Nra Civil Rights Defense Fund is located in Fairfax, VA. The organization was established in 1980. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nra Civil Rights Defense Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Nra Civil Rights Defense Fund generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $397.2k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.5%) per year over the past 5 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FUND PROVIDES LEGAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SELECTED INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS DEFENDING THEIR RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS. ADDITIONALLY, THE FUND SPONSORS LEGAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON A WIDE VARIETY OF GUN-RELATED ISSUES, INCLUDING THE MEANING OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GRANTS FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHERE ISSUES IN LITIGATION ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF THE HUMAN, CIVIL, AND/OR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS.
GRANTS AND AWARDS FOR LEGAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON GUN-RELATED ISSUES, INCLUDING THE MEANING OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT AND NATURE OF THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS PROVISIONS IN STATE CONSTITUTIONS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Vice Chair & Board Of Trustees Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Chairman & Board Of Trustees Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Board Of Trustees | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Board Of Trustees | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Board Of Trustees | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Board Of Trustees | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $48,647 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | -$38,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $671,468 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $682,115 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $338,424 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$13,976 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,006,563 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $223,577 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $85,337 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $565 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,179 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $41,254 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,147 |
| Information technology | $8 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,215 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $397,181 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,823,950 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $740,698 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $434 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,352,768 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,218,789 |
| Total assets | $12,136,639 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,700 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $98,195 |
| Total liabilities | $122,895 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,657,050 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,356,694 |
| 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 | $12,136,639 |
Over the last fiscal year, Nra Civil Rights Defense Fund has awarded $223,081 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: SEE STATEMENT | $176,628 |
DEPUTY BIG SHOT LLC PURPOSE: Legal assistance | $8,325 |
GRANBY BOW & GUN CLUB PURPOSE: Legal assistance | $15,000 |
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SPORTSMEN'S CLUB PURPOSE: Legal assistance | $23,128 |