATION USE OF MAT AND TRANSITION FROM INCARCERATION TO WORKFORCE AND WORKINGTOGETHER TO HELP PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SAFEGUARDS.
(7) CAPITAL AREA REENTRY SERVICES INC (CARP)
PO BOX 74772
BATON ROUGE,LA70874 		06-1793810 501(C)3 25,000   N/A N/A TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO CLEAN INJECTION KITS, EDUCATION MATERIAL, AND REFERALS TO RURAL AREAS AND HIGH RISK VENUES IN THE COMMUNITY.
(8) CENTER FOR LIVING AND LEARNING
14549 ARCHWOOD STREET 221
VAN NUYS,CA91405 		95-4406897 501(C)3 18,000   N/A N/A TO ADDRESS THE NEED TO CHANGE THE CULTURE OF TREATMENT AND RE-ENTRY PROVIDERS FROM WITHIN THE PROVIDER COMMUNITY TO EMBRACE HARM REDUCTION AND SPECIFICALLY OVERDOSE PREVENTION EDUCATION.
(9) CHICAGO RECOVERY ALLIANCE
3110 W TAYLOR STREET
CHICAGO,IL60612 		36-3809778 501(C)3 25,000   N/A N/A TO INCREASE THE KNOWLEDGE AND COMMITMENT TO SAFER DRUG CONSUMPTION SITES (SCS) AMONG CHICAGO ELECTED OFFICIALS AND THEIR STAFF.
(10) CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE
4510 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE
CHICAGO,IL60653 		36-2225483 501(C)3 30,000   N/A N/A TO PAY STAFF SALARIES (78%), PURCHASE OR MAINTAIN TECHNOLOGIES AND SUPPLIES (16%), AND COVER TRAVEL TO SPRINGFIELD FOR POLICY AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS (6%).
(11) COLORADO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM COALITION (CCJRC)
1212 MARIPOSA STREET 6
DENVER,CO80204 		84-1449882 501(C)3 25,000   N/A N/A OPERATING SUPPORT FOR OUR WORK DURING THE NEXT YEAR, WHICH WILL PURSUE OUR MISSION OF ENDING THE OVERUSE OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND ADVANCING COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY IN COLORADO.
(12) COLORADO NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT CENTER
789 SHERMAN STREET SUITE 250
DENVER,CO80203 		84-1493585 501(C)3 20,000   N/A N/A SUPPORT TO OPEN A SUPERVISED INJECTION FACILITY (SIF) IN THE DENVER AREA TO BETTER MEET THE HEALTH AND WELFARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE.
(13) COMMUNITY PARTNERS
1000 N ALAMEDA STREET SUITE 200
LOS ANGELES,CA90012 		95-4302067 501(C)3 15,000   N/A N/A TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S RAPIDLY GROWING AND DEEPLY IMPORTANT EFFORTS IN LOS ANGELES.
(14) COUNCIL FOR COURT EXCELLENCE
1111 14TH STREET NW STE 500
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		52-1241825 501(C)3 25,000   N/A N/A TO PRODUCE A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE STATE OF CONSUMER ACCESS TO LOCALLY FUNDED SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) SERVICES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
(15) DOWNTOWN EAST AIDS NETWORK
25A PINE STREET
ELLESWORTH,ME04605 		01-0441229 501(C)3 15,000   N/A N/A TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER AND MOBILIZE PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS AND AFFECTED FAMILIES AND FRIENDS TO ADVANCE THEIR POLITICAL INTERESTS AND RALLY PEOPLE AROUND A BELONGING AGENDA GENERATED DIRECTLY BY THOSE COMMUNITIES MOST AFFECTED BY DRUG POLICY.
(16) DRCNET FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 9853
WASHINGTON,DC20016 		52-2034867 501(C)3 15,000   N/A N/A TO SUPPORT, 50% FOR THE DRUG WAR CHRONICLE NEWSLETTER AND 50% FOR OUR INTERNATIONAL DRUG POLICY WORK.
(17) DRUG POLICY FORUM OF HAWAII
PO BOX 83
HONOLULU,HI96810 		94-3263242 501(C)3 15,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT TO BE USED PRIMARILY ON PRINTED PUBLICATIONS; SPECIAL EVENTS, SPEAKERS FEES AND TRAVEL EXPENSES WITHIN THE ISLANDS AS WELL AS PARTIAL COMPENSATION FOR OUR FULL-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OUR PART-TIME ORGANIZER.
(18) DRUG POLICY FORUM OF TEXAS
9639 RAILTON STREET
HOUSTON,TX77080 		76-0514790 501(C)3 10,000   N/A N/A TO SHARE THE UNVARNISHED TRUTH WITH ENOUGH AMERICANS TO BRING THE CURRENT POLICY OF DRUG PROHIBITION TO AN END.
(19) FAIR SHARE HOUSING CENTER
510 PARK BOULEVARD
CHERRY HILL,NJ08002 		22-2111275 501(C)3 15,000   N/A N/A CAMPAIGNS TO END MARIJUANA PROHIBITION AND THE IMPLEMENTATION AND STRATEGIC USE OF THE RACIAL AND ETHNIC IMPACT STATEMENT LEGISLATION.
(20) FUSION PARTNERSHIPS
1601 GUILFORD AVE 2 SOUTH
BALTIMORE,MD21202 		52-2148413 501(C)3 15,000   N/A N/A TO FORM A STATEWIDE HARM REDUCTION NETWORK TO ENSURE THAT HARM REDUCTION ADVOCATES THROUGHOUT THE STATE HAVE THE RESOURCES.
(21) GLOBAL EXCHANGE
1448 MARKET STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102 		94-3066686 501(C)3 20,000   N/A N/A TO LAUNCH A PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN TO END THE CRIMINALIZATION OF DRUG USE IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND BEYOND.
(22) INSTITUTE OF BLACK WORLD 21ST CENTURY
31-35 95TH STREET
EAST ELMHURST,NY11369 		30-0186895 501(C)3 25,000   N/A N/A TO SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY THE WAR ON DRUGS.
(23) INTERCAMBIOS PUERTO RICO
165 CALLE DIEGO ZALDUONDO
FAJARDO,PR00738 		66-0731885 501(C)3 18,500   N/A N/A TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF A MULTIFACETED PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN WITH THE GOAL OF DECRIMINALIZING DRUG USERS AND PROMOTING OTHER DRUG POLICY REFORM IN PUERTO RICO.
(24) INTERFAITH MOVEMENT FOR HUMAN EQUITY
5080 SO MAYWOOD AVENUE
LOS ANGELES,CA90041 		91-2076672 501(C)3 20,000   N/A N/A TO IMPLEMENT A FAITH-ROOTED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE IN THE WATTS COMMUNITY OF LOS ANGELES WHICH WILL BRING TOGETHER RESIDENTS.
(25) LATINOJUSTICE PRLDEF
99 HUDSON STREET
NEW YORK,NY10013 		13-2722664 501(C)3 25,000   N/A N/A TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION OF A CONVENING OF LATINX NATIONAL LEADERS.
(26) LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION PARTNERSHIP INC
121 MYSTIC AVENUE SUITE 9
MEDFORD,MA02155 		16-1645758 501(C)3 9,450   N/A N/A TO CREATE A NEW PART-TIME DRUG WAR JOURNALISM DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP.
(27) LEGAL SERVICES FOR PRISONERS WITH CHILDREN (NETWORK ON WOMEN IN PRISON)
1540 MARKET STREET SUITE 490
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102 		94-3080408 501(C)3 30,000   N/A N/A 1) TO SUPPORT OUR NEW AND ONGOING WORK IN 2018-2019 TO INCREASE THE ENGAGEMENT AND PARTICIPATION OF JUSTICE IMPACTED PEOPLE AND FAMILIES IN DRUG POLICY REFORM, ADVOCACY, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND 2) TO SUPPORT AND JOIN LSPC IN CELEBRATING THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY AND THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALL OF US OR NONE AT UPCOMING GALA ON OCTOBER 3RD IN OAKLAND.
(28) NATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIC INNOVATION (NCCI)
621 AVE OF THE AMERICAS 6TH FL
NEW YORK,NY10013 		02-0590588 501(C)3 10,000   N/A N/A TO INCREASE HIV ADVOCATES AWARENESS OF THE BROAD IMPACT OF VIRAL HEPATITIS ON LGBT HIV AFFECTED COMMUNITIES, UNDERSCORING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN HIV CRIMINALIZATION AND THE INCREASING TREND TO CRIMINALIZE VIRAL HEPATITIS; AND 2) TO SUPPORT CREATION OF ADVOCACY COALITIONS AND INITIATIVES THAT REFLECT THIS INTERSECTION.
(29) NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE
1216 FIFTH AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10029 		13-1656674 501(C)3 20,000   N/A N/A 1) TO SUPPORT THE DPA NY OFFICES MASS CRIMINALIZATION CAMPAIGN THROUGH A FOCUS ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF PUNITIVE DRUG POLICIES IN SECTORS OUTSIDE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND POLICIES AFFECTING PREGNANT PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS; 2) TO HOLD SIF STUDY REPORT BACKS WITH INTERESTED; AND 3) TO ENGAGE ACADEMY FELLOWS IN DRUG POLICY REFORM AND RESEARCH.
(30) NEW YORK HARM REDUCTION EDUCATORS
104-106 E 126TH ST SUITE 3C
NEW YORK,NY10035 		13-3678499 501(C)3 35,000   N/A N/A 1) TO BUILD CAPACITY AND PROVIDE DESPERATELY NEEDED EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE AND 2) FUNDING FOR DIVERSE STORIES FROM THE FRONT LINE, A SPECIFIC SPEAKERS BUREAU INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANDED CAPACITY OF TRAINED PEER EDUCATORS, CALLED STORYTELLERS, THAT WILL MOBILIZE ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THOSE WHO USE DRUGS.
(31) NORTH CAROLINA HARM REDUCTION COALITION
PO BOX 1376
DURHAM,NC27709 		20-3452075 501(C)3 20,000   N/A N/A SUPPORT TO ENGAGE ITS COALITION MEMBERS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE NEED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTED DIVERSION, MOVE AWAY FROM CRIMINALIZATION OF DRUG USE, BAN THE BOX, AND INTRODUCE AND PASS LEGISLATION TO EXPAND NALOXONE ACCESS.
(32) ORANGE COUNTY NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAM (OCNEP)
1605 N SPURGEON ST
SANTA ANA,CA92701 		47-2547964 501(C)3 15,000   N/A N/A TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN ORANGE COUNTY AND TO EDUCATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, THE POLICE, AND THE PUBLIC ON HARM REDUCTION AND ITS ROLE IN PROMOTING PUBLIC HEALTH.
(33) PARTNERSHIP FOR SAFETY & JUSTICE
825 NE 20TH AVE SUITE 250
PORTLAND,OR97232 		93-1277774 501(C)3 15,000   N/A N/A TO ENGAGE IN A MAJOR STRATEGIC GOAL-SETTING PROCESS.
(34) PEOPLE'S HARM REDUCTION ALLIANCE
PO BOX 85038
SEATTLE,WA98145 		35-2307112 501(C)3 15,000   N/A N/A TO SUPPORT CONTINUED EFFORTS TO MAKE A SUPERVISED DRUG CONSUMPTION FACILITY IN SEATTLE.
(35) PROTECT FAMILIES FIRST
11 ALMY STREET
PROVIDENCE,RI02909 		46-0545147 501(C)3 15,000   N/A N/A TO SUPPORT TO WORK ON THREE MAIN OBJECTIVES.
(36) PROJECT INFORM INC
273 NINTH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103 		94-3052723 501(C)3 15,000   N/A N/A TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY TO PEOPLE WHO INJECT DRUGS IN 26 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNTIES BY CONDUCTING A PROGRAM OF HARM REDUCTION ACADEMIC DETAILING AMONG MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL STAFF OF COMMUNITY CLINICS AND PRIVATE MEDICAL OFFICES.
(37) PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOCIATION
810 THIRD AVENUE SUITE 705
SEATTLE,WA98104 		91-0852323 501(C)3 20,000   N/A N/A TO CONTINUE GROWING VOCAL-WA, A SEMI-AUTONOMOUS PROJECT OF PDA AND AFFILIATE OF VOCAL-NY.
(38) SAMUEL DEWITT PROCTOR CONFERENCE
4533 S LAKE PARK
CHICAGO,IL60653 		06-1707903 501(C)3 25,000   N/A N/A TO LAUNCH THE "BAN THE BOX" CAMPAIGN TARGETING HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HBCU).
(39) SAN FRANCISCO DRUG USERS UNION
1189 S VAN NESS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94110 		46-5106485 501(C)3 60,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FUNDING TO CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DPH, THE SF POLICE AND SF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN ORDER TO INFLUENCE THE CARE OF DRUG USERS AND TO DESIGN AND PUT INTO PRACTICE A WAY FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE MARGINALIZED BY EITHER THEIR CURRENT OR FORMER USE OF DRUGS, THEIR FORMER CONVICTIONS
(40) SOUTHERN COLORADO HARM REDUCTION ASSOCIATION (SCHRA)
1249 E ROUTT AVE
PUEBLO,CO81004 		82-2577843 501(C)3 20,000   N/A N/A TO PROMOTE A COMMUNITY WIDE ACCEPTANCE OF HARM REDUCTION PRACTICES AND PRINCIPLES.
(41) SOUTHERNERS ON NEW GROUND
561 W WHITEHALL STREET
ATLANTA,GA30310 		61-1274170 501(C)3 25,000   N/A N/A TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOP, LAUNCH, AND INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BLACK FUTURISTS GROUPS HARVEST INITIATIVE, A PROJECT INTENDED TO ORGANIZE AND EQUIP DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS WITHIN THE BLACK COMMUNITY WITH THE TOOLS TO DEVELOP AND ADVANCE POLICIES THAT INCREASE MINORITY PARTICIPATION AND OWNERSHIP WITHIN GEORGIA SOON-TO-BE ESTABLISHED LEGAL MEDICAL MARIJUANA INDUSTRY.
(42) THE ORDINARY PEOPLE SOCIETY INC (TOPS)
403 WEST POWELL STREET
DOTHAN,AL36303 		82-0587071 501(C)3 40,000   N/A N/A TO CONTINUE TO ORGANIZE AFFECTED POPULATIONS IN THE SOUTH BY EXPANDING AND ESTABLISHING LEADERSHIP TEAMS AND TOPS CHAPTERS IN NEW CITIES AND TOWNS.
(43) TIDES CENTER
139 WASHINGTON AVE
BROOKLYN,NY11205 		94-3213100 501(C)3 20,000   N/A N/A TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND THE PRODUCTION OF A 20 TO 25-PAGE REPORT TO EXAMINE PORTUGALS DRUG DECRIMINALIZATION POLICY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATE BASED DRUG DECRIMINALIZATION MODEL IN THE U.S.
(44) TRUTH PHARM INC
PO BOX 424
BINGHAMTON,NY13902 		81-0718278 501(C)3 15,000   N/A N/A TO ADVANCE THEIR GOALS IN UPSTATE NY IN ORDER TO FACILITATE STATE-WIDE DRUG POLICY REFORM.
(45) URBAN SURVIVORS UNION (USU)
1114 GROVE ST
GREENSBORO,NC27403 		46-3129789 501(C)3 15,000   N/A N/A TO REFRAME THE BLAME (WORKING TITLE) WOMEN DRUG USERS ARE HEAVILY STIGMATIZED AND IN MANY CASES SURVIVORS OF SIGNIFICANT TRAUMA AND ABUSE.
(46) VOICES OF COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS & LEADERS VOCAL-NY
80-A FOURTH AVENUE
BROOKLYN,NY11217 		13-4094385 501(C)3 50,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR VOCAL-NYS COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COALITION BUILDING AND GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY TO ADVANCE DRUG POLICY REFORM GOALS THAT ARE CLOSELY ALIGNED WITH DPAS.
(47) WILLIAM C VELASQUEZ INSTITUTE
2914 N MAIN STREET 1ST FLOOR SUITE
A
LOS ANGELES,CA90031 		74-2378901 501(C)3 25,000   N/A N/A TO CONDUCT A LATINO PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CAMPAIGN FOCUSED ON DEFENDING THE GAINS MADE IN DRUG REFORM POLICIES IN CALIFORNIA.
(48) WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
6100 MAIN STREET
HOUSTON,TX77005 		74-1109620 501(C)3 20,000   N/A N/A TO SUPPORT PROJECT TO ASSESS THE EXTENT OF DRUG TREATMENT AVAILABILITY FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE POPULATIONS IN HARRIS COUNTY.
(49) WOMEN WITH A VISION
1226 NORTH BROAD STREET
NEW ORLEANS,LA70119 		72-1202185 501(C)3 15,000   N/A N/A SUPPORT TO CONTINUE CURRENT DRUG POLICY ADVOCACY EFFORTS.
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE'S ADVOCACY GRANTS PROGRAM IS DIVIDED INTO TWO DISTINCT FUNDING POOLS, THE ANNUAL PROMOTING POLICY CHANGE PROGRAM (PPC), WHICH GRANTS ROUGHLY $750,000 OVER THE COURSE OF THE FISCAL YEAR; AND THE MONTHLY SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES (SPOPP) PROGRAM, WHICH HAS THE CAPACITY TO GRANT $393,000 OVER THE SAME PERIOD. THE GRANTS PROGRAM IS PROMOTED THROUGH DPA'S WEB SITE, OTHER DRUG POLICY WEBSITES, CONFERENCES, AND WEBINARS AND BY DPA STAFF IN ALL STATES WHERE DPA HAS A PRESENCE. GRANTS ARE OVERWHELMINGLY MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE ACHIEVED 501(C)(3) STATUS AND THAT ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS ALIGNED WITH OUR PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE. ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A PROJECT PROPOSAL; MOST CURRENT IRS FORM 990; AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; BOARD MEETINGS; KEY STAFF RESUMES; 501(C)(3) IRS EXEMPT LETTER. APPLICANT ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE NOT RECEIVED THEIR 501(C)(3) EXEMPT LETTER NEED TO APPLY THROUGH A FISCAL SPONSOR WITH 501(C)(3) STATUS. THE PROGRAM IS MANAGED BY TWO PART-TIME STAFFERS WHO REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS AND CONSULT HEAVILY WITH DPA STAFF KNOWLEDGEABLE ON THE ISSUES AND THE APPLICANT ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND OTHER DRUG POLICY REFORM EXPERTS. AFTER THEIR INTERNAL REVIEW, THE STAFF PRESENTS THE APPLICATION AND THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS TO A SIX-PERSON REVIEW COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF A DPA BOARD MEMBER, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND DPA'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE COMMITTEE IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING AWARD DECISIONS. THE PROGRAM STAFF MAINTAINS COMMUNICATION WITH THE GRANTEES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AND THE GRANT RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS ATTEND AN ANNUAL PARTNERS MEETING TO DISCUSS THEIR PROJECTS AND OUTCOMES. AT THE END OF THE GRANT CYCLE, ALL GRANTEES SUBMIT A FINAL NARRATIVE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE
 
Employer identification number

52-1516692
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2018
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1MARIA MCFARLAND
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 		(i)

(ii)		 248,336
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		187
-------------
0 		6,167
-------------
0 		15,436
-------------
0 		270,126
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2RYAN CHAVEZ
MANAGING DIR. FINANCE & ADMIN 		(i)

(ii)		 151,434
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		19,274
-------------
0 		16,883
-------------
0 		6,353
-------------
0 		193,944
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3ALICE BROWN
MANAGING DIRECTOR, POLICY 		(i)

(ii)		 146,863
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,188
-------------
0 		6,167
-------------
0 		14,138
-------------
0 		168,356
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4ELLEN FLENNIKEN
MANAGING DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT 		(i)

(ii)		 142,099
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		169
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		15,172
-------------
0 		157,440
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5TAMAR TODD
MANAGING DIRECTOR, LEGAL AFFAIRS 		(i)

(ii)		 140,590
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		316
-------------
0 		13,580
-------------
0 		7,174
-------------
0 		161,660
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6TONY NEWMAN
DIRECTOR, MEDIA RELATIONS 		(i)

(ii)		 137,700
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		270
-------------
0 		2,400
-------------
0 		14,844
-------------
0 		155,214
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7ROSEANNE SCOTTI
STATE DIRECTOR - NJ 		(i)

(ii)		 136,551
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,047
-------------
0 		14,476
-------------
0 		13,509
-------------
0 		165,583
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Noncash Contributions
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Name of the organization
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE
 
Employer identification number

52-1516692
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 3 59,735 AVG. SELLING PRICE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Name of the organization
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE
 
Employer identification number

52-1516692
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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 THE WAR ON DRUGS IS AMONG THE MOST DISASTROUS POLICIES IN THE UNITED STATES. IT IS A MAJOR DRIVER OF CRIMINALIZATION AND OVER-POLICING, WITH A PARTICULARLY DEVASTATING IMPACT ON GENERATIONS OF BLACK, LATINX, AND OTHER PEOPLE OF COLOR. IT IS THE BASIS FOR DEPRIVING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS OF THE RIGHT TO VOTE. IT IS THE CAUSE FOR DEPORTATION OF TENS OF THOUSANDS OF IMMIGRANTS EACH YEAR. IT IS THE EXCUSE FOR POURING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS INTO BRUTAL MILITARY AND POLICE FORCES IN COUNTRIES FROM MEXICO TO AFGHANISTAN TO THE PHILIPPINES. IT DOES NOTHING TO PREVENT DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS OR OTHER NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES OF DRUG MISUSE BUT INSTEAD EXACERBATES THESE VERY REAL PROBLEMS. AND IT FUELS PREJUDICE AGAINST PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS, ENABLING AND ENCOURAGING THEIR DEHUMANIZATION. DPA ENVISIONS A JUST SOCIETY IN WHICH THE USE AND REGULATION OF DRUGS ARE GROUNDED IN SCIENCE, COMPASSION, HEALTH, AND HUMAN RIGHTS; IN WHICH PEOPLE ARE NO LONGER PUNISHED FOR WHAT THEY PUT INTO THEIR OWN BODIES; AND IN WHICH THE FEARS, PREJUDICES, AND PUNITIVE PROHIBITIONS OF TODAY ARE NO MORE. OUR MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THOSE POLICIES AND ATTITUDES THAT BEST REDUCE THE HARMS OF BOTH DRUG USE AND DRUG PROHIBITION, AND TO PROMOTE THE SOVEREIGNTY OF INDIVIDUALS OVER THEIR MINDS AND BODIES. FOUNDED IN 2000, TODAY WE HAVE FIVE OFFICES, 50 STAFF, 15,000 MEMBERS, 250,000 SUBSCRIBERS TO OUR ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS, AND A GROWING TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS AT THE MUNICIPAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS. WHILE OUR WORK ADDRESSES THE WIDE RANGE OF SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC ISSUES TOUCHED BY THE WAR ON DRUGS, NEARLY ALL OUR EFFORTS FALL UNDER THREE SUBSTANTIVE ISSUE AREAS: 1) REFORMING THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM. THE WAR ON DRUGS IS A MAJOR FACTOR DRIVING MASS CRIMINALIZATION AND THE UNPRECEDENTED RATE OF INCARCERATION IN THE U.S. SIMPLE DRUG POSSESSION IS BY FAR THE MOST ARRESTED OFFENSE IN THE COUNTRY, WITH 1.42 MILLION ARRESTS IN 2018 ALONE. DPA SUPPORTS DECRIMINALIZING DRUG USE AND POSSESSION, STOPPING OVER-POLICING, AND ROLLING BACK EXCESSIVE PUNISHMENTS. AT THE SAME TIME, WE SEEK TO BROADEN THE CONVERSATION AROUND THE DRUG WAR TO PUT A SPOTLIGHT ON THE FULL ARRAY OF HARMS IT CAUSES IN THE REALMS OF IMMIGRATION, HOUSING, CHILD WELFARE, AND MORE. 2) PROMOTING HEALTH-CENTERED RESPONSES TO DRUG USE. THE WAR ON DRUGS TREATS DRUG USE PRIMARILY AS A CRIMINAL PROBLEM RATHER THAN A HEALTH ISSUE, CAUSING NEEDLESS DEATH, DISEASE, AND SUFFERING. MORE THAN 67,000 PEOPLE DIED OF AN OVERDOSE IN 2018 MAKING IT THE LEADING CAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH IN THE COUNTRY. DPA PROVIDES ALTERNATIVE MODELS TO CRIMINALIZATION AND ADVOCATES HARM REDUCTION POLICIES, SYRINGE ACCESS, EFFECTIVE DRUG TREATMENT, AND OTHER EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS TO MINIMIZE THE NEGATIVE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF DRUG MISUSE. WE ALSO OFFER A SCIENCE-BASED CURRICULUM FOR YOUTH DRUG EDUCATION, SAFETY FIRST. 3) ENDING CANNABIS PROHIBITION AND REPAIRING HARMS. CANNABIS PROHIBITION DIRECTLY HARMS MORE PEOPLE THAN ANY OTHER SINGLE DRUG POLICY. EVEN AS MORE STATES CREATE LEGAL MARIJUANA MARKETS, MORE THAN 600,000 PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION IN 2018. THE CONSEQUENCES CAN BE SEVERE, INCLUDING JOB LOSS, INELIGIBILITY FOR PUBLIC HOUSING AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES, DENIAL OF STUDENT AID, SEPARATION OF FAMILIES, AND DEPORTATION. DPA ADVOCATES FOR A SENSIBLE APPROACH TO LEGALIZATION THAT ADVANCES SOCIAL JUSTICE AND RACIAL EQUITY. IN PLACES WHERE LEGALIZATION IS NOT YET POLITICALLY FEASIBLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE HIT HARD BY PROHIBITION SUCH AS THE SOUTH AND MIDWEST, WE SUPPORT CAMPAIGNS TO ESTABLISH MEDICAL ACCESS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B DPA ENGAGED AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE OUR FORM 990. ONCE THE FORM IS PREPARED, IT IS FORWARDED TO MANAGEMENT FOR THEIR INITIAL REVIEW FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR HIS REVIEW. ONCE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ARE ADDRESSED, MANAGEMENT THEN FORWARDS THE RETURN TO THE FULL BOARD BY EMAIL OR PAPER COPY FOR THEIR REVIEW. ANY QUESTIONS FROM BOARD MEMBERS ARE DIRECTED BY THE BOARD PRESIDENT TO STAFF OR TO THE ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS APPROPRIATE. ONCE ALL QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD ARE SATISFACTORILY RESOLVED, THE FINANCE STAFF THEN CARRIES OUT A FINAL REVIEW, PAGE BY PAGE, TO VERIFY ALL CHANGES HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED. THE FINISHED FORM 990 IS THEN SUBMITTED BY MANAGEMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR HIS APPROVAL, AND THE FINALIZED FORM 990 IS THEN FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C DPA REQUIRES EACH BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER, AND KEY EMPLOYEE ANNUALLY (1) TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; (2) TO DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE PERSONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOCUMENT IS FORWARDED TO THE BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER, AND KEY EMPLOYEE FOR THEIR REVIEW AND SIGNATURE. IF IT IS ESTABLISHED THAT AN ACTUAL CONFLICT EXISTS, THE INDIVIDUAL WILL BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO VOTE OR BE A PART OF ANY DISCUSSIONS ABOUT ANY SUCH TRANSACTIONS THAT HAVE TO DO WITH THE CONFLICT UNTIL THE CONFLICT IS RESOLVED. THE BOARD MEMBER WILL HAVE TO EXCUSE HIMSELF FROM THE MEETING AND ALLOW THE OTHER BOARD MEMBERS TO VOTE ON THE ISSUE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE (DPA) DETERMINE ANNUALLY THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE DPA COMMITTEE UTILIZE SURVEYS OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, COMPENSATION EXPERTS AND /OR ANY OTHER INPUT THE COMMITTEE DEEMS APPROPRIATE. THE COMPENSATION DECISION IS THEN E-MAILED TO HR FOR PAYROLL UPDATES AND RECORD KEEPING. THE ADOPTED COMPENSATION POLICY SHALL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD, OR AT ITS DISCRETION BY AN APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE, NO LESS THAN ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR 2019.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE BY POSTING IT ON THEIR WEBSITE AS WELL AS GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR WEBSITES. THE 990 IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST BY WRITING OR CALLING THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST BY WRITING OR CALLING THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY. HOWEVER, THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: RESCINDED GRANTS -68,403.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION DOES HAVE A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE ORGANIZATIONS OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED DURING THE TAX YEAR.
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Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
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Name of the organization
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE
 
Employer identification number

52-1516692
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)DRUG POLICY ACTION
131 WEST 33RD STREET 15TH FLOOR

NEW YORK,NY10001
52-1951197 		PROMOTING SOCIAL WELFARE AND TO ADVOCATE FOR DRUG POLICY REFORM DC 501(C)(4)   DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE
 
Yes
 












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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
Yes
 
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
Yes
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) DRUG POLICY ACTION

 S 12,613,167 COST
(2) DRUG POLICY ACTION

 C 6,500,000 COST
(3) DRUG POLICY ACTION

 Q 196,013 COST



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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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