EIN 95-4242541

Dare America

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
15
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
D.a.r.Dare.r.e America's primary mission is to implement, oversee, and support educational programs throughout the united states that provide students the decision-making skills needed to avoid drugs and other dangerous activities. Teaching students good decision making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives.
Total revenues
$3,656,811
2023
Total expenses
$4,721,895
2023
Total assets
$1,688,526
2023
Num. employees
15
2023

Program areas at Dare America

The training, development, evaluation and implementation of age appropriate curricula for delivery by d.a.r.Dare.r.e instructors to elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as to parents. D.a.r.eDare.r.e. Is the largest and most comprehensive educational program for k-12 students. These specialized curricula are designed to prevent the use of illegal drugs, the abuse of prescription and over-the-counter medicines, bullying, and other destructive behaviours, ensuring that the students can lead productive, safe, and healthy lives.
The d.a.r.Dare.r.e program has reached millions of students worldwide and has been implemented in thousands of schools across all 50 states in the u.s. Since its inception in 1983, the overall use of illegal drugs in the united states has declined by nearly 50%. Notably, since 1997, there has been a significant reduction in illegal drug use among teenagers. The d.a.r.Dare.r.e program has been credited with playing a vital role in achieving these major accomplishments.
D.a.r.Dare.r.e America provides education and essential instructional materials, free of charge, to over 8,000 police officers who deliver the program to millions of school children across the united states.

Who funds Dare America

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Exchange Club Foundation of Springfield Ohio$5,978
Essential Power LLCDrug Awareness and Prevention$2,000
Michael Donnewald FoundationDonation in Support of Local Mission$1,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Dare America

NameTitleCompensation
Francisco X. PeguerosPresident and Chief Executive Officer$297,788
Lloyd BratzChief Operating Officer$101,753
Tammy MoweryChief Financial Officer
John R. BatisteChief
Jarvis D. JohnsonVice President of Development and
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Dare America

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,227,700
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$22,640
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,406,471
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,656,811

Form 990s for Dare America

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 9, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 6, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 3, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 6 new vendors, including , , , , , and
July 31, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Michael Donnewald Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Essential Power LLC
Nonprofit Types
Mental health organizationsSubstance abuse programsYouth service charitiesHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthEducationMental healthChildren
Characteristics
LobbyingNational levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3019 Ocean Park Blvd 302
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
dare.org/ 
Phone
(800) 223-3273
Facebook page
drug-abuse-resistance-education 
IRS details
EIN
95-4242541
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
F20: Alcohol, Drug, and Substance Abuse, Dependency Prevention and Treatment
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
076198
FTB Entity ID
1631009
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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