Nonprofit · EIN 91-6184167
SECOND AMENDMENT FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · BELLEVUE, WA 98005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,440,961 | $6,538,300 | $902,661 | $9,513,552 | $316,454 | $9,197,098 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $9,010,738 | $8,750,228 | $260,510 | $9,764,459 | $831,744 | $8,932,715 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $9,081,420 | $7,822,088 | $1,259,332 | $9,566,363 | $526,849 | $9,039,514 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,418,394
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $22,567
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $749,033
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,281,796
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,307,890
- Occupancy
- $50,224
- Travel
- $179,056
- Program services (functional)
- $5,163,262
- Management and general (functional)
- $416,379
- Fundraising (functional)
- $958,659
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,764,459
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,513,552
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $316,454
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,197,098
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,563
- Publicly traded securities
- $866,934
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,197,098
- Gross receipts
- $7,440,961
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1974
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM KRAUT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $199,990 | $22,348 |
| LAUREN LESAGONICZ | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $178,284 | $21,360 |
| MATTHEW COFFEY | VP OF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,915 | $18,444 |
| WILLIAM SACK | SENIOR DIR LEGAL OPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,165 | $18,256 |
| ALAN GOTTLIEB | DIRECTOR/VICE PRES Trustee or director, Officer | 26 | $36,000 | $11,790 |
| ROBERT WIEST | DIRECTOR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE HOFFMAN JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MASSAD AYOOB | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM IRVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENYON GLEASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN STRAWSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN MITCHEL | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM KRAUT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $200,000 | $11,651 |
| LAUREN LESAGONICZ | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $165,250 | $0 |
| MATTHEW COFFEY | VP OF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,000 | $11,652 |
| ALAN GOTTLIEB | DIRECTOR/VICE PRES Trustee or director, Officer | 26 | $36,000 | $11,652 |
| ROBERT WIEST | DIRECTOR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM GRESHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE HOFFMAN JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MASSAD AYOOB | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM IRVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDY REIHL | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENYON GLEASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM KRAUT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $212,000 | $11,522 |
| LAUREN LESAGONICZ | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,000 | $1,861 |
| JOHN SHIELDS | NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,615 | $10,434 |
| ALAN GOTTLIEB | DIRECTOR/VICE PRES Trustee or director, Officer | 26 | $36,000 | $11,522 |
| ROBERT WIEST | DIRECTOR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM GRESHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE HOFFMAN JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MASSAD AYOOB | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM IRVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDY REIHL | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12500 NE 10TH PL, BELLEVUE, WA 98005-2532
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ALAN M GOTTLIEB, 12500 NE 10TH PLACE, BELLEVUE, WA 98005
- Signed the 990
- ALAN M GOTTLIEB, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (425) 454-7012
- Website
- WWW.SAF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- OPSAHL DAWSON
Mission
EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF GUN RIGHTS
Program accomplishments
- PUBLIC EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF GUN RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC WITH REGARDS TO THE BILL OF RIGHTS, THE CONSTITUTION AND THE INVOLVEMENT OF FIRE ARMS IN CRIME PREVENTION.Expenses $2,594,062
- LEGAL ACTION IN DEFENSE OF GUN OWNERS, INCLUDING CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGE OF LAWS IN THE COURTS. (EXCLUDING LEGAL SERVICE PERFORMED PRO BONO).Expenses $2,569,200
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-6184167
- 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
- 1975
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,513,552
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,440,961
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $7,440,961 | $6,538,300 | $9,513,552 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $9,010,738 | $8,750,228 | $9,764,459 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $9,081,420 | $7,822,088 | $9,566,363 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,805,736 | $7,014,673 | $8,653,142 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 91-6184167).
Questions about SECOND AMENDMENT FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SECOND AMENDMENT FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SECOND AMENDMENT FOUNDATION is 91-6184167.
- Is SECOND AMENDMENT FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to SECOND AMENDMENT FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SECOND AMENDMENT 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 SECOND AMENDMENT FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SECOND AMENDMENT FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SECOND AMENDMENT FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ALAN M GOTTLIEB.
- Who are the officers and directors of SECOND AMENDMENT FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $199,990 (ADAM KRAUT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SECOND AMENDMENT FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,440,961, expenses of $6,538,300 and total assets of $9,513,552 at year end.
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