VIOLENCE POLICY CENTER

EIN: 521571442 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$1,250,236
Total Expenses
$1,091,709
Total Assets
$2,931,896
Net Assets
$2,794,365
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
JOSH SUGARMANN
Phone
2028228200
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

VIOLENCE POLICY CENTER, founded in 1988, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.1M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

Educational, research activity on firearms violence.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $942,726 Revenue: $0

The Violence Policy Center (VPC) conducts educational and research activities on firearms violence and related issues. VPCs ongoing educational efforts are targeted at the general public, policy...

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The Violence Policy Center (VPC) conducts educational and research activities on firearms violence and related issues. VPCs ongoing educational efforts are targeted at the general public, policy makers, and the news media offering information and policy options that will be effective in reducing gun related death and injury.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,175,168
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $75,068
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,250,236

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $747,427
Fundraising Expenses $87,754
Program Expenses $942,726
Other Expenses $344,282
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,091,709

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,250,236 $1,601,761 -0.2%
Expenses $1,091,709 $1,069,873 +0.0%
Net Income $158,527 $531,888 -0.7%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
7
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✓ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$162,886
Total Directors
8
$162,886
Key Employees
2
$325,772
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Josh Sugarmann Exec. Director 40.00
Officer Director Key Emp
$162,886 $0 $162,886
Jack Blum Board Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Laurie Halpern Benenson Secretary Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dan Kotowski Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Barnes Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andres Soto Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marc Abraham Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Fiona FitzHerbert Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristen Rand Legislative Director 40.00
Key Emp
$162,886 $0 $162,886
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,250,236 $1,091,709 $2,931,896 $158,527
2022 $1,601,761 $1,069,873 $2,758,988 $531,888
2021 $1,379,047 $922,130 $2,196,389 $456,917
2020 $906,262 $880,888 $1,769,036 $25,374
2019 $1,101,595 $834,966 $1,664,434 $266,629
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