The CRPA Foundation
The purpose of the foundation shall be to promote firearms and hunting safety, educate individuals on firearms, firearms history, hunting safety and marksmanship, award scholarships to deserving students, and assist in the legal defense of 2nd amendment issues.
The CRPA Foundation at a glance
In short: The CRPA Foundation gave $796K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $796K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $796,000
- -32.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $796,000
- +35.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $796,000
- Total assets
- $1,460,343
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The CRPA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was California Rifle and Pistol Association ($796K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The CRPA Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $420K (2019) to $1.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $796K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Rifle and Pistol Association Fullerton, CA | General advancement grant to the California rifle and pistol association to further its mission of providing its members and the general public awareness of current issues regarding the second amendment; to impart to the general public better knowledge of the proper use and care of firearms; to provide educational information to the public regarding firearms use and abuse; to encourage more active participation by the general public in organized firearms sportsmanship events; to work with other sportsmen and wildlife groups to ensure proper management and respect for our wildlife resources and to encourage public education concerning these resources; to sponsor public events which contribute to public awareness of the proper use of firearms and the spirit of cooperation and discipline that is derived from the proper use of firearms.in addition, the foundation provided a grant supporting crpa second amendment litigation, paid via crpa outside counsel. | $796,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,460,343 | $778,501 | $1,014,810 | $796,000 | 1 | $44,376 |
| 2024 | $1,584,862 | $1,193,459 | $1,328,439 | $1,173,568 | 2 | $37,832 |
| 2023 | $1,452,777 | $887,728 | $1,028,360 | $806,463 | 2 | $32,101 |
| 2022 | $1,547,136 | $675,775 | $918,324 | $696,000 | 2 | $73,438 |
| 2021 | $2,336,355 | $680,661 | $969,445 | $698,500 | 3 | $61,981 |
| 2020 | $2,324,858 | $737,896 | $1,000,344 | $587,900 | 5 | $55,491 |
| 2019 | $2,000,598 | $715,220 | $890,755 | $420,000 | 1 | $83,185 |
About The CRPA Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The CRPA Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Fullerton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $796K. Net investment income was $44K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The CRPA Foundation is led by Richard Minnich, President on filings since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Minnich
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Burr
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Barranco
Trustee
Vice President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Wampole
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Yuenger
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Rogers
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Endicott
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenny Binnings
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Steve Gomez (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Tom Thomas (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Steve Helsley (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Chris Conte (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Matt Corwin (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Matthew Corwin (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The CRPA Foundation
How much does The CRPA Foundation give each year?
The CRPA Foundation gave $796K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 2 grants.
How large is The CRPA Foundation?
The CRPA Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $779K.
What is The CRPA Foundation?
The CRPA Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Fullerton, CA. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The CRPA Foundation operate?
The CRPA Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The CRPA Foundation's EIN?
The CRPA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1719822. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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