Giffords is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Giffords employed 88 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Giffords 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 12/2021, Giffords generated $14.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $11.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.8% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2019, Giffords has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $775,057. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF GUN VIOLENCE IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. GIFFORDS WORKS TO AFFECT LEGISLATION, SHAPE THE NATIONAL DIALOGUE AND REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BUILDING A STRONG NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON ENGAGING AND GROWING A DIVERSE NATIONAL NETWORK OF SUPPORTERS AND PARTICIPATING IN AN ONGOING DIALOGUE WITH THE AMERICAN PUBLIC IN ORDER TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Peter Ambler Member/executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 36 | $229,069 |
Robin Lloyd Managing Director | Officer | 39 | $221,737 |
David Chipman Senior Advisor | Officer | 40 | $219,172 |
Alison Damaskos Chief Oper Officer | Officer | 38 | $169,542 |
Torria Kennedy Finance Director | Officer | 39 | $168,813 |
Sheila Isong Engagement Director | Officer | 40 | $162,369 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Ab Data Direct Contact | 12/30/21 | $1,194,911 |
Global Strategy Group Llc Communications | 12/30/21 | $273,500 |
Precision Strategies Llc Strategic Services | 12/30/21 | $453,193 |
Skd Knickerbocker Media Services | 12/30/21 | $376,191 |
K2 Intelligence Security Services | 12/30/21 | $262,780 |
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 | $14,273,408 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $67,833 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,273,408 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,235 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$375 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $14,275,071 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $81,229 |
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. | $1,738,946 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $443,202 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,162,044 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $79,322 |
Other employee benefits | $145,958 |
Payroll taxes | $286,971 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $160,871 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $155,670 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $161,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $60,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,157,249 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $129,255 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $312,943 |
Travel | $282,930 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $381,112 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $76,539 |
Insurance | $41,181 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $11,072,472 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,156,456 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $632,027 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $405,673 |
Accounts receivable, net | $63,974 |
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 | $89,299 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $278,921 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $495,476 |
Total assets | $9,121,826 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $376,624 |
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 | $1,025,162 |
Total liabilities | $1,401,786 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,720,040 |
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 | $9,121,826 |
Over the last fiscal year, Giffords has awarded $60,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Arlington Heights, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
MENDING ROOTS FOREST PROJECT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Giffords has recieved totaling $50.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Louis M Helms Jr & Anita B Helms Charitable Foundation Mt Pleasant, NC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $50 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Jack & Jill Of America Inc Washington, DC | $9,408,863 | $16,824,619 |
Jewish Community Center Of Baltimore Inc Owings Mills, MD | $10,312,244 | $15,367,290 |
Hope House Foundation Inc Norfolk, VA | $8,074,708 | $12,111,448 |
Giffords Washington, DC | $9,121,826 | $14,275,071 |
Jack And Jill Of America Incorporated Washington, DC | $8,719,734 | $12,985,357 |
Virginia Regional Transit Purcellville, VA | $16,382,383 | $8,231,477 |
Lynchburg South Lodge No 1727 Loyal Order Of The Moose Lynchburg, VA | $3,317,172 | $6,195,077 |
Links Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $23,252,589 | $7,772,032 |
Solutions That Empower People Inc Rocky Mount, VA | $2,704,443 | $4,763,662 |
Rooftop Of Virginia Cap Galax, VA | $1,411,246 | $4,260,955 |
Coalition For Epidemic Preparedness Innovations Us Cepi Us Washington, DC | $496,981 | $3,699,855 |
Quincy Institute For Responsible Statecraft Washington, DC | $4,164,590 | $5,927,477 |