Americans For Safe Access Foundation
- Assets
- -$46.6k
- Revenue
- $484.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 02/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 51-0579227
Organization Overview
Americans For Safe Access Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (E01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Americans For Safe Access Foundation employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Americans For Safe Access Foundation 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 12/2021, Americans For Safe Access Foundation generated $484.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $670.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.5%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
DEDICATED TO EDUCATING PATIENTS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, SCIENTISTS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS ABOUT SAFE AND LEGAL ACCESS TO CANNABIS (MARIJUANA) FOR THERAPEUTIC USE AND RESEACH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ASAFS PATIENTS RIGHTS PROJECT CREATES, PROTECTS, AND EXPANDS THE RIGHTS OF MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS THROUGH DIRECT SUPPORT, EXTENSIVE MONITORING, PROACTIVE LETIGATION, EDUCATION, ORGANIZING ATTORNEYS, AND THE DRAFTING OF LEGISLATION. OUR LEGAL SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVED THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS VIA OUR TOLL FREE TELEPHONE LINE AND WEB BASED RESOURCES, INCLUDING EXTENSIVE FAQS AND A COMPREHENSIVE BRIEF BANK. WE ALSO PROVIDED COURT SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL CANNABIS DEFENDANTS IN SOME OF THE HIGHEST PROFILE MEDICAL CANNABIS CASES.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK: CANNABIS IS MEDICINE IS AN ASAF PROJECT IN WHICH OUR STAFF AND CONSTITUENTS PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OUTREACH EFFORTS DESIGNED TO INCREASE AWARENESS ABOUT THE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE AND RESEARCH SURROUNDING MEDICAL CANNABIS, AND FACILITATE OUR ABILITY TO BUILD COALITIONS. ASAF IS HELPING TO CREATE NEW PARTNERS IN THE FIGHT TO SECURE SAFE AND LEGAL ACCESS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, ATTENDING AND PRESENTING AT IMPORTANT HEALTH AND MEDICAL CONFERENCES, HOSTING FORUMS AND BRIEFINGS, AND THROUGH PROACTIVE MEDIA CAMPAIGNS. LITIGATION TO FORCE A CHANGE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES POSITION ON MEDICAL CANNABIS UNDER THE DATA QUALITY ACT IS AN IMPORTANT FEDERAL COMPONENT OF THE PROJECT.
ASAF STATE CAMPAIGNS ARE DESIGNED TO MONITOR, IMPLEMENT, AND IMPROVE MEDICAL CANNABIS LAW IN STATES WHERE IT IS LEGAL THROUGH PROTECTION AND EXPANSION OF PATIENTS RIGHTS, USING EDUCATION, LITIGATION, LEGISLATION, GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY AND DIRECT SUPPORT. ASAF STATE CAMPAIGNS INCLUDE AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM TO CREATE A GRASSROOTS RESPONSE TO FEDERAL INTERFERENCE AND INTIMIDATION, DISTRIBUTION OF THOUSANDS OF PIECES OF EDUCATIONAL LITERATURE, PROVISION OF RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS, AND AN AGGRESSIVE PROACTIVE AND REACTIVE MEDIA CAMPAIGN. STATE CAMPAIGNS HAVE SUCCEEDED IN EXPANDING THE NUMBER OF LEGAL MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS, TURNING THE TIDE OF PUBLIC INDIFFERENCE ON THE ISSUE, AND CORRECTING MEDIA BIAS AND ERROR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Antonio Frazier Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Shapiro Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Carla Vazquez Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Don Duncan Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nic Easley Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Allayne Sherer President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $50,000 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $441,372 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $491,372 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | -$6,802 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $484,570 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $85,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,750 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $258,627 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $35,247 |
| Payroll taxes | $97,497 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,595 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $31 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,767 |
| Office expenses | $16,293 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,571 |
| Travel | $35,182 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,961 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,877 |
| All other expenses | $13,726 |
| Total functional expenses | $670,413 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$49,653 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,100 |
| Total assets | -$46,553 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,165 |
| 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 | $70,000 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $329,616 |
| Total liabilities | $406,781 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | -$453,334 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | -$46,553 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Americans For Safe Access Foundation has recieved totaling $626.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $626 |
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