Addiction Education Society Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

Program 1: neuroscience of addiction (noa) & "how did this happen to me?" (how) programs: the neuroscience of addiction curriculum is a classroom-based six-session program designed to help youth understand the fundamentals of how all addictive drugs affect the pleasure centers of the brain, how the disease of addiction develops, risk factors, who is most likely to get it, and why. "how did this happen to me" is a classroom-based three-session alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention program aimed at middle schools, presented from the personal perspective of an addict. The noa and how programs prioritize feedback from both teachers and students. This collaborative approach ensures that the platform continues to meet the evolving needs of its users. The staff has implemented noteworthy enhancements to the neuroscience of addiction (noa) program, in collaboration with health educator tracy lum. Together, they have successfully emphasized and outlined the program's primary objectives and incorporated various student engagement activities supported by relevant research. A key goal of this initiative is to streamline the existing six-session program into a more efficient four- session format, thereby increasing accessibility and participation. These changes aim to improve the overall effectiveness of the program while fostering greater student involvement in health education. The how program is currently undergoing a comprehensive review, with several enhancements made to the student workbooks, teacher keys, and case studies to ensure they meet educational standards. Additionally, we are planning to implement video enhancements in the upcoming school year to further enrich the learning experience. These improvements are aimed at optimizing our educational materials for better alignment with our mission, contributing to our overall effectiveness as a nonprofit organization -we are pleased to announce a new collaboration with dr. Silveri from harvard mclean hospital, aimed at supporting students in their understanding of substance use. In our programs, students are encouraged to reach out to dr. Silveri with any questions related to substance use. Dr. Silveri provides science-based responses tailored specifically for adolescents, ensuring that the information is accessible and comprehensible. This initiative not only fosters open dialogue about substance use but also empowers students with knowledge to make informed decisions. We are excited to share the strategic addition of a new staff member dedicated to enhancing our program's accessibility and inclusivity. This individual is specifically tasked with overseeing the translation of program content and delivering class presentations in spanish. To further support our commitment to equity in education, we have successfully translated essential materials, including case studies, student workbooks, and teacher guides, ensuring that all students receive the same high- quality learning experience, regardless of language barriers. Additionally, our organization has made a significant investment in a two- way communication system that enhances the dissemination of program content. This advancement not only improves classroom presentations but also fosters a more interactive and engaging learning environment for all participants. We believe that these initiatives will greatly enrich our educational offerings and strengthen our community's connection to our programs.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 37.3%; rating input score 37
• Program expense ratio: 61.7%; rating input score 62
• Fundraising efficiency: $50.19 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 78; 78th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 1 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 17
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 5 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 62
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Fail
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 40.6%; rating input score 89; 89th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.04; rating input score 65; 65th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.01; rating input score 68; 68th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 41.5%; rating input score 3; 3rd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 8.1% per year; rating input score 100; 56th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 19.5% per year; rating input score 100; 85th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 28.2% per year; rating input score 100; 90th percentile among comparable filings