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Anti-Drug & Alcohol Crusaders Inc

EIN 23-2573812 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ADAC'S MISSION IS TO NURTURE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SOCIALLY THROUGH AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT GROWTH, STRONG FAMILY TIES, AND POSITIVE COMMUNITY NETWORKS. ADAC'S VISION AND PURPOSE IS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF TRAUMA AND PAIN FROM ADDICTIONS, VIOLENCE, AND OTHER UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS TO MAXIMIZE OUR YOUTH'S OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES AND BECOME RESPECTFUL, PRODUCTIVE, AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, AND SOCIETY. ADAC'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND INFORMATION TO AVOID CERTAIN SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PITFALLS, WHILE PREPARING THEM FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
35
Highest pay
$74,412, executive di

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

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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

    7 of 7 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 June 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 (1)
  1. $881,773 spent. COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION PROVIDING SAFE HAVEN AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR THE PREVENTION OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION TO HIGH RISK YOUTHS THROUGH EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND OTHER ALTERNATIVES. OST ALSO FOCUSES ON SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, VIOLENCE AND BULLY PREVENTION. WE OFFER A FREE SCHOOL-BASED SUBSTANCE MISUSE AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM OCCURS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY AND IN THE PARTNERED SCHOOLS' CLASSROOMS. WE SERVED ABOUT 3000 STUDENTS LAST YEAR. WE ALSO PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED PARENTING EDUCATION AND FAMILY ADVOCACY THAT STRENGTHEN CAREGIVER CAPACITY, REDUCE STRESS, AND PROMOTE STABLE, NURTURING HOME ENVIRONMENTS THAT SUPPORT CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY WELL-BEING ACROSS PHILADELPHIA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 December 1991.

    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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