Council on Chemical Abuse Inc
Council on Chemical Abuse (COCA) is a nonprofit organization based in Reading, Pennsylvania, serving Berks County. Founded in 1972, the organization provides addiction prevention, education, intervention, and recovery support services. COCA is designated by the County Commissioners as the Single County Authority (SCA) for Berks County, making it responsible for the administration and management of publicly-funded alcohol, tobacco, and drug services in the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.6M
+14.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.8M
+38.2% YoY
Grant Count
38
+31.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$232K
+5.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To provide leadership in the development and implementation of policies and programs related to a system of prevention and intervention services that prevent the onset of addiction and treatment services that promote recovery from addiction.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Alcohol, drug, and substance abuse prevention and treatment
- Tobacco prevention and enforcement
- Opioid overdose prevention and response
- Recovery support services
- Youth prevention education and vaping awareness
- Jail-based screening and intervention
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Berks County, Pennsylvania, with primary operations in Reading, PA.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024 (ended June 30, 2024):
- Total Revenues: $11,202,802
- Total Expenses: $11,678,545
- Total Assets: $7,613,246
- Total Liabilities: $3,480,000
Staffing:
- 27 employees (as of 2024)
Tax Status:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Tax-exempt since November 1981
- EIN: 23-1858138
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,613,246 | $6,657,281 | $5,359,743 |
| Revenue | $11,202,802 | $10,574,978 | $8,169,474 |
| Expenses | $11,678,545 | $9,014,134 | $7,845,738 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $36,569 | $30,786 | $5,519 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Treatment Access & Services Center ($1,999,287), Ymca of Reading & Berks County ($1,291,362), Berks Counseling Center ($724,355).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BECKEY L VANETTEN FLEETWOOD, PA | RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES | $10,560 |
| BERKS COUNSELING CENTER READING, PA | ALCOHOL & DRUG PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, TREATMENT , RECOVERY SUPPORT & TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES | $724,355 |
| BERKS COUNTY JAIL SYSTEM LEESPORT, PA | ALCOHOL & DRUG TREATMENT RELATED SERVICES | $544,940 |
| BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES LANCASTER, PA | RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES | $6,332 |
| CARON FOUNDATION WERNERSVILLE, PA | ALCOHOL & DRUG PREVENTION, TREATMENT & INTERVENTION SERVICES & RECOVERY SUPPORT | $325,215 |
| COLONIAL HOUSE YORK, PA | ALCOHOL & DRUG TREATMENT RELATED SERVICES | $10,040 |
| COMMUNITY ALLIANCE & REINVESTMENT ENDEAVOR INC READING, PA | ALCOHOL & DRUG PREVENTION SERVICES | $17,012 |
| COMMUNITY PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP OF BERKS COUNTY READING, PA | ALCOHOL & DRUG PREVENTION SERVICES | $132,027 |
| CONNECTION WORKS READING, PA | EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR DRUG COURT CLIENTS | $157,020 |
| CRC HEALTH (WHITE DEER RUN) ALLENWOOD, PA | ALCOHOL & DRUG TREATMENT SERVICES | $387,449 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kathleen F. Noll - Principal Officer
- Jackie Steed - Assistant Director
- Yomary Castro - Chief Fiscal Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANELLE BOWER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| RICHELLE SMITH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| THOMAS XAVIOS UNTIL 102023 | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ROBERT WILLIAMS UNTIL 102023 | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KEVIN L RUDY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JILLAYNE M RECH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ANDREA MERTZ | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JILL M HACKMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SUSAN K GERNERT AS OF 112023 | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DANIEL HEYDT AS OF 112023 | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| NICOLAS CAMACHO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KRISTEN M SANDEL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOSEPHINE TORRES-BOYKINS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| WYNTON BUTLER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY AUMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| COURTENAY DILLARD | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOBANY BEDOYA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| YOMARY CASTRO | CFO | 37.5 | $66,971 |
| KATHLEEN NOLL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $99,567 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
COCA has received significant opioid settlement funding to support substance abuse services in Berks County. The organization has been awarded opioid settlement funds to distribute to local service providers addressing the opioid crisis. Additionally, COCA received recognition from the National Association of County and City Health Officials for its work addressing substance use issues.
Berks County Council on Chemical Abuse awarded nearly $283,000The organization continues to expand its prevention and treatment capacity, with recent activity including increased opioid overdose kit distribution and expanded youth prevention programming.
DCCCA receives Kansas Fights Addiction grant for three prevention projectsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Council on Chemical Abuse Inc fund?
**Mission Statement:** To provide leadership in the development and implementation of policies and programs related to a system of prevention and intervention services that prevent the onset of addiction and treatment services that promote recovery from addiction. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Alcohol, drug, and substance abuse prevention and treatment • Tobacco prevention and enforcement • Opioid overdose prevention and response • Recovery support services • Youth prevention education and vaping …
Where does Council on Chemical Abuse Inc make grants?
Berks County, Pennsylvania, with primary operations in Reading, PA.
What size grants does Council on Chemical Abuse Inc award?
In 2024, Council on Chemical Abuse Inc awarded 38 grants totaling $8.8M — an average of about $232K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Council on Chemical Abuse Inc's EIN?
Council on Chemical Abuse Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1858138. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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