Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund is located in Newtown, CT. As of 06/2023, Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund employed 9 individuals. Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund generated $7.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 74.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 60.2% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SANDY HOOK PROMISE ACTION FUND (ACTION FUND) WORKS IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH SANDY HOOK PROMISE FOUNDATION (FOUNDATION). WITH A SHARED MISSION TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER YOUTH AND ADULTS TO PREVENT VIOLENCE IN THEIR SCHOOLS, HOMES, AND COMMUNITIES, AS THE 501(C)(4) ARM OF SANDY HOOK PROMISE, ACTION FUND WORKS AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL TO PASS NONPARTISAN LEGISLATION THROUGH INCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIPS, DIVERSE GRASSROOTS EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ACTION FUND WORKS AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL TO PASS LEGISLATION THAT ADVANCES SCHOOL SAFETY, MENTAL HEALTH AND GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION THROUGH NONPARTISAN PARTNERSHIPS, DIVERSE GRASSROOTS EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION. THE ONLY NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION OF ITS KIND, ACTION FUND WRITES, INTRODUCES, AND INFLUENCES FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATION WITH BIPARTISAN SUPPORT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE RESEARCHING AND WRITING EFFECTIVE POLICY, EDUCATING LEGISLATORS AND CONSTITUENTS, AND LOBBYING FOR THE PASSAGE OF SENSIBLE LEGISLATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nicole Hockley Chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $21,435 |
Mark Barden Chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 39 | $229,190 |
William Sherlach Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Bennett Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph Cassidy Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bradley Myles Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Missionwired Marketing And Advertising | 6/29/23 | $741,533 |
Upland Software Inc Marketing And Advertising | 6/29/23 | $566,927 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,679,193 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,679,193 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $171,524 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$32,914 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,817,803 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $707,932 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $153,117 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $538,363 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,413 |
Other employee benefits | $43,740 |
Payroll taxes | $47,842 |
Fees for services: Management | $32,110 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,896 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $526,750 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $372,907 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $830,269 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,658,333 |
Office expenses | $473,018 |
Information technology | $7,325 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $41,703 |
Travel | $45,501 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,314 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $6,363,416 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,661,265 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $47,299 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,611,982 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,320,546 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $98,528 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $461,716 |
Total liabilities | $560,244 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,760,302 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,320,546 |