The NRA Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization established in 1990. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, the Foundation raises tax-deductible contributions in support of firearm-related public interest activities. The organization serves as the charitable arm supporting the National Rifle Association of America and other organizations dedicated to Second Amendment rights.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$212.2M
+9.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.1M
-2.3% YoY
Grant Count
307
-8.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
+6.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The NRA Foundation raises tax-deductible contributions in support of a wide range of firearm-related public interest activities of the National Rifle Association of America and other organizations that defend and foster the Second Amendment rights of all law-abiding Americans. These activities are designed to:
- Promote firearms and hunting safety
- Enhance marksmanship skills of those participating in the shooting sports
- Educate the general public about firearms in their historic, technological, and artistic context
Beneficiary Constituencies: The Foundation's funds benefit a variety of constituencies throughout the United States including children, youth, women, individuals with physical disabilities, gun collectors, law enforcement officers, hunters, and competitive shooters.
Grantmaking
The Foundation awards grants across multiple categories and programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation funds primarily in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida, with state-specific grant programs available across the United States including Alaska and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $212,153,903
- Annual Revenue: $42.5 million
- Annual Expenses: $32.3 million
- Total Liabilities: $9.8 million
Historical Context: The Foundation awarded over 3,000 grants during 2016, demonstrating sustained grantmaking activity over multiple years.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $212,153,903 | $194,219,494 | $179,822,604 |
| Revenue | $42,527,486 | $34,224,215 | $58,279,843 |
| Expenses | $32,344,623 | $36,036,468 | $33,186,090 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,275,019 | $2,909,944 | $1,117,537 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
56 open opportunities from Nra Foundation Inc
NRA Foundation State Fund Grant- New York – Lower NYL Grants
NRA FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
NRA Foundation State Fund Grant: Alaska
NRA FOUNDATION INC
Amount
US $3,000 - US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
NRA Law Enforcement Instructor Of The Year Grant
NRA FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and Board Members:
- Tom King - President, Director
- Ronnie Barrett - Vice President, Director
- Wilson H. Phillips Jr. - Principal Officer (as of 2016)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RONNIE G BARRETT | VICE PRESIDENT & BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TOM KING | PRESIDENT & BOARD TRUSTEE | 14 | — |
| ANNE DRAPER | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BARBARA RUMPEL | BOARD TRUSTEE STARTED 05/15/2024 | 3 | — |
| BLAINE WADE | BOARD TRUSTEE STARTED 05/15/2024 | 0.5 | — |
| CAROLYN D MEADOWS | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GREER JOHNSON | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| J WILLIAM CARTER | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES W PORTER II | BOARD TRUSTEE UNTIL 05/15/2024 | 1 | — |
| JOEL FRIEDMAN | BOARD TRUSTEE STARTED 05/15/2024 | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH GREGORY | BOARD TRUSTEE UNTIL 11/18/2024 | 1 | — |
| KEVIN HOGAN | BOARD TRUSTEE UNTIL 12/27/2024 | 1 | — |
| MARIA HEIL | BOARD TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| REGIS J SYNAN | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SCOTT L BACH | BOARD TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| STEPHEN R PLASTER | BOARD TRUSTEE STARTED 12/18/2024 | 1 | — |
| WILLES K LEE | BOARD TRUSTEE UNTIL 05/15/2024 | — | — |
| ANDREW A ARULANANDAM | EX OFFICIO UNTIL 05/19/2024 | 1 | — |
| BOB BARR | EX OFFICIO STARTED 05/20/2024 | 5 | — |
| CHARLES L COTTON | EX OFFICIO UNTIL 05/20/2024 | — | — |
| DOUGLAS J HAMLIN | EX OFFICIO FROM 05/20/2024 TO 08/23/2024 | 1 | — |
| JAMES P CARTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT STARTED 08/19/2024 | 20 | — |
| RUTHANN M SPRAGUE | SECRETARY, & ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, NRA FOUNDATION GRANT OUTREACH & STRATEGY | 40 | — |
| SONYA B ROWLING | TREASURER | 10 | — |
| TYLER T SCHROPP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNTIL 08/01/2024 | 20 | — |
| WAYNE R LAPIERRE | EX OFFICIO UNTIL 01/31/2024 | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
USA Shooting received a $250,000 grant to support National Team Programs
USA Shooting Awarded $250,000 NRA Foundation Grant to Support National TeamSalamanca Trap Club received a $1,000 grant award
NRA Foundation awards $1,000 to the Salamanca Trap Club - Salamanca FreeLoudoun County 4-H received NRA Foundation support (2025)
USA Shooting Awarded $250,000 NRA Foundation Grant to Support National TeamSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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