Nevadans For Background Checks is located in Carson City, NV. As of 06/2017, Nevadans For Background Checks employed 13 individuals. Nevadans For Background Checks 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2017
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR GUN PURCHASES GENERALLY AND TO SUPPORT THE BACKGROUND CHECK INITIATIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NEVADANS FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS IS A NEVADA BALLOT COMMITTEE DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE BACKGROUND CHECK INITIATIVE THAT WILL CLOSE A LOOPHOLE IN NEVADA LAW BY REQUIRING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR ALL GUN SALES, WITH REASONABLE EXCEPTIONS FOR FAMILY,HUNTING, AND SELF-DEFENSE. IN THIS TAX YEAR, NEVADANS FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS FOCUSED ITS EFFORTS ON COMMUNICATING WITH VOTERS THROUGH PAID AND EARNED MEDIA, AS WELL AS OUTREACH EVENTS AROUND THE STATE, AND BUILDING A BROAD COALITION OF GUN VIOLENCE SURVIVORS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATES, GUN OWNERS FAMILIES, COMMUNITY LEADERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND CONCERNED NEVADANS.
NEVADANS FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS IS A NEVADA BALLOT COMMITTEE DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE BACKGROUND CHECK INITIATIVE THAT WILL CLOSE A LOOPHOLE IN NEVADA LAW BY REQUIRING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR ALL GUN SALES, WITH REASONABLE EXCEPTIONS FOR FAMILY,HUNTING, AND SELF-DEFENSE. IN THIS TAX YEAR, NEVADANS FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS FOCUSED ITS EFFORTS ON COMMUNICATING WITH VOTERS THROUGH PAID AND EARNED MEDIA, AS WELL AS OUTREACH EVENTS AROUND THE STATE, AND BUILDING A BROAD COALITION OF GUN VIOLENCE SURVIVORS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATES, GUN OWNERS FAMILIES, COMMUNITY LEADERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND CONCERNED NEVADANS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tara Paone President | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Matthew Griffin Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Tara Paone President | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Matthew Griffin Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Skd Knickerbocker Llc Advertising | 6/29/17 | $12,678,255 |
Audience Partners Advertising | 6/29/17 | $600,000 |
Mission Control Inc Printing & Mailing | 6/29/17 | $536,495 |
New Blue Interactive Polling | 6/29/17 | $260,095 |
Skd Knickerbocker Llc Advertising | 6/29/17 | $12,678,255 |
Stones Phones Patch Through Calls | 6/29/17 | $286,467 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $27,200 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $14,854,181 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,881,381 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | -$5,722 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $14,875,659 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $355,833 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $58,739 |
Payroll taxes | $28,195 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $33,812 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $121,949 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $761,313 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,036,257 |
Office expenses | $16,268 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,011 |
Travel | $29,938 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,560 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $18,772 |
All other expenses | $18,293 |
Total functional expenses | $15,048,397 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $250,497 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $56 |
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 | $5,459 |
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 | $256,012 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,331 |
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 | $10,331 |
Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $0 |
Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total net assets or fund balances | $245,681 |