National Organization For The Reform Of Marijuana Laws
- Assets
- $821.6k
- Revenue
- $590.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 01/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 52-0909444
Organization Overview
National Organization For The Reform Of Marijuana Laws, operating under the name Norml, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Norml employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Norml is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Norml generated $590.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $668.0k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
REPEAL OF MARIJUANA PROHIBITION ALLOWING FOR THE RESPONSIBLE USE BY ADULTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LOBBYING-NORML LOBBIES CONGRESS AND THE STATE LEGISLATURES ON LEGISLATION PERTAINING TO MARIJUANA POLICY; MONITORS FEDERAL AGENCIES REGARDING MARIJUANA AND MARIJUANA POLICY; MAINTAINS A WEB-BASED PROGRAM WHICH FACILITATES GRASSROOTS LOBBYING ON MARIJUANA POLICY IN ALL FIFTY STATE LEGISLATURES AND CONGRESS; FACILITATES A NETWORK OF VOLUNTEER CITIZEN ACTIVISTS WORKING TO CHANGE MARIJUANA LEGISLATION.
RESOURCES- NORML MAINTAINS A LEGAL COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF DEFENSE ATTORNEYS PRACTICING IN THE AREA OF MARIJUANA CHARGES. THE COMMITTEE OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO COLLEAGUES REGARDING DEFENSE OF MARIJUANA CHARGES AND RENDER UP TO DATE INFORMATION REGARDING CURRENT LEGISLATION ANDDEVELOPMENTS. IT MAY ALSO ACCESS A COMPUTER LIST SERVE WHERE ATTORNEYS CAN LOCATE A SAMPLE LEGAL MOTION OR BRIEF, INDENTIFY AN EXPERT WITNESS, BRAINSTORM THE THEORY OF DEFENSE, OR OBTAIN HELP FROM COLLEAGUES ACROSS THE COUTNRY. THE LEGAL COMMITTE PROVIDES PROBONO ASSITANCE, INCLUDING THE FILING OF AMICUS BRIEFS, INSELECT CASES WHERE IMPORTANT LEGAL PRECEDENT MAY BE INVOLVED.
LEGAL EDUCATION-NORML ORGANIZES ANNUAL LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINARS THE PURPOSE OF WHICH TO EDUCATE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS PRACTICING IN AREA OF MARIJUANA RELATED CHARGES. THE SEMINARS REVIEW LATEST CASES AND DEVELOPMENTS IN LEGISLATION AND DEFENSE ARGUEMENTS AS WELL AS OFFER A FORUM FOR PEERS TO SEEK AND RENDER ADVICE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rick Steves Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Evan Nison Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Randy Quast Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Dan Viets Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Beverly Moran Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dale Gieringer Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $150,029 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $375,946 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $525,975 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $67,410 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$2,682 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $590,703 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $130,246 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,025 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $277,371 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $25,670 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,480 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,922 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,910 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $75,222 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $12,080 |
| Information technology | $8,679 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,429 |
| Travel | $7,100 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,927 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $8,821 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $668,039 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $71,365 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $843 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,309 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $633 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $739,480 |
| Total assets | $821,630 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,658 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $15,275 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $14,000 |
| Total liabilities | $63,933 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $757,697 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $821,630 |