Brent Shapiro Foundation For Drug Awareness

Organization Overview

Brent Shapiro Foundation For Drug Awareness is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (F01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brent Shapiro Foundation For Drug Awareness is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2023, Brent Shapiro Foundation For Drug Awareness generated $657.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 09/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2019, Brent Shapiro Foundation For Drug Awareness has awarded 23 individual grants totaling $2,689,641. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS FOR THE DISEASE OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE AND DRUG AWARENESS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SAVE A LIFE CARD - THE CARD IS DESIGNED TO HELP PARENTS, TEACHERS AND COMMUNITIES TO RAISE AWARENESS AND TO REDUCE PREVENTABLE DRUG-RELATED OVERDOSE DEATHS. THE ORGANIZATION SENDS OUT CARDS ACROSS THE COUNTRY COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE. THE CARD CONTAINS AWARENESS MESSAGE AND DESCRIPTION OF SYMPTOM OF DRUG ABUSE. WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF DR. JEFFERY WILKINS (VICE CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY & MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF ADDICTION MEDICINE AT CEDARS-SINAI IN LOS ANGELES), THE ORGANIZATION PLAYED A PART IN GETTING THE 911 GOOD SAMARITAN (AB472) LEGISLATION PASSED IN CALIFORNIA, WHICH TOOK EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2013. WITNESSES OF OVERDOSES ARE PROTECTED BY THE NEW LAW WHICH PROVIDES LIMITED IMMUNITY FOR LOW-LEVEL DRUG LAW VIOLATIONS FOR THOSE WHO CALL 911/TAKE SOMEONE TO THE HOSPITAL FOR AN OVERDOSE. THE PASSAGE OF THE LAW WILL MAKE CALIFORNIA THE TENTH STATE IN THE COUNTRY TO ENSURE THAT WITNESSES WHO SEEK HELP IN AN OVERDOSE WILL NOT FACE FEAR OF ARREST FOR POSSESSION OF SMALL AMOUNTS OF ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Robert Shapiro
Chairman
$0
Dr Jeffery Wilkins
Board Of Director
$0
Gary Richman
Board Of Director
$0
Dr Robert Koblin
Board Of Director
$0
Linell Shapiro
Board Of Director
$0
Grant Shapiro
Board Of Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$928,333
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$368,727
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,297,060
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $117,730
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$86,698
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$670,260
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $657,832

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Brent Shapiro Foundation For Drug Awareness has awarded $778,376 in support to 8 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

VARIETY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO ABSTAIN FROM THE USE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL.

$100,532

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO ABSTAIN FROM THE USE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL.

$105,000

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MALIBU

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO ABSTAIN FROM THE USE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL.

$102,500

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LONG BEACH

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO ABSTAIN FROM THE USE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL.

$107,844

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER OXNARD

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO ABSTAIN FROM THE USE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL.

$207,500

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF KIPS BAY

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO ABSTAIN FROM THE USE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL.

$100,000
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