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Sadd Inc

EIN 04-2764514 · Glendale, AZ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SADD EMPOWERS AND MOBILIZES STUDENTS AND ADULT ALLIES TO ENGAGE IN POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH LEADERSHIP AND SMART DECISION-MAKING.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
-0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
29
Volunteers
4,650
Highest pay
$138,315, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 67% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $2.0 million spent. HEALTH AND SAFETYSADD ADDRESSES THE LEADING CAUSES OF TEEN INJURIES AND FATALITIES THROUGH NATIONALLY COORDINATED, PEER-LED PREVENTION PROGRAMMING. CORE FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE MOBILITY SAFETY (IMPAIRED DRIVING, DISTRACTION, OCCUPANT PROTECTION, GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSING, AND VULNERABLE ROAD USER SAFETY), OVERLAPPING WITH SUBJECTS IN SUBSTANCE MISUSE PREVENTION, PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND MENTAL HEALTH.IN FY2025, SADD EXPANDED EVIDENCE-INFORMED, PEER-TO-PEER STRATEGIES INTEGRATING MOBILITY SAFETY AND MENTAL HEALTH WITHIN A PROTECTIVE FACTOR AND STRATEGIC PREVENTION FRAMEWORKS. PROGRAMS ARE GROUNDED IN POSITIVE PREVENTION APPROACHES, DATA, AND ARE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, YOUTH-DRIVEN, AND COMMUNITY-BASED.RESOURCES INCLUDE TOOLKITS, LEADERSHIP TRAININGS, PREVENTION CAMPAIGNS, STATE GRANT PROGRAMMING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CHAPTERS NATIONWIDE. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH STATE HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, SADD EQUIPS STUDENTS WITH PRACTICAL TOOLS TO PREVENT DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS AND PROMOTE SAFER SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTS.
  2. $30,501 spent. YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTAS A YOUTH-LED ORGANIZATION, SADD PROVIDES STRUCTURED, YEAR-ROUND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT MEMBERS THAT BUILD PREVENTION CAPACITY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SKILLS, AND PEER-TO-PEER LEADERSHIP.NATIONAL INITIATIVES ALSO INCLUDE THE STUDENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL AND THE COLLEGE EMERGING LEADERS COUNCIL, WHICH PROVIDE GOVERNANCE PARTICIPATION, PREVENTION STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT, PEER MENTORSHIP, AND NATIONAL REPRESENTATION OPPORTUNITIES. CHAPTERS RECEIVE ONGOING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ADVISOR SUPPORT, AND CAMPAIGN RESOURCES TO SUSTAIN LOCAL PREVENTION EFFORTS.
  3. $27,363 spent. NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND SPEAKSTHE SADD NATIONAL CONFERENCE/SUMMIT CONVENES STUDENTS, ADVISORS, AND PREVENTION PARTNERS FOR INTENSIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND PREVENTION EDUCATION. WORKSHOPS AND GENERAL SESSIONS ADDRESS IMPAIRED DRIVING, DISTRACTION, SUBSTANCE MISUSE, MENTAL HEALTH, AND EMERGING YOUTH RISK BEHAVIORS. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN SKILL-BUILDING SESSIONS, IMPLEMENTATION LABS, AND PEER NETWORKING TO STRENGTHEN CHAPTER-LEVEL IMPACT AND IMPLEMENTATION QUALITY.SADD SPEAKS IS A NATIONAL STUDENT-LED ADVOCACY INITIATIVE THAT EMPOWERS YOUTH TO ENGAGE IN PUBLIC POLICY RELATED TO TRAFFIC SAFETY, SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION, AND MENTAL HEALTH. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE TRAINING IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, POLICY ANALYSIS, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION. STUDENTS DEVELOP POLICY PRIORITIES AND ENGAGE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEADERS TO ELEVATE YOUTH PERSPECTIVES IN DISCUSSIONS ON PREVENTION AND MOBILITY SAFETY.SADD ALSO OFFERS BRANDED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND PROGRAM RESOURCES, WITH PROCEEDS REINVESTED INTO STUDENT PROGRAMMING AND CHAPTER SUPPORT.
  4. $43,959 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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