DRUG POLICY ACTION SEEKS TO REFORM FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND FOREIGN DRUG POLICIES AND LAWS. WE EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT DRUG POLICIES AND LAWS AND INVOLVE THEM IN OUR EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT GOVERNMENT POLICIES ON THESE ISSUES ADVANCE THE PUBLIC INTEREST.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.7M
-3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
-76.2% YoY
Grant Count
10
-23.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$136K
-69.1% YoY
About Drug Policy Action
Based on IRS filings
Drug Policy Action is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $255K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Drug Policy Action?
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 | $19,735,187 | $20,413,875 | $20,426,592 |
| Revenue | $5,255,022 | $3,217,940 | $11,444,950 |
| Expenses | $2,373,132 | $5,989,024 | $3,394,764 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $255,022 | $167,180 | $108,888 |
| 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
42 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Drug Policy Alliance ($860,000), Unite Oregon Action ($145,000), Mike Schmidt for Multnomah Da ($75,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT ALLIANCE'S OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $860,000 |
| UNITE OREGON ACTION PORTLAND, OR | TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF HB 4002/SB 5204 AND TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY FOR DRUG POLICY ADVOCACY | $145,000 |
| MIKE SCHMIDT FOR MULTNOMAH DA PORTLAND, OR | TO SUPPORT THE MIKE SCHMIDT CAMPAIGN | $75,000 |
| IMAGINE BLACK BEAVERTON, OR | TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF HB 4002/SB 5204 AND TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY FOR DRUG POLICY ADVOCACY | $65,000 |
| THE URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND PORTLAND, OR | TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF HB 4002/SB 5204 AND TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY FOR DRUG POLICY ADVOCACY | $65,000 |
| LATINO NETWORK PORTLAND, OR | TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF HB 4002/SB 5204 AND TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY FOR DRUG POLICY ADVOCACY | $65,000 |
| GROUND GAME TEXAS AUSTIN, TX | TO SUPPORT MARIJUANA ENFORCEMENT REFORM FOR THE NOVEMBER 2024 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT IN DALLAS, TX | $40,000 |
| SOMOS TEJAS DALLAS, TX | TO DECRIMALIZE MARIJUANA POSSESSION THROUGH SIGNATURE COLLECTION, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR LASTING POLICY CHANGE | $20,000 |
| NEW DAY NEVADA PAC LAS VEGAS, NV | TO SUPPORT NEW DAY NEVADA'S MISSION OF HELPING HARD WORKING NEVADAN'S GET AHEAD BY ADDRESSING STAGNATING WAGES AND GROWING MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL COSTS | $15,000 |
| CHAICHI FOR OREGON ALOHA, OR | TO SUPPORT FARRAH CHIACHI CAMPAIGN | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEREK OSCAR HODEL | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| KENNETH T MONTEIRO | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| SONDRA YOUDELMAN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JUAN CARTAGENA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAMELA G LICHTY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KASSANDRA FREDERIQUE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| KIMBERLY THOMAS CHIEF | OPERATING OFFICER (THRU FEB 2024) | 8 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drug Policy Action?
Drug Policy Action is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $19.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Drug Policy Action?
As of 2024, Drug Policy Action holds $19.7M in total assets with $5.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $1.4M in 2024.
Where does Drug Policy Action operate?
Drug Policy Action has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does Drug Policy Action award?
In 2024, Drug Policy Action awarded 10 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $136K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Drug Policy Action's EIN?
Drug Policy Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1951197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Drug Policy Action's focus areas in our free grants database
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
The Reich Family Charitable Trust
BROOKLYN, NY
Assets
$689K
Grants
1
Total Given
$453K
Launa Beuhler Foundation for
BROOKLYN, NY
Assets
$2K
Grants
4
Total Given
$20K
The Hilary Grace Foundation Inc
EAST AMHERST, NY
Assets
$126K
Grants
2
Total Given
$36K
Uw E J Madden Mem Open Hearts Club 10-214880
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$1.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$307K
Hindy's Foundation
BROOKLYN, NY
Assets
$142K
Grants
8
Total Given
$225K
Jeanne & Thomas Hardy Family Foundation
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$3K
Grants
3
Total Given
$3K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Drug Policy Action on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities
Go from researching Drug Policy Action to a real strategy.