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TRUTH PHARM INC
BINGHAMTON, NY · EIN 810718278 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE F20 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Small ($100K-$1M) · truthpharm.org
revenue
$483K
expenses
$502K
net assets
$179K
employees
13
volunteers
30
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

TRUTH PHARM TAKES AN ARTISTIC APPROACH TO RAISE AWARENESS, REDUCE STIGMA, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND ADVOCATE FOR POLICY CHANGE TO REDUCE THE HARMS OF SUBSTANCE USE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization based in Binghamton, NY that uses art and community engagement to combat the harms of substance use. Focuses on reducing stigma, providing overdose prevention education, and advocating for policy change around addiction treatment and harm reduction. Works with affected communities to memorialize lives lost and mobilize for systemic reform.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Fentanyl Testing
Distribution and use of fentanyl test strips to detect the presence of fentanyl and its analogs in substances, supporting harm reduction efforts
Garden of Hope
Monthly community education event offering public workshops on substance use disorder topics and free overdose recognition and response training with naloxone kits
Hope Holders
Service providing care bags with essential personal items to individuals entering treatment or returning home from incarceration
Overdose Recognition and Reversal Training
Free community training program that teaches participants to identify signs of opioid overdose and administer naloxone; includes distribution of free naloxone kits in New York State
SEE ME, HEAR ME, TREAT ME
Curriculum developed with Binghamton University that trains healthcare practitioners to improve care delivery for people with substance use disorder, based on input from affected individuals
Trail of Truth
Artistic memorial event featuring a cemetery installation of handmade tombstones to honor those lost to substance use, combined with advocacy marches and healing activities to demand treatment access and end medical discrimination
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Substance Use Policy Advocacy & Public Education 2 activities
    • Community organizing and capacity building
      Helps communities form Action Committees and develop Action Plans to address substance use harms. Volunteers engage in canvassing, tabling, event organization, and advocacy training to strengthen local responses.
    • Public advocacy to reduce stigma and influence substance use policy
      Conducts advocacy at state and federal levels to reduce stigma, promote evidence-based use of opioid settlement funds, and prevent supplantation of federal funding. Engages legislators through direct meetings, rallies, letters, and media outreach to advance policy change.
  • Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
    • Community Narcan training and overdose response education
      Provides free community training on overdose recognition and naloxone administration, including distribution of free naloxone kits and fentanyl testing strips in New York State. Conducts outreach to train employees at establishments and has trained 15 community members as certified Narcan trainers through a "Train the Trainer" program.
  • Community Recovery Awareness Events 1 activity
    • Community events and arts-based programming for awareness and healing
      Hosts recurring community events including the Trail of Truth National Movement, Garden of Hope, Illuminating Truth, Free Hugs, Mind and Magic fundraiser, and Drive for Change Golf Tournament. Events feature art installations, performances, speakers, healing activities, and public education to raise awareness and honor those lost to addiction.
  • Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
    • Regional program operations
      Operates direct service and advocacy programs in the Southern Tier, Sherburne-Earlville, and Los Angeles regions.
  • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
    • Support for treatment access and recovery services
      Assists individuals with substance use disorders in accessing treatment by helping with placement, escorting them to facilities, and distributing care bags to those entering or returning from treatment or incarceration. Also provides educational programming to individuals and families affected by substance use disorders.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Distribution of memorial and educational media
      Produces and shares memorial videos honoring individuals lost to addiction and uses artistic expression to educate the public and reduce stigma around substance use.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$483K
Contributions & grants$224K46%
Program service revenue$259K54%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$502K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$240K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$190K
Cash$35K
Investments$0
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$179K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ALEXIS PLEUS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $71K
board members · 3
  • DR DELORES BLACKWELL — BOARD MEMBER
  • ERICA ROBINSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • KIM DURKEE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • Binghamton University Partner — Collaborated with Truth Pharm on Narcan training initiatives, including "Train the Trainer" workshops.
  • Binghamton University School of Pharmacy Partner — Collaborates to develop and deliver a curriculum for practitioners based on input from individuals impacted by substance use.
  • Binghamton University School of Social Work Partner — Collaborates to develop and deliver a curriculum for practitioners based on input from individuals impacted by substance use.
  • Binghamton University School of Sociology Partner — Collaborates to develop and deliver a curriculum for practitioners based on input from individuals impacted by substance use.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to distribute memorial videos.
  • Rainmakers Coalition — Group of volunteer advocates within Truth Pharm who channel personal loss into public education and policy advocacy.
  • SUNY Oneonta Partner — Collaborated with Truth Pharm on a rally at Albany’s West Capitol Park on April 9, 2024, involving 40 public health, social work, and addiction studies students.
  • Southern Chenango County Recovery Resources Partner — Local partner organization in the Southern Tier region supporting recovery services.
  • Southern Chenango County Recovery Resources Partner — Local recovery resource collaborating with Truth Pharm in service delivery.
  • Southern Chenango County Recovery Resources Partner — Local recovery resource organization in a shared service area on the East Coast.
  • Southern Chenango County Recovery Resources Partner — Partner agency location for Truth Pharm programs.
  • Turkow family Partner — Family hosts the Jamison Turkow Annual Memorial Walk and donates all proceeds to support Truth Pharm's recovery programs.
  • many other groups Partner — Collaborates with multiple organizations on advocacy initiatives.
  • state-wide and national coalitions to end the war on drugs, improve the care of people who use drugs and to end mass incarceration Coalition — Member of coalitions focused on drug policy reform, care for people who use drugs, and ending mass incarceration.
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.

  • Artistic Advocacy to Transform Grief and Reduce Stigma
    methodology: artistic_advocacy
    By using art, memorialization, and storytelling to channel collective grief into public education and advocacy, the organization drives policy change and reduces stigma because emotional and artistic engagement fosters empathy and motivates action more effectively than data alone.
  • Community-Led Harm Reduction
    methodology: community_led_harm_reduction
    By empowering community-based organizations and directly impacted individuals to lead prevention, treatment, and outreach efforts, the organization increases trust, cultural relevance, and effectiveness of harm reduction services because those with lived experience are best positioned to understand and meet community needs.
  • Harm Reduction Through Direct Intervention and Education
    methodology: harm_reduction
    By providing naloxone, fentanyl testing, and overdose response education directly to communities, the organization reduces opioid-related deaths because equipping the public with tools and knowledge increases survival rates and shifts societal responses toward prevention and care.
  • Peer-Driven Outreach and Volunteer Mobilization
    methodology: peer_driven_outreach
    By deploying volunteers with lived experience—such as Rainmakers and grief-transformed advocates—to conduct outreach and support services, the organization builds trust and access in hard-to-reach environments because peer relationships enable engagement that institutional actors cannot achieve.
  • Policy Reform as Structural Harm Reduction
    methodology: policy_reform_for_harm_reduction
    By advocating for legal and policy changes, the organization addresses systemic drivers of the overdose crisis because reforming punitive systems enables broader access to life-saving services and reduces structural harms associated with substance use.