Guitars Not Guns

Organization Overview

Guitars Not Guns is located in Milliken, CO. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (O99) the organization is classified as: Youth Development N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Guitars Not Guns 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 12/2023, Guitars Not Guns generated $94.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $80.0k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.7%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDE GUITARS AND LESSONS TO FOSTER KIDS, AT RISK YOUTH AND OTHER DESERVING CHILDREN IN A CLASSROOM SETTING WITH QUALIFIED TEACHERS IN AN EFFORT TO STOP VIOLENCE IN THE CHILDREN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROVIDE GUITARS AND LESSONS TO FOSTER KIDS, AT RISK YOUTH AND OTHER DESERVING CHILDREN IN A CLASSROOM SETTING WITH QUALIFIED TEACHERS IN AN EFFORT TO STOP VIOLENCE IN THE CHILDREN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Donna Hammond
Vice President
$0
Richard Salazar
Secretary
$0
Louise Nelson
Treasurer
$0
Barbara Gorin
Vice President
$0
Stephen Vagnini
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $850
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$89,865
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$90,715
Total Program Service Revenue$3,269
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 $93,984

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