The Addiction Policy Forum
We lead the fight against the deadly consequences of addiction and help patients, families, and communities affected by the disease.
The Addiction Policy Forum at a glance
In short: The Addiction Policy Forum gave $25K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,177
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,392
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,335,860
- -29.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Addiction Policy Forum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Pain Advocacy Center ($10K). Together the top 3 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2023) to $25K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Pain Advocacy Center Denver, CO | Research and translation of the policy for identifying and treatment of addictions | $10,000 |
| United States Association for the Study of Pain Annapolis, MD | Research and translation of the policy for identifying and treatment of addictions | $10,000 |
| Voices of Hope - Lexington Inc Lexington, KY | Research and translation of the policy for identifying and treatment of addictions | $5,177 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,335,860 | $1,468,165 | $1,554,000 | $25,177 | 3 | $9,724 |
| 2023 | $1,887,008 | $2,301,071 | $2,000,241 | $23,334 | 3 | $24,580 |
| 2022 | $1,099,522 | $884,352 | $952,320 | — | — | $5,316 |
| 2021 | $1,194,566 | $828,781 | $1,602,106 | — | — | $-85,667 |
| 2020 | $2,033,344 | $1,050,402 | $2,072,026 | — | — | $-3,838 |
About The Addiction Policy Forum
Based on IRS filings
The Addiction Policy Forum is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in North Bethesda, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Addiction Policy Forum is led by Jessica Nickel, CEO & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica Nickel
CEO & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$334K (2020) → $233K (2024)
Jonathan Blodgett
Chairman of the Board
President → Chairman of the Board, 2021
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Braeden Kelly
Director of Programs & P
Director of Programs & Policy Initiatives → Director of Programs & P, 2022
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$105K (2021) → $127K (2024)
Robert Rancourt
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ashley
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Blake Norton (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ron Legrande (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan Thau (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $233K, to Jessica Nickel (CEO/Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Addiction Policy Forum
How much does The Addiction Policy Forum give each year?
The Addiction Policy Forum gave $25K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $23K across 3 grants.
What is The Addiction Policy Forum's typical grant size?
The Addiction Policy Forum's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,392, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Addiction Policy Forum give grants?
The Addiction Policy Forum's top state is Colorado, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maryland (40%) and Kentucky (21%).
Does The Addiction Policy Forum give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Addiction Policy Forum's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Addiction Policy Forum?
The Addiction Policy Forum reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is The Addiction Policy Forum?
The Addiction Policy Forum is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in North Bethesda, MD. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Addiction Policy Forum's EIN?
The Addiction Policy Forum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3010585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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