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Asian American Drug Abuse Program Inc

EIN 95-2848695 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AADAP EXISTS TO CHANGE LIVES AND SAVE FAMILIES ADVERSELY IMPACTED BY SUBSTANCE ABUSE. IT PROVIDE THE DIVERSE AND MULTIETHNIC COMMUNITIES OF LOS ANGELES A COMPREHENSIVE :"WHOLE PERSON" APPROACH IN ITS EDUCATION, INTERVENTION, TREATMENT, AND OUTREACH.

Income
$18.9 million
Spending
$17.3 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
183
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$163,131, treatment director

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: 50 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 53% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    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 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 (5)
  1. $4.8 million spent. THE EMPLOYMENT ACCESS UNIT (EA) OPERATES THE WEST ADAMS WORKSOURCE CENTER (WSC). EA PROVIDES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS THAT CONNECT JOB SEEKERS WITH JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND CONNECT BUSINESSES TO SKILLED WORKERS AND RESOURCES. THIS CENTER PROVIDES A COMPUTER LAB AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT TO JOB SEEKERS TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY TO FIND EMPLOYMENT. BUSINESSES CAN AVAIL FOR RECRUITMENT SERVICES AND INFORMATION ABOUT LOCAL LENDING AND DEVELOPING A BUSINESS PLAN. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON VETERAN'S NEEDS, DISLOCATED WORKERS, AND JOB SEEKERS WITH BARRIERS TO FINDING EMPLOYMENT.
  2. $3.1 million spent. HEALTH INTERVENTION - OFFERS CLIENT-CENTERED HEALTH EDUCATION AND RISK REDUCTION FOR WOMEN AND INJECTION DRUG USERS ALONG WITH HARM REDUCTION SERVICES. INCLUDING STREET AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND INDIVIDUALIZED COUNSELING.
  3. $2.4 million spent. THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT, REFERRED TO AS THE THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY (TC), IS A COED 24-HOUR, 7 DAYS A WEEK RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDING 3 TO 6 MONTHS OF INTENSIVE COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT WITH ONE YEAR OF FOLLOW UP. THE SERVICES PROVIDE GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, WORK THERAPY, DRUG SCREENINGS, LIFE SKILLS, HEALTH SCREENINGS, PHYSICAL FITNESS, JOB READINESS, CHILD CUSTODY SUPPORT, HEALTH EDUCATION AND NUTRITION. THESE SERVICES ARE LICENSED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DHCS FOR 25 ADULTS AND 4 CHILDREN AND ACCREDITED BY CARF INTERNATIONAL.
  4. $2.2 million spent. COMMUNITY PREVENTION - PROVIDES ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG PREVENTION EFFORTS THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS CONDUCTED BY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. APPROXIMATELY 6,000 INDIVIDUALS ARE REACHED ANNUALLY.
  5. $1.8 million spent. YOUTH, FAMILY, AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES- PROVIDES CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY RESPONSIVE PREVENTION, COUNSELING, AND OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT SERVICES TO YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, FAMILY SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND EDUCATION FOCUSED ON RECOVERY, RELAPSE PREVENTION, AND PROMOTING HEALTHY, DRUGFREE LIFESTYLES.

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 September 1973.

    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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