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Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association Inc

EIN 59-2230587 · Tallahassee, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF FADAA IS TO SOLICIT AND ADMINISTER GRANTS, CONTRACTS, CONFERENCES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, ADDRESS PUBLIC EDUCATION ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES, PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY INITIATIVES AND THE WORK OF THE FLORIDA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION.

Income
$16.7 million
Spending
$16.7 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$294,955, president/ce

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: 51 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 68% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (3)
  1. $11.0 million spent. PASS THROUGH GRANTS FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO PROVIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE INJECTABLE NALTREXONE (VIVITROL) TO TREAT ALCOHOL OR OPIOID-ADDICTED INDIVIDUALS. THE STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACTS WITH FADAA TO MANAGE A PROGRAM ENABLING COMMUNITY-BASED SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROVIDERS TO ACCESS THIS MEDICATION AS A TREATMENT OPTION.
  2. $5.7 million spent. FL.DEPT.OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES-COMMUNICATION & TRAINING- THE ASSOCIATION SPONSERS VARIOUS TRAINING SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS REGARDING ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT & PREVENTION. ADDITIONALLY, THE STATE OF FLORIDA (PASSED THROUGH THE FL. DEPT. OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES) CONTRACTS WITH FADAA TO MANAGE A PROGRAM ENABLING COMMUNITY-BASED SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROVIDERS TO ACCESS AN EXTENDED RELEASE INJECTABLE NALTREXONE (VIVITROL) AS A TREATMENT OPTION FOR ALCOHOL OR OPIOID-ADDICTED INDIVIDUALS.
  3. $908 spent. COORDINATE WORKFORCE TREATMENT & CERTIFICATION ACTIVITIES; TRAIN AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY.

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 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 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 April 1984.

    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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