Linking Efforts Against Drugs is located in Lake Forest, IL. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (F21) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Prevention, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Linking Efforts Against Drugs employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Linking Efforts Against Drugs 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 06/2021, Linking Efforts Against Drugs generated $448.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $654.5k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION ENVISIONS A HEALTHY COMMUNITY WHERE YOUTH CHOOSE NOT TO USE ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS. THROUGH PARENT EDUCATION, DYNAMIC YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND ENGAGEMENT WITH KEY COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS, THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION OF HEALTHY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, AND THE PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL, DRUG USE, AND OTHER RISKY BEHAVIOR BY YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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A TEXT-A-TIP - A 24/7 ANONYMOUS TEXT CRISIS HOTLINE OFFERING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS THE ONLY TEXT HOTLINE IN THE COUNTRY THAT IS FULLY ANONYMOUS, AND THAT IS SUPPORTED BY TEAMS OF LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS. B OVERDOSE EDUCATION & NALOXONE DISTRIBUTION - NALOXONE, ALSO KNOWN AS NARCAN, IS AN EASY-TO-USE, LIFESAVING ANTIDOTE TO REVERSE OPIATE OVERDOSE DUE TO PRESCRIPTION NARCOTICS MORPHINE, CODEINE, OXYCODONE, VICODIN OR HEROIN. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS TWO TYPES OF NALOXONE TRAININGS: THE FIRST TRAINING IS INDIVIDUAL TRAINING THAT IS INTENDED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE TRAINED AS AN OVERDOSE RESPONDER. AT THIS TRAINING, PARTICIPANTS LEARN SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF AN OVERDOSE, HOW TO USE NALOXONE, AND COMPLETE THE PAPERWORK NECESSARY TO HAVE A NALOXONE KIT SENT TO THEM. THE SECOND TRAINING IS TRAINER TRAINING WHICH IS INTENDED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD LIKE TO NOT ONLY BE TRAINED AS OVERDOSE RESPONDERS, BUT WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO TRAIN OTHERS. C TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND COACHING - ASSISTS OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ACHIEVE GOALS AND MAKE A GREATER IMPACT THROUGH EVALUATIONS, DATA GATHERING, DATA ANALYSIS, CAPACITY BUILDING, STRATEGIC PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION. D SMART RECOVERY - A SCIENCE-BASED ADDICTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP WHERE PARTICIPANTS LEARN SELF-EMPOWERING TECHNIQUES TO AID THEIR RECOVERY THROUGH MUTUAL-HELP FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS & SERVICES. E THINK INSIDE THE BOX - THE SPEAK UP PREVENTION COALITION HAS LAUNCHED A SAFE AND SECURE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL PROGRAM FOR UNUSED MEDICATIONS CALLED THINK INSIDE THE BOX. THE INITIATIVE REPRESENTS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT AMONG SPEAK UP PARTNERS, INCLUDING THE VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF, CITY OF LAKE FOREST, AND THE LAKE BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Andy Duran Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $170,347 |
Amy Carnow Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Foley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sean Postol Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Patrick Sassen President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Annie Ignoffo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $148,100 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $95,586 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $243,686 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $149,343 |
Investment income | $95 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $54,996 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $448,120 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $170,347 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,662 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $140,294 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $24,190 |
Payroll taxes | $22,149 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $138,585 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,885 |
Office expenses | $1,088 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $86,899 |
Travel | $5,662 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $9,405 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,462 |
Insurance | $9,831 |
All other expenses | $2,560 |
Total functional expenses | $654,491 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $26,605 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $19,570 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,683 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,616 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $13,392 |
Total assets | $72,866 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $42,608 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $223,379 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $265,987 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$193,121 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $72,866 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Linking Efforts Against Drugs has recieved totaling $1,534.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Baxter Foundation Deerfield, IL PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS GRANT | $1,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $34 |
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Odyssey Inc Louisa, KY | $6,098,958 | $6,385,151 |
Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Mason City, IA | $24,744,498 | $9,332,236 |
Pathways Behavioral Services Inc Waterloo, IA | $7,576,955 | $7,898,663 |
Youth First Inc Evansville, IN | $4,476,004 | $6,666,092 |
Prevented St Louis, MO | $5,612,252 | $4,049,978 |
Prevention Research Institute Inc Lexington, KY | $2,944,980 | $2,872,614 |
First Call Alcohol Drug Prevention & Recovery Kansas City, MO | $2,062,363 | $2,298,710 |
Footprints Inc Kansas City, MO | $829,177 | $1,671,457 |
Linking Efforts Against Drugs Lake Forest, IL | $72,866 | $448,120 |
Bremen Youth Services Attn Donald Sebek Oak Forest, IL | $601,708 | $604,250 |
The Family Vision Saint Peters, MO | $3,145,432 | $165,325 |
Friends Of Sinners Inc Owensboro, KY | $824,143 | $757,586 |