2026-03-19T13:37:20-04:00 2025-12-31 450491842 BLANKENSHIP CPA GROUP PLLC 101 WINNERS CIRCLE BRENTWOOD TN 370272304 990 2025-01-01 470987099 DRUG FREE DICKSON COALITION DRUG 6156863128 207 CHURCH STREET DICKSON TN 37055 MARK COOK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6156863128 2026-03-17 SCOTT A FELTS CPA P01547515 6153733771 2026-03-18 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MARK COOK 207 CHURCH STREET DICKSON TN 37055 791718 false X WWW.DRUGFREEDICKSON.COM X 2014 TN THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE AND PREVENT ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND DRUG ABUSE IN DICKSON COUNTY, PARTICULARLY AMONG YOUTH, THROUGH AWARENESS, EDUCATION, AND ACTION. 5 5 8 100 0 536608 782517 4671 0 1155 3830 537763 791018 0 0 239764 368131 0 0 236992 155541 476756 523672 61007 267346 234475 442645 60390 2150 174085 440495 X THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE AND PREVENT ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND DRUG ABUSE IN DICKSON COUNTY, PARTICULARLY AMONG YOUTH, THROUGH AWARENESS, EDUCATION, AND ACTION. false false 455913 4671 THE DRUG FREE DICKSON COALITION WAS FOUNDED IN 2012 AND IS MADE UP OF VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE ISSUE OF SUBSTANCE MISUSE IN DICKSON COUNTY. OUR MISSION IS TO REDUCE AND PREVENT ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND DRUG MISUSE IN DICKSON COUNTY, THROUGH AWARENESS, EDUCATION, AND ACTION, PARTICULARLY AMONG OUR YOUTH. DFDC SEEKS TO UNITE THE COMMUNITY IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES TO PREVENT AND LESSEN THE PROGRESSION OF SUBSTANCE MISUSE IN ALL AGES. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE JUVENILE COURT. WE HAVE ESTABLISHED A NICOTINE CESSATION PROGRAM FOR OUR YOUTH ALONG WITH A MONTHLY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS - CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O 455913 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 6 0 true 8 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 5 5 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false TN X X MARK COOK 6156863128 207 CHURCH STREET DICKSON TN 37055 MARK COOK EXECUTIVE DI 40.00 X 93938 0 2818 TIM EADS PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID COLE VICE PRESIDE 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KYLE LAMASTUS TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LESLIE WOLFE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 RAY CROUCH JR BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 93938 2818 false false false 4170 769346 9001 782517 PROGRAM SERVICE INCOME 624190 4671 4671 4671 3035 4170 700 2335 2335 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 1495 1495 1495 791018 4671 3830 96756 87080 9676 240880 216792 24088 5084 4576 508 25411 22870 2541 550 550 19104 16238 2866 20265 20265 88715 78172 10543 15338 7669 7669 8562 8562 15 15 2200 2200 598 598 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 143 143 GRANT EXPENSES 51 51 523672 455913 67759 0 133675 250436 72924 166533 17059 11000 2383 10817 8617 17059 234475 442645 3888 2150 56502 60390 2150 X 174085 440495 174085 440495 234475 442645 267346 -936 X false false false X 188314 318228 428471 536608 782517 2254138 188314 318228 428471 536608 782517 2254138 2254138 1335 1335 818 1155 1495 3468 2258941 19391 0.99790 0.99870 X PART II, LINE 10 OTHER INCOME 1,973 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 11000 2383 8617 8617 FORM 990, PART III LINE 4A - FIRST PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENT THE DRUG FREE DICKSON COALITION WAS FOUNDED IN 2012 AND IS MADE UP OF VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE ISSUE OF SUBSTANCE MISUSE IN DICKSON COUNTY. OUR MISSION IS TO REDUCE AND PREVENT ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND DRUG MISUSE IN DICKSON COUNTY, THROUGH AWARENESS, EDUCATION, AND ACTION, PARTICULARLY AMONG OUR YOUTH. DFDC SEEKS TO UNITE THE COMMUNITY IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES TO PREVENT AND LESSEN THE PROGRESSION OF SUBSTANCE MISUSE IN ALL AGES. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE JUVENILE COURT. WE HAVE ESTABLISHED A NICOTINE CESSATION PROGRAM FOR OUR YOUTH ALONG WITH A MONTHLY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS CLASS ON THE DANGERS OF VAPING NICOTINE AND THC FOR BOTH PARENTS AND STUDENTS. THE STAFF BECAME LIFE SKILLS FACILITATORS AND HAVE BEEN ABLE TO IMPLEMENT THIS EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM IN OUR MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND HIGH SCHOOLS. WE HOST EDUCATIONAL EVENTS FOR PARENTS INCLUDING OUR HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT PROGRAM. HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT IS AN INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION FOR PARENTS WHO MAY BE CONFUSED OR CONCERNED BY CHANGES IN THEIR CHILD'S BEHAVIOR. THE PROGRAM EDUCATES PARENTS ABOUT HOW TEENS AND PRETEENS USE EVERYDAY ITEMS TO HIDE EVIDENCE OF RISKY BEHAVIORS. THE PRESENTATION IS A MOCK SETUP OF A TEENAGER'S BEDROOM AND ITEMS ARE HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT ALL AROUND THE ROOM. OUR FACILITATOR TEACHES PARENTS HOW TO BECOME MORE CURIOUS, OBSERVANT AND INVOLVED-AND HOW TO RESPOND WHEN THEY UNCOVER SOMETHING THAT IS HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT. WE WERE ALSO ABLE TO HOST FUN INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH DURING SPRING, SUMMER AND FALL BREAKS, INCLUDING A SKATEBOARD WORKSHOP. THIS PROGRAM CONSISTED OF 5 LESSONS WITH GUEST SPEAKERS ON SUBSTANCE MISUSE, VAPING, UNDERAGE DRINKING AND RISKY BEHAVIORS. EACH CHILD WHO ATTENDED RECEIVED A FREE SKATEBOARD AND BEGINNERS LESSONS. THE DRUG FREE DICKSON COALITION (DFDC) IS PROUD TO REPORT ANOTHER YEAR OF MEASURABLE IMPACT AND RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDS THROUGHOUT 2025. AS A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN COALITION SERVING DICKSON COUNTY, DFDC REMAINS COMMITTED TO PREVENTING YOUTH SUBSTANCE MISUSE, SUPPORTING FAMILIES, AND STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS THAT PROMOTE A SAFE, HEALTHY, AND DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY. 2025 HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS - EXPANDED EVIDENCE-BASED YOUTH PREVENTION PROGRAMMING IN LOCAL SCHOOLS, REACHING OVER 5000 STUDENTS WITH SUBSTANCE MISUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION. - HOSTED COMMUNITY AWARENESS INITIATIVES ADDRESSING VAPING, FENTANYL, UNDERAGE ALCOHOL USE, AND EMERGING DRUG TRENDS. - DISTRIBUTED FREE MEDICATION LOCK BOXES TO FAMILIES TO REDUCE ACCESS TO UNSECURED PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS IN HOMES. - INCREASED YOUTH LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT THROUGH PREVENTION AMBASSADOR PROGRAMS. - STRENGTHENED COLLABORATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, SCHOOLS, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND CIVIC PARTNERS. NATIONAL RECOGNITION & LEADERSHIP DRUG FREE DICKSON COALITION WAS HONORED WITH THE CADCA BLUE RIBBON COALITION AWARD, A NATIONAL DISTINCTION RECOGNIZING COALITIONS THAT DEMONSTRATE MEASURABLE OUTCOMES, STRONG INFRASTRUCTURE, AND EXEMPLARY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STRATEGIC PREVENTION FRAMEWORK. FURTHER DEMONSTRATING ITS LEADERSHIP IN PREVENTION, DRUG FREE DICKSON COALITION WAS INVITED TO PRESENT ITS OUTCOMES AND STRATEGIES AT: - THE CADCA NATIONAL LEADERSHIP FORUM - THE NATIONAL RX AND ILLICIT DRUG SUMMIT - THE LIFESAVERS NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HIGHWAY SAFETY PRIORITIES THESE INVITATIONS REFLECT NATIONAL RECOGNITION OF THE COALITION'S EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES, MEASURABLE IMPACT, AND INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. COST-BENEFIT IMPACT AN INDEPENDENT COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS CONDUCTED BY CATALYST EVALUATIONS FOUND THAT: FOR EVERY 1 INVESTED IN PREVENTION EFFORTS IN DICKSON COUNTY, 4.05 IN PUBLIC BURDEN SPENDING IS SAVED. THESE SAVINGS REFLECT REDUCTIONS IN COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH HEALTHCARE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, LOST PRODUCTIVITY, AND OTHER SUBSTANCE MISUSE-RELATED EXPENDITURES. THIS ANALYSIS CONFIRMS THAT PREVENTION IS BOTH SOCIALLY IMPACTFUL AND FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE. FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP & COMPLIANCE DRUG FREE DICKSON COALITION REMAINS COMMITTED TO TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND RESPONSIBLE FISCAL MANAGEMENT. FUNDS RECEIVED THROUGH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GRANTS, AS WELL AS PRIVATE DONATIONS, ARE USED EXCLUSIVELY TO SUPPORT PREVENTION EDUCATION, OUTREACH INITIATIVES, COALITION CAPACITY BUILDING, AND EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMMING. THE COALITION MAINTAINS SOUND INTERNAL CONTROLS AND COMPLIES WITH ALL FEDERAL AND STATE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. NO FUNDS ARE USED FOR PARTISAN POLITICAL ACTIVITY. ACTIVE OVERSIGHT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ENSURES ALL EXPENDITURES ALIGN WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND STRATEGIC PREVENTION OBJECTIVES. COMMUNITY IMPACT PREVENTION WORKS. IN 2025, DFDC CONTINUED BUILDING PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES ACROSS DICKSON COUNTY BY: - INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE DANGERS OF SUBSTANCE MISUSE. - PROMOTING SAFE PRESCRIPTION DRUG STORAGE AND DISPOSAL. - SUPPORTING POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. - ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITY IN ADDRESSING SUBSTANCE MISUSE. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR PARTNERS, VOLUNTEERS, DONORS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. TOGETHER, WE ARE PRODUCING MEASURABLE OUTCOMES AND LONG-TERM SAVINGS FOR DICKSON COUNTY. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR MISSION, PROGRAMS, OR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT DRUG FREE DICKSON COALITION AT 615-352-2821. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND BOARD MEMBERS SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSURE FORM ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPENSATION FOR THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL IS SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED ON AVAILABLE GRANT FUNDING AND LOCAL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION. COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 A COPY OF FORM 990 AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.