Foundation For Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, operating under the name Faar, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (I23) the organization is classified as: Drunk Driving-Related, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Faar employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Faar is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Faar generated $9.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.1m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Faar has awarded 98 individual grants totaling $7,833,475. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCING ALCOHOL RESPONSIBLY LEADS IN THE FIGHT TO ELIMINATE DRUNK DRIVING AND UNDERAGE DRINKING AND PROMOTES RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING REGARDING BEVERAGE ALCOHOL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ASK, LISTEN, LEARN IS A MULTIMEDIA PROGRAM AVAILABLE IN PRINT AND ONLINE FOR PARENTS AND MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE KIDS. THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON RESEARCH THAT IDENTIFIES PARENTS AS THE LEADING INFLUENCE IN KIDS' DECISIONS NOT TO DRINK. BY FOSTERING CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN PARENTS AND KIDS, YOUTH WILL LEARN ABOUT THE CONSEQUENCES OF UNDERAGE DRINKING, HOW ALCOHOL AFFECTS GROWING BODIES AND MINDS AND HOW TO STAND UP TO PEER PRESSURE. MATERIALS FOR PARENTS (ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH) HELP PARENTS WITH BOTH WHAT TO SAY TO THEIR KIDS ABOUT ALCOHOL AND HOW TO SAY IT.
HARDCORE DRUNK DRIVERS ACCOUNT FOR A DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE OF DRUNK DRIVING FATALITIES ON OUR ROADS. IN AN EFFORT TO ACHIEVE FAAR'S MISSION OF ELIMINATING DRUNK DRIVING, EFFORTS ARE UNDERWAY TO REDUCE THE FATALITIES CAUSED BY THIS GROUP OF OFFENDERS. A LAW SCHOOL CURRICULUM HAS BEEN DEVELOPED WITH SUFFOLK LAW SCHOOL. JUDICIAL PUBLICATIONS SERVE TO ASSIST JUDGES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO ADJUDICATE THESE COMPLEX CASES, AND FAAR CONTINUES TO SUPPORT HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL'S EFFORTS TO CREATE AND TEST THE CARS ASSESSMENT TOOL DESIGNED TO FOCUS ON THE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES FACING NEARLY HALF OF THESE OFFENDERS.
RESPONSIBILITY.ORG HAS FORMED THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO STOP IMPAIRED DRIVING (NASID) TO PROVIDE A STRONG, COLLABORATIVE NATIONAL FOCUS ON THE GROWING PROBLEM OF MULTIPLE SUBSTANCE IMPAIRED DRIVING. NASID IS A COALITION DEDICATED TO SAVING LIVES, PROMOTING AWARENESS, ACHIEVING DUI SYSTEM REFORM, IMPROVING DUI DETECTION AND DATA, AND DEPLOYING TECHNOLOGY TO FIGHT ALL FORMS OF IMPAIRED DRIVING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marc Bromfeld Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rick Wilson Vice Chair (jan-Jun) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marco Barassi Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Basford Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristin Bodenstedt Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Coler Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Beekeeper Group Llc Website Services | 12/30/23 | $463,469 |
Discovery Education Program Development | 12/30/23 | $450,000 |
Actual Size Creative Design Services | 12/30/23 | $339,509 |
Wheat Shroyer Government Relations Llc Legislative Consulting | 12/30/23 | $210,000 |
Global Situation Room Inc Pr Consulting | 12/30/23 | $195,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,125 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,125 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $9,546,434 |
Investment income | $120,107 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $9,679,666 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $863,045 |
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. | $739,367 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $308,386 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,115,517 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $571,546 |
Payroll taxes | $170,675 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $26,874 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,170 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,874,679 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,694,069 |
Office expenses | $317,887 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $240,193 |
Travel | $175,670 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $135,149 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $7,783 |
Total functional expenses | $9,064,596 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,381,824 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $344,875 |
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 | $348,652 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $345,017 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,016,625 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,233,521 |
Total assets | $11,670,514 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $622,487 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $531,813 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $3,579,066 |
Total liabilities | $4,733,366 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,937,148 |
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 | $11,670,514 |
Over the last fiscal year, Foundation For Advancing Alcohol Responsibility has awarded $726,600 in support to 12 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AMERICAN SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: SCOY Sponsorship | $10,000 |
ASSOCIATION FOR MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION PURPOSE: Conference Sponsorship | $15,000 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL ALLIANCE PURPOSE: AG Alliance Sponsosrship | $20,000 |
CLASSROOM CHAMPIONS INC PURPOSE: 2023 Program | $200,000 |
ESPN PRODUCTIONS INC PURPOSE: Armed Forces Bowl Partner | $10,610 |
GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: State Grant Program/Rideshare Grant/ HRID State Grant | $285,000 |