THE CRPA FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The CRPA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $1.2 million awarded to three grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE CRPA FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO DEFENDING AND PRESERVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT OF THE U.S.SUPPORT THE CONSTITUTION THROUGH A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INTENDED TO PRESERVE OUR HUNTING AND SHOOTING HERITAGE. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ACTIVELY SUPPORTS SECOND AMENDMENT AND RELATED LITIGATION WHICH PROTECTS THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF ALL CITIZENS. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE PERMISSIBLE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES OF THE CALIFORNIA RIFLE AND PISTOL ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED, BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH ACTIVITIES ARE IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE "CODE"), OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF ANY FUTURE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE LAW.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Law
Sports and recreation
Community recreation
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CALIFORNIA RIFLE AND PISTOL ASSOCIATION INC
Fullerton, CA
$4M
80%
RAAHAUGE SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION
CORONA, CA
$5K
< 1%
OJAI VALLEY GUN CLUB
VENTURA, CA
$2.4K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CRPA FOUNDATION?
No. THE CRPA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CRPA FOUNDATION give?
THE CRPA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 THE CRPA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CRPA FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CRPA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE CRPA FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CRPA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE CRPA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA RIFLE AND PISTOL ASSOCIATION INC, RAAHAUGE SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION, and OJAI VALLEY GUN CLUB. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CRPA FOUNDATION?
THE CRPA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.