D A R E America
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
D A R E America is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Monica, California, registered in 1990, with $4,403,883 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
3019 Ocean Park Blvd302, Santa Monica, CA, 90405 EIN 95-4242541 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.4M
▲ 20.4% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.4M
Net assets
$397K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for D A R E America— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For D A R E America: 1 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for D A R E America— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For D A R E America: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3019 Ocean Park Blvd302, Santa Monica, CA, 90405
- City
- Santa Monica
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Substance Abuse Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $4.9M (FY2013) to $4.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $749KNet assets $397K
Operating margin
-0.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$749K
Net assets
$397K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,403,883▲20.4% | $4,443,803▼5.9% | $397,456▼7.6% | $1,146,298▼32.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,656,811▼78.2% | $4,721,895▼71.3% | $430,299▼71.2% | $1,688,526▼44.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $16,794,344▼22.3% | $16,479,486▼20.1% | $1,495,383▲26.7% | $3,051,863▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $21,609,757▲69.0% | $20,613,721▲51.9% | $1,180,525▲242% | $2,928,965▲162% | 990 |
| 2020 | $12,788,662 | $13,574,183▼1.3% | $345,372▼70.6% | $1,116,165▼35.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $12,786,641▼17.9% | $13,749,704▼11.7% | $1,173,677▼48.1% | $1,720,842▼32.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $15,570,747▲23.6% | $15,564,940▲29.0% | $2,263,133▲0.3% | $2,542,546▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $12,600,523▲20.4% | $12,067,579▲16.7% | $2,257,326▲30.9% | $2,519,421▲22.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $10,462,453▲88.5% | $10,341,972▲98.4% | $1,724,382▲7.5% | $2,054,942▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $5,549,383▲24.0% | $5,212,323▲28.1% | $1,603,901▲26.6% | $1,939,984▲27.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,473,547▼9.1% | $4,068,975▼13.0% | $1,266,841▲46.9% | $1,516,759▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,921,777 | $4,677,443▲46.3% | $862,269▲39.5% | $1,496,550▲61.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,197,401▼24.5% | $617,935▲147% | $925,498▲80.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $4,236,321▼13.6% | $250,085▼68.8% | $513,663▼56.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $4,902,803 | $801,242 | $1,174,461 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $39K total
4 grants to D A R E America totaling $39K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Delek us corporate support from coin-box program | 2023 | $32,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2017 | $1,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Human services | 2016 | $500 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2014 | $5,081 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is D A R E America a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. D A R E America is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-4242541, based in Santa Monica, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is D A R E America's EIN?
- D A R E America's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-4242541.
- How much revenue does D A R E America report?
- D A R E America reported $4,403,883 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does D A R E America have?
- CharityIndex grades D A R E America C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for D A R E America (EIN 95-4242541) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.