Partnership for a Drug-Free America

“FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PARTNERSHIP'S FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT. A COPY OF THE DRAFT FORM 990 WAS CIRCULATED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR DISCUSSION AND COMMENT. EACH BOARD MEMBER WAS PROVIDED AMPLE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE 990 PRIOR TO ITS ELECTRONIC FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE AND KEY EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT ARISE BY VIRTUE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT, BOARD SERVICE, OR POSITION WITH THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THROUGH AN ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT THAT IS DISTRIBUTED TO THESE INDIVIDUALS. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE INVESTIGATED IMMEDIATELY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a & 15b THE ORGANIZATION UNDERTAKES A THOROUGH PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IT PAYS TO ITS TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL AND ALL OF ITS OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS REASONABLE GIVEN THE MARKET IN WHICH THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES. THE USE OF SURVEYS AND INDUSTRY BENCHMARKS ARE USED FOR COMPARISON, COMPENSATION REVIEW, AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD. the organization underwent a compensation study in May 2016. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 FORM 990 AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PUBLISHED ON THE PARTNERSHIP'S WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT ORDINARILY MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, BUT, IF REQUESTED, WILL BE PROVIDED AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION.”

“On January 15, 2019 Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and Center on Addiction announced they are merging under the name Center on Addiction. As mortalities mount from drug overdoses in this country, the organizations are uniting to accelerate progress against this deadly disease and transform how the nation addresses addiction. Form 990, Part III, Line 1 - Organization's Mission Partnership for Drug-Free Kids is committed to helping families struggling with their sons or daughters substance use. We empower families with information, support and guidance to get the help their loved one needs and deserves. Parents can connect with us on our website (drugfree.org) and Parent Helpline, reaching us by phone (855-DRUGFREE), Facebook Messenger, email and text. Our Helpline specialists provide families with one-on-one support and guidance to help them address substance use among adolescents and young adults. Finally, we build healthy communities, advocating for greater understanding and more effective programs to treat the disease of addiction. As a national nonprofit, we depend on donations from individuals, corporations, foundations and the public sector and are thankful to SAG-AFTRA and the advertising and media industries for their ongoing generosity. We are proud to receive a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest and most-utilized independent evaluator of charities, as well as a National Accredited Charity Seal from The Better Business Bureaus Wise Giving Alliance. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a PARENT SUPPORT NETWORK It is a very special fusion of head and heart, grounded in the evidence-based principles of motivational interviewing, Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Families can connect with us on our website (drugfree.org) and via our Parent Helpline, reaching us by phone (855-DRUGFREE), live chat, email and text. These resources, along with our peer-to-peer Parent Coaching program, make up our parent services. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Alliances and Partnerships Our Alliance Program is comprised of state and local government agencies and nonprofit organizations that form the foundation of locally based education projects. These alliances are further supported by our staff, who travel the nation assisting this integrated network in their ongoing efforts to address emerging drug threats and to connect the public with local resources. who travel the nation assisting this integrated network in their ongoing efforts to address emerging drug threats and to connect the public with local resources.”

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