NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND
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The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Virginia, Delaware, and Washington. With a total of $890.3K in grants paid to nine grantees in 2024, the fund operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the fund may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Sports
Individual liberties
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
$2.8M
82%
SILENT MAJORITY FOUNDATION
$120.2K
4%
ASSOCIATION OF NJ RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS INC
$71.5K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$23.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$59.2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND?
No. NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND give?
NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Delaware, and Washington. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND make each year?
In 2024, NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $890 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND fund recently?
In 2024, NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, SILENT MAJORITY FOUNDATION, and ASSOCIATION OF NJ RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND?
NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.