Firearms Policy Foundation is located in Las Vegas, NV. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Firearms Policy Foundation employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Firearms Policy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Firearms Policy Foundation generated $1.4m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES DEEPLY ROOTED IN THIS NATION'S HISTORY AND TRADITION, ESPECIALLY THE INALIENABLE, FUNDAMENTAL, AND INDIVIDUAL RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS, AND ANY RELATED CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AS PERMISSIBLE UNDER LAW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CORPORATION HAS UNDERTAKEN EFFORTS TO CREATE AND PROMULGATE LEGAL ANALYSIS, LITIGATED OR OTHERWISE DEFENDED THE INTERESTS OF THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES, THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE RIGHTS ENSHRINED THEREIN AND INFORMED THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WHICH AFFECT THEIR ABILITY TO EXERCISE THEIR CIVIL RIGHTS AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH THESE PURPOSES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey Silvester Vice-President/director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $94,339 |
Patrick Norman Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $40,347 |
Brandon Combs President/chairman/director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $15,600 |
Jonathan Jensen Secretary/vice-Chair/director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $7,800 |
Kyle Kennington Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Howard Wilner Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $1,321,547 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,321,547 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $121,876 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,443,423 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $100,000 |
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. | $168,633 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $68,300 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $72,968 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,907 |
Other employee benefits | $2,811 |
Payroll taxes | $18,647 |
Fees for services: Management | $6,569 |
Fees for services: Legal | $433,125 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,940 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $81,888 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,000 |
Office expenses | $13,233 |
Information technology | $34,866 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,442 |
Travel | $25,681 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,944 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $13,377 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,111,804 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $392,888 |
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 | $26,551 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $419,439 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,928 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,928 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $417,511 |
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 | $419,439 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Firearms Policy Foundation has recieved totaling $359,351.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: 2ND AMENDMENT DEFENS | $285,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $44,251 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: MEDICAL / PUBLIC SERVICES | $30,000 |
The Duke Energy Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $100 |
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American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Northern California San Francisco, CA | $50,273,493 | $20,203,197 |
Aclu Foundation Of Southern Calif Los Angeles, CA | $48,853,408 | $18,834,457 |
National Day Laborer Organizingnetwork Pasadena, CA | $10,086,654 | $6,946,557 |
Firearms Policy Coalition Las Vegas, NV | $1,601,483 | $6,404,219 |
Aclu Foundation Of San Diego And Imperial Counties Inc San Diego, CA | $11,164,604 | $6,106,880 |
Ella Baker Center For Human Rights In California Oakland, CA | $18,713,132 | $3,553,376 |
American Civil Liberties Union Los Angeles, CA | $9,796,512 | $5,601,442 |
Pacific Justice Institute Sacramento, CA | $2,313,726 | $4,279,351 |
American Civil Liberties Union San Diego, CA | $2,346,156 | $3,212,739 |
Oregon Justice Resource Center Portland, OR | $3,932,122 | $6,461,449 |
Human Rights Defense Glendale, CA | $6,995 | $3,038,102 |
Society For Information Display Campbell, CA | $9,660,886 | $2,402,019 |