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Drug Strategies

  • Washington, DC
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 1993
  • EIN: 52-1837390

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Public, Society Benefit — Multipurpose and Other / Government and Public Administration (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its June 2024 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.87M (2024)

Expenses
$375k (2024)

Total Assets
$1.91M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$17.4k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,867,462
Expenses
$375,191
Net Income
$1,492,271
Net Assets
$1,888,438
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,834,345
98.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $37,806
2.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$4,689
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $116,650
31.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,380
4.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,905,837
Total Liabilities $17,399
Net Assets $1,888,438
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mathea Falco (Executive Dir/President) $39,600 $0 $78,700
Marian Wright Edelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louise Bryson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Morris Panner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kantor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador James R Jones (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marni Vliet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr A Thomas Mclellan (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 31, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$73,344
Expenses
$237,590
Net Income
-$164,246
Net Assets
$350,085
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $101,000
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,190
4.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$30,846
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $107,027
45.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $365,764
Total Liabilities $15,679
Net Assets $350,085
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mathea Falco (Executive Dir/President) $39,600 $0 $67,427
Marian Wright Edelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louise Bryson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Morris Panner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kantor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador James R Jones (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marni Vliet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr A Thomas Mclellan (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 29, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$182,093
Expenses
$284,100
Net Income
-$102,007
Net Assets
$430,071
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100,000
54.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $56,644
31.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $25,396
13.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $53
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $105,666
37.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $462,658
Total Liabilities $32,587
Net Assets $430,071
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mathea Falco (Executive Director/Preside) $38,800 $0 $66,866
Marian Wright Edelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louise Bryson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Morris Panner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kantor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador James R Jones (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marni Vliet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr A Thomas Mclellan (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 18, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$118,239
Expenses
$284,473
Net Income
-$166,234
Net Assets
$756,998
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100,000
84.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,177
2.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $15,062
12.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $103,265
36.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $772,173
Total Liabilities $15,175
Net Assets $756,998
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mathea Falco (Executive Director/President) $39,000 $0 $65,265
Mark Kleiman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marian Wright Edelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louise Bryson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Morris Panner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kantor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador James R Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marni Vliet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hubert Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr A Thomas Mclellan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Kirkwood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phillip B Heymann (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 27, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$192,630
Expenses
$312,252
Net Income
-$119,622
Net Assets
$724,735
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $155,600
80.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12,881
6.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $24,149
12.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $105,200
33.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,415
14.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $733,871
Total Liabilities $9,136
Net Assets $724,735
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mathea Falco (Executive Director/President) $42,000 $0 $64,200
Mark Kleiman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr David Kessler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marian Wright Edelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louise Bryson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Morris Panner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kantor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador James R Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marni Vliet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hubert Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr A Thomas Mclellan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Kirkwood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phillip B Heymann (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 11, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$156,286
Expenses
$360,700
Net Income
-$204,414
Net Assets
$829,377
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $139,434
89.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $16,852
10.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $42,000
11.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $73,267
20.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $843,669
Total Liabilities $14,292
Net Assets $829,377
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mathea Falco (President) $42,000 $0 $0
Mark Kleiman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr David Kessler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marian Wright Edelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louise Bryson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Morris Panner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kantor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador James R Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marni Vliet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hubert Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr A Thomas Mc Lellan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Kirkwood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Philip B Heymann (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 31, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$256,711
Expenses
$318,984
Net Income
-$62,273
Net Assets
$1,034,190
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $175,530
68.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $81,181
31.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $33,480
10.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $36,800
11.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,053,745
Total Liabilities $19,555
Net Assets $1,034,190
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mathea Falco (President) $44,160 $0 $0
Mark Kleiman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr David Kessler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marian Wright Edelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louise Bryson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Morris Panner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kantor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador James R Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marni Vliet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hubert Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr A Thomas Mc Lellan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Kirkwood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Philip B Heymann (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 13, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$276,266
Expenses
$308,019
Net Income
-$31,753
Net Assets
$1,066,868
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $116,836
42.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $159,430
57.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $31,000
10.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,105
7.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,071,548
Total Liabilities $4,680
Net Assets $1,066,868
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mathea Falco (President) $46,600 $0 $0
Dr Robert B Millman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Kleiman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr David Kessler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marian Wright Edelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louise Bryson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Morris Panner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kantor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador James R Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marni Vliet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hubert Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr A Thomas Mc Lellan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Kirkwood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Philip B Heymann (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 11, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$203,125
Expenses
$306,082
Net Income
-$102,957
Net Assets
$1,062,378
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $130,175
64.1%
Program Services $1,023
0.5%
Investment Income $71,927
35.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,000
18.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $12,000
3.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,075,381
Total Liabilities $13,003
Net Assets $1,062,378
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mathea Falco (President) $78,400 $0 $0
Dr Robert B Millman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Kleiman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr David Kessler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marian Wright Edelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louise Bryson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Morris Panner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kantor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador James R Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marni Vliet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hubert Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr A Thomas Mc Lellan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Thomas Schelling (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Kirkwood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Philip B Heymann (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 26, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$250,400
Expenses
$310,782
Net Income
-$60,382
Net Assets
$1,273,436
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $113,370
45.3%
Program Services $29,978
12.0%
Investment Income $75,330
30.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $31,722
12.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $86,500
27.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $31,829
10.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,286,773
Total Liabilities $13,337
Net Assets $1,273,436

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$319,850
Expenses
$366,179
Net Income
-$46,329
Net Assets
$1,280,585
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $115,150
36.0%
Program Services $32,597
10.2%
Investment Income $61,793
19.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $110,310
34.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $174,832
47.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,292,700
Total Liabilities $12,115
Net Assets $1,280,585

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$429,427
Expenses
$333,290
Net Income
$96,137
Net Assets
$1,236,408
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $292,650
68.1%
Program Services $269
0.1%
Investment Income $47,457
11.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $89,051
20.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $110,900
33.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,249,476
Total Liabilities $13,068
Net Assets $1,236,408

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$408,544
Expenses
$378,341
Net Income
$30,203
Net Assets
$1,134,756
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $355,159
86.9%
Program Services $694
0.2%
Investment Income $65,416
16.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$12,725
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $123,193
32.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,149,996
Total Liabilities $15,240
Net Assets $1,134,756

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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