Mission
DRUG POLICY ACTION SEEKS TO REFORM FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL DRUG POLICIES. WE EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT DRUG LAWS AND INVOLVE THEM IN OUR EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT GOVERNMENT POLICIES ON THESE ISSUES ADVANCE THE PUBLIC INTEREST.
Public Charity
DRUG POLICY ACTION
DRUG POLICY ACTION is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in NEW YORK, NY. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $8.6M, expenses of $6.9M, total assets of $27.0M. Imperigo tracks 15 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $21.8M.
EIN: 521951197
NEW YORK, NY
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$8.6M
Total Expenses$6.9M
Total Assets$27.0M
Grant Records15
Funding Total$21.8M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Received
TO SUPPORT THE GRANTEE'S NON-PARTISAN SOCIAL WELFARE ACTIVITIES
$5,000,000
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$1,500,000
TO SUPPORT THE SOCIAL WELFARE ACTIVITIES OF THE GRANTEE
$5,000,000
PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE NOLAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE
$1,500,000
DONATION TO SUPPORT PASSAGE OF NEW DRUG LAWS AND POLICIES GROUNDED IN EVIDENCE AND EQUITY.
$50,000
Showing up to 5 of 15 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
PRESIDENT
Derek Oscar Hodel
DIRECTOR
Juan Cartagena
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kassandra Frederique
TREASURER
Kenneth T Monteiro
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Melissa Garcia
DIRECTOR
Pamela G Lichty
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.6M | $6.9M | $27.0M |
| 2024 | $5.3M | $2.4M | $19.7M |
| 2023 | $3.2M | $6.0M | $20.4M |
| 2022 | $11.4M | $3.4M | $20.4M |
| 2021 | $3.1M | $6.2M | $10.5M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $3.1M to $8.6M (+180%), with total assets most recently reported at $27.0M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.