Knife Rights Inc
- Assets
- $344.0k
- Revenue
- $356.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Gilbert, AZ
- Founding
- 02/2007
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 74-3197990
Organization Overview
Knife Rights Inc is located in Gilbert, AZ. The organization was established in 2007. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Knife Rights 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 09/2023, Knife Rights Inc generated $356.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $298.6k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 8 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
LOBBYING FOR KNIFE AND EDGED TOOLED USERS ACROSS THE US THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
KNIFE LAW PREEMPTION PROTECTS KNIFE OWNERS' CIVIL RIGHTS BY REMOVING CONFUSING AND DISCRIMINATORY PATCHWORKS OF LOCAL KNIFE RESTRICTIONS SO THAT KNIFE OWNERS ARE TREATED THE SAME WHEREVER THEY TRAVEL WITHIN A STATE'S BORDERS. THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK CONTINUED THIS YEAR AND SAW GREAT SUCCESS -IN NEW JERSEY, KNIFE RIGHTS SUCCESSFULLY WORKED TO GET A SENATE COMMITTEE TO AMEND A BILL THAT TARGETED KNIFE OWNERS WITH FELONIES.IN PENNSYLVANIA KNIFE RIGHTS SUCCESSFULLY REPEALED THE STATE'S IRRATIONAL, OUTDATED AND UNCONSTITUTIONAL AUTOMATIC KNIFE RESTRICTIONS.IN VIRGINIA KNIFE RIGHTS SUCCESSFULLY REPEALED THE STATE'S IRRATIONAL, OUTDATED AND UNCONSTITUTIONAL BAN ON CONCEALED CARRY OF AUTOMATIC KNIVES.KNIFE RIGHTS IS A PLAINTIFF IN A KNIFE RIGHTS FOUNDATION, INC. LAWSUIT SEEKING TO END CALIFORNIA'S UNCONSTITUTIONAL "SWITCHBLADE" BAN.KNIFE RIGHTS SUPPORTED FLORIDA PERMITLESS CARRY BILL (INCLUDING KNIVES) IS SIGNED INTO LAW.KNIFE RIGHTS SUPPORTED BILL REPEALS BAN ON KNIFE CARRY AT POLLS.KNIFE RIGHTS SUPPORTED NEBRASKA PERMITLESS CARRY BILL (INCLUDING KNIVES) IS SIGNED INTO LAW.KNIFE RIGHTS WAS A PLAINTIFF IN A KNIFE RIGHTS FOUNDATION, INC. LAWSUIT THAT SUCCEEDED IN ENDING PHILADELPHIA'S UNCONSTITUTIONAL BAN ON ANY KNIFE CARRY IN PUBLIC.KNIFE RIGHTS WAS A PLAINTIFF IN A KNIFE RIGHTS FOUNDATION, INC. LAWSUIT CHALLENGING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE FEDERAL SWITCHBLADE ACT AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Douglas S Ritter Chairman/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $0 |
Alan Romania Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ethan Becker Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Brownell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $124,814 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $209,710 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $334,524 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,640 |
| 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 | $356,164 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $5,220 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,937 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,408 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $105,524 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,027 |
| Office expenses | $11,375 |
| Information technology | $14,655 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $57,967 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,007 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $298,578 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $344,046 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $344,046 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $344,046 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $344,046 |