Nonprofit · EIN 46-1657101
SANDY HOOK PROMISE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · NEWTOWN, CT 06470
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $30,517,817 | $31,273,368 | -$755,551 | $36,377,659 | $1,732,263 | $34,645,396 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $26,147,301 | $23,723,757 | $2,423,544 | $36,324,772 | $1,877,436 | $34,447,336 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $29,514,343
- of which government grants
- $1,672,723
- Program service revenue
- $200,187
- Investment income
- $967,140
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$143,152
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$191,477
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $27,624
- Other revenue
- -$163,853
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $556,819
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,082,646
- Other salaries and wages
- $10,576,268
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $14,786,712
- Professional fundraising fees
- $1,286,062
- Legal fees
- $85,065
- Accounting fees
- $101,945
- Occupancy
- $109,453
- Travel
- $1,374,886
- Depreciation
- $49,782
- Program services (functional)
- $23,304,867
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,803,466
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,165,035
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $36,324,772
- Total assets, end of year
- $36,377,659
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,732,263
- Net assets, end of year
- $34,645,396
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $720,941
- Publicly traded securities
- $19,287,799
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $31,568,930
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,076,466
- Gross receipts
- $41,697,984
- Employees
- 160
- Volunteers
- 22,770
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- DE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE HOCKLEY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 36 | $230,575 | $24,296 | $42,949 |
| MARK BARDEN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $50,765 | $202,876 | $10,560 |
| CRYSTAL GARRANT | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $204,277 | $0 | $38,981 |
| DAVID CONRAD | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 36 | $173,682 | $20,246 | $47,047 |
| DAWN LYONS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 34 | $168,212 | $28,585 | $42,637 |
| LINDSEY LIESE | SR. VP, PEOPLE Highest-paid employee | 37 | $153,716 | $11,858 | $27,833 |
| DONALD TORRES | VP, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS & DELIVERY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,822 | $0 | $16,872 |
| ROBERT JACOBS | VP, TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 37 | $141,272 | $9,017 | $26,286 |
| SONDRA CLOUD | VP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & RELATIONSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,239 | $0 | $7,835 |
| JOHN GREBLICK | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $126,049 | $16,723 | $21,203 |
| MATTHEW BENNETT | BOARD - CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN BARRY | BOARD - VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH CASSIDY | BOARD - TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SONYA ANDERSON | BOARD - SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM SHERLACH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRADLEY MILES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL NUTTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN FREEMAN-WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER P HECKLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDWARD LEHRMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHETHAN SATHYA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACKIE BARDEN | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 10/07/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JILLIAN PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 02/15/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETER WILLNER | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 06/03/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE HOCKLEY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 36 | $219,075 | $27,196 | $39,269 |
| MARK BARDEN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $19,998 | $227,550 | $8,285 |
| CRYSTAL GARRANT | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $193,393 | $0 | $38,120 |
| DAVID CONRAD | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 36 | $167,972 | $17,899 | $44,338 |
| DAWN LYONS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 34 | $160,866 | $28,066 | $38,874 |
| AURORA VASQUEZ | VP, STATE POLICY & ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $147,298 | $16,812 |
| JOHN GREBLICK | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 36 | $122,184 | $15,015 | $18,573 |
| AIMEE THUNBERG | AVP, COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 32 | $107,315 | $24,628 | $20,453 |
| TERRI BENNETT | AVP, NATIONAL GRANTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,429 | $0 | $15,853 |
| ROBERT FLYNN | AVP, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,698 | $0 | $14,826 |
| WILLIAM SHERLACH | BOARD - CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH CASSIDY | BOARD - TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BENNETT | BOARD - VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADLEY MYLES | BOARD - SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER WILLNER | BOARD - CHAIR EMERITUS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE BARDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL NUTTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SONYA ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN BARRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JILLIAN PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN FREEMAN-WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 3489, NEWTOWN, CT 06470-3489
- In care of
- % NICOLE HOCKLEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NICOLE HOCKLEY, 5 COMMERCE ROAD 3489, NEWTOWN, CT 06470
- Signed the 990
- DAVID CONRAD, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (203) 304-9780
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN
Mission
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Program accomplishments
- SANDY HOOK PROMISE FOUNDATION'S (FOUNDATION) EVIDENCE-INFORMED KNOW THE SIGNS PREVENTION PROGRAMS TEACH YOUTH AND ADULTS TO RECOGNIZE THE WARNING SIGNS OF SOMEONE WHO MAY BE IN CRISIS, SOCIALLY ISOLATED, OR AT-RISK OF HURTING THEMSELVES OR OTHERS AND HOW TO GET HELP. FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS DO THIS BY STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN YOUTH AND ADULTS, EQUIPPING EDUCATORS WITH FLEXIBLE TRAINING OPTIONS, MATERIALS, AND RESOURCES; AND EMPOWERING YOUTH TO CO-CREATE, LEAD, AND ADVOCATE FOR SAFER SCHOOLS, HOMES, AND COMMUNITIES. FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS ALSO ALIGN WITH INSTRUCTIONAL STANDARDS FOR STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIP SKILLS, SOCIAL AWARENESS, RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING, AND SELF-AWARENESS. FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE:- START WITH HELLO TEACHES YOUTH HOW TO MINIMIZE SOCIAL ISOLATION, EMPATHIZE WITH OTHERS, AND CREATE A MORE POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE. - SAY SOMETHING TRAINS STUDENTS TO RECOGNIZE WARNING SIGNS AND THREATS OF SOMEONE WHO MAY BE IN CRISIS AND AT-RISK OF HARMING THEMSELVES OR OTHERS AND WHEN AND HOW TO TELL A TRUSTED ADULT.- SAY SOMETHING ANONYMOUS REPORTING SYSTEM SUPPLEMENTS THE SAY SOMETHING PROGRAM BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO A TRUSTED ADULT 24/7/365 FOR SCHOOL COMMUNITIES VIA A DOWNLOADABLE APP, TELEPHONE HOTLINE, TEXT MESSAGE, AND WEBSITE TO REPORT CONCERNING BEHAVIORS. FOUNDATION'S NATIONAL CRISIS CENTER THEN REVIEWS THESE TIPS, GATHERS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND, IF/WHEN DEEMED TO BE A CREDIBLE THREAT OF IMMINENT DANGER, FORWARDS SUBMISSIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION, AND OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICES TO INTERVENE AND PROVIDE HELP.- SAVE PROMISE CLUBS ARE STUDENT-LED ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENCOURAGE YOUTH TO TAKE CHARGE OF KEEPING SCHOOLS SAFE BY TEACHING, MODELING, AND CONTINUALLY REINFORCING THE KEY MESSAGES OF START WITH HELLO AND SAY SOMETHING. EACH SAVE PROMISE CLUB RECEIVES TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO PLAN EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, AND PROJECTS THAT PROMOTE KINDNESS, SOCIAL CONNECTION, AND THE VALUE OF LOOKING OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER.- BEYOND DIFFERENCES SUITE OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING KNOW YOUR CLASSMATES, NO ONE EATS ALONE AND BE KIND ONLINE, EMPOWER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BUILD MEANINGFUL PEER-TO-PEER CONNECTIONS BASED ON RESPECT AND KINDNESS TO HELP CREATE A POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE.MORE THAN 12 MILLION YOUTH AND ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025. FOUNDATION HAS EFFECTIVELY AVERTED AT LEAST 18 CREDIBLE PLANNED SCHOOL SHOOTING ATTACKS, SAVED HUNDREDS OF YOUNG LIVES FROM SUICIDE, AND PREVENTED COUNTLESS OTHER ACTS OF VIOLENCE. FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO INVEST SUBSTANTIAL EFFORT AND RESOURCES IN IMPROVING THE FUNCTIONALITY AND EFFICACY OF FOUNDATION'S FLEXIBLE TRAINING OPTIONS AND TOOLS, INCLUDING SUBSTANTIAL EMPHASIS ON RESPECT, CONNECTION, AND KINDNESS. THESE INVESTMENTS HAVE WELL POSITIONED FOUNDATION FOR WIDER PROGRAM DELIVERY THROUGH IN-PERSON TRAINING, VIRTUAL-LIVE TRAININGS USING VIDEO CONFERENCING, OR SELF-LED DIGITAL TRAININGS AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR ALL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.Expenses $12,866,285 · grants $556,819 · revenue $227,811
- MAKE THE PROMISE NETWORK AND PROMISE LEADER VOLUNTEERS.- FOUNDATION'S MAKE THE PROMISE INITIATIVE UNITES AND AMPLIFIES THE VOICES OF MILLIONS TO PROTECT CHILDREN IN ADVANCING PROVEN SOLUTIONS TO END SCHOOL SHOOTINGS AND VIOLENCE. FOUNDATION ACHIEVES THIS VIA TARGETED MESSAGING AND EDUCATION THROUGH ADVERTISING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, DIGITAL PROMOTIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA, EVENTS, AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS. FOUNDATION ALSO BUILDS AND MAINTAINS A NATIONAL GRASSROOTS NETWORK OF VOLUNTEER "PROMISE LEADERS" WHO ARE EMPOWERED WITH THE SKILLS, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE KNOW THE SIGNS MESSAGE AND ENGAGE WITH FOUNDATION'S WORK, ADVOCATE FOR STRUCTURAL CHANGE, AND FUNDRAISE TO SUPPORT MORE PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL COMMUNITIES.Expenses $10,438,582
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1657101
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $36,377,659
- Income (IRS master file)
- $41,697,984
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $31,635,190 | $20,487,354 | $32,738,470 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about SANDY HOOK PROMISE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SANDY HOOK PROMISE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SANDY HOOK PROMISE FOUNDATION is 46-1657101.
- Is SANDY HOOK PROMISE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to SANDY HOOK PROMISE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SANDY HOOK PROMISE FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SANDY HOOK PROMISE FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SANDY HOOK PROMISE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SANDY HOOK PROMISE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NICOLE HOCKLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of SANDY HOOK PROMISE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $230,575 (NICOLE HOCKLEY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does SANDY HOOK PROMISE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $30,517,817, expenses of $31,273,368 and total assets of $36,377,659 at year end.
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