Project Childsafe Inc
To raise funding for the support of educating the general public about firearms and the safe and responsible use and storage of firearms. Continued on "schedule o"the organization also seeks to promote and increase awareness of proper firearm storage practices to prevent unauthorized individuals, including children and at-risk persons exhibiting symptoms of mental illness, from accessing firearms. The purpose of the organization is also to partner with firearm industry members, law enforcement, government entities, academic institutions, and other national, state, and community stakeholders in encouraging safe storage and responsible ownership and use of firearms through advocacy, research, education, and outreach programs.
Project Childsafe Inc at a glance
In short: Project Childsafe Inc gave $150K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $150K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $150,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $302,392
- -21.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Project Childsafe Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2023) to $150K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc Shelton, CT | The purpose of the grant was for the nssf to purchase safety locks to be distributed as part of the project childsafe program administrated by the nssf. | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $302,392 | $196,137 | $288,157 | $150,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $386,070 | $122,249 | $250,282 | $150,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $519,452 | $249,509 | $264,806 | $150,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $535,692 | $164,083 | $88,113 | — | — |
| 2021 | $465,490 | $176,945 | $120,982 | — | — |
| 2020 | $435,180 | $157,857 | $121,543 | — | — |
About Project Childsafe Inc
Based on IRS filings
Project Childsafe Inc is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Shelton, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $302K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Project Childsafe Inc is led by Joseph Bartozzi, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Bartozzi
Chairman
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Erwin
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence G. Keane
Assistant Secretary
Secretary → Assistant Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Brassard
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Lachance
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stephen Sanetti (2020–2021) — Former Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Project Childsafe Inc
How much does Project Childsafe Inc give each year?
Project Childsafe Inc gave $150K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $150K across 1 grant.
How large is Project Childsafe Inc?
Project Childsafe Inc reported $302K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $196K.
What is Project Childsafe Inc?
Project Childsafe Inc is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Shelton, CT. It holds $302K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Project Childsafe Inc operate?
Project Childsafe Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Project Childsafe Inc's EIN?
Project Childsafe Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2147964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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