D.A.R.E AMERICA'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO IMPLEMENT, OVERSEE, AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES THAT PROVIDE STUDENTS THE DECISION-MAKING SKILLS NEEDED TO AVOID DRUGS AND OTHER DANGEROUS ACTIVITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
-32.1% YoY
Revenue
$4.4M
+20.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$284K
+1154.6% YoY
Expenses
$4.4M
-5.9% YoY
About Dare America
Based on IRS filings
Dare America is a nonprofit organization focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in SANTA MONICA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $284K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,146,298 | $1,688,526 | $3,051,863 |
| Revenue | $4,403,883 | $3,656,811 | $16,794,344 |
| Expenses | $4,443,803 | $4,721,895 | $16,479,486 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $284,052 | $22,640 | $18,525 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEONHART MICHELE M | BOARD CHAIRM | 1 | — |
| STRANG ROBERT J | VICE-CHAIRMA | 1 | — |
| PEGUEROS FRANCISCO X | PRESIDENT AN | 40 | $289,020 |
| AMBASSADOR SHEIKH ABDULLAH BIN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| BEAL BILL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CLAYTON RICHARD PHD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| FAULKNER SAMANTHA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| GOLD MARK | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| HAZELTON THOMAS | PRESIDENT OF | 40 | $147,251 |
| KAR SHEILA MD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| KOLAJ GIORGIO | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| LATHAN GRENITA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| LYNCH JOHN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MAHAN RICHARD C | COO | 40 | $101,261 |
| PERRICONE MICHAEL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| PERRICONE SAM JR | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| POLSON MISSY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| PUCHER ANDREW N | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ROLFS COLIN H | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| SABET KEVIN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| BURKLE RON | HONORARY MEM | 0.5 | — |
| GORES ALEC E | HONORARY MEM | 0.5 | — |
| MILLER LOUIS SKIP | HONORARY MEM | 0.5 | — |
| MOWERY TAMMY K | CFO | 40 | $132,245 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dare America?
Dare America is a nonprofit organization focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in SANTA MONICA, CA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Dare America?
As of 2024, Dare America holds $1.1M in total assets with $4.4M in annual revenue.
Where does Dare America operate?
Dare America has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Dare America's EIN?
Dare America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4242541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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