American Firearms and Shooting
American Firearms and Shooting is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Fairfax, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $44K.
American Firearms and Shooting at a glance
In short: American Firearms and Shooting gave $39K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,871
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,718
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,661,485
- +21.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Firearms and Shooting funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NRA Whittington Center ($24K). Together the top 4 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Firearms and Shooting gives
- Giving grew 289% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $48K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NRA Whittington Center Raton, NM | General Support | $23,871 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Friends of Fort Sill Inc Fort Sill, OK | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Shooting Sports Academy HSC Monroe, CT | Scholarshipsscholarships | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,661,485 | $221,652 | $56,144 | $38,871 | 4 | $56,035 | $43,644 | $71,347 |
| 2023 | $1,372,287 | $64,177 | $68,506 | $47,653 | 4 | $68,371 | $43,324 | $64,589 |
| 2022 | $1,244,846 | $86,783 | $66,859 | $44,133 | 1 | $66,597 | $64,057 | $65,117 |
| 2021 | $1,533,659 | $134,625 | $25,846 | $10,000 | 1 | $25,667 | $118,779 | $71,190 |
| 2020 | $1,359,678 | $62,011 | $31,585 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $40,527 | $58,751 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, American Firearms and Shooting reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Firearms and Shooting is led by James W. Porter II, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James W. Porter II
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alan D. Cors
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David A. Keene
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Sigler
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jim Land (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Leland Bull (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas R. Tedrick (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Wilson H. Phillips Jr. (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Firearms and Shooting
How much does American Firearms and Shooting give each year?
American Firearms and Shooting gave $39K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $48K across 4 grants.
What is American Firearms and Shooting's typical grant size?
American Firearms and Shooting's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,718, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does American Firearms and Shooting give grants?
American Firearms and Shooting gives mostly in New Mexico: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (13%) and Oklahoma (13%).
Does American Firearms and Shooting give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of American Firearms and Shooting's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is American Firearms and Shooting?
American Firearms and Shooting reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is American Firearms and Shooting?
American Firearms and Shooting is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Fairfax, VA. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is American Firearms and Shooting's EIN?
American Firearms and Shooting's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6064435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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