2026-03-11T15:14:06-05:00 2025-05-31 331374517 PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC 245 PARK AVENUE 12TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10167 990 2024-06-01 521516692 DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE DRUG 2126138040 131 W 33RD STREET 15TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10001 KASSANDRA FREDERIQUE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2126138040 2026-03-11 1 1 GARRETT M HIGGINS P00543209 2122862600 2026-03-10 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z KASSANDRA FREDERIQUE 131 W 33RD STREET 15TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10001 12113429 0 X WWW.DRUGPOLICY.ORG X 1995 DC THE 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 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. IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER MOVEMENTS, WE ADVANCE JUSTICE AND SAVE LIVES. 13 13 53 13 0 0 12139492 11695057 996710 135596 42212 113541 31656 5843 13210070 11950037 540219 598250 0 0 6521159 6243993 354638 312570 1559619 5696980 4850586 13112996 12005399 97074 -55362 19939245 18212624 3924293 2225093 16014952 15987531 X DPA IMPROVES PEOPLE'S LIVES BY EXPANDING HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES WHILE REDUCING ARRESTS AND INCARCERATION. 0 0 3225390 598250 0 TREATING DRUG USE AS A HEALTH ISSUECRIMINALIZATION IS THE FOUNDATION OF THE DRUG WAR, WITH VAST INVESTMENTS IN PUNISHMENT AND SCANT SUPPORT FOR SERVICES. AS A RESULT, DRUG POSSESSION IS ONE OF THE MOST ARRESTED OFFENSES IN THE UNITED STATES WHILE OVERDOSE IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH. DPA SEEKS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HEALTH AND HARM REDUCTION SERVICES, AND TO REDUCE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR DRUGS. RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: - SECURING THE LAUNCH OR EXPANSION OF LIFESAVING HARM REDUCTION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING FENTANYL DETECTING TOOLS AND STERILE SYRINGE SERVICES- SUPPORTING STATE AND LOCAL POLICIES TO EXPAND OVERDOSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS- DEFENDING AND EXPANDING FUNDING FOR ADDICTION SERVICES- PROVIDING STRATEGIC SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN MULTIPLE STATES 3676836 0 0 ADVANCING JUSTICE THROUGH CANNABIS REGULATION THE MOVEMENT FOR CANNABIS LEGALIZATION HAS GROWN EXPONENTIALLY, BUT THE COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE SUFFERED THE MOST UNDER DECADES OF PROHIBITION ARE NOT BENEFITING FROM THE LEGAL INDUSTRY AT THE SCALE NEEDED TO REPAIR THE HARM. DPA SUPPORTS AN APPROACH TO LEGALIZATION THAT CENTERS COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AND REDUCES THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF THE COMMERCIAL MARKET. RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: - INFLUENCING THE DEBATE ON DESCHEDULING CANNABIS ON THE FEDERAL LIST OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND ENDING PROHIBITION MORE BROADLY- DEFENDING JUSTICE PROVISIONS OF STATE LAWS - STRENGTHENING EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR YOUTH AND PARENTS- ADVANCING CONSUMER SAFETY MEASURES 2803618 0 0 PROMOTING FAMILY SAFETY AND ECONOMIC SECURITY THE DRUG WAR IMPACTS MANY ASPECTS OF OUR LIVES BEYOND THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM. SURVEILLANCE, NONCONSENSUAL DRUG TESTING, MANDATORY REPORTING, AND ZERO TOLERANCE SEPARATES FAMILIES, MAKES PEOPLE HOMELESS, AND FUELS INTERGENERATIONAL POVERTY. DPA SEEKS TO ELIMINATE THESE CIVIL PUNISHMENTS THAT CAUSE SO MUCH HARM AND HAVE NO GROUNDING IN EVIDENCE. RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:- PROMOTING REFORMS TO ENSURE PEOPLE WITH CERTAIN DRUG CONVICTIONS CAN ACCESS NUTRITION BENEFITS AND PROTECTIONS UNDER THE FAIR HOUSING ACT- EDUCATING THE FIELD AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE NEED TO STOP NON-CONSENSUAL DRUG TESTING OF PEOPLE IN THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM 204414 0 135596 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE CONFERENCE:2025 INTERNATIONAL DRUG POLICY REFORM CONFERENCE AS PART OF OUR MOVEMENT-BUILD ROLE, DPA ORGANIZES AND HOSTS THE INTERNATIONAL DRUG POLICY REFORM CONFERENCE EVERY OTHER YEAR. IN 2025, WE BROUGHT TOGETHER MORE THAN 1,850 ACADEMICS, EXPERTS, AND ADVOCATES FOR THREE DAYS OF LEARNING, STRATEGIZING, AND NETWORKING. 204414 0 135596 9910258 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 108 0 53 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 AL AR CA FL GA HI IL KS KY MD MA MI MN MS NH NJ NM NY NC ND OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WV WI X X X MELISSA GARCIA COO 2126138040 131 W 33RD STREET 15TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10001 DEREK OSCAR HODEL PRESIDENT 2.00 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ANTONIA WALTERS TREASURER 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PAMELA G LICHTY SECRETARY 2.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARY BASSETT DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JUAN CARTAGENA DIRECTOR 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 HELENA HANSEN DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ALEJANDRO MADRAZO DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SVANTE MYRICK DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LETICIA PEGUERO DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KEMBA SMITH PRADIA DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOSIAH RICH MD DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ALEX SOROS DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 HILDA VEGA DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KASSANDRA FREDERIQUE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 8.00 X 278754 0 44444 MELISSA GARCIA CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00 8.00 X 98408 0 23715 PAUL DANA MANAGING DIRECTOR, DEV. & POL. STRATEGY 40.00 0.00 X 227996 0 57788 LIBERO DELLA PIANA MANAGING DIRECTOR, ORG & STRATEGIC 40.00 0.00 X 198123 0 36262 BRIAN PACHECO MANAGING DIRECTOR, COMMS & MARKETING 40.00 0.00 X 195760 0 44364 LINDSAY LASALLE MANAGING DIRECTOR, POLICY 40.00 0.00 X 193310 0 68470 JULES NETHERLAND MANAGING DIRECTOR, DRAE 40.00 0.00 X 189836 0 35423 1382187 0 310466 24 0 1 0 THE AVALON CONSULTING GROUP INC 1011 BAY RIDGE AVE UNIT 323 ANNAPOLIS MD 21403 FUNDRAISING 389820 THE PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT GROUP LTD 7160 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE STE 30 COLUMBIA MD 21046 DIRECT MAIL 307681 TAMAR TODD 1712 JAYNES STREET BERKELEY CA 94703 ADVOCACY SERVICES 143145 BLUE COAST STRATEGIES 2600 3RD ST 2053 SACRAMENTO CA 95818 LOBBYING SERVICES 115000 ENACT CONSULTING LLC 1319 MARYLAND AVE NE APT B WASHINGTON DC 20002 ADVOCACY SERVICES 110625 5 388385 6600000 4706672 15088 11695057 DRUG POLICY ACTION ADMIN 611710 135596 135596 135596 113541 113541 163392 163392 0 OTHER INCOME 900099 5843 5843 5843 11950037 135596 0 119384 598250 598250 605826 494238 48704 62884 4286125 3687444 95716 502965 345590 297468 7495 40627 628702 539920 15614 73168 377750 323197 10788 43765 17721 17721 49598 49598 355094 355094 312570 312570 705717 474445 173170 58102 155621 906 154715 299790 256495 8562 34733 226408 193711 6466 26231 36961 36961 301878 234685 13288 53905 410916 319489 25143 66284 138829 105240 18538 15051 863 863 253330 216621 7259 29450 113199 96851 3233 13115 PROGRAM FEES 1421250 1419126 321 1803 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 131253 112298 3748 15207 PRINTING 122822 105084 3508 14230 MEMBERSHIP/SUBSCRIPTION 78294 72017 3348 2929 31042 6816 23302 924 12005399 9910258 535522 1559619 X 1318386 488273 0 830113 6148888 2514990 2384336 1307969 5490423 8897544 2321 3000 179950 125720 6029860 1841884 4346813 4187976 445988 493348 940526 682077 19939245 18212624 1173919 1556109 0 150500 2009764 0 740610 518484 3924293 2225093 X 12879104 13619316 3135848 2368215 16014952 15987531 19939245 18212624 -55362 27941 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 16356443 12456927 10435208 12139492 11695057 63083127 16356443 12456927 10435208 12139492 11695057 63083127 31915455 31167672 47953 100567 171155 199320 276933 795928 2495 80444 154433 31656 5843 274871 64153926 1283676 0.48580 0.46640 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 55. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 1,005. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 8,037. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 5,495. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 5,843. REFUND - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 2,440. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 11,337. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 28,045. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 26,161. DRUG POLICY ACTION ADMIN - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 68,102. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 118,351. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 23092 374829 397921 10047859 10445780 672289 168072 0 0 622377 602079 730311 672289 2627056 3940584 385243 548490 456350 397921 1788004 155594 150520 182578 168072 656764 985146 42778 26785 39191 23092 131846 4340092 1173000 3167092 1460061 538622 921439 229707 130262 99445 4187976 LEASE LIABILITY - FINANCE LEASE 13902 LEASE LIABILITY - OPERATING LEASE 504582 518484 X 12141370 27941 163392 191333 11950037 0 11950037 12168791 163392 163392 12005399 0 12005399 PART X, LINE 2: DPA RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT DPA HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION. DPA IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO AUDITS BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING JURISDICTIONS FOR THE PERIODS PRIOR TO 2022. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RECLASS OF RENTAL EXPENSES TO PART VIII 163,392. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RECLASS OF RENTAL EXPENSES TO PART VIII 163,392. X X X X X 1 THE AVALON CONSULTING GROUP INC 1011 BAY RIDGE AVE 323 ANNAPOLIS MD 21403 FUNDRAISING COUNSEL 0 275020 309120 -34100 275020 309120 -34100 AL AK AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI IL KS KY ME MD MA MI MN MS NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WA WV WI SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V) THE AVALON CONSULTING GROUP, INC., WAS RETAINED FOR PROMOTION OF MAILING CAMPAIGNS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT FOR SERVICES OF $10,500 PER MONTH AS WELL AS OTHER COSTS AND FEES SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT. 1 VOICES OF COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS & LEADERS (VOCAL-NY) INC 300 DOUGLASS STREET BROOKLYN NY 11217 134094385 501(C)(3) 180000 0 TO SUPPORT CAMPAIGN WORK FOR SUPERVISED CONSUMPTION SITES. CENTER FOR INTERCULTURAL ORGANIZING (UNITE OREGON) 11714 SE STARK ST 331 PORTLAND OR 91216 743098100 501(C)(3) 150000 0 TO FUND COALITION ORGANIZER AND BROADER ADVOCACY ON OREGON DEFLECTION PROGRAMS. JUNTOS NW PO BOX 30597 PORTLAND OR 97294 933240126 501(C)(3) 85000 0 TO SUPPORT COALITION'S ADVOCACY ON OREGON BALLOT MEASURE, DEFLECTION PROGRAMS, AND NONPROFIT EXPLORATION. PARTNERSHIP FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE 221 NW 2ND AVE PORTLAND OR 97209 931277774 501(C)(3) 50000 0 TO ORGANIZE SEATTLE TRIPS FOR OREGON OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY TO STUDY DIVERSION PROGRAMS. GROUND GAME FUND 780 FARM TO MARKET 1626 UNIT 383 MANCHACA TX 78652 842487707 501(C)(3) 40000 0 TO SUPPORT C3 WORK EDUCATING AND DOING COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO VOTERS IN TEXAS. LATINO NETWORK 410 NE 18TH AVENUE PORTLAND OR 97232 731675402 501(C)(3) 25000 0 TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF DEFLECTION PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY AROUND YOUTH JUSTICE. HARM REDUCTION SISTERS 206 WEST 4TH STREET - 216-B DULUTH MN 55806 452597370 501(C)(3) 20000 0 TO SUPPORT AN INDIVIDUAL'S PARTICIPATION ON AN EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND INC 10 NORTH RUSSELL STREET PORTLAND OR 97227 930395590 501(C)(3) 15000 0 TO SUPPORT ADVOCACY AROUND DEFLECTION PROGRAMS IN OREGON. MINNESOTA COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS 2233 UNIVERSITY AVE W STE 423 SAINT PAUL MN 55114 411601248 501(C)(3) 10750 0 TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION AND SPONSOR 'HOMELESS DAY ON THE HILL'. MINNESOTA JUSTICE RESEARCH CENTER 2355 FAIRVIEW AVENUE NORTH 262 ROSEVILLE MN 55113 822943734 501(C)(3) 10000 0 TO SUPPORT AN INDIVIDUAL'S PARTICIPATION ON AN EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. TURNING POINT INC 1500 GOLDEN VALLEY MINNEAPOLIS MN 55411 510164092 501(C)(3) 10000 0 TO SUPPORT AN INDIVIDUAL'S PARTICIPATION ON AN EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. 11 0 PART I, LINE 2: DPA PARTNERS CLOSELY WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND SEEKS TO BUILD THEIR CAPACITIES TO FURTHER OUR MUTUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. THIS INCLUDES, ON OCCASION, FUNDING SUPPORT. PROGRAM STAFF WORKING IN SPECIFIC ISSUE OR GEOGRAPHIC AREAS SOLICIT FUNDING PROPOSALS FROM ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS. IN A PROCESS MANAGED BY A FULL-TIME STAFFER, WE CONSULT OTHER DPA STAFF WITH RELEVANT EXPERTISE, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER EXTERNAL DRUG POLICY REFORMERS. AFTER A FAVORABLE REVIEW, THE PROGRAM STAFFER PRESENTS THE PROPOSAL AND THEIR FUNDING RECOMMENDATION TO DPA'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR APPROVAL. DURING THE FUNDING PERIOD, DPA PROGRAM STAFF MAINTAINS CLOSE COMMUNICATION WITH FUNDED PARTNERS. AT THE END OF THE GRANT PERIOD, ORGANIZATIONS SUBMIT A FINAL NARRATIVE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT. X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 KASSANDRA FREDERIQUE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 278619 0 0 0 135 0 28066 0 16378 0 323198 0 0 0 PAUL DANA MANAGING DIRECTOR, DEV. & POL. STRAT 227861 0 0 0 135 0 19983 0 37805 0 285784 0 0 0 LINDSAY LASALLE MANAGING DIRECTOR, POLICY 185533 0 7627 0 150 0 19401 0 49069 0 261780 0 0 0 BRIAN PACHECO MANAGING DIRECTOR, COMMS & MARKETING 188225 0 7400 0 135 0 18824 0 25540 0 240124 0 0 0 LIBERO DELLA PIANA MANAGING DIRECTOR, ORG & STRATEGIC 197778 0 0 0 345 0 2858 0 33404 0 234385 0 0 0 JULES NETHERLAND MANAGING DIRECTOR, DRAE 189191 0 0 0 645 0 19116 0 16307 0 225259 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 7 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED A BOARD-APPROVED PERFORMANCE-BASED BONUS AS INCLUDED IN PART II, COLUMN (B)(II). THIS AMOUNT IS INCLUDED IN THEIR REPORTABLE COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: DPA IMPROVES PEOPLE'S LIVES BY EXPANDING HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES WHILE REDUCING ARRESTS AND INCARCERATION. MANY OF OUR POLICY VICTORIES WERE THE FIRST OF THEIR KIND - INCLUDING THE LEGAL REGULATION OF MARIJUANA AND ESTABLISHING WIDE ACCESS TO THE OVERDOSE REVERSAL MEDICATION NALOXONE. HERE IS HOW OUR IMPACT EXCEEDS OUR SIZE: - LEADING CAMPAIGNS. WE DEVELOP AND RUN CAMPAIGNS BY CRAFTING POLICY PROPOSALS GROUNDED IN EVIDENCE, DEVELOPING POLITICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES, EDUCATING AND PERSUADING POLICYMAKERS, BUILDING COALITIONS, AND MOBILIZING SUPPORTERS. - SUPPORTING GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP. WE SUPPORT CAMPAIGNS LED BY OUR ALLIES, SHARING OUR EXPERTISE IN POLICY DRAFTING, DATA AND RESEARCH, POLITICAL STRATEGY AND ADVOCACY, AND MESSAGE DEVELOPMENT. - SHAPING THE CONVERSATION. WE COUNTER NARRATIVES THAT PERPETUATE HARM AND STIGMA AND PRODUCE CUTTING-EDGE ANALYSES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RESEARCHERS TO EXPAND THE DRUG POLICY KNOWLEDGE BASE AND INFORM OUR AGENDA. - BUILDING THE MOVEMENT. WE SERVE AS THE CULTIVATOR AND CONVENER OF THE DRUG POLICY REFORM MOVEMENT, AND AS A CAPACITY-BUILDING HUB FOR OTHER JUSTICE MOVEMENTS WHOSE ISSUES INTERSECT WITH THE DRUG WAR. WE FORGE DEEP PARTNERSHIPS WITH ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS, AND SEEK TO BUILD POWER AMONG GROUPS MOST IMPACTED BY THE WAR ON DRUGS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B DPA ENGAGES AN ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE THE FORM 990. OUR CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PROVIDES A FIRST REVIEW WITH INPUT FROM OTHER STAFF, THEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE DRAFT AND DPA STAFF, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE ACCOUNTING FIRM, ANSWERS ANY QUESTIONS. AFTER FINALIZING, THE FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVES THE 990 AND IT IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD BEFORE FILING, AFTER WHICH WE FILE THE DOCUMENT WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C DPA HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT APPLIES TO BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS. EACH BOARD MEMBER AND OFFICER MUST ANNUALLY SIGN AND SUBMIT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A STATEMENT DISCLOSING THEIR AWARENESS OF THE POLICY AND DISCLOSING ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IF A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT IS DISCLOSED AT ANY TIME, THE AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE MATERIAL FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES. IF IT IS ESTABLISHED THAT AN ACTUAL CONFLICT EXISTS, THE INDIVIDUAL WILL BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO VOTE OR BE A PART OF ANY DISCUSSIONS ABOUT ANY SUCH TRANSACTIONS THAT HAVE TO DO WITH THE CONFLICT UNTIL THE CONFLICT IS RESOLVED. AT THE REQUEST OF THE AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE INTERESTED PERSON MAY PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE TRANSACTION PRIOR TO THE DELIBERATIONS OF THE BOARD. ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST TRANSACTION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETINGS, REFLECTING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT WAS DISCLOSED, THE NAME OF THE INTERESTED PERSON, AND THE FINAL DETERMINATION AND DECISION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BASED ON HER BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND COMPETENCIES. IN DETERMINING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSULTED AVAILABLE COMPENSATION SURVEYS, INCLUDING THOSE PUBLISHED BY NONPROFIT NEW YORK AND THE NEW YORK COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS AND WORKS WITH QUATT ASSOCIATES TO PRODUCE AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION ANALYSIS FOR THE BOARD'S REVIEW. THE COMPENSATION DECISION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE RECORDS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST COMPLETED IN FISCAL YEAR 2025. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DPA'S FORM 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, AS WELL AS GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: DPA HAS AN AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. DRUG POLICY ACTION 131 WEST 33RD STREET 15TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10001 521951197 PROMOTING SOCIAL WELFARE AND TO ADVOCATE FOR DRUG POLICY REFORM DC 501(C)(4) DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 DRUG POLICY ACTION C 6600000 COST DRUG POLICY ACTION Q 135596 COST