How We Work

FSF has a comprehensive philanthropic agenda to reduce gun injuries and deaths, and focuses on developing and advancing evidence-driven policies that can save lives.

Coordinating the Gun Prevention Movement

FSF funds groups that facilitate collaboration or develop new constituencies within the gun violence prevention movement.

Advocacy for Policy at State Level

FSF invests in advocacy and organizing in key states where effective advocates are poised to make progress.

Providing Legal Strategies to Improve GVP Law

FSF supports legal scholarship and strategy to improve gun violence prevention law and policy.

Supporting Positive Messaging and Communication

FSF supports organizations working to amplify positive stories about gun violence prevention work.

Expanding Research to Find What Works

FSF funds a portfolio of research projects seeking to answer the question: what works to prevent gun violence?