Mission
Whitney/Strong is a nonprofit organization co-founded by Whitney Austin, a survivor of gun violence. The organization is dedicated to reducing gun violence through data-driven, responsible gun ownership solutions. It brings together gun violence survivors, gun owners, and advocates across political divides to champion evidence-based initiatives that can prevent gun violence, whether through legislation, education, or community engagement.
Basic Information
Founded in
2018
EIN
83-1941981
Total Assets
$155.3 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance
Survivor's Story
Whitney Austin shares her harrowing experience of surviving a mass shooting and her motivations for building this nonprofit.
Advocacy for Change
Learn about Whitney/Strong's mission to implement responsible gun ownership and legislative change.
Impact Report 2023
Read our impact report detailing accomplishments and future goals in the fight against gun violence.
Impact Stats
Gun Locks Distributed
Distribution of Gun Locks
The organization has distributed 12,000 gun locks to promote safe firearm storage.
Meetings Recorded
Legislative Meetings
Whitney/Strong has held 75 meetings with lawmakers to advocate for gun violence prevention legislation.
People Trained
Training Participants
The organization has trained more than 200 individuals on firearm safety and suicide prevention.
Our Programs
Save A Life Program
This program focuses on firearm safety, suicide prevention, and trauma training through community engagement and resource distribution.
Learn MoreImpact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
The MIP Score is in beta! We'd love any feedback you may have.
The MIP Score and it's methodology is purely used as a way to visualize how a nonprofits public financial data compares against others. It doesn't reflect the unique circumstances and impact that a nonprofit has.The MIP Score should never be used to say one charity is better than another.
Overall Score
45
18
/100
Program Expense Ratio
69.81%
8
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0
2
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.2858
4
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 368.6K | 82.40% |
| Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 1.1K | 0.25% |
| Total Revenue | 447.3K | 100.00% |
