Palmer Drug Abuse Program-Houston, Inc.
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Palmer Drug Abuse Program-Houston, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
To be the most effective prevention and recovery program helping young people and families avoid or recover from the devastating effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
Year, State Incorporated:
1979, TX
The Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP) has operated in Houston for over 50 years, providing free drug and alcohol prevention, education and recovery services to young people ages 12-25 and their parents. At PDAP, young people struggling to recover from substance abuse receive 12-step based support meetings, individual and family counseling, social and recreational activities and recovery support focused on developing life skills and coping skills. Parents are offered the support necessary to play a positive role in the recovery of their child. PDAP's services are offered on a sliding-scale fee basis, but no one is turned away for inability to pay. PDAP is proud of its successes and remains dedicated to providing hope for those affected by the devastation of substance in the Houston community.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, Palmer Drug Abuse Program-Houston, Inc.'s program expenses were:
| Program services | $455,249 |
| Total Program Expenses | $455,249 |
Chief Executive
Beth Eversole, CEO
Chair of the Board
Lauren Anderson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Houston Ballet
Board Size
Not disclosed
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
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 Palmer Drug Abuse Program-Houston, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $449,902 |
| Special events income | $63,555 |
| Private foundation support | $15,000 |
| Interest and other income | $3,080 |
| Total Income | $531,537 |
Programs: 74% Fundraising: 9% Administrative: 18%
| Total Income | $531,537 |
| Total expenses: | $616,575 |
| Program expenses | $455,249 |
| Fundraising expenses | $52,820 |
| Administrative expenses | $108,506 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-85,038 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $326,587 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $241,549 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,119 |
| Total Assets | $243,668 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas