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Name:	SADD
Address:	255 Main Street, Suite 208
	Marlborough, MA 01752
Phone:	877-723-3462 508-481-3568
Web Address:	www.sadd.org
Also known as: Students Against Destructive Decisions

SADD does not meet the following Standard for Charity Accountability.

Standard 3: Frequency and Attendance of Board Meetings - An organization shall have a minimum of three evenly spaced meetings per year of the full governing body with a majority in attendance, with face-to-face participation. A conference call of the full board can substitute for one of the three meetings of the governing body. For all meetings, alternative modes of participation are acceptable for those with physical disabilities. SADD does not meet this Standard because: The board of directors held one in-person meeting in its past fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.

SADD meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.

SADD works to empower young people to lead education and prevention initiatives within their schools and communities. The organization provides prevention education programming, information, and resources for middle and high school chapters across the country, reaching approximately 400,000 active participants. The organization reports that it endorses a “no use” message related to use of alcohol and other drugs. SADD focuses on prevention of destructive behaviors and attitudes that are harmful to young people, including underage drinking, substance abuse, risky and impaired driving, and teen violence and suicide. The organization’s approach involves young people delivering education and prevention messages to their peers through school and community activities and campaigns responsive to the needs of their specific locations. Projects include peer-led classes, theme-focused forums, teen workshops, conferences and rallies, prevention education and leadership training, and awareness-raising activities and legislative work.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, SADD's program expenses were:

National awareness programs	1,417,853
State awareness programs	303,149
Total Program Expenses:	$1,721,002

Chief Executive : Penelope A. Wells, President and Executive Director

Compensation*:

$137,411

Chair of the Board: Danna Mauch, Ph.D.
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Abt Associates, Principal Scientist

Board Size: 11

Paid Staff Size: 7

*July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:

Direct mail, telemarketing, grant proposals, and Internet appeals.

Fund raising costs were 15% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,883,293, are donations received as a result of fund raising 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 fiscal year ended June 30, 2010.

Source of Funds
Contributions	1,512,932
Grants	370,361
Program service fees	305,771
Royalties-SADD custom products	18,671
Investment income	136
Total Income	$2,207,871

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 77%  Fund Raising: 13%  Administrative: 10%

Total income				$2,207,871
	Program expenses			$1,721,002
	Fund raising expenses			289,047
	Administrative expenses			216,125
Total expenses				$2,226,174
Expenses in Excess of Income				(18,303)
Beginning net assets				259,459
Other Changes in Net Assets				(23,063)
Ending net assets				218,093
Total liabilities				418,739
Total assets				$636,832

Note: According to audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2010, SADD received $300,000 of in-kind contributions, including a survey ($225,000), video and brochures ($39,000), and public relations staff time ($36,000).

Note: In the financial section above, "other changes in net assets" includes net assets released from restrictions satisfied by payments.