named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Be SMART
Public education initiative promoting responsible gun storage to protect children, emphasizing adult responsibility in firearm safety within homes.
Everytown Law
Legal initiative providing litigation support to defend gun safety laws and advance legal strategies to reduce gun violence.
Everytown Survivor Network
Nationwide community connecting survivors of gun violence, offering trauma-informed support, advocacy training, and peer connection.
Everytown Veterans Engagement
Engages military veterans in gun violence prevention through advocacy, storytelling, and policy influence, leveraging their credibility and experience with firearms.
One Thing You Can Do
Public awareness campaign promoting Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) as a tool to temporarily prevent individuals in crisis from accessing firearms.
Research & Policy
Produces independent research on gun violence, including annual reports on veteran suicide and state gun law rankings, to inform evidence-based policy.
Train SMART
Gun safety training program created by veterans, offering online courses for responsible firearm ownership based on military principles of training, safety, and accountability.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 9 activities
- Development of gun violence reduction resources and toolsCreates and disseminates data-informed tools, fact sheets, reports, and an online clearinghouse of gun violence reduction strategies based on interviews with leaders in over 60 communities nationwide to support practitioners and policymakers.
- Engagement of veterans in gun violence preventionEngages military veterans in the gun violence prevention movement by incorporating their voices, establishing the Everytown Veterans Advisory Council, co-developing veteran-led gun safety training, and partnering on media projects to prevent veteran suicide.
- Legal and policy advocacy for gun safety lawsProvides legal support to state and local governments defending gun safety laws in court, operates a legal program with experienced litigators for courtroom advocacy, and offers guidance to leaders on implementing and defending lifesaving gun laws.
- Public awareness and education campaignsRuns public education initiatives including the Be SMART program to promote responsible gun storage, the One Thing You Can Do initiative to promote Extreme Risk Protection Orders, and the Wear Orange campaign in collaboration with activists to raise awareness on National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
- Racial equity and inclusion in policy and organizational practiceApplies a racial equity lens to assess gun violence prevention policies and practices, builds partnerships with organizations in parallel movements, and institutionalizes inclusion principles to improve internal policies and organizational culture.
- Research on gun violence and gun lawsConducts independent, methodologically rigorous research on gun violence, maintains the largest historical database of modern U.S. gun laws dating back to 1991, scores states on gun law strength, analyzes firearm suicide among veterans, and publishes annual reports and data-informed tools to inform gun violence reduction strategies.
- School gun violence prevention guidanceCo-created a guide with the National Education Association to help education leaders prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from gun violence in schools.
- Support for community-based violence intervention organizationsProvides grants, capacity-building training, peer convenings, advocacy support, and resources to community-based violence intervention organizations in cities nationwide; has distributed over $320,000 in grants to 38 organizations and supported 136 organizations across 69 cities.
- Survivor support and advocacy programsConnects survivors of gun violence through ongoing support groups—including specialized groups for bereaved parents, survivors of gun suicide loss, and wounded individuals—offers trauma-informed programs, provides service information, and supports survivor advocacy through an online platform for sharing personal stories.
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Shooting Sports Training and Safety 1 activity
- Online firearm safety trainingOffers online firearm safety training courses for prospective, first-time, and experienced gun owners, including the Train SMART program developed by veterans that applies military principles of firearms training, safety, and responsibility to civilian gun ownership.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$37.35M
Contributions & grants$35.80M96%
Program service revenue$53K0%
Investment income$1.49M4%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$42.25M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$20.99M
Grants paid out$6.82M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$34.59M
Cash$31.13M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.97M
Net assets$32.62M
Liquid reserves8.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +11.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ERIC TIRSCHWELL | EVERYTOWN LAW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CHIEF LITIGATIO | 40 | $409K |
| TAMARA FERRELL-ZABALA | MOMS DEMAND ACTION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & SENIOR VP | 40 | $396K |
| BECKY GEORGE | CHIEF MOVEMENT BUILDING OFFICER | 40 | $291K |
| MICHAEL-SEAN SPENCE | COMMUNITY SAFETY INITIATIVES MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $269K |
| ALLA LEFKOWITZ | AFFIRMATIVE LITIGATION MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $251K |
board members · 8
- DENNIS WALCOTT — DIRECTOR AS OF 5/21/24
- FATIMA SHAMA — DIRECTOR AS OF 5/21/24
- HOWARD WOLFSON — VICE PRES & DIRECTOR AS OF 5/21/24
- IAN SHAPIRO — SECRETARY & DIRECTOR
- JOHN FEINBLATT — PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
- MEGAN SHEEKEY — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD K DESCHERER — VICE PRES & DIRECTOR THRU 3/23/24
- SHARI HYMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Bob Woodruff Foundation Partner — Impact partner on the short and feature films MERITxZOE and MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE to raise awareness about gun safety and veteran suicide prevention.
- Cities United Partner — Grantee organization led by Executive Director Anthony Smith, supported by the Everytown Community Safety Fund.
- City of Philadelphia Government — Government partner through the Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice and Public Safety, represented by Senior Director Erica Atwood.
- Community Justice Action Fund Partner — Grantee organization founded by Amber Goodwin, supported by the Everytown Community Safety Fund.
- Everytown Law Coalition — Legal advocacy arm leveraging experienced litigators to advance gun safety through courtroom advocacy.
- Everytown Law Network — Provides legal support through the Everytown Center for the Defense of Gun Safety.
- Everytown Law Partner — Legal arm providing courtroom advocacy on gun violence prevention.
- Everytown Research & Policy Coalition — Research and policy arm conducting independent research and promoting evidence-based gun safety policies.
- Everytown Research & Policy Network — Produces research reports on gun dealers and gun violence.
- Julianne Moore Partner — Co-founded the Creative Council with Everytown to amplify the movement to end gun violence.
- McAllister Consultancy & Training LLC Partner — Consulting partner led by Marcus McAllister, engaged in violence prevention work supported by the Everytown Community Safety Fund.
- Moments That Survive Partner — Storytelling platform partner for survivors of gun violence.
- Moms Demand Action Partner — Partners with Moms Demand Action chapters to support survivors' participation in gun violence prevention campaigns.
- Mother's Dream Quilt Partner — Initiative partner using symbolic art to represent the toll of gun violence.
- National Education Association Partner — Co-created the School Gun Violence Prevention & Response Guide with Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund.
- Temple University Partner — Academic partner through Dr. Caterina Roman in the Department of Criminal Justice, engaged with the Everytown Community Safety Fund.
- The Mission Continues Partner — Impact partner on the short and feature films MERITxZOE and MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE to raise awareness about gun safety and veteran suicide prevention.
- University of California, Davis Partner — Academic partner through the Violence Prevention Research Program, represented by Assistant Professor Dr. Shani Buggs.
- University of Chicago Crime Lab Partner — Hosts the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy directed by Dr. Chico Tillmon, supported by the Everytown Community Safety Fund.
- Wear Orange Partner — Campaign partner focused on raising awareness through symbolic public action.
- parallel movements Partner — Builds partnerships with organizations in movements aligned with gun violence prevention goals.
strategies · 4
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.
- Extreme Risk Prevention Through Legal Toolsmethodology: extreme_risk_protection_ordersBy advocating for Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), we prevent gun suicides and mass shootings during crises because temporary, evidence-based removal of firearms from individuals in acute distress reduces access during high-risk periods without permanently infringing rights.
- Racial Equity and Inclusion Integrationmethodology: racial_equity_lensBy applying a racial equity lens and integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of gun violence prevention, we increase the effectiveness of policies and programs because solutions designed with disproportionately impacted communities are more just, sustainable, and culturally competent.
- Root-Cause Intervention Through Community-Based Programsmethodology: community_based_violence_interventionBy investing in community-based violence intervention programs and strengthening their capacity through grants, training, and peer networks, we reduce gun violence because locally rooted, trusted actors are best positioned to mediate conflicts and interrupt cycles of violence where they occur.
- Survivor-Led Advocacy Modelmethodology: survivor_led_advocacyBy centering survivors of gun violence in public and policy advocacy, we produce more authentic, impactful narratives that drive cultural and legislative change, because lived experience builds credibility, fosters trauma-informed engagement, and mobilizes communities more effectively than top-down messaging.