D A R E America
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Santa Monica, CA
- Founding
- 06/1990
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 95-4242541
Organization Overview
D A R E America is located in Santa Monica, CA. The organization was established in 1990. 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 12/2023, D A R E America employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. D A R E America 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 12/2023, D A R E America generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.3%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TEACHING STUDENTS GOOD DECISION MAKING SKILLS TO HELP THEM LEAD SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT, EVALUATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AGE APPROPRIATE CURRICULA FOR DELIVERY BY D.A.R.E INSTRUCTORS TO ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, AS WELL AS TO PARENTS. D.A.R.E. IS THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR K-12 STUDENTS. THESE SPECIALIZED CURRICULA ARE DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS, THE ABUSE OF PRESCRIPTION AND OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICINES, BULLYING, AND OTHER DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOURS, ENSURING THAT THE STUDENTS CAN LEAD PRODUCTIVE, SAFE, AND HEALTHY LIVES.
D.A.R.E AMERICA PROVIDES EDUCATION AND ESSENTIAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, FREE OF CHARGE, TO OVER 8,000 POLICE OFFICERS WHO DELIVER THE PROGRAM TO MILLIONS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
THE D.A.R.E PROGRAM HAS REACHED MILLIONS OF STUDENTS WORLDWIDE AND HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED IN THOUSANDS OF SCHOOLS ACROSS ALL 50 STATES IN THE U.S. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1983, THE OVERALL USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS IN THE UNITED STATES HAS DECLINED BY NEARLY 50%. NOTABLY, SINCE 1997, THERE HAS BEEN A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN ILLEGAL DRUG USE AMONG TEENAGERS. THE D.A.R.E PROGRAM HAS BEEN CREDITED WITH PLAYING A VITAL ROLE IN ACHIEVING THESE MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leonhart Michele M Board Chairm | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Strang Robert J Vice-Chairma | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pegueros Francisco X President An | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $313,072 |
Ambassador Sheikh Abdullah Bin Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Beal Bill Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Clayton Richard PHD Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ashley Frazier Personal Servic | 12/30/23 | $112,112 |
Scott Hutchinson Design & Consulting It Services | 12/30/23 | $104,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $433,456 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,794,244 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,227,700 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $22,640 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,406,471 |
| 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 | $3,656,811 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $27,532 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $926,071 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $125,121 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $519,770 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $106,901 |
| Payroll taxes | $100,994 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $117,658 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,515 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,054,118 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $561,187 |
| Office expenses | $38,739 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $212,682 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $200,022 |
| Interest | $4,125 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $106,275 |
| Insurance | $10,835 |
| All other expenses | $30,047 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,721,895 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $44,390 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $281,644 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $56,340 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $138,981 |
| 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 | $77,586 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,866 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $746,849 |
| Other assets | $335,870 |
| Total assets | $1,688,526 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $447,723 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $810,504 |
| Total liabilities | $1,258,227 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $221,562 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $208,737 |
| 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 | $1,688,526 |