Westmoreland Drug & Alcohol
Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc. (WeDAC) is a private, non-profit corporation and Single County Authority (SCA) located in Monessen, Pennsylvania. The organization functions as an administrative unit responsible for fiscal and program accountability, providing publicly funded services for Westmoreland County citizens in need of help with alcohol, tobacco, gambling, and other drug problems.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
+7.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.0M
+1.4% YoY
Grant Count
29
+7.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$138K
-5.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To enhance the quality of life for persons who have experienced problems related to their use or abuse of alcohol and/or drugs. The organization assures clients receive the appropriate level of alcohol/drug treatment and effectively utilizes various funding sources to eliminate financial impediments to persons seeking treatment while linking clients with appropriate supportive services.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Substance abuse treatment and prevention
- Alcohol and drug dependency services
- Recovery support services
- Community prevention initiatives
Grantmaking
WeDAC functions as a grantmaker to treatment and prevention providers serving Westmoreland County and surrounding regions.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary service area is Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The organization provides referrals and services throughout Western Pennsylvania, parts of Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Filing (2024):
- Total assets: $3,116,187
- Total revenues: $6,370,090
- Total expenses: $6,302,922
- Number of employees: 25
Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since July 1987 (EIN: 25-1491445)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,116,187 | $2,898,231 | $2,653,214 |
| Revenue | $6,370,090 | $5,995,530 | $5,871,620 |
| Expenses | $6,302,922 | $5,904,281 | $5,898,373 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $34,808 | $30,432 | $1,004 |
| 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
141 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Elizabeth Comer – Executive Director
- Diane Chopyak – Executive Assistant
- Lisa Miller – Director of Fiscal and Prevention Programs
- Breane Minardi – Director of Clinical and Case Management Services
- Julie Lovis – Director of Prevention Services
- Sarah Opalinski – Prevention Specialist/Community Mobilizer
- Donna Angelo – Fiscal Assistant
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLLEEN D HUGHES LEFT 122024 | EXECUTIVE DI | 37.5 | $117,211 |
| ELIZABETH COMER JOINED 12025 | EXECUTIVE DI | 37.5 | — |
| AUTUMN WALSH LEFT 1224 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CINDY ANIBALLI LEFT 62024 | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARY PERSON LEFT 62024 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN KIRKLING LEFT 72023 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMY DEMATT | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| EMILY FARKAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| L MICHELLE FERGUSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CODY INMAN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOHN MAHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVEN SELIP MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE MIZIKAR | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BRETT SEMICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN WASMUND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
WeDAC has been active in distributing opioid settlement funds to expand recovery housing and inpatient drug treatment programs in the region. The organization continues to offer community initiatives including:
Westmoreland County to distribute opioid settlement fundsMail-in Narcan distribution program to mitigate overdose deaths
Fentanyl test strip requests
Community events including First Responder Recognition and Night Out events
Support groups including All Recovery/Family Group and Grief Support Group
RAMP Seller/Server training programs
Smoking and vaping cessation resources through partnerships with Smokefree.gov
Contact Information
Address: 1200 Maronda Way, Suite 300 Monessen, PA 15062
Phone:
- Office: 724-243-2220
- Emergency: 800-220-1810
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Website: wedacinc.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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