SADD does not meet the following 4 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 7 (Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness)
Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.
SADD does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization has never completed an effectiveness assessment.
Standard 14 (Budget)
Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fund raising, and administration.
SADD does not meet this Standard because, when the organization provided 2020 budget information, it indicated that the budget:
- Did not identify total projected administrative expenses.
- Included total projected program service expenses, however, did not break these expenses down by major program category including National Conference and SPEAKS, health and safety, Teens Seat Belt Use, student leadership council, and other programs.
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
SADD does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization states it does not have an annual report covering activities conducted in 2018.
Standard 17 (Web Site Disclosures)
Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.
SADD does not meet this Standard because the organization’s website, https://www.sadd.org, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include:
- A summary of the organization's 2018 program service accomplishments.
SADD meets the remaining 16 Standards for Charity Accountability.
SADD reports that it works to empower young people to confront risks and pressure that may challenge them by creating, equipping, and sustaining a network of student-run chapters in schools and communities focused on peer-to-peer education. The organization fosters a sense of belonging and promotes resiliency, leadership, and advocacy skills so that young people make positive life decisions. SADD's training specializes in traffic safety, substance abuse, and personal health and safety.
For the year ended June 30, 2018, SADD's program expenses were:
National Conference and SPEAKS |
$432,965 |
Health and safety |
$416,422 |
Other programs |
$264,871 |
Teens and Seat Belt Use |
$145,812 |
Student leadership council |
$62,261 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$1,322,331 |
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Chief Executive
Richard Birt, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$93,879
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Chair of the Board
Kelly Nantel
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Vice President of Communications and Advocacy, National Safety Council
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Board Size
16
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Paid Staff Size
14
*2017 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Membership appeals
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,498,197 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on SADD's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2018.
Source of Funds |
Grants and contributions |
$622,665 |
Government grants |
$614,276 |
Conference registration |
$136,256 |
Contract income |
$125,000 |
Other income |
$8,898 |
Total Income |
$1,507,095 |
- Programs: 80%
- Administrative: 13%
- Fundraising: 7%
Total Income |
$1,507,095 |
Program expenses |
$1,322,331 |
Fundraising expenses |
$126,915 |
Administrative expenses |
$213,882 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$1,663,128 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-156,033 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$149,844 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$-6,189 |
Total Liabilities |
$637,074 |
Total Assets |
$630,885 |