About National Rifle Association of America
To protect and defend the Constitution of the United States—particularly the Second Amendment—and to promote firearm safety, marksmanship, training, and education.
Focus Areas
Firearms policy and advocacyFirearm safety educationShooting sports and marksmanship trainingPublic policy and lobbying
Who They Fund
shooting ranges / range operatorsgunsmithing students / apprenticeship traineesstate NRA or state-level firearm associationsrecreational shooters and shooting clubsfirearms instructors and training organizations
Funding Style
capacity building (range & infrastructure)individual scholarships (vocational training)
About National Rifle Association of America
A $50,000 range grant to State Technical College of Missouri is the largest recent award on record for the National Rifle Association of America, and it points to a grantmaking profile built around ranges, training, and infrastructure rather than broad general operating support. Recent awards also include multiple $25,000 range grants to state agencies and local public bodies, showing a steady emphasis on physical facilities and access points for shooting sports. The foundation’s giving aligns with its mission to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, particularly the Second Amendment, while promoting firearm safety, marksmanship, training, and education. That mix appears in grants for range projects, gunsmithing scholarships, and support for state-level firearm associations. Educational recipients such as Lassen College Foundation Inc and Trinidad State College Foundation Inc show that the portfolio also reaches into vocational training tied to firearms-related skills. Public agencies, colleges, clubs, and associations all appear in the recent grants list, which suggests a structure centered on organizations that can build programs, facilities, or training pipelines. The foundation’s recent activity is entirely U.S.-based and rooted in mission areas connected to shooting sports, safety, and public-policy priorities.
What National Rifle Association of America Funds
Range development is a clear throughline. The foundation gave $25,000 to the South Dakota Department of Game Fish & Parks for a range grant, and $25,000 to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for the same purpose. It also funded the State of Alabama with $25,000 for a range grant, indicating a consistent interest in public-facing shooting infrastructure. Vocational training is another visible strand. Lassen College Foundation Inc received $15,440 for gunsmithing scholarships, while Trinidad State College Foundation Inc received $15,439 for the same category. Montgomery Community Colllege Foundation Inc and Murray State College Foundation Inc also received scholarships tied to gunsmithing education. The recent list also includes organizational support for advocacy and association work. Keystone Rifle and Pistol Association received $6,000 for a 2024 NRA state association grant, and Iowa Firearms Coalition received $7,500 for an equipment and infrastructure grant. Together, these awards show support for both training pathways and the groups that sustain local firearm-sports networks.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$293K
Total Assets
$137.1M
Total Revenue
$173.8M
Total Expenses
$180.5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $18K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$18K
Geographic Reach
National7 states funded
About 0% of grants go to recipients in ID.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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