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Fight the New Drug Inc

EIN 26-3550143 · Murray, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Fight the New Drug is a non-religious and non-legislative organization that exists to provide individuals the opportunity to make an informed decision regarding pornography by raising awareness on its harmful effects using only science, facts, and personal accounts.

Income
$901,557
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
8
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$112,391, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 76% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 December 31, 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 (3)
  1. $320,690 spent. Live Presentation Program - Fight the New Drug's Live Presentation Program delivers in-person educational experiences that provide research-based information on the harms of pornography to students, parents, educators, and community groups. In 2025, the organization delivered 61 live events, reaching 15,229 individuals. Post-event survey data indicates that approximately 9495% of attendees reported increased understanding of the harms of pornography, and a majority reported feeling motivated to take action and equipped with tools to engage in informed conversations. Presentations were updated to address emerging issues such as sextortion, artificial intelligence, and digital exploitation, and were delivered across the United States and internationally.
  2. $432,131 spent. Harms of Porn Awareness Program - Fight the New Drug's Harms of Porn Awareness Program is the organization's largest-reaching initiative, utilizing digital campaigns, social media, online resources, and documentary content to educate the public about the impacts of pornography. In 2025, the program reached over 56 million individuals across 234 countries and territories, supported by more than 6.2 million followers across platforms. Digital content generated approximately 136 million impressions, 17.4 million video views, and over 13 million engagements. The program also distributed educational materials such as the Brain, Heart, World documentary and led global campaigns like "No Porn November," which engaged tens of thousands of participants.
  3. $162,926 spent. Consider Before Consuming Podcast Program - The Consider Before Consuming Podcast Program provides long-form educational content through a research-informed podcast featuring experts, survivors, and advocates discussing the personal, relational, and societal impacts of pornography. In 2025, the podcast released 25 new episodes and generated approximately 1.2 million listens during the year, contributing to over 11.3 million all-time listens. The program expanded its reach through video-first distribution and addressed timely topics such as mental health, recovery, and emerging digital platforms. This program serves as a key resource for individuals seeking deeper understanding and supports informed decision-making through evidence-based dialogue.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 March 2009.

    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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