NonprofitsNational Rifle Association Of America

Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

National Rifle Association Of America

FAIRFAX, VA

Total revenue

$173.8M

Total expenses

$180.5M

Net assets

$15.7M

Grants received

$30.0M

31 grants

EIN

530116130

Tax year

2024

Mission

Firearms safety, education, and training; and advocacy on behalf of safe and responsible gun owners

Programs

3 programs

The nra institute for legislative action (hereinafter referred to as ila) advocates on behalf of safe and responsible gun owners. As the foremost protector and defender of the second amendment, the nra promotes firearms safety, advocates against efforts to erode gun rights and freedoms, fights for initiatives aimed at reducing violent crime, and promotes hunters' rights and conservation efforts. Nra members recognize this vital importance of ila's true grassroots work to preserve the second amendment for future generations of shooters and outdoor sportsmen and sportswomen. This legion of engaged and motivated members is the reason for the nra's strength.

Expenses: $11.2M

Nra shows and exhibits include the nra annual meetings and members exhibit hall, held in a different city each year, and other shows around the country. The annual meetings and exhibits are presented as a celebration of american freedom featuring acres of exhibits, premier events, educational seminars and workshops, and fun-filled activities for the entire family.

Expenses: $6.7M

Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)

Expenses: $9.2M

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$70.3M
Program service revenue$70.5M
Investment income$7.0M
Other revenue$26.0M
Total revenue$173.8M

Expenses

Grants paid$298K
Salaries & benefits$37.5M
Fundraising$26.5M
Other expenses$132.4M
Total expenses$180.5M
Total assets$137.1M
Net assets$15.7M

People

50 listed

NameRoleCompensation

WAYNE R LAPIERRE

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT UNTIL 01/31/2024

Board

$1.1M

60 hrs/wk

DOUGLAS J HAMLIN

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT STARTED 05/20/2024

Board

$544K

55 hrs/wk

RANDY J KOZUCH

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ILA UNTIL 12/02/2024

Board

$496K

40 hrs/wk

SONYA B ROWLING

TREASURER & CFO

Board

$415K

37 hrs/wk

ANDREW A ARULANANDAM

INT EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT UNTIL 05/19/2024

Board

$412K

40 hrs/wk

ROBERT J MENSINGER

CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER STARTED 05/20/2024

Board

$350K

50 hrs/wk

JOHN C FRAZER

SECRETARY

Board

$302K

50 hrs/wk

JOHN S COMMERFORD

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ILA STARTED 12/03/2024

Board

$257K

55 hrs/wk

JOSH R SAVANI

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GO STARTED 12/02/2024

Board

$214K

50 hrs/wk

MARION P HAMMER

BOARD DIRECTOR UNTIL 09/26/2024

Board

$110K

1 hrs/wk

TED W CARTER

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

$660

3 hrs/wk

CHARLES T HILTUNEN III

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

25 hrs/wk

CLEL BAUDLER

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

CRAIG HAGGARD

BOARD DIRECTOR STARTED 05/18/2024

Board

1 hrs/wk

CRAIG SWARTZ

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

4 hrs/wk

CURTIS S JENKINS

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DANNY STOWERS

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

4 hrs/wk

DAVID A KEENE

BOARD DIRECTOR UNTIL 05/18/2024

Board

1.5 hrs/wk

DAVID A RANEY

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DAVID NORCROSS

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DEAN CAIN

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DENNIS FUSARO

BOARD DIRECTOR STARTED 05/18/2024

Board

1 hrs/wk

DON SABA

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

15 hrs/wk

DONALD J BRADWAY

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

2.5 hrs/wk

DWIGHT D VAN HORN

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

4 hrs/wk

EB WILKINSON

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

EDIE P FLEEMAN

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

5 hrs/wk

GREER JOHNSON

BOARD DIRECTOR STARTED 09/26/2024

Board

1 hrs/wk

HOWARD J WALTER

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

ISAAC DEMAREST

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

J KENNETH BLACKWELL

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

J WILLIAM CARTER

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

2.6 hrs/wk

JAMES CHAPMAN

BOARD DIRECTOR UNTIL 05/18/2024

Board

1 hrs/wk

JAMES L WALLACE

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

10 hrs/wk

JAMES W PORTER II

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

JANET D NYCE

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

15 hrs/wk

JEFF KNOX

BOARD DIRECTOR STARTED 05/18/2024

Board

10 hrs/wk

JIM TOMES

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

JOE M ALLBAUGH

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

JOEL FRIEDMAN

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

JOHN C SIGLER

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

6 hrs/wk

TYLER T SCHROPP

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ADVANCEMENT UNTIL 08/01/2024

Staff

$888K

30 hrs/wk

JOSEPH P DEBERGALIS JR

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GO UNTIL 12/06/2023

Staff

$392K

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JENNIFER L BRIEMANN

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ILA

Staff

$322K

40 hrs/wk

THOMAS R TEDRICK

MANAGING DIRECTOR FINANCE

Staff

$292K

23 hrs/wk

MARSHALL J FLEMION

MANAGING DIRECTOR, INTEGRATED MARKETING

Staff

$279K

40 hrs/wk

DEREK S ROBINSON

MANAGING DIRECTOR, MEMBERSHIP

Staff

$247K

40 hrs/wk

MICHAEL J ERSTLING

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Staff

$237K

40 hrs/wk

NEIL COURTNEY OLSON

DIRECTOR, WESTERN SALES

Staff

$237K

55 hrs/wk

MIKE SANFORD

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PUBLICATIONS

Staff

$235K

50 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

BREWER ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS

LEGAL SERVICES

$22.1M

MEMBERSHIP ADVISORS FUNDRAISING LLC

MEMBERSHIP CONSULTING

$8.6M

INFOCISION MANAGEMENT CORP

TELEMARKETING AND MEMBER SERVICES

$6.0M

COMMUNICATIONS CORP OF AMERICA

PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES

$5.5M

QUADGRAPHICS

MAGAZINE PRINTING

$4.9M

Grants received

Showing 31 of 31

FromAmountPurposeYear
$7.2M
Community Outreach, Training, Safety, Education, 2nd Amendment, General Shooting Programs, Hunting / Conservation, Scholarships
2024
$505K
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.
2024
$12K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2024
$5K
OPERATING EXPENSES
2024
$7.0M
Community Outreach, Training, Safety, Education, 2nd Amendment, General Shooting Program, Hunting / Conservation, Endowment Grant, Scholarships
2023
$595K
SEE STATEMENT
2023
$10K
OPERATING EXPENSES
2023
$8K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2023
$5K
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
2023
$60
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
2023
$6.4M
Community Outreach, Training, Safety, Education, 2nd Amendment, General Shooting Program, Hunting / Conservation, Endowment Grant, Scholarships
2022
$177K
SEE STATEMENT
2022
$15K
OPERATING EXPENSES
2022
$6K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2022
$175
GENERAL FUND
2022
$100
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
2022
$6K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2021
$1K
ADVOCACY
2021
$5.7M
Community Outreach, Training, Safety, Education, 2nd Amendment, General Shooting Program, Hunting / Conservation, Endowment Grant, Scholarships
2020
$629K
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.
2020
$114K
SEE STATEMENT
2020
$5K
OPERATING EXPENSES
2020
$5K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$5K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2020
$1K
ADVOCACY
2020
$100
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2020
$977K
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.
2019
$652K
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.
2019
$1K
ADVOCACY
2018
$1K
OPERATING EXPENSES
2018

Funded by

$30.0M from 12 funders · 31 grants · 2018–2024

Nra Foundation Inc

$26.3M · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Nra Civil Rights Defense Fund

$2.0M · 5 grants · 2019–2024

Nra Freedom Action Foundation

$1.6M · 2 grants · 2019–2020

Sam And Labibie Azar Family

$37K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation

$36K · 5 grants · 2018–2024

Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc

$5K · 1 grant · 2023

The Compass Fund

$3K · 3 grants · 2018–2021

Details

EIN530116130
NTEE codeR60
Subsection04
Ruling date1944-04
Formed1871
Employees487
Volunteers10616
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