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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2024 Expires: February 2026

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA)

Standards Not Met
Standards Not Met
6 7 14 16 18
((80) 963-1433
232 East Canon Perdido
Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
https://cadasb.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) does not meet the following 5 Standards for Charity Accountability:

Standard 6 (Board Policy on Effectiveness)
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.

CADA does not meet this Standard because:

  • The board of directors does not have a written policy stating that, at least every two years, an appraisal be done assessing the organization’s performance and effectiveness and determining future actions required to achieve its mission.

Standard 7 (Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness)
Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.

CADA does not meet this Standard because:

  • The organization has not completed an effectiveness assessment in the last two years.

Standard 14 (Budget)
Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fund raising, and administration.

CADA does not meet this Standard because, when the organization provided budget information, it indicated that:

  • The organization did not produce a 2023 budget.

Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.

CADA does not meet this Standard because:

  • The organization states it does not have an annual report covering activities conducted in 2022.

Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.

CADA does not meet this Standard because the privacy policy on its website, https://cadasb.org does not indicate:

  • How to contact the charity to review personal information that is collected and request corrections.
  • What security measures are in place to protect personal information that is collected.

The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 3, 15

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) meets the remaining 13 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to build healthier lives, stronger families, and a safer, more vibrant community through education, prevention, and treatment of substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders throughout Santa Barbara County."

Year, State Incorporated:
1950, CA

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) provides alcoholism and drug abuse treatment, diversion programs, prevention and educational services for adults and adolescents throughout Santa Barbara County. CADA’s Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Centers in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria provide a place where teens and their families learn how to support each other in overcoming the disease of addiction and finding new skills that support their healing journey. The organization’s Teen Court Program provides early intervention for first-time misdemeanor offenders or school code violators by diverting them out of the traditional juvenile justice system. CADA also offers school-based counselors in elementary and secondary schools in Carpinteria, Lompoc, and Santa Maria. CADA’s counselors are mental health and substance abuse professionals located on school campuses. The organization’s mentor program matches trained adult volunteers with youth in grades 3 - 8 in schools. Friday Night Live supports campus clubs for junior high and high school students who are interested in developing leadership skills to foster a drug, tobacco and alcohol-free lifestyle in their community. CADA’s adult treatment programs include a Project Recovery Outpatient Treatment Center, perinatal treatment services and Adult Residential Treatment Services in a 12-bed facility. CADA also offers adult education and counseling programs, therapy for clients whose primary diagnosis is a mental health condition. The organization’s Save A Valuable Employee (SAVE) is a state-wide employee assistance program designed to enhance the wellbeing, productivity, and retention of employees in the workplace.

For the year ended June 30, 2022, Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA)'s program expenses were:

Youth prevention and treatment $3,205,653
Adult treatment $2,142,355
EAP: SAVE $154,334
Total Program Expenses $5,502,342

Chief Executive
Scott Whiteley, Executive Director

Compensation*
$152,985

Chair of the Board
Michael Hullander, M.D.

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Medical Doctor

Board Size
18

Paid Staff Size
120

*2021 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Television

Fundraising costs were 13% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $4,066,676, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA)'s audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022.

Source of Funds
Contract and program grants $2,863,745
Medi-Cal reimbursement revenue $1,793,706
Contributions and bequests $1,148,258
Fee for services and other income $596,796
Employee retention tax credit $174,885
Rental income $79,832
In-kind contributions $14,029
Investment income, net $-120,448
Special events, net $-133,754
Total Income $6,417,049

Programs: 80% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 13%

Total Income $6,417,049
Total expenses: $6,890,768
  Program expenses $5,502,342
  Fundraising expenses $525,078
  Administrative expenses $863,348
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-473,719
Beginning Net Assets $5,770,779
Other Changes In Net Assets $-43,767
Ending Net Assets $5,253,293
Total Liabilities $1,067,877
Total Assets $6,321,170

Note 1: According to the organization’s audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022, the organization received in-kind contributions of $14,029 including advertisement services ($6,673), maintenance services ($4,896), and other ($2,460).

Note 2: In the financial summary above, “other changes in net assets” refers to the net change in value of charitable remainder trust.

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance