Second Amendment Foundation
- Assets
- $8.7m
- Revenue
- $7.4m
- Investments
- $1.5m
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Bellevue, WA
- Founding
- 04/1975
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-6184167
Organization Overview
Second Amendment Foundation is located in Bellevue, WA. The organization was established in 1975. 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, Second Amendment Foundation employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Second Amendment Foundation 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, Second Amendment Foundation generated $7.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.6% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF GUN RIGHTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
PUBLIC EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF GUN RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC WITH REGARDS TO THE BILL OF RIGHTS, THE CONSTITUTION AND THE INVOLVEMENT OF FIRE ARMS IN CRIME PREVENTION.
LEGAL ACTION IN DEFENSE OF GUN OWNERS, INCLUDING CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGE OF LAWS IN THE COURTS. (EXCLUDING LEGAL SERVICE PERFORMED PRO BONO).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alan Gottlieb Director/vice Pres | OfficerTrustee | 26 | $36,000 |
Sam Slom Director/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Wiest Director/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Massad Ayoob Director/president | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
D Allen Youngmang Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Gresham Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Southwest Publishing & Mailing Printing/mailing | 12/30/21 | $680,172 |
Merril Associates Mail, Marketing/list Rental | 12/30/21 | $383,780 |
Red Spark Strategy Digital Media Strategy | 12/30/21 | $129,242 |
Service Bureau Cooperative Inc Data Proc/acctg/telemarketing | 12/30/21 | $385,443 |
Rrtv Media Advertising | 12/30/21 | $765,000 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $7,347,473 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,347,473 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $20,857 |
| 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 | $7,369,700 |
| 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. | $36,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,400 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $204,958 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $52,126 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,955 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,772,668 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $613,086 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,026,567 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $93,869 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $76,512 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,079 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $74,211 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,774,541 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,709,576 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,606,684 |
| 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 | $50,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $35,545 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,352 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $708,707 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,530,213 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $14,333 |
| Total assets | $8,657,410 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $472,445 |
| 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 | $472,445 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,184,965 |
| 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 | $8,657,410 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 27 grants that Second Amendment Foundation has recieved totaling $578,312.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Katherinejames Foundation Dorado, PR PURPOSE: PROGRAMS | $150,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $105,110 |
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: for general operations | $100,120 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $97,563 |
The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: 2ND AMENDMENT DEFENS | $50,000 |
The H D Perry Family Foundation Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Civil Liberties Union Of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | $57,896,259 | $9,471,494 |
Second Amendment Foundation Bellevue, WA | $8,657,410 | $7,369,700 |
American Civil Liberties Union Seattle, WA | $20,509,202 | $4,403,808 |
Oregon Justice Resource Center Portland, OR | $3,932,122 | $6,461,449 |
Citizens Committee For The Right To Keep And Bear Arms Bellevue, WA | $3,893,640 | $2,665,228 |
American Civil Liberties Foundation Of Oregon Inc Portland, OR | $2,900,650 | $1,032,737 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Idaho Foundation Inc Boise, ID | $2,476,586 | $1,481,077 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Alaska Foundation Anchorage, AK | $918,724 | $803,380 |
Communities Of Color Coalition Everett, WA | $1,011,990 | $1,011,990 |
American Civil Liberties Union Portland, OR | $8,478,875 | $2,369,578 |
Health Freedom Defense Fund Inc Sandpoint, ID | $961,674 | $1,484,835 |
Family Policy Institute Of Washington Lynnwood, WA | $557,626 | $908,301 |