Brent Shapiro Foundation For Drug Awareness

Organization Overview

Brent Shapiro Foundation For Drug Awareness is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (F01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brent Shapiro Foundation For Drug Awareness is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2021, Brent Shapiro Foundation For Drug Awareness generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $546.0k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS FOR THE DISEASE OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE AND DRUG AWARENESS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SAVE A LIFE CARD - THE CARD IS DESIGNED TO HELP PARENTS, TEACHERS AND COMMUNITIES TO RAISE AWARENESS AND TO REDUCE PREVENTABLE DRUG-RELATED OVERDOSE DEATHS. THE ORGANIZATION SENDS OUT CARDS ACROSS THE COUNTRY COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE. THE CARD CONTAINS AWARENESS MESSAGE AND DESCRIPTION OF SYMPTOM OF DRUG ABUSE. WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF DR. JEFFERY WILKINS (VICE CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY & MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF ADDICTION MEDICINE AT CEDARS-SINAI IN LOS ANGELES), THE ORGANIZATION PLAYED A PART IN GETTING THE 911 GOOD SAMARITAN (AB472) LEGISLATION PASSED IN CALIFORNIA, WHICH TOOK EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2013. WITNESSES OF OVERDOSES ARE PROTECTED BY THE NEW LAW WHICH PROVIDES LIMITED IMMUNITY FOR LOW-LEVEL DRUG LAW VIOLATIONS FOR THOSE WHO CALL 911/TAKE SOMEONE TO THE HOSPITAL FOR AN OVERDOSE. THE PASSAGE OF THE LAW WILL MAKE CALIFORNIA THE TENTH STATE IN THE COUNTRY TO ENSURE THAT WITNESSES WHO SEEK HELP IN AN OVERDOSE WILL NOT FACE FEAR OF ARREST FOR POSSESSION OF SMALL AMOUNTS OF ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$367,772
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$712,557
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,080,329
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $77,453
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $35,890
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$130,627
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,063,045

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Brent Shapiro Foundation For Drug Awareness has awarded $302,000 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

VARIETY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

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Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO ABSTAIN FROM THE USE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL.

$100,000

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

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Monterey Park, CA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO ABSTAIN FROM THE USE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL.

$100,000

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MALIBU

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Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO ABSTAIN FROM THE USE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL.

$100,000

LOS ANGELES BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

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Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO ABSTAIN FROM THE USE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL.

$2,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Brent Shapiro Foundation For Drug Awareness has recieved totaling $199,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$112,000
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT

$40,000
Environmental Research Advocates

Beverly Hills, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$30,000
The Herzer Foundation

Woodland Hills, CA

PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS FOR THE DISEASE OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE.

$10,000
Jewish Federation Of Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE SUPPORT

$7,500
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