Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Mothers Against Drunk Driving meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underaged drinking."
Year, State Incorporated:
1980, DC
Also Known As:
MADD
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) works to promote greater awareness about the problem of substance-impaired driving and underage drinking, to mobilize communities in eliminating these problems, and to support and provide advocacy services to drunk and drugged driving victims and their families. The organization's campaigns to eliminate drunk driving are focused on four priorities: supporting high-visibility law enforcement, advocating for ignition interlock laws for all drunk driving offenders, developing advanced technology, including driver alcohol detection system for safety (DADSS) and taking personal responsibility to always designate a non-drinking driver. The organization also provides emotional support, advocacy, and information through the organization's victims advocates. Some ($677,299 or 2%) of MADD’s program activities are carried out in conjunction with fundraising appeals.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Mothers Against Drunk Driving's program expenses were:
Campaign to eliminate drunk driving: $14,779,839
Underage drinking: $3,312,713
Victim services: $9,762,309
Total Program Expenses: $27,854,861
Chief Executive
Stacey D. Stewart, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$450,000
Chair of the Board
Jennifer Mitchell
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
President, Halloway House
Board Size
16
Paid Staff Size
330
*2023 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Telemarketing, Print advertisements
MADD incurred joint costs of $1,374,703 for informational materials and activities that included fundraising materials. Of those costs $697,404 was allocated to fundraising expenses and $677,299 was allocated to program expenses.
Fundraising costs were 14% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $24,449,930, 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 Mothers Against Drunk Driving's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $12,006,423 |
| In-kind contributions | $1,174,295 |
| Government grants and contracts | $10,895,034 |
| Special events, net | $374,178 |
| Investment return, net | $1,369,347 |
| Licenses, registration, and other revenue | $610,241 |
| Victim impact panels and court ordered revenue | $10,217,831 |
| Total Income | $36,647,349 |
Programs: 71% Fundraising: 9% Administrative: 20%
| Total Income | $36,647,349 |
| Total expenses: | $38,964,445 |
| Program expenses | $27,854,861 |
| Fundraising expenses | $3,469,893 |
| Administrative expenses | $7,639,691 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-2,317,096 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $17,349,832 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-119,545 |
| Ending Net Assets | $14,913,191 |
| Total Liabilities | $5,585,461 |
| Total Assets | $20,498,652 |
Note: According to the organization's 2023 audited financial statements, MADD received in-kind contributions totaling $1,174,295 in the form of advertising services ($818,690) and other services ($355,605).
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