Addiction Research Foundation
To provide resources for addiction treatment and to conduct research to improve outcomes for persons with substance use disorders
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Mission
To provide resources for addiction treatment and to conduct research to improve outcomes for persons with substance use disorders
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Addiction Research Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAddiction Research Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Vestavia, AL, 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 463359416. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $109K in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Addiction Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 463359416. 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 Research Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Addiction Research Foundation is located in Vestavia, AL, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Based on official tax filings, Addiction Research Foundation has $109K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Addiction Research Foundation is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $109K in annual revenue. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Addiction Research Foundation. 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 Research Foundation 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 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
Internetresearchusingsocialmediatodiscoverwhattypeofpersonusesdifferentmodalitiestorecoverfromsubstanceusedisorderadtocomparedifferentmodalitiesofrecoveryforpersonsattemptingtorecoverfromsubstanceabusedisorders toprovideanddeveloptrainingtoprofessionalsandlaypersonstounderstandbothsubstanceuseandrecoveryinamorecoherentmatterwhileprovidingtreatmenttosubstanceusers Toprovidealendinglibrary,recoverymeetings,workshopsandcommunitysupportforsubstanceusers,theirfamiliesandtheprofessionalsthatservethem Addiction Research Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $109K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Addiction Research Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Addiction Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 463359416, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ADDICTION RESEARCH FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (6)
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6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 20 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2013
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Addiction Research Foundation
- What is Addiction Research Foundation?
- Addiction Research Foundation is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Vestavia, United States. Internetresearchusingsocialmediatodiscoverwhattypeofpersonusesdifferentmodalitiestorecoverfromsubstanceusedisorderadtocomparedifferentmodalitiesofrecoveryforpersonsattemptingtorecoverfromsubstanceabusedisorders toprovideanddeveloptrainingtoprofessionalsandlaypersonstounderstandbothsubstanceuseandrecoveryinamorecoherentmatterwhileprovidingtreatmenttosubstanceusers Toprovidealendinglibrary,recoverymeetings,workshopsandcommunitysupportforsubstanceusers,theirfamiliesandtheprofessionalsthatservethem
- When was Addiction Research Foundation founded?
- Addiction Research Foundation was founded in 2013.
- Who leads Addiction Research Foundation?
- Secetary serves as Pamella J Moore.
- Where is Addiction Research Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Vestavia, AL, United States.
- What is Addiction Research Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Addiction Research Foundation trustworthy?
- Addiction Research Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong 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 Research Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 463359416.
- What is Addiction Research Foundation's website?
- http://www.addictionresearchfoundation.org