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Addiction Education Society Inc

ADDICTION EDUCATION SOCIETY PROVIDES PUBLIC INFORMATION, ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES ON ISSUES RELATING TO SUBSTANCE ADDICTION AND ITS IMPACT ON INDIVIDUAL LIVES, FAMILIES, AND IN THE LIVES OF OUR …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About Addiction Education Society Inc

Due to the current pandemic environment and school virtual/distance learning requirements, addiction education society developed an online neuroscience of addiction program which enables students and teachers to complete the six session program online independently. The following application functions were developed: - student secured online registration process - student six session online program content which encompasses watching video segments, voice over instructions followed with content related questions and system algorithm validations - generation of student pdf file at end of session which contains student's online responses to be submitted to their teachers - teacher secured online registration process: creating a unique teacher pin provided to students for registration, confirmation registration email automatically generated, teachers provide hyperlink to students for online access …

Founded
Headquarters
San Mateo, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
F50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

Addiction education society provides public information, activities and resources on issues relating to substance addiction and its impact on individual lives, families, and in the lives of our communities to advance the knowledge that addiction is a disease.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE F50
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 37.92%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 46.7% of total expenses ($135,000 of $289,157).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.82
Program$0.82
82% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Addiction Education Society Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Addiction Education Society Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Addiction Education Society Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in San Mateo, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 464533989. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $356K in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Addiction Education Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 464533989. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Addiction Education Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Addiction Education Society Inc is located in San Mateo, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years. Its registered address is 1 Franklin Pkwy Building 920 First, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Addiction Education Society Inc has $356K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Addiction Education Society Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $356K in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Addiction Education Society Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Addiction Education Society Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Due to the current pandemic environment and school virtual/distance learning requirements, addiction education society developed an online neuroscience of addiction program which enables students and teachers to complete the six session program online independently. The following application functions were developed: - student secured online registration process - student six session online program content which encompasses watching video segments, voice over instructions followed with content related questions and system algorithm validations - generation of student pdf file at end of session which contains student's online responses to be submitted to their teachers - teacher secured online registration process: creating a unique teacher pin provided to students for registration, confirmation registration email... Addiction Education Society Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $356K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Addiction Education Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Addiction Education Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 464533989, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
82% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

BE
Bert B••••
TREASURER

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

UC/UC Health Addiction Center to advance addiction research, treatment and education - University of Cincinnati
Feb 2026
www.uc.edu
After son's overdose death, Delaware couple led fight against addiction for 13 years - WHYY
Feb 2026
whyy.org
Study finds gene variants that negatively link addiction, education - The Hindu
Dec 2025
www.thehindu.com
How Do Medical Students Learn About Addiction? - CU Anschutz newsroom
Aug 2025
news.cuanschutz.edu
Faculty member Sandy Gibson named Addiction Educator of the Year - The College of New Jersey | News
Sep 2024
news.tcnj.edu
Charting a New Course for Addiction Education in General Psychiatry Residency Training - Springer Nature Link
May 2024
link.springer.com
Understanding Addiction: USC’s Master of Addiction Science Program - Keck School of Medicine of USC
Apr 2024
keck.usc.edu
Sharing the Importance of Addiction Awareness and Education - Partnership to End Addiction
Apr 2024
drugfree.org
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Marshall School of Medicine student selected for national addiction education program - Joan C. Edwards School of Medici
May 2021
jcesom.marshall.edu
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Medical Schools Confront Opioid Crisis with Greater Focus on Pain, Addiction Education - AAMC
Sep 2016
www.aamc.org

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 47 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 47 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2013
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Addiction Education Society Inc

What is Addiction Education Society Inc?
Addiction Education Society Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Mateo, United States. Due to the current pandemic environment and school virtual/distance learning requirements, addiction education society developed an online neuroscience of addiction program which enables students and teachers to complete the six session program online independently. The following application functions were developed: - student secured online registration process - student six session online program content which encompasses watching video segments, voice over instructions followed with content related questions and system algorithm validations - generation of student pdf file at end of session which contains student's online responses to be submitted to their teachers - teacher secured online registration process: creating a unique teacher pin provided to students for registration, confirmation registration email automatically generated, teachers provide hyperlink to students for online access - teacher dashboard developed to allow teachers to monitor student progress for both the online program and craving experiment - teachers toolkit resources which contains health and wellness organizations, teacher pdf binder, student workbook key, online drug research activity, and access to dr. Stalcup student questions and responses data base - embedded student pre and post survey links in session 1 and 6 - created help and student instruction button pages - website online pages created to allow for student/teacher registration and dashboard access - developed various editable pdf files: parent/guardian perspective interview, craving experiment daily recording in english and spanish, and student daily worksheets - teacher six session power point presentations developed - teacher binder pdf online program folder which contains student workbook, teacher key, etc. - provided professional development teacher training on online program to school teachers developed v.5 nueroscience of addiction curriculum which is designed to help adolescents understand the fundamentals of how al
When was Addiction Education Society Inc founded?
Addiction Education Society Inc was founded in 2013.
Who leads Addiction Education Society Inc?
Bert Bower serves as TREASURER.
Where is Addiction Education Society Inc located?
Headquartered in San Mateo, CA, United States.
What is Addiction Education Society Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is Addiction Education Society Inc trustworthy?
Addiction Education Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Addiction Education Society Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 464533989.
What is Addiction Education Society Inc's website?
https://www.addictioneducationsociety.org