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Overdose-Lifeline Inc

EIN 47-1333720 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CARRY THE MESSAGE OF HOPE TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY THE DISEASE OF ADDICTION.

Income
$10.5 million
Spending
$8.8 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
39
Volunteers
1,039
Highest pay
$131,369, ceo & founder

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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.

  • 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, 2024, 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. $7.0 million spent. HARM REDUCTION: THE ORGANIZATION ADDRESSES OVERDOSE DEATHS AND PREVENTION OF THESE DEATHS THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION AND TRAINING OF THE OVERDOSE REVERSAL DRUG NALOXONE AND OTHER HARM REDUCTION SUPPLIES. OVERDOSE LIFELINE DISTRIBUTES THROUGH A VARIETY OF METHODS TO INCLUDE VENDING MACHINES. MUCH OF THIS DISTRIBUTION IS FUNDED BY THE GOVERNMENT.
  2. $887,685 spent. TRAINING AND EDUCATION: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN VARIOUS FORMS.- CAMP MARIPOSA- AARON'S PLACE, IS A YEARLONG PROGRAM INTENDED TO PREVENT AND REDUCE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER ("SUD") AND JUVENILE JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT FOR CHILDREN AGES 9-12 AFFECTED BY THE SUD OF A FAMILY MEMBER. AARON'S PLACE HAS EXPANDED TO MORE THAN ONE LOCATION AND NOW INCLUDES ADDRESSING THE 13-17 YEAR OLD AGE GROUP.- PREVENTURE IS AN EVIDENCE BASED SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR YOUTH. THE ORGANIZATION IS AN OFFICIAL PROVIDER OF PREVENTURE TRAINING AND IMPLEMENTATION IN THE UNITED STATES.- CRAFT (COMMUNITY REINFORCEMENT AND FAMILY TRAINING) IS AN EVIDENCE BASED PROGRAM THAT HELPS FAMILY AND FRIENDS DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR HELPING THEIR LOVED ONES WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER.- OPIOID AND SUD TRAINING AND COURSES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS DEVELOPED VARIOUS TRAININGS WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING INDIVIDUALS, PROFESSIONALS, AND BUSINESSES BETTER RESPOND TO THE OPIOID CRISIS AND ENGAGE WITH AND SUPPORT THOSE AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALSO DEVELOPED A 20-CREDIT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AND CONTINUING EDUCATION ONLINE COURSES PROVIDING CE CREDITS.
  3. $481,721 spent. RECOVERY: IN 2022 THE ORGANIZATION OPENED A SUPPORTIVE RECOVERY HOUSE, HEART ROCK RECOVERY CENTER, FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN AGES 18+ RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. PROGRAMMING AT THE RECOVERY HOUSE INCLUDES SUBSIDIZED HOUSING, GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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