Civic Intelligence

Gun Owners Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 52-1297380

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Nov 13, 2023

Organization ProfileWWW.GUNOWNERS.COM
8001 Forbes Place 202Springfield, VA 22151-2205

(703) 321-8585

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

38th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

43rd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

91st percentile

57%

Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$204,661

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 26.4% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

85th percentile

38%

Faster asset growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-4.9%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets38th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,714,193

Up $469,428 (+38%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$1,673,356

Up $442,823 (+36%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$40,837

Up $26,605 (+187%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue43rd percentileNet Margin91st percentile

Revenue

Down

$774,615

Down $40,090 (-4.9%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$331,792

Up $50,026 (+18%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$442,823

Down $90,116 (-17%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth85th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $376,612Liabilities 2010: $12,476Net Assets 2010: $364,1362010Assets 2011: $339,035Liabilities 2011: $9,934Net Assets 2011: $329,1012011Assets 2012: $280,801Liabilities 2012: $20,468Net Assets 2012: $260,3332012Assets 2013: $249,833Liabilities 2013: $16,545Net Assets 2013: $233,2882013Assets 2014: $155,636Liabilities 2014: $16,245Net Assets 2014: $139,3912014Assets 2015: $209,636Liabilities 2015: $10,454Net Assets 2015: $199,1822015Assets 2016: $291,260Liabilities 2016: $10,576Net Assets 2016: $280,6842016Assets 2017: $273,759Liabilities 2017: $13,167Net Assets 2017: $260,5922017Assets 2018: $352,933Liabilities 2018: $11,661Net Assets 2018: $341,2722018Assets 2019: $545,104Liabilities 2019: $10,407Net Assets 2019: $534,6972019Assets 2020: $714,205Liabilities 2020: $16,611Net Assets 2020: $697,5942020Assets 2021: $1,244,765Liabilities 2021: $14,232Net Assets 2021: $1,230,5332021Assets 2022: $1,714,193Liabilities 2022: $40,837Net Assets 2022: $1,673,3562022Assets 2023: $2,118,719Liabilities 2023: $33,709Net Assets 2023: $2,085,0102023Assets 2024: $1,940,118Liabilities 2024: $495,094Net Assets 2024: $1,445,0242024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$1,714,193
Liabilities$40,837
Net Assets$1,673,356
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500K-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $238,3012010Expenses 2011: $270,8672011Expenses 2012: $362,1672012Revenue 2013: $250,803Expenses 2013: $299,539Net Income 2013: -$48,7362013Revenue 2014: $134,457Expenses 2014: $228,354Net Income 2014: -$93,8972014Revenue 2015: $224,503Expenses 2015: $164,712Net Income 2015: $59,7912015Revenue 2016: $256,308Expenses 2016: $174,806Net Income 2016: $81,5022016Revenue 2017: $190,411Expenses 2017: $210,503Net Income 2017: -$20,0922017Revenue 2018: $291,390Expenses 2018: $210,710Net Income 2018: $80,6802018Revenue 2019: $365,768Expenses 2019: $238,690Net Income 2019: $127,0782019Revenue 2020: $460,805Expenses 2020: $297,908Net Income 2020: $162,8972020Revenue 2021: $814,705Expenses 2021: $281,766Net Income 2021: $532,9392021Revenue 2022: $774,615Expenses 2022: $331,792Net Income 2022: $442,8232022Revenue 2023: $810,366Expenses 2023: $398,712Net Income 2023: $411,6542023Revenue 2024: $417,674Expenses 2024: $1,059,011Net Income 2024: -$641,3372024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$774,615
Expenses$331,792
Net Income$442,823
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Nov 13, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$774,615
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Defend america's unique constitutional right to keep and bear arms, through education and legal assistance in important firearms cases.

Defending america's unique constitutional right to keep and bear arms, through education and legal assistance in important firearms cases.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,067,139$1,532,825▲ $465,686
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$113,548$116,657▲ $3,109
Inventories for Sale or Use-$455-
Total Assets$1,244,765$1,714,193▲ $469,428
Other Assets Total$64,078$64,256▲ $178
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$12,956$39,561▲ $26,605
Other Liabilities$1,276$1,276→ $0
Total Liabilities$14,232$40,837▲ $26,605
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,230,533$1,670,619▲ $440,086
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$2,737-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,230,533$1,673,356▲ $442,823
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,244,765$1,714,193▲ $469,428
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Timothy P MacyPresident and Director--$126,000$126,000
John VellecoExecutive VP and DirectorPT$36,201$168,460$36,201
Erich PrattSenior VP and DirectorPT$35,000$156,395$35,000
Samuel a ParedesSec/treas and DirectorPT$6,000-$6,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dan LaroccaDirector
David RushDirector
David WhittDirector
John WilliamsDirector
Steven HummellDirector
William KuchanDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$773,055
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,560
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$700,813
Change in Net Assets
$442,823

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$774,615
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$11,528
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$786,143
Total Revenue per Form 990
$774,615
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$225,052
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$106,740
Total Fundraising Expense$82,936
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal$90,000--$90,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$62,656$5,696$2,848$71,200
Other Salaries and Wages$24,600$2,236$1,119$27,955
Fees for Services Accounting-$21,758-$21,758
Fees for Services Other$9,100$1,150-$10,250
Office Expenses$6,061$551$1,685$8,297
Payroll Taxes$6,675$607$303$7,585
Other Expenses$13,000$3,558$76,981$3,558
Conferences and Meetings$1,000--$1,000
Total Functional Expenses$213,092$35,764$82,936$331,792

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$343,320
Expenses per Audited Statements$331,792
Total Expenses per Form 990$331,792
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$11,528
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Related Party$1,276
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The organization's directors along with legal counsel review the form 990 before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Copies of the organization's governing documents and financial statements are not routinely made available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Gun Owners Foundation
EIN
52-1297380
Phone
7033218585
Address
8001 FORBES PLACE 202, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151-2205

Signing Officer

Name
John Velleco
Title
Executive VP
Phone
7033218585
Signed
2023-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Velleco
Formed
1983
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
4
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Fitzgerald & Co Cpas Pc
Address
8150 LEESBURG PIKE SUITE 500, VIENNA, VA 22182
Preparer
Gary P Fitzgerald
Phone
7038474600
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The foundation applies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes guidance, fasb codification topic 740, "accounting for income taxes". The accounting guidance prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and also provides guidance on various related matters such as derecognition, interest, penalties and disclosures required. The foundation recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in the applicable operating expense account. Federal and state tax returns for calendar years 2020 through 2022 remain open and are subject to examination. There wa no unrelated business income in caluendar years 2020 and 2021.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT ROUTINELY MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,714,193
Liabilities
$40,837
Net assets
$1,673,356
Revenue
$774,615
Expenses
$331,792
Net income
$442,823
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.94$0.50$1.45$0.42$1.06$0.64
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.12$0.03$2.09$0.81$0.40$0.41
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.71$0.04$1.67$0.77$0.33$0.44
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.24$0.01$1.23$0.81$0.28$0.53
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.71$0.02$0.70$0.46$0.30$0.16
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.55$0.01$0.53$0.37$0.24$0.13
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.35$0.01$0.34$0.29$0.21$0.08
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.27$0.01$0.26$0.19$0.21$0.02
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.29$0.01$0.28$0.26$0.17$0.08
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.01$0.20$0.22$0.16$0.06
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.02$0.14$0.13$0.23$0.09
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.02$0.23$0.25$0.30$0.05
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.28$0.02$0.26$0.36
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.34$0.01$0.33$0.27
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.38$0.01$0.36$0.24