Advocacy for Drug Education in New Jersey Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO IMPLEMENT, OVERSEE AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY THAT PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH DECISION-MAKING SKILLS NEEDED TO AVOID DRUGS AND OTHER DANGEROUS ACTIVITIES.
- Income
- $33,970
- Spending
- $26,826
- Reserves
- 14.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 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)
- $26,826 spent. THE TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT, EVALUATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AGE APPROPRIATE CURRICULA FOR DELIVERY BY INSTRUCTORS TO ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AS WELL AS TO PARENTS. THESE SPECIALIZED CURRICULA ARE DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS, THE ABUSE OF PRESCRIPTION AND OVER THE COUNTER MEDICINES, BULLYING, AND OTHER DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIORS IN ORDER THAT THE STUDENTS CAN LEAD PRODUCTIVE, SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVES.
- ADVOCACY FOR DRUG EDUCATION IN AMERICA PROVIDES EDUCATION AND NECESSARY INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, FREE OF CHARGE, TO POLICE OFFICERS WHO DELIVER THE PROGRAM TO SCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY.
- ADVOCACY FOR DRUG EDUCATION IN AMERICA PROVIDES EDUCATION AND NECESSARY
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 May 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2022.
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 December 2024.
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 December 2022.
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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