irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $161KTHE ORGANIZATION OFFERED EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO THE WESTERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS FACE2FACE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, SPEAKERS, VIDEOS, IN-SERVICE TRAINING FOR STAFF AS WELL AS EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO WESTERN NEW YORK SCHOOLS AND WORKPLACES. FACE2FACE IS AN ENERGIZED COMMUNITY ADVOCACY INITIATIVE AIMED AT REDUCING UNDERAGE DRINKING/SUBSTANCE ABUSE BY EMPOWERING SCHOOLS AND WORKPLACES WITH INFORMATION AND TOOLS NECESSARY TO DETECT EARLY AND ASSIST ADOLESCENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE AT RISK.
named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
FACE2FACE
Community advocacy initiative providing educational resources, speakers, videos, and in-service training to schools and workplaces to prevent underage drinking and substance abuse; includes early intervention services for at-risk adolescents and families
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Deliver resilience and life skills education through Back2BasicsOperates the Back2Basics program to educate school-age youth in resilience skills using youth-friendly handouts, hands-on activities, art-based exercises, and physically interactive games focused on decision-making, bullying, self-esteem, and resistance skills.
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Deliver trauma-informed behavioral health treatment and recovery servicesProvides a full continuum of trauma-informed behavioral health treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery services through three on-campus levels of care: Stabilization, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Engage volunteers to support adolescent recoveryProvides support to adolescents recovering from addiction through structured volunteer engagement.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Offer free counseling and support servicesProvides confidential counseling responses to inquiries from licensed and experienced professionals within 24 hours and offers all Face2Face programs and services at no cost to participants.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Operate the Face2Face program with outreach, resources, and early interventionRuns the Face2Face program, which provides educational resources, speakers, videos, staff training, and early intervention services to schools and workplaces in Western New York. The program includes private early intervention sessions for at-risk youth and their parents on campus, offering educational materials and referrals to treatment as needed.
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 1 activity
- Provide substance abuse prevention education to youth and communitiesDelivers age-appropriate, interactive educational programs on substance abuse prevention to students, parents, educators, medical professionals, businesses, and community groups across Western New York. These include classroom-style sessions on youth vaping for ages 10–18, art- and activity-based curricula for elementary students covering decision-making and resistance skills, and peer-led presentations by youth in recovery for grades 7–12.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Provide tailored educational programming for familiesOffers free educational programming specifically designed for different audiences to support families affected by or at risk of substance use.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conduct research on youth substance use patternsConducted surveys of area school children participating in the Face2Face Program to assess substance accessibility and related risk factors.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$887K
Contributions & grants$499K56%
Program service revenue$248K28%
Investment income$51K6%
Other revenue$89K
expenses
Total expenses$910K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising27%
Salaries & benefits$462K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.50M
Cash$1.67M
Investments$0
Liabilities$372K
Net assets$5.13M
Liquid reserves22.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +14.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JODIE ALTMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $98K |
board members · 17
- ANTHONY MONTORO III — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN SEIFERT — DIRECTOR
- DINA FERRARACCIO — PRESIDENT
- GREGORY EMMINGER — EX-OFFICIO
- JESSICA HUTCHINGS — DIRECTOR
- JIM DRY — TREASURER (FORMER)
- KAREN ANTONELLI — TREASURER
- KEVIN BIDDLE — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN KEANE — DIRECTOR
- KRISTA ULRICH — DIRECTOR
- LOU BILLITTIER — DIRECTOR
- MARK RIZZO — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW BURKE — VICE PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL BAUMANN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL TODARO — DIRECTOR
- SAMANTHA GUGINO — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS BURGIO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- BestSelf Behavioral Health, Inc. Partner — Provides treatment services for Kids Escaping Drugs through a partnership with BestSelf Behavioral Health, Inc.
- Buffalo Niagara Chapter of CFMA Partner — Shared board membership with KED; indicates organizational connection
- Buffalo Public Schools Partner — Collaborates with Kids Escaping Drugs, Inc. as a representative organization
- Corvettes of Buffalo Partner — Community partner supporting KIDS ESCAPING DRUGS INC programs.
- Erie County Government — Government sponsor of the Face2Face program
- Faith United Church of Christ Partner — Shared board membership with KED; indicates organizational connection
- FidelisCare Partner — Community partner supporting KIDS ESCAPING DRUGS INC programs.
- GLNY Partner — Community partner supporting KIDS ESCAPING DRUGS INC programs.
- KBPFoods Partner — Community partner supporting KIDS ESCAPING DRUGS INC programs.
- KED Partner — Strategic partnerships aimed at strengthening program delivery and field leadership.
- KeyBank Partner — Community partner supporting KIDS ESCAPING DRUGS INC programs.
- Kids Escaping Drugs Partner — Organization where the volunteer provides services and observes impact on youth and families.
- Lawley Partner — Community partner supporting KIDS ESCAPING DRUGS INC programs.
- State Farm Partner — Community partner supporting KIDS ESCAPING DRUGS INC programs.
- The Construction Exchange Partner — Shared board membership with KED; indicates organizational connection
- Tops Friendly Markets Partner — Community partner supporting KIDS ESCAPING DRUGS INC programs.
- Univera Healthcare Partner — Community partner supporting KIDS ESCAPING DRUGS INC programs.
- WGRZ Partner — Media partner supporting community events such as Televent and Power of the Purse; staff member serves on KED board
- WNY Network — Member of the community organizations network in Western New York.
- Wells Fargo Partner — Community partner supporting KIDS ESCAPING DRUGS INC programs.
- West Seneca Lodge No.1111 Partner — Community partner supporting KIDS ESCAPING DRUGS INC programs.
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.
- Early Intervention to Prevent Escalationmethodology: early_interventionBy intervening at the earliest stages of substance experimentation, we reduce the likelihood of long-term addiction because early behavioral shifts prevent entrenched use patterns and lower future treatment needs.
- Peer-Led Education Through Lived Experiencemethodology: peer-led_educationBy using youth in recovery to share personal stories, we increase the credibility and impact of prevention messaging because peer narratives resonate more deeply than traditional education and reduce perceived stigma.
- Preventive Education Through Age-Appropriate Dialoguemethodology: preventive-education-through-dialogueBy using honest, age-appropriate conversations, we empower youth to make healthy decisions about substance use because developmentally tailored communication increases understanding and self-efficacy.
- Resilience Education for Healthy Developmentmethodology: resilience-educationBy teaching youth core resilience skills—such as problem-solving, communication, and emotional regulation—we reduce vulnerability to substance use because stronger internal coping mechanisms support healthier decision-making.
- Trauma-Informed, Person-Centered Caremethodology: trauma-informed_careBy integrating trauma-informed principles with individualized care, we improve engagement and outcomes in behavioral health treatment because addressing underlying trauma histories reduces barriers to recovery and builds trust in services.