Evolve USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization[3] that advocates for gun safety. In contrast to many groups involved in gun politics in the United States, Evolve focuses on individual, voluntary actions to prevent accidental shootings.[4][5] It was founded in 2013, after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.[6]
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| Formation | June 25, 2013[1] |
|---|---|
| Founders | Rebecca Bond and Jon Bond |
| 30-0792448[2] | |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization[3] |
| Purpose | Gun safety |
| Headquarters | New York, New York, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 40°44′04″N 73°59′48″W / 40.734429°N 73.996545°W |
Director | Rebecca Bond[2] |
Co-director | Jon Bond[2] |
Revenue (2016) | $30,000[2] |
| Expenses (2016) | $31,100[2] |
| Website | evolveusa |
Formerly called | Evolve Together |
In 2015 they ran an ad campaign that caught media attention for its humour, using "hilarious social faux pas to illustrate the danger of keeping guns in the house."[7]
References edit
- ^ "Evolve Together, Inc." Entity Information. Division of Corporations. New York State Department of State. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Form 990-EZ: Short Form Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". Evolve Together Inc". Guidestar. December 31, 2016.
- ^ a b "Evolve USA, Inc.' Exempt Oragnizations Select Check. Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
- ^ "Evolve". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
- ^ LLC, Evolvinx. "Evolve USA | There's no debating the need for Gun Safety". www.evolveusa.com. Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
- ^ Nocera, Joe (1 March 2013). "Opinion | Changing Minds After Newtown". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 15 June 2018. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
- ^ McCrum, Kirstie (4 September 2015). "Why are the kids in this ad campaign playing with condoms and tampons?". Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
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