Giffords is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Giffords employed 71 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Giffords 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 12/2022, Giffords generated $9.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.0m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Giffords has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $930,557. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF GUN VIOLENCE IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. GIFFORDS WORKS TO AFFECT LEGISLATION, SHAPE THE NATIONAL DIALOGUE AND REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BUILDING A STRONG NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON ENGAGING AND GROWING A DIVERSE NATIONAL NETWORK OF SUPPORTERS AND PARTICIPATING IN AN ONGOING DIALOGUE WITH THE AMERICAN PUBLIC IN ORDER TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Ambler Member/executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 33 | $193,114 | 
| Robin Lloyd Managing Director | Officer | 39 | $221,171 | 
| Christopher Phillips VP Development | Officer | 26 | $131,185 | 
| Alison Damaskos Chief Oper Officer | Officer | 38 | $166,879 | 
| Sheila Isong Engagement Director | 40 | $162,870 | |
| Christie Lerro Hr & Operations Director | Officer | 38 | $146,383 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Ab Data Direct Contact | 12/30/22 | $686,451 | 
| Evergreen Strategy Group Inc General Consulting | 12/30/22 | $360,676 | 
| Global Strategy Group Llc Research/polling | 12/30/22 | $364,125 | 
| Weymouth Watson Llc Event Management | 12/30/22 | $231,532 | 
| Skd Knickerbocker Genl Cons/media Serv | 12/30/22 | $299,796 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $9,359,308 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $62,569 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,359,308 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $1,209 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$995 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $9,359,522 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $180,107 | 
| 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. | $1,289,898 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $500,025 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $2,978,193 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $101,001 | 
| Other employee benefits | $214,232 | 
| Payroll taxes | $318,044 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $223,125 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $297,022 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $242,277 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $60,000 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $4,090,893 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $209,225 | 
| Information technology | $84,144 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $311,275 | 
| Travel | $986,180 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $736,476 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $75,739 | 
| Insurance | $53,989 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $13,046,753 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,953,361 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $200,680 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $119,093 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,167 | 
| 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 | $113,041 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $203,182 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $2,239,573 | 
| Total assets | $6,834,097 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $682,531 | 
| 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 | $2,118,757 | 
| Total liabilities | $2,801,288 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,032,809 | 
| 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 | $6,834,097 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Giffords has awarded $155,500 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| CEASEFIREPA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 | 
| MENDING ROOTS FOREST PROJECT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,500 | 
| ALL TOGETHER COLORADO PURPOSE: POLITICAL ACTIVITY | $25,000 | 
| BETTER COLORADO ALLIANCE PURPOSE: POLITICAL ACTIVITY | $10,000 | 
| SAFE SCHOOLS SAFE COMMUNITY OREGON PURPOSE: POLITICAL ACTIVITY | $105,000 |