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CENTER FOR US POLICY

Washington, DC   |  www.centerforuspolicy.org
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CENTER FOR US POLICY

EIN: 81-1689167

Mission

The Center for U.S. Policy (CUSP) is a non-partisan research and education organization dedicated to enhancing the health, safety, and economic opportunity of all Americans. CUSP’s 2023 priorities include preventing substance use disorder (SUD) and drug poisonings, and supporting people with SUD and mental health conditions, including justice-involved and other often-overlooked individuals. For more information, visit centerforuspolicy.org and follow @USPolicyCenter.

Ruling year info

2017

Chairman

Mr. Michael Barnes Esq.

Main address

1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 400

Washington, DC 20004 USA

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EIN

81-1689167

Subject area info

Health care access

Patient-centered care

Community mental health care

Transitional mental health services

Substance abuse prevention

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Population served info

Infants and toddlers

Children

Adolescents

Adults

Parents

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NTEE code info

Patient Services - Entertainment, Recreation (E86)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Prevention

CUSP researches, analyzes, and recommends policies to prevent substance use disorders and drug poisonings. CUSP works with organizations like Community Impact NC to educate community leaders on prevention policy and practices.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Parents
At-risk youth
Incarcerated people
Substance abusers

Where we work

Financials

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Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Revenue vs. expenses:  breakdown

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Financial data

Source: IRS Form 990 info

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Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents
Letter of Determination is not available for this organization
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Chairman

Mr. Michael Barnes Esq.

LinkedIn profile

Michael C. Barnes, Esq., is Chairman of the Center for U.S. Policy, a not-for-profit organization advancing solutions to substance use disorder and the drug poisoning crisis. He also practices health and drug law and policy. Mr. Barnes’s research and analysis have been published in more than 15 legal, policy, and medical journals. He is a member of the advisory board for the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit, the board of directors for the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association, the National Sheriffs’ Association’s Drug Enforcement Committee, and the editorial board for the Journal of Opioid Management. He is a recipient of the Federation of State Medical Boards’ Ray L. Casterline, M.D., Award for Excellence in Writing.

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Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation
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Board of directors
as of 01/22/2023
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Board chair

Mr. Michael Barnes

Meredith Shelton

Marsha Stanton

LaTonya Pinkard

Ronne Ostby

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 1/22/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, or other sexual orientations in the LGBTQIA+ community
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 01/22/2023

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Data
  • We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
  • We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
  • We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.