irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $447KOTHER:OTHER PROGRAMS & SERVICES ESTABLISHED TO CONDUCT EDUCATION & RELATED ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS THE SOCIETAL PROBLEMS OF ALCOHOLISM & OTHER ADDICTIONS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Naloxone Overdose Reversal
Program that distributes naloxone (Narcan) kits and provides education on responding to opioid overdoses, including access through vending machines and business partnerships.
Problem Gambling Prevention
Services focused on raising awareness and providing support for individuals and families affected by gambling addiction.
Ripple Effect of Wellbeing
Workplace-focused initiative that promotes mental health and wellbeing by addressing interconnectivity between individuals, workplaces, and communities.
Too Good for Drugs
Evidence-based prevention program for students in grades K-12 that reduces risk factors and enhances protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.
Workshops & Presentations
Community education programs delivered to service clubs, churches, businesses, schools, and parent groups on substance use, addiction, and prevention topics.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 4 activities
- Advocate for local policies on alcohol and substance useEngages in advocacy efforts to influence local policies addressing alcoholism, substance use, and related community health and safety issues.
- Deliver Too Good for Drugs prevention program to K–12 studentsImplements the evidence-based Too Good for Drugs curriculum for students in grades K–12 to reduce risk factors and strengthen protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. The program includes developmentally appropriate, grade-specific lessons that build life skills such as goal setting, decision making, emotional regulation, peer resistance, and communication.
- Provide community education workshops on substance use and addictionDelivers tailored, age-appropriate workshops and presentations on alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and gambling to community groups including schools, service clubs, churches, businesses, and parent organizations. These educational efforts aim to increase awareness of risks, promote prevention, and support healthy decision-making.
- Provide education and support on problem gamblingOffers public education about the risks and consequences of gambling, with targeted resources for children, parents, and families. Conducts prevention-focused outreach to address youth exposure to gambling and provides guidance for families seeking help for a loved one with a gambling problem.
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Substance Use Policy Advocacy & Public Education 2 activities
- Conduct public awareness campaigns during Alcohol Awareness MonthEngages in outreach during Alcohol Awareness Month to educate the public about alcohol consumption, health effects, and moderate drinking guidelines, encouraging individuals to reflect on their drinking behaviors and associated risks.
- Provide education on alcohol use among mothers and "wine mom" cultureOffers educational blog content and outreach that challenges myths around alcohol use in parenting culture, particularly the normalization of drinking among mothers. Encourages healthier coping strategies and informed decision-making around alcohol consumption.
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Opioid Harm Reduction Services 2 activities
- Distribute Deterra medication disposal pouchesProvides Deterra® System pouches to enable safe, at-home deactivation and disposal of unused or expired medications, including pills, patches, liquids, and films, to prevent prescription drug misuse and diversion.
- Distribute naloxone and promote opioid overdose reversalSupports community access to and use of nasal-spray naloxone (Narcan) through distribution of ONEbox™ kits and public education campaigns. Works to increase the number of individuals equipped to reverse opioid overdoses in emergency situations.
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Substance Use Information and Referral Services 1 activity
- Connect individuals to treatment and support resourcesProvides telephone support and referrals to local treatment organizations for individuals and families affected by alcohol, substance use, or cannabis dependence. Offers up-to-date information and linkage to community-based assistance programs.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Deliver workplace wellness training programsOffers customizable in-person and online workplace wellness trainings focused on building healthy organizational culture and employee wellbeing. Programs use interactive methods such as group discussion, communication exercises, and self-assessments, facilitated by local professionals.
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Impaired Driving Prevention and Education 1 activity
- Educate on impaired driving preventionProvides educational content on alcohol and impaired driving to promote safe driving practices. Advises parents and teens on arranging safe transportation alternatives such as rideshare apps and designated drivers to prevent alcohol-related crashes.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.08M
Contributions & grants$896K83%
Program service revenue$179K17%
Investment income$4K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.06M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$561K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$820K
Cash$553K
Investments$74K
Liabilities$284K
Net assets$535K
Liquid reserves7.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE M DOSTAL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $98K |
board members · 4
- DOUG BRENNER — TREASURER
- MARCIA D'AMICO — SECRETARY
- SUSAN LETTIS — DIRECTOR
- TARA BARNWELL — PRESIDENT
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Partner — Collaborates by referencing and linking to clinical resources on teen cannabis use.
- CDC Government — Uses CDC findings to support public health messaging about teen cannabis use.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Network — Cites CDC sources to support health messaging about cannabis risks for teens.
- Dan Ouellette Partner — Project Coordinator for Team Awareness NY, serving as a contact for program inquiries.
- Deterra System Partner — Partners with Deterra System to distribute medication disposal pouches.
- Deterra System Partner — Provides the patented Deterra® System for safe medication disposal as part of LEAF's community services.
- Elizabeth Currier Partner — Co-founder and former leader instrumental in the organization's expansion.
- Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Partner — Collaborates on naloxone access through a Narcan vending machine located in Oneonta, NY.
- LEAF Network — Member of the Council on Alcoholism & Addictions network
- LEAF Inc. Partner — Provides problem gambling prevention services under the name LEAF Inc.
- LEATHERSTOCKING EDUCATION ON ALCOHOLISM/ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION INC Network — Operates under the domain leafinc.org, indicating organizational affiliation.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse Government — Relies on research and data from NIDA to inform educational content on cannabis risks.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse Network — References research and content from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to inform cannabis education materials.
- Oneonta Narcan Initiative Partner — Partnership to support distribution and use of naloxone through ONEbox™ kits.
- Too Good for Drugs Partner — Implements the Too Good for Drugs curriculum as part of its school-based prevention programming.
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.
- Comprehensive Harm Reduction through Integrated Servicesmethodology: comprehensive_harm_reductionBy integrating education, prevention, referral, treatment, collaboration, and advocacy, the organization reduces the impact of alcoholism and addictive diseases because a multi-pronged, system-wide approach addresses addiction as a public health issue across multiple touchpoints and populations.
- Evidence-Based Prevention via Life Skills and Risk Reductionmethodology: evidence_based_preventionBy using evidence-based curricula that build emotional competence, self-efficacy, and peer resistance skills, the organization prevents youth substance use because strengthening protective factors and reducing risk factors during developmental years disrupts the trajectory toward addiction.
- Family and Peer Modeling to Shift Cultural Normsmethodology: cultural_norm_interventionBy engaging parents and peers as role models and communicators of healthy behaviors, the organization prevents substance use because family-based modeling and peer education influence social norms and individual decision-making, particularly among youth.
- Public Health Education to Reduce Stigma and Increase Accessmethodology: public_health_educationBy framing addiction as a treatable disease and promoting public health practices like naloxone access and safe medication disposal, the organization reduces stigma and enables early intervention because normalization and accessibility remove barriers to care and empower community response.
- Workplace-Community Wellbeing Integration for Systemic Resiliencemethodology: ripple_effect_of_wellbeingBy promoting the interconnectedness of individual, workplace, and community health, the organization builds resilience and thriving because systemic wellbeing strategies create reinforcing cycles of health consciousness and harm reduction across environments.