Giffords Law Center to Prevent
EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE STATE OF GUN VIOLENCE AND PROPOSE SOLUTIONS THAT INCREASE THE SAFETY OF COMMUNITIES BY ENCOURAGING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND COMMON SENSE POLICIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.8M
-6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$543K
About Giffords Law Center to Prevent
Based on IRS filings
Giffords Law Center to Prevent is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $209K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,815,967 | $11,602,903 | $13,974,721 |
| Revenue | $11,457,257 | $8,684,596 | $11,383,923 |
| Expenses | $12,164,493 | $11,412,578 | $10,001,840 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $208,753 | $184,457 | $74,154 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Giffords ($1,500,000), Equis Institute ($100,000), Mid-america Regional Council Community Service Corp ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GIFFORDS WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT CULTURE CHANGE PROGRAM | $1,500,000 |
| EQUIS INSTITUTE SAN FRANCISCO, CA | CONTRIBUTION TO PARTNER ORG | $100,000 |
| MID-AMERICA REGIONAL COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICE CORP KANSAS CITY, MO | CONTRIBUTION TO PARTNER ORG | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMMA BROWN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 9 | — |
| JOHN HEISSE | PRESIDENT/CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DAVID KAPNICK | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PETER AMBLER SEE SCHED O | FORMER E.D. (12/2023) MEMBER, | 1 | — |
| STEVEN BARON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MONICA BHARGAVA | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAUL CHAPMAN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| OWEN CLEMENTS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BROOK DOOLEY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHARLES DYKE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN FEENEY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES FOUSEKIS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MELINDA HAAG | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MIKIKO HUANG | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAROL KINGSLEY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM KISSINGER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID LIPKIN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY MALUTTA | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFFRY MANN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK MOSLEY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RAYMOND MARSHALL | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ERIC MOGILNICKI | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDREA NILL SANCHEZ | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MATT POWERS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRENT RAY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SARAH RAY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID ROTH | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES SEFF | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEVEN SMITH | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HAROLD SOGARD | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEANNA C STEELE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KENNETH TABER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RODERICK THOMPSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GABBY GIFFORDS | FOUNDER | 13 | — |
| ALISON DAMASKOS | VP OF OPERATIONS | 8 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER PHILLIPS | VP OF DEVELOPMENT | 17 | — |
| LAURA CUTILLETTA | CHIEF OF STAFF, VP PROGRAMS | 40 | — |
| PAUL CARRILLO | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | — |
| JOHN ADAM SKAGGS | CHIEF COUNSEL/VP | 40 | — |
| LINDSAY NICHOLS | POLICY DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Giffords Law Center to Prevent?
Giffords Law Center to Prevent is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $10.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Giffords Law Center to Prevent?
As of 2024, Giffords Law Center to Prevent holds $10.8M in total assets with $11.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $1.6M in 2024.
Where does Giffords Law Center to Prevent operate?
Giffords Law Center to Prevent has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Missouri.
What size grants does Giffords Law Center to Prevent award?
In 2024, Giffords Law Center to Prevent awarded 3 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $543K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Giffords Law Center to Prevent's EIN?
Giffords Law Center to Prevent's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4638549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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