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 12/2022, Giffords employed 71 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 12/2022, Giffords generated $9.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.0m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Giffords has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $930,557. 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
2022
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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 | 33 | $193,114 |
Robin Lloyd Managing Director | Officer | 39 | $221,171 |
Christopher Phillips VP Development | Officer | 26 | $131,185 |
Alison Damaskos Chief Oper Officer | Officer | 38 | $166,879 |
Sheila Isong Engagement Director | 40 | $162,870 | |
Christie Lerro Hr & Operations Director | Officer | 38 | $146,383 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Ab Data Direct Contact | 12/30/22 | $686,451 |
Evergreen Strategy Group Inc General Consulting | 12/30/22 | $360,676 |
Global Strategy Group Llc Research/polling | 12/30/22 | $364,125 |
Weymouth Watson Llc Event Management | 12/30/22 | $231,532 |
Skd Knickerbocker Genl Cons/media Serv | 12/30/22 | $299,796 |
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 | $9,359,308 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $62,569 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,359,308 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,209 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$995 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $9,359,522 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $180,107 |
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. | $1,289,898 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $500,025 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,978,193 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $101,001 |
Other employee benefits | $214,232 |
Payroll taxes | $318,044 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $223,125 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $297,022 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $242,277 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $60,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,090,893 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $209,225 |
Information technology | $84,144 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $311,275 |
Travel | $986,180 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $736,476 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $75,739 |
Insurance | $53,989 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $13,046,753 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,953,361 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $200,680 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $119,093 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,167 |
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 | $113,041 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $203,182 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,239,573 |
Total assets | $6,834,097 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $682,531 |
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 | $2,118,757 |
Total liabilities | $2,801,288 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,032,809 |
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 | $6,834,097 |
Over the last fiscal year, Giffords has awarded $155,500 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
CEASEFIREPA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
MENDING ROOTS FOREST PROJECT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
ALL TOGETHER COLORADO PURPOSE: POLITICAL ACTIVITY | $25,000 |
BETTER COLORADO ALLIANCE PURPOSE: POLITICAL ACTIVITY | $10,000 |
SAFE SCHOOLS SAFE COMMUNITY OREGON PURPOSE: POLITICAL ACTIVITY | $105,000 |