irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.96MMARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS THE MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS TEAM DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS PLANS TO BRING AWARENESS, ENGAGEMENT AND ACTION RELATED TO OUR CONTENT AND SERVICES THROUGH A VARIETY OF MARKETING CHANNELS (EMAIL, SOCIAL, WEBSITE, EARNED MEDIA). THE M&C TEAM ALSO PRODUCES ORIGINAL CONTENT STREAMS INCLUDING ITS PODCAST, "HEART OF THE MATTER," HOSTED BY EMMY AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST AND BOARD MEMBER ELIZABETH VARGAS AND YOUTUBE VIDEO SERIES, WHICH BOTH SEEK TO INFORM, INSPIRE AND ENGAGE LISTENERS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS FROM PREVENTION TO RECOVERY. IN ADDITION, THE TEAM DEVELOPS PUBLIC SERVICE ADVERTISING AND SUPPOTS ITS DISTRIBUTION THROUGH TRADITIONAL AND DIGITAL MEDIA CHANNELS. THE TEAM WORKS WITH MEDIA TO CONNECT THEM TO THE PARTNERSHIP EXPERTS, (SEE SCHEDULE O) RESOURCES, SUPPORT SERVICES AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY SUBSTANCE USE AND ADDICTION.
- #2 $4.59MRESEARCH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OUR EXPERIENCED TEAM OF EXPERTS AND PRACTITIONERS WORKS TO DEVELOP, TEST AND DISSEMINATE EVIDENCE-BASED TRAININGS AND TECHNOLOGY-BASED TOOLS DESIGNED TO 1) IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AND 2) REDUCE GAPS IN CARE FOR PEOPLE STRUGGLING WITH SUBSTANCE USE. OUR RESEARCH AGENDA INCLUDES: CREATING DIGITAL INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS GAPS IN CARE FOR PREGNANT AND POST PARTUM PEOPLE; UNDERSTANDING PARENT AND FAMILY BEHAVIORAL PATTERNS/ BEHAVIORS/ ATTITUDES/ ETC. TO INFORM INTERVENTIONS; IDENTIFYING EFFECTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES FOR INVOLVING FAMILIES IN ROUTINE TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SERVICES FOR YOUTH; DEVELOPING A SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL RESEARCH (SEE SCHEDULE O) INFRASTRUCTURE TO PROMOTE THE SCIENCE OF FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY SERVICES; AND COORDINATING A NATIONAL RESEARCH CONSORTIUM TO ADVANCE THE FIELD OF ADDICTION RECOVERY SCIENCE. THROUGH COLLABORATIONS WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS, WE HAVE MADE TREMENDOUS STRIDES TO ADVANCE EFFECTIVE CARE. WE SHARE OUR FINDINGS BROADLY BY PUBLISHING RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, AS WELL AS SUBMITTING PARTNERSHIP-LED RESEARCH FOR PUBLICATION IN LIFE SCIENCE JOURNALS AND OTHER OUTLETS.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Heart of the Matter Podcast
Original podcast hosted by Elizabeth Vargas featuring conversations on addiction, prevention, and recovery to inform and engage the public.
Help & Hope by Text
Text messaging program delivering evidence-based strategies and support directly to parents and caregivers concerned about their child's substance use.
Helpline Support
Free, confidential phone, email, and text-based support connecting families with specialists who provide guidance, resources, and action planning for addressing substance use in loved ones.
Online Support Groups
Free, weekly virtual meetings facilitated by parent coaches for caregivers seeking education, connection, and emotional support.
Parent Coaching
Peer-to-peer support program pairing parents or caregivers with trained volunteers who have personal experience navigating a child's substance use disorder.
Prevention Check-Up
Online assessment tool helping parents identify risk factors for substance use in their children based on mental health, family history, and environment.
Research and Technical Assistance
Initiative developing and disseminating evidence-based trainings and digital tools to improve prevention, treatment, and recovery services, particularly for youth and families.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Substance Use Policy Advocacy & Public Education 2 activities
- Advancing national advocacy efforts on addiction policyEngages advocates in letter-writing, petition-signing, and story-sharing campaigns to shift public perception and policy around addiction. Uses storytelling to break stigma and transform how the nation addresses substance use disorders.
- Producing public education content on addiction and recoveryCreates and distributes original multimedia content including the podcast "Heart of the Matter" and a YouTube video series to inform and engage the public on substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery topics.
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 2 activities
- Providing online prevention and support tools for parentsOffers a suite of digital self-service tools including the Prevention Check-Up (a less-than-5-minute assessment for substance use risk in children), free e-books, tiered flag systems (red/yellow/green) for assessing teen use, and skill-building courses on preventing adolescent substance use. Resources are available in English and Spanish.
- Supporting schools and youth-serving organizations with prevention programsProvides tools, expert speaker presentations, train-the-trainer programs, needs assessments, staff trainings, workshops, and customized text messaging programs to schools and youth-serving organizations. Includes collaboration on implementing school-based prevention and early intervention programs, such as with the Council on Recovery in Houston, Texas.
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
- Building professional capacity in youth substance use interventionsProvides research-backed training programs for educators, clinicians, and other professionals on family-based interventions, prevention, and adolescent treatment—available live and self-paced, many offering continuing education credit. Also helps organizations implement evidence-based treatment protocols and integrate families into care processes to improve client outcomes.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Conducting research to improve substance use servicesConducts original research and evaluation to enhance the reach, accessibility, and quality of substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services. Develops, tests, and disseminates evidence-based tools and trainings grounded in data science, program implementation, and policy analysis.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Delivering personalized text messaging programs for parents and caregiversOffers a personalized text messaging service (Help & Hope by Text) that delivers evidence-based prevention tips, parenting strategies, and support resources tailored to individual family circumstances over up to six months. The program covers prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery from youth substance use.
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Data & Technology Capacity Building 1 activity
- Developing digital tools and technology solutions for service deliveryDesigns and deploys custom digital tools, including SMS-based education platforms and interactive web applications, to enhance communication and service delivery for organizations and directly to families affected by substance use.
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Medical Research & Education Dissemination 1 activity
- Disseminating research findings to professionals and caregiversShares research outcomes by publishing practical resources for caregivers, healthcare providers, and community leaders, and submits scholarly work for publication in life science journals.
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Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
- Distributing educational resources on substance use and harm reductionProvides science-based information on opioid use disorder treatments (e.g., Vivitrol, Suboxone, methadone), naloxone use, opioid prescription risks, alternative pain treatments, safer use practices, and substance-specific harm reduction guides. Includes downloadable Spanish-language e-books and resources on intervention and recovery.
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Facilitating online peer support and coaching for familiesHosts free, confidential online support meetings and virtual groups facilitated by trained parent coaches with clinical oversight, including specialized groups for grief. Also operates a peer-to-peer Parent Coaching program that pairs parents with trained volunteer coaches who have lived experience. Support is available through weekly virtual meetings and one-on-one coaching.
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Substance Use Information and Referral Services 1 activity
- Operating a confidential helpline for families addressing youth substance useProvides access to trained specialists via phone, email, text, or Facebook Messenger to answer questions and help families develop action plans concerning a child's substance use or addiction. The service is free and confidential.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13.52M
Contributions & grants$8.38M62%
Program service revenue$3.74M28%
Investment income$1.64M12%
Other revenue$-233K
expenses
Total expenses$17.77M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$10.30M
Grants paid out$1.14M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$59.80M
Cash$3.41M
Investments$32.56M
Liabilities$24.59M
Net assets$35.21M
Liquid reserves24.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +25.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CREIGHTON DRURY | CHIEF EXEC. OFFICER & PRESIDENT | 35 | $482K |
| EMILY FEINSTEIN | EXECUTIVE VP | 35 | $290K |
| DOUGLAS A LEU | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 35 | $258K |
| DEBRA SHANNON | GENERAL COUNSEL | 35 | $254K |
| STEPHEN STREICHER | VP, MARKETING | 35 | $248K |
| GINA Y SAMSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURER | 35 | $233K |
| EMILY MOYER | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER (THRU 03/24) | 35 | $214K |
| AARON T HOGUE | SVP, RESEARCH AND CLINICAL SCIENCE | 35 | $202K |
| JOSEPH A CALIFANO JR - FOUNDER | & CHAIRMAN EMERITUS (VOTING) | 25 | $82K |
board members · 16
- ADAM BAREA — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- ALLEN ROSENSHINE — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- AMELIA OGUNLESI — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- CAMMIE WOLF RICE — BOARD OF DIRECTORS (AS OF 06/2024)
- CLAIR LEA-HOWARTH — BOARD OF DIRECTORS (AS OF 06/2024)
- CLYDE C TUGGLE — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- ELIZABETH VARGAS — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- FRANCESCA BODINI — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- GREG STUART — BOARD OF DIRECTORS (AS OF 06/2024)
- JAMES G NIVEN — CHAIRMAN
- KAMALA GREENE GENECE PHD — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- LESLIE GORDON JOHNSON — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL I ROTH — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- MICHAEL WHITE — VICE CHAIRMAN
- NELLE P MILLER — BOARD OF DIRECTORS (THRU 06/2024)
- NICOLE HANLEY PICKETT — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- AI technology Partner — Uses AI-powered responses in the Prevention Check-Up tool, with content vetted by the Partnership.
- CDC Government — Cites CDC data on fentanyl poisoning trends among youth.
- Council on Recovery Partner — Collaborated to implement and assess a school-based prevention program in Houston, Texas.
- Elizabeth Vargas Partner — Board member and host of the "Heart of the Matter" podcast, contributing to public awareness and engagement on addiction issues.
- Employers Partner — Partners with employers to deliver a workplace benefit supporting working parents in addressing youth substance use.
- Not specified Partner — Works with partners to integrate compassionate, research-backed policies and programs on addiction nationwide.
- SAG-AFTRA Funder — Provides ongoing financial and organizational support to Partnership to End Addiction.
- SAG-AFTRA Partner — Ongoing generosity and support of the organization and its cause
- government Government — Collaborates with government to address the addiction crisis through coordinated action.
- health care system Partner — Works with the health care system to create a unified voice for preventing substance use and treating addiction.
- onlinesupportcommunity@toendaddiction.org Partner — Email contact point for support meeting inquiries, indicating operational coordination for the online support community.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- CRAFT Approach for Family Engagementmethodology: craf_approachBy using the CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) method, families learn to set boundaries and maintain supportive connections without confrontation, thereby increasing the likelihood of treatment engagement because positive reinforcement and reduced conflict are more effective than coercion in motivating behavior change.
- Developmentally Informed, Family-Centered Preventionmethodology: developmentally_informed_preventionBy addressing substance use through a developmentally appropriate lens that strengthens family communication and parenting skills, the organization targets root causes and risk factors early because aligning prevention with adolescent development increases relevance and effectiveness in reducing initiation and escalation.
- Family as Agents of Change in Prevention and Recoverymethodology: family_as_agent_of_changeBy equipping families with evidence-based knowledge, peer support, and communication tools, they become effective agents in preventing youth substance use and supporting recovery because empowered families create protective environments and reduce stigma, enabling earlier and more sustained intervention.
- Integration of Research and Practice to Improve Care Systemsmethodology: research_informed_practiceBy grounding family support, policy advocacy, and service delivery in original research and data science, the organization improves the effectiveness of prevention and treatment systems because evidence-informed design leads to more responsive, scalable, and equitable interventions.
- Peer-Led Support with Clinical Oversightmethodology: peer_support_with_clinical_oversightBy combining lived experience with clinical guidance in peer-led support models, families gain practical, relatable strategies for managing substance use challenges because shared experience builds trust and engagement, while clinical oversight ensures safety and fidelity to evidence-based practices.