National Rifle Association Of America
- Assets
- $211.8m
- Revenue
- $227.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 521
- Location
- Fairfax, VA
- Founding
- 04/1944
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 53-0116130
Organization Overview
National Rifle Association Of America is located in Fairfax, VA. The organization was established in 1944. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, National Rifle Association Of America employed 521 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Rifle Association Of America is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, National Rifle Association Of America generated $227.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $217.9m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FIREARMS SAFETY, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING; AND ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
THE NRA INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION 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 NRAILA'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 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. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE 2021 NRA ANNUAL MEETING AND THE GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOOR SHOW WERE CANCELLED, BUT RESUMED IN 2022.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES (DESCRIBE IN SCHEDULE O.)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Membership Marketing Partners Llc Membership Consulting | 12/30/21 | $11,551,143 |
Valtim Inc Printing And Mailing Services | 12/30/21 | $5,050,784 |
Quad Graphics Magazine Production And Printing For Publications; Catalog Production And Printing For The Nra Store | 12/30/21 | $5,960,129 |
Brewer Attorneys And Counselors Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $20,255,717 |
Infocision Management Corp Telemarketing And Member Services | 12/30/21 | $13,265,606 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $269,180 |
| Related organizations | $5,508,908 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $78,554,002 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $123,040 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $84,332,090 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $101,897,141 |
| Investment income | $2,994,614 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $11,985,478 |
| Net Rental Income | -$103,248 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,956,551 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$306,865 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,463,918 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $227,419,952 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $45,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,819,334 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,881,859 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $6,183,381 |
| Other salaries and wages | $25,597,443 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | -$1,842,238 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,327,944 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,082,270 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $36,283,667 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $325,841 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $635,700 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $4,188,689 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $239,187 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,570,378 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,510,686 |
| Office expenses | $2,255,898 |
| Information technology | $6,745,234 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $892,413 |
| Travel | $2,392,182 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,581,540 |
| Interest | $835,285 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,155,258 |
| Insurance | $4,017,982 |
| All other expenses | $11,247,282 |
| Total functional expenses | $217,855,965 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $31,163,901 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $931,739 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $22,168,486 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $12,585,642 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,716,954 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,514,505 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $70,135,583 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $41,602,460 |
| Total assets | $211,819,270 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $64,036,345 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $44,871,691 |
| 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 | $24,563,207 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $545,545 |
| Total liabilities | $134,016,788 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,832,689 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $66,969,793 |
| 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 | $211,819,270 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that National Rifle Association Of America has recieved totaling $4,910,686.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Nra Foundation Inc Fairfax, VA PURPOSE: Community Outreach, Training, Safety, Education, 2nd Amendment, General Shooting Program, Hunting / Conservation, Endowment Grant, Scholarships | $4,819,586 |
Cabela Family Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: GENERAL | $50,000 |
Gordon A Cain Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
Sam And Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $6,000 |
Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc Chappaqua, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $5,000 |
Charlotte And Edward Wheeler Foundation Inc Woodbridge, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $26,994,735 |
| Earnings | $767,930 |
| Admin Expense | $103,560 |
| Net Contributions | $2,024,792 |
| Grants | $126,782 |
| Ending Balance | $29,557,115 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Rifle Association Of America Fairfax, VA | $211,819,270 | $227,419,952 |
Christian Advocates Serving Evangelism Inc Brentwood, TN | $92,802,037 | $76,849,372 |
Institute For Justice Arlington, VA | $118,219,089 | $38,984,471 |
American Center For Law And Justice Inc Virginia Beach, VA | $2,694,227 | $24,492,864 |
National Association For Gun Rights Inc Fredericksburg, VA | $3,761,291 | $15,555,397 |
People For The American Way Foundation Washington, DC | $11,850,277 | $6,120,086 |
Civil Rights Corps Washington, DC | $13,089,055 | $7,081,687 |
Gun Owners Of America Inc Springfield, VA | $9,655,984 | $8,674,177 |
National Redistricting Foundation Washington, DC | $10,161,512 | $9,689,030 |
Leadership Conference On Civil And Human Rights Inc Washington, DC | $5,151,123 | $5,837,651 |
Save The Children Action Network Washington, DC | $2,133,552 | $5,058,065 |
Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Violence Washington, DC | $2,170,408 | $3,199,677 |