LEAD INC
AI Summary
LEAD INC is a nonprofit organization focused on substance abuse prevention, operating collaboratively with local law enforcement, schools, and communities to educate students in grades K-12 about the consequences of substance abuse, violence, and bullying. With an operating budget of $23.5 million and total revenue of $21 million for the 2024 filing year, LEAD INC is supported by multiple funders and does not rely on a single source for 50% or more of its revenue. More information can be found on their website at www.leadrugs.org.
Mission Statement
LEAD IS A COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM IN WHICH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES JOIN TOGETHER TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ABOUT THE PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE, VIOLENCE AND BULLYING. THE LEAD BASED PROGRAM IS PROVIDED WITH CURRICULA AND INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO BE DELIVERED IN GRADES K-12, INCLUDING CAMPS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS. LEAD'S PROGRAMS INCREASE KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF EFFECTIVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AMONG SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES. LEAD PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, RESOURCES AND MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES HAVE THE MEANS TO PARTNER WITH OUR EDUCATORS, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING PROVEN AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS TO DETER YOUR AND ADULTS FROM DRUG USE, DRUG RELATED CRIMES, BULLYING AND VIOLENCE. LEAD IS COMMITTED TO REINFORCING MUTUAL RESPECT, GOODWILL AND RELATIONS BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
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Substance abuse prevention
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is LEAD INC’s budget?
In 2024, LEAD INC reported an annual operating budget of around $23.5 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does LEAD INC support?
LEAD INC supports work in Substance abuse prevention.
Where does LEAD INC operate?
LEAD INC is headquartered in Allentown, NJ.
Who funded LEAD INC recently?
In 2025, LEAD INC received grants from AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, GRANO FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JJGFO LLC, and ROBERT E & MARIE ORR SMITH FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant LEAD INC received in 2024?
The largest grant to LEAD INC in 2024 exceeds $45 thousand.
What is LEAD INC’s reliance on government grants?
LEAD INC relied on government grants for less than 5% of their total revenue in 2024.