Nra Civil Rights Defense Fund
THE FUND PROVIDES LEGAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SELECTED INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS DEFENDING THEIR RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS. ADDITIONALLY, THE FUND SPONSORS LEGAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON A WIDE VARIETY OF GUN-RELATED ISSUES, INCLUDING THE MEANING OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.7M
+19.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$890K
+16.5% YoY
Grant Count
7
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$127K
+16.5% YoY
About Nra Civil Rights Defense Fund
Based on IRS filings
Nra Civil Rights Defense Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in FAIRFAX, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $890K. Net investment income was $511K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,709,172 | $13,942,053 | $12,136,639 |
| Revenue | $3,099,800 | $1,355,031 | $1,006,563 |
| Expenses | $1,070,120 | $909,462 | $397,181 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $510,818 | $387,316 | $324,448 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include National Rifle Association ($505,000), Silent Majority Foundation ($120,155), Delaware State Sportsmens Association ($114,159).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western PA Sportmens Club Murrysville, PA | SEE STATEMENT | $12,253 |
| Delaware State Sportsmens Association Lincoln, DE | SEE STATEMENT | $114,159 |
| Association of NJ Rifle and Pistol Club Inc N Haledon, NJ | SEE STATEMENT | $59,242 |
| Silent Majority Foundation Pasco, WA | SEE STATEMENT | $120,155 |
| Sporting Arms Company Lewiston, TX | SEE STATEMENT | $19,447 |
| Liberty Justice Center Austin, TX | SEE STATEMENT | $60,000 |
| National Rifle Association Fairfax, VA | GRANTS TO NRA ARE MADE TO SUPPORT LITIGATION WHERE THE LITIGATION IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF THE HUMAN, CIVIL, AND/OR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS. THESE GRANTS TO NRA ARE TO REIMBURSE THE LEGAL EXPENSES OF CASES THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN FUNDED AND PAID BY NRA INSTITUTE OF LEGISLATIVE ACTION. NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES SUBSEQUENTLY APPROVES THE FUNDING/REIMBURSEMENT OF THESE CASES BY THE NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND. | $505,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL FRAMPTON | VICE CHAIR & BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES W PORTER II | CHAIRMAN & BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHARLES L COTTON | BOARD TRUSTEE UNTIL 12/13/2024 | 1 | — |
| CURTIS S JENKINS | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID A KEENE | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GRAHAM HILL | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN C SIGLER | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT E SANDERS | BOARD TRUSTEE UNTIL 06/15/2024 | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM H SATTERFIELD | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SONYA B ROWLING | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| STEFAN TAHMASSEBI | SECRETARY | 11 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nra Civil Rights Defense Fund?
Nra Civil Rights Defense Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in FAIRFAX, VA. It holds $16.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Nra Civil Rights Defense Fund?
As of 2024, Nra Civil Rights Defense Fund holds $16.7M in total assets with $3.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $890K in 2024.
Where does Nra Civil Rights Defense Fund operate?
Nra Civil Rights Defense Fund has awarded grants in Delaware, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia.
What size grants does Nra Civil Rights Defense Fund award?
In 2024, Nra Civil Rights Defense Fund awarded 7 grants totaling $890K — an average of about $127K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Nra Civil Rights Defense Fund's EIN?
Nra Civil Rights Defense Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1136665. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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