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
2021
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2021 calendar year, or tax year beginning 06-01-2021 , and ending 05-31-2022
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 $ 12,662,399
F Name and address of principal officer:
KASSANDRA FREDERIQUE
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
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: 1995
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 WORKS 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 9
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 9
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 67
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 11
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 16,406,443 12,456,927
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 126,909 24,461
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 9,548 7,132
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 2,495 80,444
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 16,545,395 12,568,964
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 908,500 819,363
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) 5,435,769 5,628,466
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 226,153 367,658
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,689,697    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 4,313,017 4,321,751
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 10,883,439 11,137,238
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 5,661,956 1,431,726
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 19,983,663 19,876,966
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 5,463,315 4,003,275
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 14,520,348 15,873,691
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
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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: WE DESERVE TO LEAD OUR LIVES WITH DIGNITY, WITHIN WHOLE AND LOVING COMMUNITIES, WITH COMPASSION AND SUPPORT IN OUR TIMES OF NEED, WITHOUT THREAT OR VIOLENCE - REGARDLESS OF WHO WE ARE, AND WHETHER OR NOT WE USE DRUGS.
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 $ 2,341,408 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
TREATING DRUG USE AS A HEALTH ISSUE, NOT A CRIMINAL PROBLEM. CRIMINALIZATION IS THE FOUNDATION OF THE DRUG WAR, WITH VAST INVESTMENTS IN PUNISHMENT AT THE COST OF SCANT SUPPORT FOR SERVICES. TODAY, DRUG POSSESSION IS THE MOST ARRESTED OFFENSE IN THE UNITED STATES, WITH MORE THAN ONE-MILLION ARRESTS IN 2021, OFTENTIMES A PERSON'S FIRST CONTACT WITH THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM. AT THE SAME TIME, OVERDOSE IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH, WITH MORE ONE-MILLION LIVES LOST IN THE PAST 20 YEARS, AND RATES SKYROCKETING AMONG PEOPLE OF COLOR. THE DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE ADVOCATES A HOLISTIC SOLUTION: ENDING CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR ALL DRUGS WHILE EXPANDING ACCESS TO ADDICTION SERVICES TO IMPROVE PEOPLE'S HEALTH AND WELLBEING.HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST YEAR:- DEVELOPED AND SUPPORTED CAMPAIGNS TO ADVANCE OUR POLICY MODEL IN MORE THAN A DOZEN STATES- CONVENED A NATIONAL ADVOCACY TABLE FOR ALLIES TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ALLIES- SUPPORTED THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DECRIMINALIZATION POLICIES- ADVANCED OVERDOSE PREVENTION CENTERS
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,293,457 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
ADVANCING MARIJUANA JUSTICE. THE MOVEMENT FOR MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION HAS GROWN EXPONENTIALLY, BUT IN 2021 THERE WERE STILL MORE THAN 300,000 ARRESTS FOR MARIJUANA POSSESSION, AND THE COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE SUFFERED THE MOST UNDER PROHIBITION ARE NOT BENEFITING FROM THE BURGEONING LEGAL INDUSTRY AT THE SCALE THEY DESERVE. DPA SERVES AS THE LEGALIZATION MOVEMENT'S TECHNICAL POLICY ADVISOR, CENTERING COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT, RACIAL EQUITY, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN OUR APPROACH. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST YEAR:- SPEARHEADED EFFORTS TO REPEAL MARIJUANA PROHIBITION IN CONGRESS - SUPPORTED EFFORTS TO DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA IN SEVERAL JURISDICTIONS- ADVOCATED FOR THE FAITHFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GROUNDBREAKING RACIAL EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE PROVISIONS IN NEW YORK'S LEGALIZATION LAW.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,315,428 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
MAKING SURE CIVIL SYSTEMS HELP AND NOT HARM. THE LOGIC OF THE DRUG WAR HAS CONTAMINATED MANY AREAS OF OUR LIVES BEYOND THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM - IN HEALTHCARE, CHILD WELFARE, EMPLOYMENT, PUBLIC BENEFITS, HOUSING, DRUG TREATMENT, IMMIGRATION, AND MORE. SURVEILLANCE, NONCONSENSUAL DRUG TESTING, MANDATORY REPORTING, ZERO TOLERANCE, AND COERCED TREATMENT HAS LED TO FAMILIES SEPARATED, PEOPLE MADE HOMELESS, PEOPLE DENIED SOCIAL BENEFITS, INTERGENERATIONAL POVERTY, AND MORE. DPA SEEKS TO ELIMINATE PUNISHMENT IN CIVIL SYSTEMS TO HELP PEOPLE TODAY - AND TO ENSURE WE DO NOT REPLICATE THE HARMS THE DRUG WAR WHEN EXPANDING SERVICES AS ALTERNATIVES TO CRIMINALIZATION.HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST YEAR:- DEVELOPED A CAMPAIGN TO ELIMINATE WORKPLACE DRUG TESTING FOR PRIOR MARIJUANA USE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ORGANIZING FIGHTING FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE- SUPPORTED CAMPAIGNS TO ELIMINATE NONCONSENSUAL DRUG TESTING OF PREGNANT PEOPLE AND THOSE GIVING BIRTH, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ORGANIZATIONS FIGHTING FOR REPRODUCTIVE AND FAMILY JUSTICE- ADVANCED A REPEAL TO THE BANS ON SNAP AND TANF BENEFITS FOR PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS AND THOSE WITH FELONY DRUG CONVICTIONS- HOSTED A DRUG RESEARCHERS' ROUNDTABLE, A MONTHLY VIRTUAL MEETING FOR ACADEMICS AND RESEARCHERS IN THE FIELD OF DRUG POLICY, CRIMINOLOGY, AND ADDICTION AND RELATED FIELDS TO PRESENT THEIR WORK TO FELLOW SCHOLARS, ACADEMICS, RESEARCHERS, AND DRUG POLICY ADVOCATES.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,707,876 including grants of $ 819,363 ) (Revenue $ 24,461 )
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE CONFERENCES AND SPECIAL PROJECTS.DPA FUNDS AND PARTNERS WITH STATE-BASED, CONSTITUENCY-BASED, SINGLE-ISSUE, AND SMALLER NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. WE DISBURSED $800,000 TO ROUGHLY 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 (THIS HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED SINCE DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC).HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST YEAR:- SUPPORTED 31 ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE PROMOTING POLICY CHANGE FUND OF OUR ADVOCACY GRANTS PROGRAM- SUPPORTED 8 ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND OF OUR ADVOCACY GRANTS PROGRAM- SHARED OUR EXPERTISE WITH COALITIONS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO DECARCERATE PRISONS AND JAILS, REFORM BAIL PRACTICES, ADDRESS POLICING, ADVANCE AN ANTI-RACISM AGENDA, END CRIMINAL IMMIGRATION PRACTICES, AND MORE.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 2,707,876 including grants of $ 819,363 ) (Revenue $ 24,461 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet8,658,169
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
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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 Rev. Proc. 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 V......
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 XIIClick 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
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
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
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 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) 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 the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? 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..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
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............
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.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
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 ...
35b
 
 
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.............
36
 
No
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 VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on 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
66
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on 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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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
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
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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
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
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 the 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
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, any disqualified person, or mine operator engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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Part VI
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
9
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
9
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
Yes
 
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 on 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 on 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 on 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 , AR , CA , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 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:
MediumBulletKIMBERLY THOMAS COO131 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 the 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, Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) 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.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
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/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(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) DEREK OSCAR HODEL......................................................................
PRESIDENT
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) CHRISTINE DOWNTON......................................................................
TREASURER UNTIL MAR 2022
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) ANTONIA HYMAN......................................................................
TREASURER
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) PAMELA LICHTY......................................................................
SECRETARY
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) JOY FISHMAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR UNTIL AUG 2022
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) ALEJANDRO MADRAZO......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) SVANTE MYRICK......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) ANGELA PACHECO......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) KEMBA SMITH PRADIA......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) JOSIAH RICH MD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) GEORGE SOROS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) KASSANDRA FREDERIQUE......................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.................
  		    X       259,841 0 42,663
(13) KIMBERLY THOMAS......................................................................
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
 40.00
.................
  		    X       152,557 0 23,630
(14) THESHIA NAIDOO......................................................................
MANAGING DIRECTOR, LEGAL AFFAIRS
 40.00
.................
  		        X   161,386 0 22,715
(15) JULES NETHERLAND......................................................................
MANAGING DIRECTOR, DRAE
 40.00
.................
  		        X   152,808 0 27,498
(16) ELLEN FLENNIKEN MANAGING......................................................................
DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT UNTIL AUG 2022
 40.00
.................
  		        X   152,233 0 62,748
(17) EMILY KALTENBACH......................................................................
SR. DIRECTOR, CRIMINAL LEGAL&POLICING
 40.00
.................
  		        X   142,531 0 57,648
Form 990 (2021)
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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/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(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) BORIS SPORER........................................................................
DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 40.00
.......................   		        X   139,054 0 31,765
























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 1,160,410 0 268,667
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 MediumBullet19
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
FAIRCOM NEW YORK

12 WEST 27TH STREET 13TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10001 		FUNDRAISING 863,477
BDO-FMA LLC

600 THIRD AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10016 		MANAGEMENT CONSULTING 223,086
JACKSON RIVER LLC

P O BOX 931604
ATLANTA,GA31193 		ONLINE PLATFORM SERVICES 106,545
TAMAR TODD

1712 JAYNES STREET
BERKELEY,CA94703 		LOBBYING CONSULTING 101,150
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet4
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 673,872
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 2,471,639
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 9,311,416
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 796
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 12,456,927
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PUBLICATIONS AND VIDEOS 611710 24,461 24,461    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 24,461
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 7,132     7,132
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   93,435 6a
b Less: rental expenses   93,435 6b
c Rental income or (loss)   0 6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory     7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses     7b
c Gain or (loss)     7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a DRUG POLICY ACTION ADMIN 900099 68,102     68,102
b REFUND 900099 11,337     11,337
c OTHER INCOME 900099 1,005     1,005
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 80,444
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 12,568,964 24,461 0 87,576
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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 .... 819,213 819,213
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, lines 15 and 16. ............. 150 150
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 555,019 418,262 66,663 70,094
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 4,044,241 3,183,105 274,264 586,872
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 283,537 221,093 20,822 41,622
9 Other employee benefits ....... 588,371 568,235 4,275 15,861
10 Payroll taxes ........... 157,298 19,475 46,689 91,134
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 211,821 106,455 61,126 44,240
b Legal ......... 229,138 154,359 26,493 48,286
c Accounting ........... 51,993   51,993  
d Lobbying ........... 331,611 331,611    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 367,658 367,658
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) 84,413 79,513 1,223 3,677
12 Advertising and promotion .... 192,245 172,896   19,349
13 Office expenses ....... 268,980 204,839 20,625 43,516
14 Information technology ...... 401,100 268,988 83,148 48,964
15 Royalties .. 28,325     28,325
16 Occupancy ........... 354,889 256,867 24,595 73,427
17 Travel ............ 39,893 31,011 4,358 4,524
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 103,907 62,607 37,322 3,978
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 216,362 136,757 9,109 70,496
23 Insurance ... 117,682 85,601 6,383 25,698
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 1,124,835 1,124,835    
b PRINTING 279,977 206,948 17,030 55,999
c MEMBERSHIP/SUBSCRIPTION 126,993 98,739 9,570 18,684
d MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 125,432 91,791 15,599 18,042
e All other expenses 32,155 14,819 8,085 9,251
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 11,137,238 8,658,169 789,372 1,689,697
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). 1,114,274 436,743 0 677,531
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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 ........ 4,870,955 1 7,719,307
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,142,312 2 1,142,637
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 8,880,323 3 5,963,575
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 57,395 9 54,481
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 6,441,051
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 2,056,177 4,422,641 10c 4,384,874
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 415,707 11 395,931
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 ........... 194,330 15 216,161
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 19,983,663 16 19,876,966
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 914,299 17 1,766,705
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 any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 2,341,616 23 2,236,570
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 2,207,400 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 5,463,315 26 4,003,275
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 5,379,154 27 11,979,887
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 9,141,194 28 3,893,804
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 14,520,348 32 15,873,691
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 19,983,663 33 19,876,966
Form 990 (2021)
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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
12,568,964
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
11,137,238
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
1,431,726
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
14,520,348
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-26,593
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
-51,790
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
15,873,691
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 on
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 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Additional Data


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

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 instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
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) 2021

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed 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) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 9,497,864 13,058,914 15,147,738 16,356,443 12,456,927 66,517,886
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 9,497,864 13,058,914 15,147,738 16,356,443 12,456,927 66,517,886
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) .. 28,610,540
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 37,907,346
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 9,497,864 13,058,914 15,147,738 16,356,443 12,456,927 66,517,886
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 24,659 32,295 27,073 47,953 100,567 232,547
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.)..   12,614,170 43,148 2,495 80,444 12,740,257
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 79,490,690
12
12
949,244
13
First 5 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
47.690 %
15
15
51.000 %
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
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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) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (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) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (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 on 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
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, 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 lines 3b and 3c 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 box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c 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 lines 5b and 5c 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) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
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 on 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 on 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
 
 
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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 on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, 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 line 2 above, 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 lines 2a and 2b 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 on line 2a, above 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 lines 3a and 3b 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?If "Yes" or "No", 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
 
 
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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 0.015 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 0.035 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
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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 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2021 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2021
1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
a From 2016.......  
b From 2017.......  
c From 2018.......  
d From 2019.......  
e From 2020.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2021 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2016 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2021 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2021, 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 2021. 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 2022. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2017.....  
b Excess from 2018.....  
c Excess from 2019.....  
d Excess from 2020.....  
e Excess from 2021.....  
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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 - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 1,003. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 5,148. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 55. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 1,005. LOAN FORGIVENESS - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 12,613,167. SETTLEMENT INCOME - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 28,000. REFUND - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 10,000. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 2,440. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 11,337. DRUG POLICY ACTION ADMIN - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 68,102.
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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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
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.)
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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
 
$    
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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)

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.
SchCMd BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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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) ...................... 42,778  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................ 342,465  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................ 385,243  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ............................................................................... 9,062,298  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................. 9,447,541  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 622,377  
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) ................................................. 155,594  
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) 2018 (b) 2019 (c) 2020 (d) 2021 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 779,995 711,035 611,242 622,377 2,724,649
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		4,086,974
c Total lobbying expenditures 420,208 661,122 404,584 385,243 1,871,157
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 194,999 177,759 152,811 155,594 681,163
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,021,745
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 13,986 340,282 78,500 42,778 475,546
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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)
Yes|No
(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 instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
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 FASB 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 FASB 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 FASB 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
Term 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 ....   4,340,092 821,100 3,518,992
c Leasehold improvements   1,055,379 290,967 764,412
d Equipment ....   995,670 944,110 51,560
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 4,384,874
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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 12,699,582
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -26,593
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 63,776
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 93,435
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 130,618
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 12,568,964
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  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 12,568,964
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 11,346,239
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 63,776
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 145,225
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 209,001
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 11,137,238
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 11,137,238
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 2019.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RECLASS OF RENTAL EXPENSES TO PART VIII 93,435.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 1,790. LOSS ON UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGE 50,000. RECLASS OF RENTAL EXPENSES TO PART VIII 93,435.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)
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
2021
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 10 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
 
FAIRCOM NEW YORK INC
12 WEST 27TH STREET 13TH FL
 
NEW YORK, NY10001 		CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGIC PLANNING   No 808,890 224,908 583,982
 
RMZ HOLDINGS LLC
5009 BELT RD NW
 
WASHINGTON, DC20016 		FUNDRAISING/STRATEGIC PLANNING   No 0 65,500 -65,500
 
ELIZABETH JACOB (DBA BLUE STOCKING STRATEGY)
3101 LEGATION ST NW
 
WASHINGTON, DC20015 		GRANT WRITER   No 0 46,750 -46,750
 
THE AVALON CONSULTING GROUP INC
805 15TH STREET NW SUITE 700
 
WASHINGTON, DC20005 		FUNDRAISING COUNSEL   No 0 30,500 -30,500
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 808,890 367,658 441,232
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) 2021
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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) FAIRCOM NEW YORK, INC. WAS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FUNDRAISING SOLICITATION THROUGH DIRECT MAILING TO ASSIST IN BROADENING THE PUBLIC DEBATE ON DRUG POLICY, AND TO PROMOTE REALISTIC ALTERNATIVES TO THE WAR ON DRUGS BASED ON SCIENCE, COMPASSION, PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS. THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT OF FEES FOR FUNDRAISING SERVICES OF $10,000 PER MONTH. PRODUCTION COSTS AND OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES ARE INVOICED IN ADDITION TO THE FUNDRAISING SERVICES FEE. ANY EXPENSES EXCEEDING FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS MUST BE APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE ORGANIZATION. RMZ HOLDINGS, LLC D/B/A ABUNDANCE STRATEGIES WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP A FUNDRAISING PLAN TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S NEW STRATEGIC PLAN, AND TO BUILD A COHERENT AND COMPELLING CASE FOR SUPPORT ACROSS A BROAD CROSS-SECTION OF FUNDERS. THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT FOR SERVICES OF $7,500 PER MONTH AS WELL AS THE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES IF PRE-APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE ORGANIZATION. ELIZABETH JACOB (DBA BLUE STOCKING STRATEGY) WAS RETAINED FOR WRITING PROPOSALS, REPORTS, LETTERS OF INQUIRY, AND OTHER DONOR COMMUNICATIONS. THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT FOR SERVICES OF $9,000 PER MONTH. THE AVALON CONSULTING GROUP, INC. WAS RETAINED FOR PROMOTION OF MAILING CAMPAIGNS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT FOR SERVICES OF $9,500 PER MONTH AS WELL AS OTHER COSTS AND FEES SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT.
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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
2021
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 25,000 0     TO REDUCE STIGMA AND BUILD A MOVEMENT OF PARENTS WHO WILL LEAD NEEDED DRUG POLICY REFORM AND THE ADOPTION OF HARM REDUCTION STRATEGIES.
(2) A NEW WAY OF LIFE REENTRY PROJECT
9512 SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE
LOS ANGELES,CA90002 		95-4782503 501(C)3 25,000 0     TO EXPAND ENGAGEMENT IN STATEWIDE/NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY, SPECIFICALLY THE DRUG WARS VICTIMIZATION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS AND THE ONGOING DETRIMENTAL IMPACT TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.
(3) ATLANTA HARM REDUCTION COALITION
1231 JOSEPH E BOONE BLVD
ATLANTA,GA30314 		58-2227958 501(C)3 35,000 0     TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN GEORGIA ON CANNABIS AND DRUG POLICY REFORM AND IMPROVE HIV/HCV PUBLIC POLICY IN GEORGIA.
(4) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF ADDICTION MEDICINE
ONE CAPITOL MALL SUITE 800
SACRAMENTO,CA95814 		23-7364605 501(C)3 15,000 0     TO PROMOTE HARM REDUCTION AND OVERDOSE PREVENTION THROUGH THE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION APPROVING SAFE INJECTION SITES.
(5) CENTER FOR LIVING AND LEARNING
14549 ARCHWOOD ST 221
VAN NUYS,CA91405 		95-4406897 501(C)3 20,000 0     TO CHANGE ABSTINENT-BASED TREATMENT AND PROVIDER CULTURE IN SUPPORT OF DECRIMINALIZATION EFFORTS IN 2024.
(6) CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE
4510 S MICHIGAN AVENUE
CHICAGO,IL60653 		36-2225483 501(C)3 30,000 0     TO PASS A DEFELONIZATION BILL VIA MULTIPLE STRATEGIES, INCLUDING THE RELEASE OF A WHITE PAPER IN EARLY 2022.
(7) COLORADO NON PROFIT DEVELOPMENT CENTER
DBA HARM REDUCTION ACTION CENTER
789 SHERMAN STREET
DENVER,CO80203 		84-1493585 501(C)3 20,000 0     TO ADVOCATE FOR SOLUTIONS TO OVERDOSE, INCLUDING OVERDOSE PREVENTION SITES AND A SAFE DRUG SUPPLY.
(8) DANCESAFE
12081 W ALAMEDA PKWY442
LAKEWOOD,CO80228 		94-3365608 501(C)3 15,000 0     TO ADVOCATE FORM COALITIONS AND POLICY CAMPAIGNS TO REFORM PARAPHERNALIA LAWS AND LEGALIZE DRUG CHECKING TOOLS.
(9) FRESNO BARRIOS UNIDOS
4403 E TULARE AVE
FRESNO,CA93702 		77-0363955 501(C)3 30,000 0     TO CREATE A PARENT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOCUSED ON YOUTH-LED WORKSHOPS, EDUCATING PARENTS ON THE TENETS OF SAFETY FIRST; ADDRESS BENEFITS OF DECRIMINALIZATION IN ORDER TO DE-STIGMATIZE, BUILD INTERGENERATIONAL UNDERSTANDING AND SOLIDARITY, AND ULTIMATELY INCREASE ENGAGEMENT IN DRUG POLICY REFORM WORK LOCALLY.
(10) HAWAII HEALTH & HARM REDUCTION CENTER
677 ALA MOANA BLD SUITE 226
HONOLULU,HI96813 		99-0284222 501(C)3 15,000 0     TO FACILITATE PUBLIC DISCUSSION AND POLICY PROGRESS ON REDUCING CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR DRUG POSSESSION AND USE, LIBERALIZING STATE CANNABIS LAWS, AND STRENGTHENING HARM REDUCTION SERVICES.
(11) HIPS
906 H STREET NE
NE WASHINGTON,DC20002 		52-1847137 501(C)3 34,000 0     TO EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF ITS #DECRIMPOVERTYDC ADVOCACY PROGRAM TO REACH AND DIRECTLY SOLICIT FEEDBACK FROM THE COMMUNITIES MOST IMPACTED BY CRIMINALIZATION AND THE PROPOSED LEGISLATION, IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A TRUE CITY-WIDE GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN TO #DECRIMPOVERTY IN DC AND GENERAL SUPPORT.
(12) INSTITUTE OF THE BLACK WORLD 21ST CENTURY INC
31-35 95TH STREET
EAST ELMHURST,NY11369 		30-0186895 501(C)3 25,000 0     TO SUPPORT LOCAL AND REGIONAL DRUG POLICY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM EDUCATION AND MOBILIZATION.
(13) INTERCAMBIOS PUERTO RICO
165 CALLE DIEGO ZALDUONDO ALTOS
FAJARDO,PR00738 		66-0731885 501(C)3 20,000 0     TO PROMOTE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN FOCUSED ON DRUG USER HEALTH & RIGHTS.
(14) INTERFAITH ALLIANCE OF COLORADO
1373 N GRANT STREET
DENVER,CO80203 		84-1467640 501(C)3 20,000 0     TO SUPPORT ASSESS GROUNDWORK NECESSARY TO APPROACH A POTENTIAL BALLOT INITIATIVE IN 2024 VS. 2026 IN COLORADO REGARDING THE DECRIMINALIZATION OF DRUGS.
(15) INTERFAITH MOVEMENT FOR HUMAN INTEGRITY
310 8TH STREET 310
OAKLAND,CA94607 		91-2076672 501(C)3 20,000 0     TO SUPPORT WORK BUILDING GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP, ENGAGING FAITH ALLIES, AND PROMOTING NON-CARCERAL SOLUTIONS.
(16) LATINO JUSTICE PRLDEF
475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE SUITE 1901
NEW YORK,NY10115 		13-2722664 501(C)3 25,000 0     TO PROMOTE AN END TO THE FAILED WAR ON DRUGS AND UPLIFT SENSIBLE DRUG POLICY REFORMS.
(17) MAINE ACCESS POINTS
51 HARPSWELL ROAD EAST SUITE
BRUNSWICK,ME04011 		82-5123216 501(C)3 15,000 0     TO DEVELOP POLICY AND ADVOCACY WORK; ENABLE MAP TO PAY PEOPLE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY THE WAR ON DRUGS AND PEOPLE WHO ARE ACTIVELY USING DRUGS WHO COLLABORATE WITH MAP ON THIS WORK.
(18) NETWORK ON WOMEN IN PRISON
4400 MARKET STREET
OAKLAND,CA94608 		94-3080408 501(C)3 25,000 0     TO END MASS INCARCERATION, RESTORE HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS, CREATE OPPORTUNITIES IN HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT, AND TO REUNIFY FAMILIES TORN APART BY OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM.
(19) PARTNERSHIP FOR SAFETY & JUSTICE
221 NW 2ND AVE SUITE 209
PORTLAND,OR97209 		93-1277774 501(C)3 15,000 0     TO ENSURE THAT OREGON DECRIMINALIZES DRUG USE; EXPAND ACCESS TO RECOVERY AND HARM REDUCTION SERVICES FOR PEOPLE ACROSS THE STATE.
(20) PROTECT FAMILIES FIRST
11 ALMY STREET
PROVIDENCE,RI02909 		46-0545147 501(C)3 15,000 0     TO IMPLEMENT OF THE COUNTRYS FIRST HARM REDUCTION CENTER, INCLUDING LOCAL ORGANIZING AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION.
(21) PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOCIATION
110 PREFONTAINE PLACE SOUTH SUITE
502
SEATTLE,WA98104 		91-0852323 501(C)3 20,000 0     TO CONTINUE EXPANSION ACROSS THE STATE AND STRENGTHEN EFFORTS TO ORGANIZE DIRECTLY IMPACTED PEOPLE, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR POLICY CHANGES TO BENEFIT ITS COMMUNITIES.
(22) SALVATION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
320 COURTLAND STREET
WOODBURRY,NJ08096 		83-1019858 501(C)3 25,000 0     TO ABOLISH PUNITIVE DRUG LAWS IN NJ THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION AND UTILIZING MEDIA TO CHANGE THE CURRENT NARRATIVE AROUND DRUG USE.
(23) SAMUEL DEWITT PROCTOR CONFERENCE INC
4533 S LAKE PARK AVE
CHICAGO,IL60653 		06-1707903 501(C)3 20,000 0     TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF BLACK FAITH LEADERS TO EDUCATE COMMUNITIES AND CONGREGATIONS ON A HEALTH-BASED APPROACH TO DRUG POLICY.
(24) SOCIAL AND ENVIROMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS
23532 CALABASAS ROAD SUITE A
CALABASAS,CA91302 		95-4116679 501(C)3 30,000 0     TO END THE FOSTER SYSTEMS POLICING AND PUNISHMENT OF FAMILIES AND TO CREATE A WORLD WHERE THE DIGNITY AND INTEGRITY OF ALL FAMILIES IS VALUED AND SUPPORTED AND TO BUILD OUT A LOVING, HEALTHY COMMUNITY WITH AND AMONGST PEOPLE WORKING TO SHRINK THE FOSTER SYSTEM.
(25) SOCIAL GOOD FUND
12651 SAN PABLO AVE5473
RICHMOND,CA94805 		46-1323531 501(C)3 20,000 0     TO CONTINUE CONVENING ITS AFFILIATE NETWORK, TO GET A MINIMUM OF 1000 RESPONSES TO THE CANNABIS JUSTICE SURVEY, AND TO CREATE THE CANNABIS JUSTICE PLATFORM.
(26) SOUTHERN TIER AIDS PROGRAM INC
22 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
BINGHAMTON,NY13905 		16-1290951 501(C)3 15,000 0     TO SUPPORT CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT OF ITS CONSTITUENCY THROUGH QUARTERLY TOWN HALLS AND TRAININGS ON TIMELY TOPICS.
(27) TEXAS CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND EQUITY
1714 FORTVIEW ROAD SUITE 104
AUSTIN,TX78704 		74-2969471 501(C)3 20,000 0     TO ENGAGE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION AROUND NEEDED DRUG POLICY REFORMS AND PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACHES.
(28) TEXAS HARM REDUCTION ALLIANCE
1909 38TH 1/2 STREET SUITE C
AUSTIN,TX78723 		83-3409121 501(C)3 20,000 0     TO BUILD ITS STATEWIDE ALLIANCE, ORGANIZE ITS MEMBERSHIP, AND ADVANCE HARM REDUCTION AND DRUG POLICY AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL.
(29) THE BROTHERHOOD SISTER SOL INC
140 HAMILTON PLACE
NEW YORK,NY10031 		13-3857387 501(C)3 12,000 0     TO SUPPORT YOUTH-LED ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY PROJECT, THE DECARCERAL EDUCATION PROJECT, WHICH EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR TO DEVELOP INFORMED PERSPECTIVES ON SOCIETAL INEQUITIES, BASED ON THEIR PERSONAL EXPERIENCES WITH OPPRESSION AND GROUNDED IN HISTORICAL MOVEMENTS FOR RACIAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.
(30) THE FUND FOR A HEALTHIER COLORADO
303 EAST 17TH AVE SUITE 405
DENVER,CO80203 		47-4101801 501(C)3 20,000 0     TO PREVENT BACKSLIDE BY CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE ALLIES AND SET THE STAGE FOR PROGRESS ON DRUG DECRIMINALIZATION BY EQUIPPING THESE STAKEHOLDERS WITH COMPELLING, FACT-BASED MESSAGING.
(31) THE ORDINARY PEOPLE SOCIETY (TOPS)
403 WEST POWELL STREET
DOTHAN,AL36303 		82-0587071 501(C)3 25,000 0     TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND THE ESTABLISHED WORK OF THE NEW BOTTOM LINE CAMPAIGN.
(32) TRUTH PHARM
P O BOX 424
BINGHAMTON,NY13902 		81-0718278 501(C)3 30,000 0     TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND ADVOCACY AT THE LOCAL, COUNTY, AND REGIONAL LEVEL TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HARM REDUCTION MEASURES AND DECREASE CARCERAL AND PUNITIVE SYSTEMS.
(33) VOICES OF COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS AND LEADERS (VOCAL-NY)
300 DOUGLASS STREET
BROOKLYN,NY11217 		13-4094385 501(C)3 60,500 0     TO IMPROVE LIVES AND REDUCE STIGMA, LAUNCH A CAMPAIGN TO DECRIMINALIZE ALL DRUGS IN NYS, AND GUIDE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MAT IN PRISONS/JAILS IN NYS AND TO PROMOTE A HEALTH EQUITY APPROACH TO DRUG USE IN NEW YORK BY COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITY AND ADVOCACY PARTNERS TO SUPPORT CAMPAIGNS AND PRODUCE POLICY-RELEVANT MATERIALS.
(34) WILLIAM C VELASQUEZ INSTITUTE INC
2914 N MAIN STREET
LOS ANGELES,CA90031 		74-2378901 501(C)3 25,000 0     TO SUPPORT A SERIES OF ENGAGEMENT CONVERSATIONS ON DRUG DECRIMINALIZATION IN CALIFORNIA WITH GRASSROOTS, IMMIGRANT AND LATINO POLITICAL INFLUENCERS.
(35) WOMEN WITH A VISION
1226 N BROAD STREET
NEW ORLEANS,LA70119 		72-1202185 501(C)3 20,000 0     TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS CONCERNING DRUG POLICY ISSUES, IN PARTICULAR CONTINUED EDUCATION FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO UNDERSTAND THE DRUG WAR AS A DRIVER FOR INCREASED CRIMINALIZATION AND INCARCERATION.
2
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35
3
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2021
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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)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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: DPA'S ADVOCACY GRANTS PROGRAM IS DIVIDED INTO TWO DISTINCT FUNDING POOLS, THE ANNUAL PROMOTING POLICY CHANGE PROGRAM (PPC), WHICH GRANTS ROUGHLY $650,000 OVER THE COURSE OF THE FISCAL YEAR; AND THE MONTHLY SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, WHICH HAS THE CAPACITY TO GRANT $150,000 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; LIST OF BOARD MEMBERS; 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 FULL-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 APPLICATIONS AND THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS TO A SIX-PERSON REVIEW COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF DPA BOARD MEMBERS, 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 AND QUARTERLY PARTNERS CALLS 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
2021
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 on 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 on 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
Yes
 
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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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, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (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
1KASSANDRA FREDERIQUE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 		(i)

(ii)		 249,679
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0 		10,000
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0 		162
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0 		25,438
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0 		17,225
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0 		302,504
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0 		0
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0
2ELLEN FLENNIKEN MANAGING
DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT UNTIL AUG 2022 		(i)

(ii)		 145,889
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0 		6,200
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0 		144
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0 		15,872
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0 		46,876
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0 		214,981
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0 		0
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0
3EMILY KALTENBACH
SR. DIRECTOR, CRIMINAL LEGAL&POLICIN 		(i)

(ii)		 137,022
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0 		5,239
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0 		270
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0 		13,196
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0 		44,452
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0 		200,179
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0 		0
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0
4THESHIA NAIDOO
MANAGING DIRECTOR, LEGAL AFFAIRS 		(i)

(ii)		 155,158
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0 		5,958
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0 		270
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0 		15,007
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0 		7,708
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0 		184,101
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0 		0
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0
5JULES NETHERLAND
MANAGING DIRECTOR, DRAE 		(i)

(ii)		 146,455
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0 		5,939
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0 		414
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0 		9,147
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0 		18,351
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0 		180,306
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0 		0
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0
6KIMBERLY THOMAS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 151,976
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0 		0
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0 		581
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0 		0
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0 		23,630
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0 		176,187
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0 		0
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0
7BORIS SPORER
DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 		(i)

(ii)		 132,872
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0 		5,408
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0 		774
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0 		13,757
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0 		18,008
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0 		170,819
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0 		0
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0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
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.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 7 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED A BOARD APPROVED PERFORMANCE-BASED BONUS AS INCLUDED IN PART II, COLUMN (B)(II). THIS AMOUNT IS INCLUDED IN THEIR REPORTABLE COMPENSATION.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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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 STANDING IN OUR WAY IS THE HALF-CENTURY-LONG WAR ON DRUGS. IT IS REALLY A WAR ON PEOPLE - BY DESIGN IT TARGETS THOSE WHO ARE BLACK, LATINX, INDIGENOUS, AND CASH-POOR. THE DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE AIMS TO END THE DRUG WAR, REPAIR ITS HARMS, AND BUILD A BETTER APPROACH TO DRUGS GROUNDED IN SCIENCE, COMPASSION, HEALTH, EQUITY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS. WE ENVISION A JUST SOCIETY 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. SINCE 2000, WE HAVE ADVOCATED AT EVERY LEVEL TO CHANGE LAWS, ADVANCE JUSTICE, AND SAVE LIVES. THE POLICIES WE HAVE INFLUENCED HAVE IMPROVED THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE, BY SHRINKING THE SCOPE OF THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM TO REDUCE ARRESTS AND INCARCERATION, AND BY EXPANDING HEALTH SERVICES FOR THOSE WHO USE DRUGS. THE DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE HAS BEEN AT THE VANGUARD OF EVERY MAJOR POSITIVE EVOLUTION IN DRUG POLICY IN THE UNITED STATES IN THE PAST TWO DECADES. MANY OF OUR STATE-LEVEL VICTORIES WERE THE FIRST OF THEIR KIND, FROM ENDING MARIJUANA PROHIBITION, TO DECRIMINALIZING POSSESSION OF ALL DRUGS, TO EXPANDING ACCESS TO OPIOID OVERDOSE REVERSAL MEDICATION, AND MORE. HERE IS HOW WE MANAGE TO MAKE AN IMPACT THAT FAR EXCEEDS OUR SIZE: 1) LEADING CAMPAIGNS. WE DEVELOP AND LEAD INNOVATIVE CAMPAIGNS TO ENACT LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REFORMS BY CRAFTING POLICY PROPOSALS GROUNDED IN EVIDENCE, DEVELOPING POLITICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES, EDUCATING AND PERSUADING POLICYMAKERS, BUILDING COALITIONS, AND MOBILIZING OUR SUPPORTERS. 2) SUPPORTING GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP. WE SUPPORT CAMPAIGNS LED BY OUR ALLIES SHARING OUR EXPERTISE IN POLICY DRAFTING, DATA AND RESEARCH, POLITICAL STRATEGY AND ADVOCACY, AND MESSAGE DEVELOPMENT, AND CONNECTIONS TO FUNDING AND OTHER MOVEMENT LEADERS. WE ALSO SUPPORT LOCAL GROUPS IMPLEMENTING OUR HARD-WON REFORMS, WHILE WE MONITOR THE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES INVOLVED. 3) SHAPING THE CONVERSATION. WE SHIFT NARRATIVES THAT PERPETUATE HARM AND STIGMA, LEVERAGE COMMUNICATIONS TO ADVANCE SPECIFIC CAMPAIGNS, AND PRODUCE CUTTING-EDGE ANALYSES AND IDEAS ABOUT DRUG POLICY TO EXPAND THE KNOWLEDGE BASE AND INFORM OUR AGENDA. 4) BUILDING THE MOVEMENT. WE SERVE AS THE CULTIVATOR AND CONVENER OF THE DRUG POLICY REFORM MOVEMENT, AND AS A CAPACITY-BUILDING HUB FOR OTHER JUSTICE MOVEMENTS WHOSE ISSUES ARE HARMED BY THE DRUG WAR. WE FORGE DEEP AND LASTING PARTNERSHIPS WITH ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS, AND SEEK TO BUILD POWER AMONG GROUPS ORGANIZING WITH PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS AND THOSE MOST IMPACTED BY RACIST DRUG POLICIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE ORGANIZATION AMENDED ITS BYLAWS DURING THE TAX YEAR. THE CHANGES INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPAL REVISION, IN ADDITION TO OTHER SMALLER CHANGES: - TERM LIMITS FOR DIRECTORS, LIMITING EACH TO SERVE TWO CONSECUTIVE THREE-YEAR TERMS AND REQUIRING THEM TO WAIT A YEAR BEFORE RUNNING AGAIN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE ENGAGED AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE THE FORM 990. IT WAS PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE, AFTER DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE'S CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER'S REVIEW. ONCE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ARE ADDRESSED, IT IS SENT TO THE FULL BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW. ANY QUESTIONS FROM BOARD MEMBERS ARE DIRECTED TO STAFF OR TO THE ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS APPROPRIATE. ONCE ALL QUESTIONS ARE SATISFACTORILY RESOLVED, THE FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT APPLIES TO BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS. EACH BOARD MEMBER AND OFFICER MUST ANNUALLY SIGN AND SUBMIT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A STATEMENT DISCLOSING THEIR AWARENESS OF THE POLICY AND DISCLOSING ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IF A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT IS DISCLOSED AT ANY TIME, THE AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE MATERIAL FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES. 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. AT THE REQUEST OF THE AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE INTERESTED PERSON MAY PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE TRANSACTION PRIOR TO THE DELIBERATIONS OF THE BOARD. ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST TRANSACTION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETINGS, REFLECTING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT WAS DISCLOSED, THE NAME OF THE INTERESTED PERSON, AND THE FINAL DETERMINATION AND DECISION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BASED ON HER BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND COMPETENCIES. IN DETERMINING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSULTED AVAILABLE COMPENSATION SURVEYS, INCLUDING THOSE PUBLISHED BY NONPROFIT NEW YORK AND THE NEW YORK COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS. THE COMPENSATION DECISION DOCUMENTED IN THE RECORDS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST COMPLETED IN FISCAL YEAR 2022.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, AS WELL AS GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT -1,790. LOSS ON UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGE -50,000.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990) 2021


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