Nonprofit · EIN 46-2147964
PROJECT CHILDSAFE INC
Tax-exempt · SHELTON, CT 06484
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $196,137 | $288,157 | -$92,020 | $302,392 | $8,443 | $293,949 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $122,249 | $250,282 | -$128,033 | $386,070 | $101 | $385,969 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $249,509 | $264,806 | -$15,297 | $519,452 | $5,450 | $514,002 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $196,137
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $150,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $14,273
- Accounting fees
- $8,447
- Program services (functional)
- $267,600
- Management and general (functional)
- $20,557
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $386,070
- Total assets, end of year
- $302,392
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,443
- Net assets, end of year
- $293,949
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $293,949
- Gross receipts
- $196,137
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- CT
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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH BARTOZZI | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $802,792 | $60,391 |
| LAWRENCE G KEANE | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $640,100 | $106,126 |
| JOHN SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $426,091 | $26,052 |
| WILLIAM BRASSARD | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $186,746 | $65,124 |
| BENJAMIN ERWIN | ASSISTANT SECRETARY (UNTIL 6/24) Officer | 3 | $0 | $110,609 | $25,613 |
| TIM LACHANCE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $56,821 | $6,572 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH BARTOZZI | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $762,059 | $51,651 |
| LAWRENCE G KEANE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $608,094 | $99,273 |
| JOHN SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $408,721 | $20,052 |
| WILLIAM BRASSARD | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $183,362 | $63,861 |
| BENJAMIN ERWIN | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $164,165 | $53,725 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH BARTOZZI | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $697,812 | $47,741 |
| LAWRENCE G KEANE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $577,467 | $91,110 |
| JOHN SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $382,620 | $18,822 |
| WILLIAM BRASSARD | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $157,214 | $60,639 |
| BENJAMIN ERWIN | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $155,419 | $48,239 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6 CORPORATE DR STE 650, SHELTON, CT 06484-6271
- In care of
- % JOHN SMITH
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 11 Mile Hill Road, Newtown CT 06470
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOSEPH BARTOZZI, 6 CORPORATE DRIVE SUITE 650, SHELTON, CT 06484
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Steve Sanetti, 11 Mile Hill Road, Newtown CT 06470
- Signed the 990
- JOHN SMITH, TREASURER
- Phone
- (203) 426-1320
- Website
- WWW.PROJECTCHILDSAFE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
TO RAISE FUNDING FOR THE SUPPORT OF EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT FIREARMS AND THE SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE USE AND STORAGE OF FIREARMS. CONTINUED ON "SCHEDULE O"THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SEEKS TO PROMOTE AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF PROPER FIREARM STORAGE PRACTICES TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING CHILDREN AND AT-RISK PERSONS EXHIBITING SYMPTOMS OF MENTAL ILLNESS, FROM ACCESSING FIREARMS. THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO TO PARTNER WITH FIREARM INDUSTRY MEMBERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, AND OTHER NATIONAL, STATE, AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS IN ENCOURAGING SAFE STORAGE AND RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP AND USE OF FIREARMS THROUGH ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- PROJECT CHILDSAFE, INC., IS THE FIREARM INDUSTRY'S SAFETY EDUCATION CHARITY. PROJECT CHILDSAFE, INC., SUPPORTS THE NATIONWIDE PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY THE NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE FIREARM OWNERSHIP THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF SAFETY EDUCATION MESSAGES AND FREE FIREARM SAFETY KITS THAT CONSIST OF A CABLE-STYLE GUN-LOCKING DEVICE AND A BROCHURE DISCUSSING SAFE HANDLING AND SECURE STORAGE OF FIREARMS TO HELP DETER ACCESS BY UNAUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS. THE ORGANIZATION'S FOCUS IN THE MOST RECENT TAX YEAR CONTINUED TO BE EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT FIREARM SAFETY AND CREATING GREATER VISIBILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE.Expenses $267,600 · grants $150,000
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-2147964
- 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
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief (M40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $302,392
- Income (IRS master file)
- $196,137
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $196,137 | $288,157 | $302,392 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $122,249 | $250,282 | $386,070 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $249,509 | $264,806 | $519,452 | XML |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Steve Sanetti | March 31, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 46-2147964).
Questions about PROJECT CHILDSAFE INC
- What is the EIN of PROJECT CHILDSAFE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT CHILDSAFE INC is 46-2147964.
- Is PROJECT CHILDSAFE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to PROJECT CHILDSAFE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROJECT CHILDSAFE INC 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 PROJECT CHILDSAFE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PROJECT CHILDSAFE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PROJECT CHILDSAFE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names JOSEPH BARTOZZI.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT CHILDSAFE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PROJECT CHILDSAFE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $196,137, expenses of $288,157 and total assets of $302,392 at year end.
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