Sandy Hook Promise Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Newtown, Connecticut · EIN 46-1657101
- Connecticut
- Newtown
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Connecticut
- Total giving
- $560KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $36MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
SANDY HOOK PROMISE FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) ENVISIONS A FUTURE WHERE ALL CHILDREN ARE FREE FROM SCHOOL SHOOTINGS AND OTHER ACTS OF VIOLENCE. AS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER YOUTH AND ADULTS TO PREVENT VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS, HOMES, AND COMMUNITIES. AS CREATORS OF THE LIFESAVING, EVIDENCE INFORMED "KNOW THE SIGNS" PREVENTION PROGRAMS, THE FOUNDATION TEACHES 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. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ADVANCES SCHOOL SAFETY, YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH, AND RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERSHIP AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS THROUGH NONPARTISAN POLICY AND PARTNERSHIPS. SANDY HOOK PROMISE FOUNDATION IS LED BY SEVERAL FAMILY MEMBERS WHOSE LOVED ONES WERE KILLED IN THE TRAGIC MASS SHOOTING AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON DECEMBER 14, 2012.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Communitiesin Schools of Atlanta Inc | $50K | 2023 |
| Dallas Independent School District | $46K | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania Department of Education | $15K | 2023 |
| Asw Foundation | $10K | 2023 |
| Cst Partners | $10K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.sandyhookpromise.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.