Drug Abuse Treatment Assc Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to provide effective quality programs for children and adolescents, and their families experiencing problems with substance abuse and/or juvenile delinquency. We provide services in Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River and Okeechobee counties. We are committed to provide programs, which foster the skills necessary for individuals to be responsible, productive members of their communities. DATA provides a continuum of behavioral health services to children, adolescents and their families experiencing problems with substance use and/or juvenile delinquency. These services include prevention, outreach, TASC case management, intervention, outpatient, Multisystemic Therapy (MST) and residential programming. We are committed to providing programs which foster the skills necessary for individuals to be responsible, productive members of their community.
- Income
- $10.4 million
- Spending
- $10.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 4.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 93%
- Employees
- 242
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $314,740, president/ceo
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
Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 24% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% 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. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (7)
- $2.2 million spent. Residential - DATA operates two adolescent residential substance use treatment centers: Walter D. Kelly Center (West Palm Beach) and Norman C. Hayslip Center (Fort Pierce). Admission is determined in part by meeting placement criteria as defined by the American Society of Addiction Medicine. The program consists of three interrelated components: therapeutic, behavioral, and academic. The therapeutic component consists of participation in evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy that addresses issues identified in the client's collaboratively developed strengths-based treatment plan. The behavioral component consists of a level system that rewards positive behaviors. (continued on Schedule O).Clients must also progress academically by participating in our onsite school provided by local school districts. Successful completion of the program is determined by achieving goals/objectives on their treatment plan, abstinence from substances, and achieving maximum benefit. DATA admitted 67 youth during the fiscal year.
- $2.0 million spent. School-Based Programs - DATA provided three different programs in various schools throughout Palm Beach, Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie and Indian River counties during the fiscal year. The Prevention program, utilizing the evidence-based Project SUCCESS model, served 650 youth in individual prevention counseling, over 5,630 youth in the prevention education series, and countless others through our monthly campus-wide environmental awareness campaigns. The School-Based Intervention program utilizes the evidence-based Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA) and served 686 youth throughout the five-county area. (continued on Schedule O).The School Based Behavioral Health program, which is only offered within the Palm Beach County School District, served 473 youth during the fiscal year utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and other evidence-based programs to address mental health and substance use issues amongst youth.
- $1.3 million spent. Outreach Programs - Services are provided through a formal program to both individuals and the community. Community services include education, identification, and linkage with high-risk groups. These services are designed to encourage, educate and engage prospective clients who show an indication of substance use and/or mental health problems or needs. DATA provides outreach services in the public-school system and in other community settings and provided outreach services to approximately 10,000 youth, parents, and community members.
- $611,894 spent. Outpatient - DATA provides both adolescent and adult outpatient substance use and co-occurring treatment at our offices in West Palm Beach and Ft. Pierce. This program utilizes the evidence-based Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) strategies to assist individuals identify and learn healthy behaviors that will help them on their recovery journey. These skills are strengthened during weekly individual, family and group therapy. The length of stay is approximately three months, however based on their individual needs. During the fiscal year 543 clients were served with an average success rate of 77%.
- $559,012 spent. Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is an evidence-based and intensive family and community based treatment that addresses the multiple causes of serious antisocial behavior and delinquency. The program has successfully served youth from 12 to 17 years old, as a clinical and cost-effective alternative to out-of-home placements (e.g. incarceration, residential placement, and psychiatric hospitalization) for youths presenting serious clinical problems. This program serves youth and families living in Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River counties. During the fiscal year, the MST team served 50 youth and families with a success rate of approximately 95%.
- $1.4 million spent. Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities (TASC) is an assessment and case management program for youth offenders with substance use and/or mental health issues. The program provides the framework for a partnership between the justice system and available treatment options for the child. Our team of TASC Specialists and Case Managers are co-located in multiple Dept. of Juvenile Justice offices throughout the Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast. During the fiscal year, 1,143 youth were provided assessments, case management and linkage services.
- $1.2 million spent. Other program services.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1967.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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