Drug Policy Alliance
The drug policy alliance ("dpa") addresses the harms of drug use and drug criminalization through policy solutions, organizing, and public education. We advocate for a holistic approach to …
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The Drug Policy Alliance advocates that the regulation of drugs be grounded in evidence, health, equity, and human rights. Learn more.
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Mission
The drug policy alliance ("dpa") addresses the harms of drug use and drug criminalization through policy solutions, organizing, and public education. We advocate for a holistic approach to drugs that prioritizes health and community wellbeing. We oppose punitive approaches that destabilize people, block access to care, and drain communities of resources. We believe that the regulation of drugs should be grounded in evidence. In collaboration with other movements, we advance justice and save lives.
Focus areas & reach
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· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Drug Policy Alliance 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
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDrug Policy Alliance is a registered health nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 521516692. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $12M in annual revenue. 74 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Drug Policy Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521516692. 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.
Drug Policy Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% 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.
Drug Policy Alliance is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Based on official tax filings, Drug Policy Alliance has $12M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% 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.
Drug Policy Alliance 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 large organization. It has $12M in annual revenue. The organization has 74 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Drug Policy Alliance. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Drug Policy Alliance 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 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.
The Drug Policy Alliance advocates that the regulation of drugs be grounded in evidence, health, equity, and human rights. Learn more. Drug Policy Alliance is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $12M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Drug Policy Alliance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Drug Policy Alliance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521516692, 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
6 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.
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Trump’s boosting of psychedelics, cannabis signal a new era in GOP drug policy - statnews.com
Drug Policy Reform Movement Renews Fight Against Authoritarianism - Filter
Leading the Way: Moving New York State Towards a Public Health & Safety Approach to Drug Policy - University at Buffalo
'Deschedule or Do Nothing:' Drug Policy Alliance Says Rescheduling Cannabis Would Not End Criminalization - Cannabis Business Times
Drug Policy Alliance Donates $30,000 to District Attorney Mike Schmidt’s Reelection Campaign - Willamette Week
Three Decades of Drug Policy Reform Work - Open Society Foundations
Kassandra Frederique is Reimagining the Future of Drug Policy in America - Ford Foundation
Activity timeline
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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 - 74 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 74 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 · 1995
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Drug Policy Alliance
- What is Drug Policy Alliance?
- Drug Policy Alliance is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. The Drug Policy Alliance advocates that the regulation of drugs be grounded in evidence, health, equity, and human rights. Learn more.
- When was Drug Policy Alliance founded?
- Drug Policy Alliance was founded in 1995.
- Who leads Drug Policy Alliance?
- Kassandra Frederique serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Drug Policy Alliance located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is Drug Policy Alliance's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Drug Policy Alliance trustworthy?
- Drug Policy Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Drug Policy Alliance's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 521516692. Registration: 52-1516692 (United States).
- What is Drug Policy Alliance's website?
- http://www.drugpolicy.org