Sisters & Supporters Working Against Gun Violence
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
SWAG-Sisters and Supporters Working Against Gun Violence is an outreach, networking, and support for supporters and victims of gun violence.
- Income
- $34,381
- Spending
- $15,789
- Reserves
- 21.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $14,251 spent. Dear Friends and Community Partners - As we close another year of advocacy against gun violence, I am writing to reflect on the powerful, painful, and purposeful journey. Sisters & Supporters Working Against Gun Violence (S.W.A.G) has increased their outreach and expanded community services. January 2024-May 2024 - In School girls mentorship program (Tates Creek High School & Lexington Traditional Magnet School). Purpose: To provide young girls with the tools and confidence they need to overcome barriers, discover their strengths, and reach their full potential. Also, to excel academically, personally, and socially. May 2024 - Beavered Mother's Day. Purpose: This event we celebrated and honored mothers who have experienced the loss of a child, which provides a space for grieving mothers to acknowledge their loss and find support. May 2024 to September 2024 - Partnership w/ Black Soil. Purpose: Provided fresh meat, fruits, and vegetables in the under served communities for free to promote hope, safety, and healing. Also, this event brought awareness to the impact of gun violence. June 2024 - National Gun Violence Awareness. Purpose: We turned the city orange. This event was a time to honor victims and survivors of gun violence and to raise awareness about gun violence prevention. September 2024 - Commemorate for National Remembrance Day for Homicide/Murder Victims. Purpose: This event honored the memory of victims of homicide, support families and loved ones, and raise awareness of violence prevention. Promote healing, justice, and community support. December 2024 - Hope for the Holidays. Purpose: This event brings joy, light, and gifts for victims & victims' families during the holiday. Sisters & Supporters Working Against Gun Violence (S.W.A.G) also participates year round in resource tabling event and speaking engagements in the communities.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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