Giffords
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.
Giffords at a glance
In short: Giffords gave $310K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $310,000
- +1671.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,750
- +564.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $6,362,954
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Giffords funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Senate Majority Pac ($100K). Together the top 8 received $310K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 23 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Giffords gives
- Giving grew 417% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $310K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $310K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Senate Majority Pac Washington, DC | Partner Org Contribution | $100,000 |
| Arizona Democratic Party Phoenix, AZ | Partner Org Contribution | $100,000 |
| Unrig Our Economy Wilmington, DE | Partner Org. Contribution | $40,000 |
| End Gun Violence Michigan Action Ann Arbor, MI | Partner Org. Contribution | $20,000 |
| Education Reform Now Advocacy New York, NY | Partner Org. Contribution | $20,000 |
| Hispanic Federation New York, NY | Latino Talks Event Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Tides Center San Francisco, CA | Reception Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Texas Gun Sense Austin, TX | Partner Org. Contribution | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,362,954 | $17,629,551 | $17,232,495 | $310,000 | 8 | $14,727 |
| 2023 | $6,156,177 | $12,762,016 | $12,883,022 | $17,500 | 3 | $2,137 |
| 2022 | $6,834,097 | $9,359,522 | $13,046,753 | $155,500 | 5 | $214 |
| 2021 | $9,121,826 | $14,275,071 | $11,072,472 | $60,000 | 2 | $860 |
| 2020 | $5,257,651 | $7,024,931 | $8,930,041 | $180,000 | 5 | $-960 |
About Giffords
Based on IRS filings
Giffords is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $310K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Giffords is led by Emma Brown, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 8 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emma Brown
Executive Director
Member, President & Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
31 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $300K (2024)
Peggy Egan
Chair
Member & Treasurer → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Alison Damaskos
Vice President of Operations
Chief Oper Officer → Vice President of Operations, 2024
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $212K (2024)
Christopher Phillips
Vice President of Development
Development Director → Vice President Development, 2022
Vice President Development → Vice President of Development, 2024
On filings since 2020
23 hrs/week
$111K (2020) → $221K (2024)
Nicola Bocour
Vice President of State Affairs
Vice President - State Initiatives → Vice President State Infrastructure, 2023
Vice President State Infrastructure → Vice President of State Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $207K (2024)
Peter Ambler
Senior Advisor
Member & Executive Director → Senior Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2020
27 hrs/week
$186K (2020) → $227K (2024)
Gabrielle Giffords
Founder
On filings since 2022
27 hrs/week
$110K (2022) → $256K (2024)
Christopher Harris
Vice President of Communications
Vice President Communications → Vice President of Communications, 2024
On filings since 2023
39 hrs/week
$130K (2023) → $212K (2024)
Vanessa Gonzalez
Vice President, Government & Political Affairs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$237K (2024)
Gil Kerlikowske
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Costos
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Kander
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Udall
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vaughn Walker
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Addisu Demissie
Member
Member New → Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Saenz
Member
Member New → Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: David Chipman (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Sheila Isong (2020–2023) — Engagement Director
- Former: Christie Lerro (2022–2023) — Hr & Operations Director
- Former: Peter Ambler-Retro Pay (2023) — Member, President & Executive Director
- Former: Alexander Villagomez-Miranda (2020–2022) — Design Director
- Former: John Heisse (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Robin Lloyd (2020–2022) — Managing Director
- Former: Katharine Letzler Moore (2022) — Political Director
- Former: Kathleen Toohill (2022) — Deputy Communications Director
- Former: Brian Wesolowski (2020–2021) — Communications Director
- Former: Dong Kim (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Adzi Vokhiwa (2021) — Federal Affairs Director
- Former: Caitlin Quinn (2021) — Dep Development Director
- Former: Eric Lundy (2021) — Dep Engagement Director
- Former: Michelle Kannan (2021) — Reg Development Director
- Former: Torria Kennedy (2021) — Finance Director
- Former: Jason Phelps (2020) — Dep Communications Director
- Former: Joanna Belanger (2020) — Political Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $300K, to Emma Brown (Executive Director). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Giffords
How much does Giffords give each year?
Giffords gave $310K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $18K across 3 grants.
What is Giffords's typical grant size?
Giffords's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $38,750, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Giffords give grants?
Giffords's top state is District of Columbia, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Arizona (32%) and Delaware (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Giffords give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Giffords's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Partner Org Contribution" (6 grants).
Who are Giffords's largest grantees?
Giffords's largest 2024 grantees include Senate Majority Pac ($100,000), Arizona Democratic Party ($100,000) and Unrig Our Economy ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Giffords?
Giffords reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.6M.
What is Giffords?
Giffords is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. It holds $6.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Giffords's EIN?
Giffords's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5592432. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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