Benzodiazepine Information Coalition
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is educating about the potential adverse effects of benzodiazepines taken as prescribed. Program activities include Website Online Outreach Speaking and Conference Engagements Benzodiazepine Aware Provider List Benzodiazepine Action Work Group FDA Reporting Program FDA Tapering Guideline Development Program Informed Consent Initiative Language Awareness Initiative Media Outreach Research and Publications Safer Tapering Awareness Initiative
- Income
- $91,146
- Spending
- $20,485
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 88%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, 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 July 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)
- $9,457 spent. Website and Online Resources Our website provides educational information to millions of people worldwide about the risks and safe use of prescribed benzodiazepines. In addition to original content we publish a blog featuring calls to action articles and the latest research. We also offer resources to assist patients and healthcare providers navigating benzodiazepine injury. During the year our website reached approximately 350,000 users including 349,000 new visitors who collectively engaged with our content more than 2.4 million times.This program was funded through a general operating grant of $34,500 with $9,457 allocated to this program.
- $5,830 spent. Speaking and Conference Engagements In our speaking program we provide professional presentations on prescribed benzodiazepine harm and related topics at various events and conferences. During the year we presented at three events and hosted an informational booth at two additional conferences. This program was funded through a general operating grant of $34,500 with $5,830 designated for this program.
- $1,284 spent. Social Media Education and Outreach We use our social media platforms to engage directly with individuals interested in our mission. Across these channels we have built an audience of more than 28,000 followers educating the public about the potential adverse effects of prescribed benzodiazepines. During the year our YouTube channels original content received over 239,493 views and 13,215 hours of watch time. Since its launch the channel has received more than 1.5 million views and 110,933 hours of total watch time. This program was funded through a general operating grant of $34,500 with $1,284 designated for this program.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2026.
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 September 2016.
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 November 4, 2026.
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