Violence Policy Center
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 11/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1571442
Organization Overview
Violence Policy Center is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1988. As of 12/2021, Violence Policy Center employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Violence Policy Center 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 12/2021, Violence Policy Center generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $922.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH ACTIVITY ON FIREARMS VIOLENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE VIOLENCE POLICY CENTER (VPC) CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES ON FIREARMS VIOLENCE AND RELATED ISSUES. VPC'S ONGOING EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS ARE TARGETED AT THE GENERAL PUBLIC, POLICY MAKERS, AND THE NEWS MEDIA OFFERING INFORMATION AND POLICY OPTIONS THAT WILL BE EFFECTIVE IN REDUCING GUN RELATED DEATH AND INJURY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Josh Sugarmann Exec. Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $156,600 |
Kristen Rand Legislative Director | Officer | 40 | $156,600 |
Jack Blum Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laurie Halpern Benenson Secretary Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bert Foer Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Barnes Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $17,859 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,344,249 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,362,108 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $16,939 |
| 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 | $1,379,047 |
| 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. | $156,600 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,830 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $323,351 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $35,358 |
| Other employee benefits | $67,664 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,818 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,280 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $500 |
| Office expenses | $2,037 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $110,848 |
| Travel | $8,696 |
| 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 | $7,110 |
| Insurance | $8,125 |
| All other expenses | $54,785 |
| Total functional expenses | $922,130 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $193,663 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,958,210 |
| 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 | $14,465 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,687 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $26,364 |
| Total assets | $2,196,389 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,139 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $86,300 |
| 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 | $92,439 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,953,950 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $150,000 |
| 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 | $2,196,389 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 27 grants that Violence Policy Center has recieved totaling $451,537.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Joyce Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION & JUSTICE REFORM | $150,000 |
The Leonard And Sophie Davis Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS OR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $80,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,797 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $26,097 |
David Bohnett Foundation Beverly Hills, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
The Morningstar Philanthropic Foundation Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $20,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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Defender Association Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $30,226,371 | $74,615,150 |
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National Center For State Courts Williamsburg, VA | $41,032,163 | $55,178,370 |
Legal Aid Of North Carolina Inc Raleigh, NC | $20,293,978 | $46,798,720 |
National Center For Missing And Exploited Children Alexandria, VA | $86,703,413 | $53,896,819 |
Kind Inc Washington, DC | $33,572,798 | $46,801,634 |
US Chamber Institute for Legal Reform Washington, DC | $0 | $9,809,081 |
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Harrisburg, PA | $5,685,750 | $35,650,270 |
The V Foundation Cary, NC | $79,722,279 | $38,304,202 |
National Center On Institutions And Alternatives Inc Baltimore, MD | $28,906,060 | $38,419,646 |
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Inc Washington, DC | $151,671,327 | $20,894,378 |