Stopdistractions Org
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
To engage and support families affected by distracted driving crashes through state and nationwide resources which include shared information tips. and activities; outreach and media relations; advocacy research and outreach and a place to join together to support and embrace the shared losses and efforts across the nation; and to take all other appropriate action in furtherance of such purposes without partisanship of any kind.
- Income
- $130,490
- Spending
- $130,944
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $44,960, president ceo
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2023, 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)
- $32,729 spent. Education and awareness events: We held education and awareness events and meetings and attended conferences for the victims and their families to share their personal stories and facts behind distracted driving and its dangers. These events reached over 3.1 million people nationwide and generated over 24 million web media hits throughout social media and regular media coverage. We keep interested constituents educated and engaged in the latest research and educational events or activities nationwide so they can network and support the efforts.
- $7,045 spent. Victim Outreach & Training Placement: Continued outreach to new families impacted by distracted driving has added over 407 new families this fiscal year to share their stories with the public or advocate for safer driving in their communities. An additional 2,433 new crashes were added to the database for outreach when applicable. Trained families and referred them to schools companies community events and or media for an opportunity to share their story and educate on the dangers of distracted driving.
- $44,322 spent. Speaker Travel: We placed victims and their families as speakers at awareness events and media opportunities nationwide reaching over 24 million hits clicks online. We coordinated events with victims families who spoke across the nation. Also we used our families as a network to share campaign awareness activities. Speakers shared their stories at over 51 events in the US for miscellaneous age groups and audiences. Generating a large following through social networking online.
- Educational materials devices for safety - for community use and edcuation
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2014.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Caution.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2023. Organizations that miss three years of returns lose their exemption.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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