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Guitars Not Guns

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Youth Development N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$94k (2023)

Expenses
$80k (2023)

Total Assets
$48.3k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$93,984
Expenses
$79,968
Net Income
$14,016
Net Assets
$48,290
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $90,715
96.5%
Program Services $3,269
3.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,290
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $48,290
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donna Hammond (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Salazar (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Louise Nelson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Gorin (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Vagnini (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$89,855
Expenses
$55,581
Net Income
$34,274
Net Assets
$34,274
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $85,321
95.0%
Program Services $4,534
5.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,274
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $34,274
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donna Hammond (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Salazar (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Louise Nelson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Gorin (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Vagnini (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$114,549
Expenses
$94,463
Net Income
$20,086
Net Assets
$49,226
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $114,549
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $49,226
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $49,226
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donna Hammond (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Salazar (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Louise Nelson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Gorin (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Vagnini (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$29,717
Expenses
$41,297
Net Income
-$11,580
Net Assets
$29,140
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,717
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $29,140
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $29,140
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donna Hammond (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Salazar (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Louise Nelson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Gorin (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Vagnini (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$62,897
Expenses
$62,790
Net Income
$107
Net Assets
$40,720
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $61,695
98.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,202
1.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,720
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $40,720
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donna Hammond (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Salazar (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Louise Nelson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Gorin (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Vagnini (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$87,692
Expenses
$73,815
Net Income
$13,877
Net Assets
$40,613
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $87,692
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,613
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $40,613
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donna Hammond (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Salazar (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Claytoven Richardson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Louise Nelson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Gorin (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Vagnini (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$65,585
Expenses
$58,096
Net Income
$7,489
Net Assets
$26,736
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $65,585
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,736
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $26,736
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Greggory Hammond (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Salazar (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Countrymen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ray Nelson (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Gorin (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Val Steinberg (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$131,295
Expenses
$112,048
Net Income
$19,247
Net Assets
$19,247
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $131,295
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,247
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $19,247
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Greggory Hammond (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Salazar (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Countrymen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ray Nelson (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Gorin (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Val Steinberg (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$139,899
Expenses
$149,561
Net Income
-$9,662
Net Assets
$118,825
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $139,899
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $118,825
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $118,825
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Greggory Hammond (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Salazar (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Countrymen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ray Nelson (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Gorin (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Val Steinberg (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$71,000
Expenses
$69,207
Net Income
$1,793
Net Assets
$128,487
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $71,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,487
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $128,487
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Greggory Hammond (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Salazar (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ray Nelson (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Gorin (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Val Steinberg (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$59,537
Expenses
$54,837
Net Income
$4,700
Net Assets
$126,694
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $59,537
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $126,694
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $126,694
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Greggory Hammond (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Salazar (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ray Nelson (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Johnson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Val Steinberg (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$63,776
Expenses
$41,297
Net Income
$22,479
Net Assets
$121,994
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $38,776
60.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $25,000
39.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $121,994
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $121,994

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$46,684
Expenses
$73,740
Net Income
-$27,056
Net Assets
$99,515
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $46,684
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $99,610
Total Liabilities $95
Net Assets $99,515

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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