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Parents Against Vaping E-Cigarettes Action Fund Inc
New York, NY · EIN 832367563 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE F52 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Small ($100K-$1M) · parentsagainstvaping.org
revenue
$353K
expenses
$384K
net assets
$107K
employees
0
volunteers
81
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

A national grassroots founded in 2018 as a response to the youth vaping epidemic. A volunteer-run and powered organization. It is the first and only national parent voice fightin youth tobacco use the the predatory behavior of the vaping and tobacco industries.

profile · synthesized from sources

Parents Against Vaping E-Cigarettes (PAVe) is a national grassroots nonprofit founded in 2018 by parents responding to the youth vaping epidemic. The organization focuses on advocacy and education to combat the predatory marketing practices of the vaping and tobacco industries. It is volunteer-run and amplifies the parent voice in policy efforts to protect youth from nicotine addiction.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Education and Awareness Outreach
Provides resources and public education to inform parents and communities about the dangers of youth vaping and industry tactics
PAVe Advocacy Campaigns
Organizes parent-led advocacy efforts to influence policy, including testimony before city councils and engagement with federal agencies like the FDA
Youth Engagement Initiative
Empowers teens to speak out against vaping through op-eds, videos, and peer-led campaigns
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 2 activities
    • Deliver educational programs on youth vaping to schools and communities
      Provides comprehensive, volunteer-led educational outreach through live and recorded webinars, presentations, and downloadable materials for schools, PTAs, conferences, and community groups. Programs cover health harms, product marketing tactics, and strategies to support youth, offered in both English and Spanish.
    • Train parents and community advocates to lead anti-vaping efforts
      Equips parent volunteers and prevention specialists with skills to educate others, testify at legislative hearings, organize letter-writing campaigns, share personal stories, and conduct outreach. Programs include customized training for public health professionals to engage parents on youth vaping.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Advocate for restrictions on flavored tobacco and e-cigarette sales
      Organizes public advocacy efforts to restrict the sale of flavored tobacco and e-cigarette products by engaging parents, communities, and policymakers at local, state, and federal levels. This includes urging the FDA to reconsider authorizations, testifying before Congress and city councils, and participating in press conferences and media outreach to highlight youth risks.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$353K
Contributions & grants$353K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$384K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$115K
Cash$99K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$107K
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • Carol McGruder — Board Member
  • Daniel Sterman — Board Member
  • Derek Peterson — Board Member
  • Dina Alessi — Board Member
  • Dorian Fuhrman — VP-Treasurer
  • Dr Bonnie Halperin-Felsher — Board Member
  • Erin King Sweeney — Board Member
  • Merdeith Berkman — President
  • Mimi Boublik — Secretary
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • American Heart Association Partner — Collaborates with or promotes resources from the American Heart Association in anti-vaping efforts.
  • American Lung Association Partner — Promotes the American Lung Association's Not On Tobacco (N-O-T) cessation program for teens.
  • American Lung Association Partner — Promotes the American Lung Association's Not On Tobacco (N-O-T) teen smoking and vaping cessation program.
  • CDC Government — Source of data cited in youth vaping statistics
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — References CDC data and resources on e-cigarette use in public education materials.
  • Clear the Vapor Partner — Hosts the Clear the Vapor Conversations series, continuing from the Clear the Vapor conference.
  • Congress Government — Testified before Congress in 2019 about JUUL’s predatory marketing to children.
  • Department of Health and Human Services Government — Source of data cited in youth vaping statistics
  • Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program Partner — Partner in delivering comprehensive, evidence-based treatment for mood and anxiety disorders related to substance use
  • Duke Center for Smoking Cessation Partner — Partner in outpatient treatment for all forms of tobacco use, including vaping
  • FDA Government — Links to FDA resources on electronic nicotine delivery systems to inform the public.
  • FDA Government — Met with FDA leadership to advocate against youth vaping and JUUL's marketing practices.
  • FDA Government — Reports violations of tobacco sales regulations to the FDA to prompt enforcement action.
  • Food and Drug Administration Government — Engages in public advocacy and criticism regarding FDA decisions on e-cigarette product authorizations.
  • Freedom Institute Partner — Partner outpatient treatment and recovery center for substance use disorders
  • Maxwell Institute - Westchester Partner — Partner provider of outpatient chemical dependency treatment and education services for adolescents and families
  • Mayor Eric Adams Government — PAVe cofounder participated in a press conference with Mayor Eric Adams regarding enforcement of flavored vape bans.
  • Medical University of South Carolina Youth Collaborative Program Partner — Partner in clinical services, research, and education focused on adolescent substance use prevention
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse Partner — Links to NIDA's resources on vaping as part of educational outreach.
  • New York City Council Partner — PAVe cofounder testified at a City Council committee hearing on illegal cannabis shops and flavored vaping products.
  • Newport Academy Partner — Partner teen rehabilitation center providing high-quality care for teens and families
  • PTA Partner — Conducts educational sessions at PTA meetings.
  • Parents Against Vaping Network — Parents Against Vaping E-Cigarettes Action Fund Inc operates as part of the Parents Against Vaping network.
  • Public Health Law Center Partner — References and links to Public Health Law Center's 50-state review of U.S. e-cigarette regulations.
  • Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center Partner — Partner in providing comprehensive, customized treatment for adolescent substance use disorder
  • Truth Initiative Partner — Collaborates with or promotes Truth Initiative's EX Program as a resource for teen and adult vaping cessation.
  • U.S. Surgeon General Government — Uses U.S. Surgeon General's educational materials on e-cigarettes to support public awareness.
  • UNC Tobacco Treatment Program Partner — Partner in outpatient treatment for tobacco dependence including e-cigarettes
  • Weill Cornell Medicine - Program for Substance Use & Stigma of Addiction Partner — Collaborates on educational and clinical programming to combat stigma of addiction
strategies · 5

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