National Rifle Association of America
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$38.5M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
46
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds National Rifle Association of America?
National Rifle Association of America is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by NRA Foundation Inc ($31.1M), NRA Freedom Action Foundation ($4.8M), NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund ($2.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $38.5M in grants to National Rifle Association of America between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRA Foundation Inc | $31,104,882 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| NRA Freedom Action Foundation | $4,781,595 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund | $2,450,684 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Gordon a Cain Foundation | $35,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation | $35,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $35,000 | 7 | 2020 |
| 45COMMITTEE Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc | $10,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| The Yonge Foundation | $5,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Springfield Eagles Charity Inc | $4,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| SGT Mark Antonowitsch Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Compass Fund | $2,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Trinity Treasure Team | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst | $750 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Peterson Charitable Foundation | $175 | 1 | 2022 |
| Anthony L Sacco and Patricia Sacco | $160 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Bailey Family Foundation Inc | $100 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Willow Pond Foundation | $66 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $9.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $3K.
What grants has National Rifle Association of America received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Yonge Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst | GUN RIGHTS | $250 |
| 2025 | The Willow Pond Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITHIN MEANING OF CODE SEC (C) | $66 |
| 2024 | NRA Foundation Inc | Community Outreach, Training, Safety, Education, 2nd Amendment, General Shooting Programs, Hunting / Conservation, Scholarships | $7,219,321 |
| 2024 | NRA Freedom Action Foundation | (SEE STATEMENT) | $1,492,500 |
| 2024 | NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund | 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 |
| 2024 | Gordon a Cain Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $35,000 |
| 2024 | William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Springfield Eagles Charity Inc | GENERAL FUNDING | $4,000 |
| 2024 | SGT Mark Antonowitsch Foundation | SUPPORT COMMUNITY | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Yonge Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Trinity Treasure Team | SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst | GUN RIGHTS | $500 |
| 2023 | NRA Foundation Inc | Community Outreach, Training, Safety, Education, 2nd Amendment, General Shooting Program, Hunting / Conservation, Endowment Grant, Scholarships | $7,034,205 |
| 2023 | NRA Freedom Action Foundation | (SEE STATEMENT) | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund | SEE STATEMENT | $595,496 |
| 2023 | William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSES | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Anthony L Sacco and Patricia Sacco | NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION | $60 |
| 2022 | NRA Foundation Inc | Community Outreach, Training, Safety, Education, 2nd Amendment, General Shooting Program, Hunting / Conservation, Endowment Grant, Scholarships | $6,367,910 |
| 2022 | NRA Freedom Action Foundation | (SEE STATEMENT) | $465,000 |
| 2022 | NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund | SEE STATEMENT | $176,628 |
| 2022 | William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSES | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Peterson Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $175 |
| 2022 | Anthony L Sacco and Patricia Sacco | NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION | $100 |
| 2021 | NRA Foundation Inc | Community Outreach, Training, Safety, Education, 2nd Amendment, General Shooting Program, Hunting / Conservation, Endowment Grant, Scholarships | $4,819,586 |
| 2021 | NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund | SEE STATEMENT | $407,072 |
| 2021 | NRA Freedom Action Foundation | ELIGIBLE LITIGATION EXPENSES IN DEFENSE OF THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS AND RELATED RIGHTS SECURED BY LAW AND THE SECOND AMENDMENT. USE OF THESE FUNDS ARE RESTRICTED SPECIFICALLY TO THIS PURPOSE AND NO PORTION OF THE FUNDS WERE USED FOR ANY LOBBYING, POLITICAL OR OTHER PURPOSE. | $218,097 |
| 2021 | Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Compass Fund | ADVOCACY | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 46 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds National Rifle Association of America?
National Rifle Association of America is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by NRA Foundation Inc ($31.1M), NRA Freedom Action Foundation ($4.8M), NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund ($2.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $38.5M in grants to National Rifle Association of America between 2019–2025.
Who is National Rifle Association of America's largest funder?
NRA Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of National Rifle Association of America, with $31.1M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has National Rifle Association of America received?
IRS 990 filings record $38.5M in grants to National Rifle Association of America across 46 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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