National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc is located in Shelton, CT. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (N12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 03/2022, National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc employed 64 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2022, National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc generated $51.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $36.1m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc has awarded 229 individual grants totaling $6,701,880. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE, PROTECT, AND PRESERVE HUNTING AND THE SHOOTING SPORTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SHOT SHOW - NSSF HOLDS ITS ANNUAL TRADE SHOW DURING THE YEAR. THIS EVENT ALLOWS MEMBERS OF THE SHOOTING, HUNTING, AND OUTDOOR TRADES TO SHOWCASE THEIR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AND SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INDUSTRY.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - NSSF REPRESENTS THE INTEREST OF THE FIREARMS INDUSTRY THROUGH COORDINATION WITH POLITICAL, REGULATORY, AND MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS. NOT ONLY DOES NSSF ADVOCATE FOR THE INDUSTRY'S BEST INTERESTS IN WASHINGTON, D.C., BUT ALSO IN STATE CAPITALS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
SAFETY & EDUCATION - NSSF PUBLISHED AND DISTRIBUTED VARIOUS NEWSLETTERS, PAMPHLETS AND PUBLICATIONS TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO EDUCATE THEM ON THE SAFE USE OF SPORTING FIREARMS, VARIOUS SPORT SHOOTING EVENTS, AND TO PROMOTE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROGRAMS RELATED TO HUNTING AND THE SHOOTING SPORTS. NSSF ALSO PROMOTES GUN SAFETY BY DISTRIBUTING GUN LOCKS AND OTHER GUN SAFETY MATERIALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joseph Bartozzi President/chief Executive Officer | Officer | 28.5 | $652,533 |
Lawrence G Keane Senior Vp, General Counsel | Officer | 28.5 | $564,829 |
Christopher Dolnack Senior VP & Chief Customer Officer | Officer | 40 | $455,885 |
John Smith Vp, Cfo, & Asst. Treasurer | Officer | 28.5 | $343,364 |
Deborah Kenney Vp, Hr & Admin | Officer | 40 | $339,591 |
William Dunn Vp, Marketing | Officer | 40 | $266,392 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Convexx Llc Trade Show Management | 3/30/22 | $2,726,275 |
Red Edge Llc Consulting | 3/30/22 | $1,106,089 |
Freeman Decorating Consulting | 3/30/22 | $661,293 |
The Herald Group Llc Consulting | 3/30/22 | $634,685 |
Freeman Audio Visual Llc Consulting | 3/30/22 | $419,194 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,525,844 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,525,844 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $51,171,083 |
Investment income | $776,799 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $36,017 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,870,496 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $51,692,186 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $779,432 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,978,477 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,333,625 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $283,719 |
Other employee benefits | $656,171 |
Payroll taxes | $482,352 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $205,953 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $62,900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $5,013,073 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $98,789 |
Fees for services: Other | $567,146 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,048 |
Office expenses | $26,241 |
Information technology | $1,123,276 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $140,566 |
Travel | $57,704 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $85,062 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $116,654 |
Insurance | $139,349 |
All other expenses | $1,869,657 |
Total functional expenses | $36,101,896 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $230 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,640,276 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,893,545 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,228,988 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,324,554 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,085,205 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $41,903,376 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $965,312 |
Total assets | $68,041,486 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,490,442 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $9,743,671 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,808,641 |
Total liabilities | $18,042,754 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $49,563,509 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $435,223 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $68,041,486 |
Over the last fiscal year, National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc has awarded $744,432 in support to 20 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
RESPONSIVE MANAGEMENT PURPOSE: SHOOTING SPORTS DEVELOPMENT | $185,953 |
SWANSON RUSSELL PURPOSE: SHOOTING SPORTS DEVELOPMENT | $125,841 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SHOOTING SPORTS DEVELOPMENT | $75,000 |
SHINE UNITED LLC PURPOSE: SHOOTING SPORTS DEVELOPMENT | $72,663 |
Bogart, GA PURPOSE: SHOOTING SPORTS DEVELOPMENT | $65,000 |
SOUTHWICK ASSOCIATES PURPOSE: SHOOTING SPORTS DEVELOPMENT | $55,475 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $25,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Georgia Corporation For Economic Development Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: SPONSOR EVENT | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
National Football League Foundation New York, NY | $60,299,577 | $75,254,926 |
National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc Shelton, CT | $68,041,486 | $51,692,186 |
Hole In The Wall Gang Fund Inc New Haven, CT | $144,768,300 | $20,451,093 |
Usta Foundation Incorporated White Plains, NY | $21,092,938 | $14,501,704 |
Womens Sports Foundation New York, NY | $6,988,365 | $6,164,478 |
Sports Humanitarian Group Inc New York, NY | $2,335,161 | $3,283,483 |
Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc New York, NY | $22,918 | $2,660,000 |
Emerald Necklace Conservancy Inc Boston, MA | $8,051,626 | $2,747,205 |
Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation Inc Boston, MA | $4,628,419 | $2,472,542 |
Connecticut Cancer Foundation Inc Old Saybrook, CT | $10,759,734 | $1,881,982 |
Fishoff Family Foundation Flushing, NY | $3,998,225 | $548,703 |
Nba Players Legacy Fund Inc New York, NY | $1,504,620 | $1,000,557 |