American Firearms Association is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 2019. 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, American Firearms Association employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Firearms Association 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, American Firearms Association generated $282.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 44.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $297.3k during the year ending 12/2021. 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 ADVOCATE FOR THE SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF ALL LAW ABIDING CITIZENS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE HAVE ADVOCATED FOR THE SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF ALL LAW ABIDING CITIZENS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Benjamin Dorr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $42,000 |
Chris Dorr Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $26,000 |
Aaron Dorr Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $24,000 |
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 | $262,260 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $262,260 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $20,000 |
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 | $282,260 |
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 | $92,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,740 |
Fees for services: Management | $43,231 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,012 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $561 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $4,537 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $7,877 |
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 | $201 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $3,045 |
Total functional expenses | $297,349 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $205,639 |
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 | $2,413 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $208,052 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,188 |
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 | $1,188 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $206,864 |
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 | $208,052 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Firearms Association has awarded $160,798 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
MINNESOTA FIREARMS ASSOCIATION | | | $59,499 |
Beavercreek, OH | | $50,000 |
Des Moines, IA | | $46,299 |
Harrisburg, PA | | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Acton Institute For The Study Of Religion And Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | $18,578,686 | $8,804,881 |
American Civil Liberties Foundation Of Pennsylvania Inc Philadelphia, PA | $9,232,042 | $4,773,653 |
American Civil Liberties Union Fund Of Michigan Detroit, MI | $10,765,805 | $4,413,671 |
American Civil Liberties Union Detroit, MI | $4,485,791 | $2,421,193 |
Freedoms Foundation At Valley Forge Valley Forge, PA | $16,030,512 | $2,192,144 |
American Civil Liberties Union Philadelphia, PA | $7,985,609 | $2,648,337 |
Gildas Club Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | $4,932,573 | $1,730,878 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Kentucky Foundation Inc Louisville, KY | $2,669,845 | $1,894,338 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Indiana Foundation Indianapolis, IN | $5,369,460 | $1,646,381 |
American Civil Liberties Union Cleveland, OH | $4,179,820 | $2,096,245 |
Training For Change Inc Philadelphia, PA | $588,561 | $863,381 |
Gunsdown Inc Youngstown, OH | $1,207,489 | $1,148,651 |