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EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 208802884 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE I192 · Crime & Legal-Related · Very Large (>$50M) · everytown.org
revenue
$57.1M
expenses
$56.5M
net assets
$21.3M
employees
224
volunteers
1,037,379
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY OF EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND IS TO PROMOTE GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION AND INITIATIVES AND REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE THROUGH THE EDUCATION OF POLICY-MAKERS, THE PRESS, AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE CONSEQUENCES OF GUN VIOLENCE AND ORGANIZING COMMUNITIES IN SUPPORT OF GUN SAFETY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund advocates for gun safety legislation and initiatives to reduce gun violence. The organization educates policymakers, the public, and the press about the consequences of gun violence and mobilizes grassroots networks, including Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, to organize communities in support of gun safety reforms across the United States.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Mayors Against Illegal Guns
Coalition of mayors working to strengthen federal, state, and local gun laws, reduce illegal gun trafficking, and promote community safety initiatives.
Moms Demand Action
Grassroots volunteer network advocating for gun safety legislation, organizing community events, and influencing public policy at state and local levels.
Students Demand Action
Youth-led initiative empowering students to advocate for gun violence prevention through education, activism, and civic engagement in schools and communities.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 7 activities
    • Advocating for gun safety legislation and policy change
      Advocates for gun safety laws at the federal, state, and local levels, including efforts to block federal concealed carry reciprocity, ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, regulate ghost guns and DIY machine guns, and improve reporting of crime guns. Achieved legislative victories in multiple states including California, Connecticut, Maryland, New York, Virginia, Washington, Rhode Island, Utah, and Illinois.
    • Building bipartisan coalitions for gun safety
      Supports a bipartisan coalition of over 2,000 current and former mayors advocating for gun safety legislation, improved enforcement, and investment in victim services and violence intervention programs.
    • Conducting research on gun violence and its policy implications
      Conducts and publishes research on gun violence, including the impact of large-capacity magazines in mass shootings, trends in gun violence, and policy analysis to inform public debate and legislative action.
    • Engaging in litigation to challenge harmful gun laws and support survivors
      Provides legal representation to survivors of gun violence and engages in litigation to challenge harmful gun laws and advance legal victories in support of gun safety.
    • Funding electoral and advocacy campaigns to support gun safety candidates
      Funds advocacy efforts and electoral campaigns to support candidates who prioritize gun safety, including a nearly $1M investment in TV and digital ads and field programs for Judge Susan Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign.
    • Providing public education and resources on gun violence prevention
      Produces educational resources, action guides, and graphics to inform the public about gun violence, counter myths, and promote gun safety advocacy.
    • Supporting gun violence survivors through leadership development and storytelling
      Provides leadership development and support to survivors of gun violence through the Everytown Survivor Network and Survivor Fellowship program, empowering them to share personal stories and advocate for policy change.
  • Shooting Sports Training and Safety 1 activity
    • Offering firearm safety training for gun owners
      Provides online firearm safety training courses through the Train SMART initiative for both first-time and experienced gun owners.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Operating grassroots and volunteer mobilization networks
      Runs the nation's largest grassroots volunteer network with over 400 local groups and a chapter in every state, mobilizing more than 11 million people including students, teachers, mayors, and survivors to advocate for gun safety policies.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$57.12M
Contributions & grants$55.45M97%
Program service revenue$161K0%
Investment income$1.16M2%
Other revenue$352K
expenses
Total expenses$56.51M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$22.19M
Grants paid out$1.27M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$23.30M
Cash$20.11M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.98M
Net assets$21.32M
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHARLES KELLY POLITICAL AFFAIRS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 40 $456K
MATTHEW MCTIGHE COO & EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 40 $444K
NICHOLAS SUPLINA LAW & POLICY SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 40 $386K
ZOE SEGAL-REICHLIN SVP, DEPUTY COO & GENERAL COUNSEL 40 $383K
MONISHA HENLEY GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 40 $366K
STACEY LIPSON COMMUNICATIONS CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER 40 $317K
board members · 5
  • DENNIS WALCOTT — DIRECTOR
  • HOWARD WOLFSON — DIRECTOR & CHAIRPERSON AS OF 5/21/24
  • JASON POST — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL BEST — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD K DESCHERER — DIRECTOR & CHAIRPERSON THRU 3/23/24
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • Candid Government — Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund has earned a 2022 Gold Seal of Transparency from Candid.
  • Congress Government — Monitors and responds to federal legislative proposals related to gun safety, including concealed carry reciprocity bills.
  • Everytown Law Partner — Legal arm providing representation to survivors and challenging dangerous gun laws.
  • Gun Sense Action Network Network — Network of gun owners and advocates within the Everytown movement promoting responsible gun ownership.
  • Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition — Bipartisan coalition of over 2,000 mayors affiliated with Everytown advocating for gun safety legislation and violence intervention programs.
  • Moms Demand Action Coalition — Coalition of volunteers under the Everytown movement advocating for gun safety policies.
  • Moms Demand Action Network — Grassroots network part of Everytown for Gun Safety's organizational structure, active in advocacy campaigns across states.
  • Moms Demand Action Network — Grassroots volunteer network within the Everytown movement focused on gun violence prevention.
  • Moms Demand Action Network — National grassroots volunteer network under the Everytown movement focused on ending gun violence through advocacy and community organizing.
  • Students Demand Action Network — Grassroots network part of Everytown for Gun Safety's organizational structure, engaging youth in gun safety advocacy.
  • Students Demand Action Network — Youth-led organization within the Everytown movement advocating for gun safety.
  • Students Demand Action Network — Youth-led volunteer network under the Everytown movement engaging students in gun violence prevention through education, voter registration, and advocacy.
  • Trump administration Government — Engages in advocacy efforts to counter the gun lobby's agenda during the incoming Trump administration.
  • Urban Peace Institute Partner — Collaborates on discussions about community violence intervention funding and public safety.
  • Washington Government — Recognizes Washington state's leadership in enacting laws to restrict ghost guns and 3D-printed firearms.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Accountability for the Gun Industry as a Violence Prevention Strategy
    methodology: industry_accountability
    By exposing and challenging industry practices that circumvent gun safety laws—such as the proliferation of ghost guns—the organization reduces access to untraceable firearms, because systemic change requires addressing both policy gaps and corporate behavior.
  • Donor-Powered Advocacy to Counterbalance Gun Lobby Influence
    methodology: donor-powered_advocacy
    By leveraging contributions from leadership donors, the organization funds high-impact campaigns that amplify grassroots efforts and counteract the political influence of the gun industry, because sustained financial capacity enables long-term advocacy and policy pressure.
  • Grassroots Mobilization for Policy Change
    methodology: grassroots_mobilization
    By organizing and mobilizing communities, survivors, and volunteers at the local, state, and national levels, the organization generates public pressure that leads to the passage of gun safety legislation and shifts in public opinion, because sustained grassroots energy increases political accountability and policy responsiveness.
  • Public Education as a Pathway to Policy Support
    methodology: public-education-for-policy-change
    By educating the public, policymakers, and the press about the realities and consequences of gun violence, the organization builds informed support for gun safety legislation, because awareness and understanding precede political will and legislative action.
  • Story-Based Advocacy to Drive Engagement and Action
    methodology: story-based_advocacy
    By centering survivor and advocate narratives, the organization humanizes gun violence and inspires public engagement, because personal stories generate empathy, urgency, and collective motivation more effectively than data alone.