FED UP! Coalition

What FED UP! Coalition does

FED UP! Coalition is a U.S.-based, nonprofit grassroots advocacy organization founded in 2012 to push for federal action on the opioid epidemic. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota (with a mailing address c/o the Steve Rummler Hope Network, its 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor), the coalition unites families affected by opioid addiction, medical experts, public health advocates, state coalitions, and aligned nonprofits into a single advocacy platform targeting the Federal Government. Its core activities are annual national rallies in Washington D.C. (held since 2013), a federated network of local rallies on International Overdose Awareness Day across 24+ states, Hill Day congressional advocacy events, the Opioid Bill of Rights initiative, call-to-action campaigns, and planning toolkits for local organizers. The coalition is governed by an Executive Committee, chaired by Daniel Busch, MD, MPH (as of 2026), after Emily Walden (2019-2025) succeeded founder Judy Rummler (2012-2018).

The coalition has no proprietary technology and does not sell products or services. Its distribution is through a WordPress-based website (feduprally.org), Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, email newsletters, and in-person events. Revenue is generated entirely through tax-deductible donations routed via the Steve Rummler Hope Network and through event sponsorships at Gold/Silver/Bronze tiers from member organizations such as Shatterproof, Phoenix House, Facing Addiction, and the National Safety Council. The coalition explicitly refuses funding from pharmaceutical companies or their trade organizations, which underpins its independence claim. Documented outcomes include influencing the FDA's 2013 rescheduling of hydrocodone combination products, contributing to a $133 million federal funding announcement in 2014, and being invited to the White House for President Obama's 2016 signing of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA).

Name

FED UP! Coalition

Legal name

FED UP! Coalition

Website

https://feduprally.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FED UP! Coalition is a U.S. grassroots nonprofit founded in 2012 that unites families, medical experts, and advocacy organizations to push the federal government for immediate action against the opioid epidemic, via annual D.C. rallies and 24+ state local events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Advocacy Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (81331), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC), Consumer Rights & Public Interest Advocacy (BPAGAFAK)

Keywords

• Opioid policy advocacy
• Grassroots health advocacy
• Federal legislative advocacy
• Overdose prevention awareness
• Addiction treatment access

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax-Deductible Donations: Tax-deductible donations are collected through the Steve Rummler Hope Network, a 501(c)(3) public charity. Donors can contribute via check payable to Steve Rummler Hope Network with FED UP! Coalition noted on the memo line, or through online fundraising tools.
2. Sponsorships: The coalition receives sponsorship support from member organizations and aligned nonprofits at various levels (Gold, Silver, Bronze) for rally and advocacy events.
3. No Pharmaceutical Funding: The coalition explicitly does not accept funds from pharmaceutical companies or their affiliates, ensuring independence and avoiding conflicts of interest in their advocacy work.

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FED UP! Coalition organizes national and local rallies, Hill Day congressional visits, Call to Action campaigns, and resources such as the Opioid Bill of Rights and rally planning toolkits to demand federal action on the opioid epidemic. Its core service is unifying families, state coalitions, nonprofits, and supporters into a single advocacy voice targeting U.S. federal policy and pharmaceutical industry accountability. Tax-deductible donations are accepted through the Steve Rummler Hope Network as fiscal sponsor, and the coalition explicitly refuses pharmaceutical funding.

Product overview

FED UP! Coalition is a grassroots advocacy organization that provides a unified platform for families, organizations, and allies to call for immediate federal action to end the opioid epidemic. The organization offers annual national rallies in Washington D.C., a federated network of local rallies held on International Overdose Awareness Day, the Opioid Bill of Rights initiative, Hill Day advocacy events, call to action campaigns, and comprehensive planning toolkits for local organizers. The coalition does not accept funding from pharmaceutical companies and operates as a mission-driven nonprofit focused on policy advocacy and public awareness.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FED UP! National Rally Annual national rally held in Washington D.C. since 2013 to advocate for federal action to end the opioid epidemic. Events include speeches, marches to the White House, and networking for advocates and families affected by opioid addiction.
• Local Rally Program (International Overdose Awareness Day) Federated local rallies held across 24+ U.S. states on August 31 each year (International Overdose Awareness Day), coordinated through local organizers and member organizations to unify the national message.
• Hill Day Advocacy Structured advocacy days where coalition members and supporters meet with U.S. Congressional representatives and staff to advocate for policy changes to end the opioid epidemic.
• Opioid Bill of Rights Policy initiative advocating for the rights of individuals impacted by the opioid crisis, including rights to affordable treatment, harm reduction services, naloxone access, and dignity in care.
• Call to Action Campaigns Grassroots advocacy campaigns mobilizing supporters to contact elected officials on issues including opioid settlement fund usage, FDA accountability, and legislation support.
• Congressional Visit Guide Step-by-step guidance document instructing supporters on how to schedule and conduct effective meetings with their U.S. members of Congress on opioid policy issues.
• FED UP! Rally Planning Toolkit Comprehensive planning toolkit including templates, social media guides, and appendix materials to help local organizers host FED UP! events in their communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Influenced FDA decision to support up-scheduling hydrocodone combination products in 2013 after FED UP! rally
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and flagship.

• National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse (NCAPDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20262026 Governing Member of FED UP! Coalition. NCAPDA works on prescription drug abuse prevention and is part of the coalition's core leadership structure.
• StopDrugDeath.comcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20262026 Governing Member of FED UP! Coalition. Organization focused on overdose prevention and response.
• STOPPnowcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20262026 Governing Member of FED UP! Coalition. Advocacy organization working to stop prescription drug abuse.
• Team Sharing, Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partner in 2018 Sackler Museum Demonstration march around Purdue Pharma headquarters. Organization supporting those affected by addiction.
• The Voices ProjectmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partner in 2018 Sackler Museum Demonstration. Organization that amplifies stories of those affected by addiction.
• ShatterproofmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Silver sponsor of 2017 FED UP! Rally. National nonprofit focused on addiction treatment reform and ending the stigma of substance use disorders.
• Phoenix HousemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Silver sponsor of 2017 FED UP! Rally. National addiction treatment provider offering substance use disorder services.
• Facing AddictionmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Silver sponsor of 2017 FED UP! Rally. National nonprofit dedicated to finding solutions to the addiction crisis.
• National Safety CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Silver sponsor of 2017 FED UP! Rally. Organization working to eliminate preventable deaths through safety advocacy and education.
• Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing (PROP)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Gold sponsor of 2017 FED UP! Rally. Medical organization advocating for responsible opioid prescribing practices.
• 60 Minutes / CBS NewsflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Featured FED UP! Coalition Executive Committee Chairperson Emily Walden and member Dr. Andrew Kolodny in February 2019 segment investigating whether the FDA ignited the opioid epidemic.
• The GuardianmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Published investigative piece 'These Mothers Saw the Opioid Epidemic before Anyone Else. No One Listened' featuring FED UP! coalition members.
• Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Member organization and supporter of FED UP! Coalition. Major treatment center providing addiction recovery services.
• ShatterproofmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Member organization. National nonprofit focused on reducing the stigma of addiction and improving treatment quality.
• Young People in Recovery (YPR)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Member organization. Advocacy organization focused on youth recovery support and advocacy.
• Steve Rummler Hope NetworkcoreOthers · 1 January 2012Steve Rummler Hope Network serves as the fiscal sponsor for FED UP! Coalition, collecting tax-deductible donations as a 501(c)(3) public charity. They also co-organize events and provide harm reduction services including naloxone training.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shatterproof: National nonprofit focused on addiction treatment reform, ending stigma of substance use disorders, and federal/state advocacy on the opioid crisis. Both a coalition member and Silver sponsor of FED UP! rallies, making it the most directly comparable peer in mission and constituency.
• STOPPnow: Advocacy organization working to stop prescription drug abuse and 2026 Governing Member of FED UP! Coalition. Directly comparable in mission on prescription opioid accountability.
• National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse (NCAPDA): State-level prescription drug abuse prevention coalition and 2026 Governing Member of FED UP!. Directly comparable as a peer advocacy organization focused on prescription opioid abuse prevention.
• Partnership to End Addiction: National nonprofit (formerly Partnership for Drug-Free Kids) focused on supporting families affected by addiction and advocating for treatment access. Comparable in mission around families-of-lost-loved-ones advocacy and federal policy engagement.
• Young People in Recovery (YPR): Advocacy organization focused on youth recovery support. Coalition member organization with aligned grassroots advocacy approach on opioid and substance use issues.
• Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing (PROP): Medical professional organization advocating for responsible opioid prescribing and FDA accountability — closely aligned with FED UP!'s founding thesis. PROP has been a Gold sponsor and active coalition partner.

Broad incumbents

• Drug Policy Alliance: Largest U.S. organization promoting drug policy reform, including decriminalization and harm reduction. Operates in adjacent policy space with broader scope than FED UP!'s federal-response focus.
• Phoenix House: National addiction treatment provider that also engages in policy advocacy. Coalition sponsor and active member in the substance use advocacy ecosystem.
• National Safety Council: Large established safety advocacy organization that includes the opioid crisis among preventable deaths it works on. Silver sponsor of FED UP! rallies with overlapping federal advocacy goals.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Major addiction treatment provider with advocacy and public policy arms. Coalition member, but operates at much larger scale combining direct treatment services with federal advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FEDUpRally
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCv-nqHR3kNGqOEZIYGqt0bw
• Facebookfacebook.com/feduprally
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/feduprally

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