Gun Owners Of America Inc is located in Springfield, VA. The organization was established in 1978. 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, Gun Owners Of America Inc employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gun Owners Of America Inc 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, Gun Owners Of America Inc generated $8.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND DEFEND THE SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF GUN OWNERS, INCLUDING PROMOTING AND DEVELOPING A GREATER UNDERSTANDING AND AWARENESS REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE AND BENEFITS OF FIREARMS OWNERSHIP, AND CONDUCTING EDUCATION AND POLICY RELATED TO SUCH RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INFORMATION AND PUBLIC SERVICE: INFORMATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND ADVOCACY RELATING TO THE ISSUE OF FIREARM OWNERSHIP RIGHTS IN AMERICA.
NEWSLETTER: DEVELOPMENT OF ADDITIONAL CONSTITUTIONAL AND CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVISTS; DISSEMINATION OF NEWS AND ANALYSIS ON STATE FIREARMS RIGHTS ISSUE.
MEMBERSHIP: TO UPDATE AND INFORM MEMBERS ON THE PROGRESS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND FUTURE PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tim Macy Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $126,000 |
John Velleco Executive V-P | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $93,973 |
Erich Pratt Senior V-P | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $78,346 |
Lawrence D Pratt Former Director | 0 | $18,000 | |
Gerald Ognibene Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Samuel A Paredes Secretary/treasurer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
William J Olson Pc Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $377,274 |
Zip Mailing Services Inc Direct Mail And Printing | 12/30/21 | $278,022 |
Vote Rite Systems Inc Computer Services | 12/30/21 | $174,000 |
Cp Direct Inc Printing Services | 12/30/21 | $147,329 |
Integrity Associates Consulting | 12/30/21 | $102,223 |
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 | $8,638,198 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,638,198 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,470 |
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 | $8,674,177 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $319,319 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,653 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $921,590 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $97,004 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $507,922 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $110,798 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $619,960 |
Advertising and promotion | $581,809 |
Office expenses | $202,124 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $85,540 |
Travel | $291,336 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $32,450 |
Insurance | $337,385 |
All other expenses | $236,836 |
Total functional expenses | $5,988,553 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,497,234 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,624,014 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $381,853 |
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 | $79,409 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $67,363 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,111 |
Total assets | $9,655,984 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $394,669 |
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 | $5,450 |
Total liabilities | $400,119 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,254,616 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,249 |
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 | $9,655,984 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Gun Owners Of America Inc has recieved totaling $600.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Charitable Endeavor Foundation Henderson, NV PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $600 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
National Association For Gun Rights Inc Fredericksburg, VA | $3,761,291 | $15,555,397 |
People For The American Way Foundation Washington, DC | $11,850,277 | $6,120,086 |
Civil Rights Corps Washington, DC | $13,089,055 | $7,081,687 |
Gun Owners Of America Inc Springfield, VA | $9,655,984 | $8,674,177 |
National Redistricting Foundation Washington, DC | $10,161,512 | $9,689,030 |
Leadership Conference On Civil And Human Rights Inc Washington, DC | $5,151,123 | $5,837,651 |
Save The Children Action Network Washington, DC | $2,133,552 | $5,058,065 |
Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Violence Washington, DC | $2,170,408 | $3,199,677 |
March On Maryland Inc Annapolis, MD | $3,121,880 | $6,897,403 |
Franklin Education Forum Washington, DC | $2,626,564 | $4,912,426 |
Worker Rights Consortium Washington, DC | $1,652,712 | $2,681,576 |
The Center For Organizational Research And Education Arlington, VA | $2,527,191 | $3,625,969 |