DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE
NEW YORK, NY · Mental Health & Crisis
Mission
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE ("DPA") ADDRESSES THE HARMS OF DRUG USE AND DRUG CRIMINALIZATION THROUGH POLICY SOLUTIONS, ORGANIZING, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION. WE ADVOCATE FOR A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO DRUGS THAT PRIORITIZES HEALTH, SOCIAL SUPPORTS, AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING. WE OPPOSE PUNITIVE APPROACHES THAT DESTABILIZE PEOPLE, BLOCK ACCESS TO CARE, AND DRAIN COMMUNITIES OF RESOURCES. WE BELIEVE THAT THE REGULATION OF DRUGS SHOULD BE GROUNDED IN EVIDENCE, HEALTH, EQUITY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS. IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER MOVEMENTS, WE CHANGE LAWS, ADVANCE JUSTICE, AND SAVE LIVES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE
$11.7M in foundation grants on record from 55 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Drug Policy Action | $15.1M | 4 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | $850K | 3 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $719K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $512K | 2 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | $301K | 4 |
| New York Community Trust | $276K | 1 |
| American Endowment Foundation | $259K | 2 |
| Just Trust for Education | $130K | 4 |
| New York Women'S Foundation | $120K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $118K | 4 |
Leadership
KASSANDRA FREDERIQUE — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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