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New York State Stop-Dwi Foundation Inc

EIN 14-1829790 · Fort Edward, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED TO INTERACT WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND THE COMMUNITIES THEREOF TO FACILITATE THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND THE CREATION, DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF NEW AND INNOVATIVE APPROACHES FOR DEALING WITH THE DRINKING AND/OR DRUG-IMPAIRED DRIVER. THE FOUNDATION IS ALSO INSTRUMENTAL IN DISSEMINATING INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO PROMOTE TRAFFIC SAFETY.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

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

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 79% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $1.2 million spent. THE OUTREACH AND TRAINING PROGRAM IS COMPOSED OF SEVERAL UNIQUELY DESIGNED COMPONENTS WITH THE COMMON OBJECTIVE OF TOUCHING THE LIVES OF A WIDE VARIETY OF PEOPLE ACROSS NEW YORK STATE. THIS OBJECTIVE IS PRIMARILY MET BY PARTNERING WITH SEVERAL SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUES TO PROMOTE THE MISSION AND "HAVE A PLAN" MESSAGE, HAVING A COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL MEDIA PRESCENCE, HAVING TRAVELING EXHIBITS PRESENT AT VARIOUS EVENTS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MOBILE APP. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES FOR PARTICIPATION AT NATIONAL CONFERENCES AND SECURING SPEAKERS AND INSTRUCTORS TO SPEAK TO TARGETED AUDIENCES OR TRAIN THOSE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT OR OTHER ATTENDEES.
  2. $869,020 spent. THE HIGH VISIBILITY ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGN IS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP AND COORDINATE COMPREHENSIVE ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS ACROSS NEW YORK STATE. THE ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS INCLUDE SATURATION PATROLS AND CHECKPOINTS TO DETECT AND ARREST IMPAIRED DRIVERS. THE PROGRAM ALSO REIMBURSES NEW YORK COUNTIES FOR TIME SPENT BY THOSE CERTIFIED BY THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM WHEN THEY ARE CALLED OUT TO SUPPORT AN ACTION OR INVESTIGATION.

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 November 6, 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 January 2001.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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