Grandmothers for Gun Responsibility
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Grandmothers for Gun Responsibility was formed to mobilize the elder voice as a trusted nonpartisan force to help end gun violence and protect families. Drawing on experience wisdom and a deep commitment to children and grandchildren the organization elevates grandparents and allies as advocates for responsible gun practices. The organizations purpose is to reduce gun violence through public education and awareness and long-term culture change. A key focus is promoting the secure storage of firearms to prevent harm. A core focus of the organization is promoting the secure storage of firearms as a critical step in preventing injury and death. Grandmothers for Gun Responsibility works to establish secure storage as a consistent household practice and a recognized social norm. By engaging communities and amplifying the voices of older generations the organization aims to inspire action and increase awareness.
- Income
- $130,662
- Spending
- $119,952
- Reserves
- -4.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $33,290, director of operations
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 21 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 507% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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 (2)
- $43,912 spent. Program: Official launch of Grandmothers for Gun Responsibility Organization Description: Launched new organization growing to 650 members in 43 states and establishing 6 mission-driven community partnerships
- $10,000 spent. Program: Monthly Educational Lectures Series - Back to School with the Grandmothers Description: Hosted 4 national educational events with 165 participants increasing visibility & partnerships across 4 new organizations
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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