EIN 53-0116130

National Rifle Association (NRA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(4)
Num. employees
496
Year formed
1871
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) is an American nonprofit organization which advocates for gun rights.
Also known as...
National Rifle Association of America; Douglas J Hamlin
Total revenues
$175,677,097
2023
20192020202120222023$0.1b$0.2b$0.3b
Total expenses
$208,785,871
2023
20192020202120222023$0.2b$0.3b
Total assets
$168,086,338
2023
20192020202120222023$0.2b$0.2b
Num. employees
496
2023
201920202021202220230400800

Program areas at NRA

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.
Nra membership support includes publications, education and training, field services, competitive shooting, law enforcement, hunter services, member communications services, member programs, member services, and fulfillment of member services. The chief value of nra membership is in gun safety and training along with regular reinforcement of these lessons and principles by keeping engaged with the community of outdoor lovers and safe and responsible shooting enthusiasts. Nra membership support and fulfillment are dedicated to providing nra members with high quality support as well as content delivered through many platforms. Safe and responsible gun ownership remains the cornerstone of everything the Association provides for members.
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.

Grants made by NRA

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Valley County Gun Club FoundationRange Grant$15,000
Trinidad State College FoundationGunsmithing Scholarships$9,698
Lassen College FoundationGunsmithing Scholarships$9,698
...and 3 more grants made

Who funds National Rifle Association (NRA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
NRA FoundationCommunity Outreach, Training, Safety, Education, 2nd Amendment, General Shooting Program, Hunting / Conservation, Endowment Grant, Scholarships$7,034,205
Nra Civil Rights Defense FundSee Statement$176,628
Cabela Family FoundationGeneral$25,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at NRA

NameTitleCompensation
Sonya B RowlingTreasurer and Chief Financial Officer$413,420
Vanessa B ShahidiChief of Staff$297,653
Christopher G KopackiManaging Director$292,955
Derek S RobinsonManaging Director , Membership$255,749
Douglas J HamlinExecutive Director , Publications$536,862
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for NRA

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$61,762,345
Program services$79,895,638
Investment income and dividends$1,736,982
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$7,831,150
Net rental income$-556,949
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,323,856
Net income from fundraising events$-302,301
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,260,014
Miscellaneous revenues$22,726,362
Total revenues$175,677,097

Form 990s for NRA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-11-10990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122023-04-28990View PDF
2020-122021-11-19990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s

Organizations like NRA

OrganizationLocationRevenue
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)New York, NY$142,704,104
League of Conservation VotersWashington, DC$67,539,884
Working Families Organization (WFO)Brooklyn, NY$48,843,920
Everytown for Gun SafetyNew York, NY$60,651,946
Tides CenterSan Francisco, CA$233,730,257
National Trust for Historic PreservationWashington, DC$83,640,008
UnidosUSWashington, DC$54,982,669
Judicial WatchWashington, DC$104,336,382
Turning Point USAIndianapolis, IN$81,721,637
Amnesty InternationalNew York, NY$63,084,650
Data update history
January 7, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 4, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 3, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from William Howard Flowers Jr. Foundation
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,465 from Harold J and Rose E Schneider Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
EducationHuman rights
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringAuction fundraisersRelated 527
General information
Address
11250 Waples Mill Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Fairfax County, VA
Website URL
home.nra.org/ 
Phone
(800) 672-3888
Facebook page
NationalRifleAssociation 
Twitter profile
@nra 
IRS details
EIN
53-0116130
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1871
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R60: Civil Liberties Advocacy
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0182635
FTB Entity ID
2478650
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-05
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