Foundation For Advancing Alcohol Responsibility
- Assets
- $7.8m
- Revenue
- $9.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 04/1992
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-3704297
Organization Overview
Foundation For Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, operating under the name Faar, is located in Arlington, VA. 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 12/2021, Faar employed 26 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 12/2021, Faar generated $9.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.5m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Faar has awarded 72 individual grants totaling $6,226,928. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCING ALCOHOL RESPONSIBILITY 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.
ALCOHOL 101 PLUS IS AN INNOVATIVE, INTERACTIVE PROGRAM WHICH HELPS STUDENTS MAKE SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS ABOUT ALCOHOL ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES. SET ON A "VIRTUAL CAMPUS," ALCOHOL 101 PLUS INCLUDES A "VIRTUAL BAR, AND CONTENT TARGETED TO AT-RISK POPULATIONS - FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS, GREEKS, STUDENT ATHLETES, AND JUDICIAL POLICY OFFENDERS. ALCOHOL 101 PLUS ENABLES EDUCATORS TO ADMINISTER ONLINE PRE- AND POST- SURVEYS FOR STUDENTS, ACCESS TEST RESULTS, AND ACCESS DOWNLOADABLE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS INCLUDING A FACILITATOR'S GUIDE WITH LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES FOR EACH CONTENT SECTION OF THE PROGRAM.
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leslie Kimball Chief, Communications & Branding | Officer | 40 | $312,680 |
Brandy Nanni Axdahl Svp, Responsibility Initiatives | Officer | 40 | $266,406 |
Maureen Dalbec COO & SVP Research & Data Analysis | Officer | 40 | $203,068 |
Samuel Nathews Vp, Communications & Branding | 40 | $162,063 | |
Darrin Grondel Vp, Government Relations & Traffic Safety | 40 | $149,646 | |
Christopher Konschak Sr. Director Government Relations & Traffic Safety | 40 | $103,941 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Beekeeper Group Llc Website Services | 12/30/21 | $499,343 |
Reputation Inc Monitoring & Evaluation Consulting | 12/30/21 | $286,699 |
Jtwo Films Video Development | 12/30/21 | $256,972 |
Bmike Artist & Educator | 12/30/21 | $200,000 |
Actual Size Creative Digital Services | 12/30/21 | $313,361 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $14,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,500 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,049,958 |
| Investment income | $219,568 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $163,367 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,447,393 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,114,325 |
| 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. | $945,717 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $197,649 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,450,897 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $100,099 |
| Other employee benefits | $163,154 |
| Payroll taxes | $142,247 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $30,911 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,208 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $25,277 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,713,894 |
| Advertising and promotion | $911,226 |
| Office expenses | $106,982 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $321,398 |
| Travel | $113,812 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $270,432 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,153 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $8,581 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,509,064 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,838,482 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $336,297 |
| 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 | $201,364 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $81,767 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,193,461 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $150,352 |
| Total assets | $7,801,723 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,127,913 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $284,781 |
| 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 | $2,224,378 |
| Total liabilities | $3,637,072 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,164,651 |
| 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 | $7,801,723 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Foundation For Advancing Alcohol Responsibility has awarded $1,114,325 in support to 20 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: CARS, NASID MARIJUANA, AND HRID GRANTS | $309,175 |
St Petersburg, FL PURPOSE: 2020-2022 PROGRAMS | $175,000 |
ASSOCIATION OF COMPREHENSIVE COLLABORATIVE AND EQUITABLE SUPERVISION AND PURPOSE: ACCESS STARTUP & PARTNERSHIP | $140,000 |
SAFE NIGHT LLC PURPOSE: TRAFFIC SAFETY & 24HOURDALLAS GOOD NEIGHBOR | $108,000 |
Arlington, VA PURPOSE: IMPAIRED DRIVING | $75,000 |
Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: DWI EXPANSION | $50,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Foundation For Advancing Alcohol Responsibility has recieved totaling $156,406.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Governors Highway Safety Association Ghsa Washington, DC PURPOSE: SAFETY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS | $156,406 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Foundation For Advancing Alcohol Responsibility Arlington, VA | $7,801,723 | $9,447,393 |
Aaa Foundation For Traffic Safety Washington, DC | $32,143,150 | $6,568,449 |
Sadd Inc Washington, DC | $477,958 | $1,651,322 |
The Promise Tour Nashville, TN | $237,265 | $0 |
Streetsigns Pittsboro, NC | $3,292 | $0 |
Saferides Inc Harrisonburg, VA | $42,354 | $0 |
Rory J Weichbrod Unfinished Business Inc Silver Spring, MD | $38,973 | $0 |