501(C)(4) NONPROFIT
National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action "Dark Money" Contributions
National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action is one of the 15 largest political nonprofits — also known as 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations and 501(c)(6) trade associations — in terms of its campaign expenditures. However, it is not generally required to report the names of its donors. Using publicly available sources, Issue One, a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy group, compiled the following contributions to from publicly-available sources from Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2017. Each donor’s name is linked to its page in our Nonprofit Explorer or FEC Itemizer databases. Read Issue One’s report for more details, including the methodology used to assemble this information.
Contributions from Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2017
$145,422,955
| Donor | Donor Type | Date or Range | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRA Foundation (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2016 | $19,276,495.00 |
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| NRA Foundation (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2015 | $18,985,029.00 |
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| NRA Foundation (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2014 | $17,299,188.00 |
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| NRA Foundation (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2012 | $13,518,518.00 |
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| NRA Foundation (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2013 | $13,044,170.00 |
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| NRA Foundation (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2010 | $12,573,541.00 |
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| NRA Foundation (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2011 | $11,752,062.00 |
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| Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. | Company | 2016 | $8,400,000.00 |
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| Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(6) trade association | 2014 | $4,895,000.00 |
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| Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(6) trade association | 11/2/2011 - 10/31/2012 | $3,465,000.00 |
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| American Encore (formerly Center to Protect Patient Rights) (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(4) social welfare organization | 2012 | $3,150,000.00 |
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| American Future Fund (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(4) social welfare organization | 2016 | $3,000,000.00 |
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| American Action Network (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(4) social welfare organization | 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 | $2,500,000.00 |
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| Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. | Company | 2015 | $1,600,000.00 |
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| Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. | Company | 4/12/2012 - 4/14/2012 | $1,253,700.00 |
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| MidwayUSA and its owners Larry and Brenda Potterfield | Uncertain | June 14, 2016 | $1,000,000.00 |
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| Smith & Wesson Corp. | Company | 2015 | $1,000,000.00 |
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| Pierce Bullet Seal Target Systems | Company | 2010 | $1,000,000.00 |
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| Judicial Crisis Network (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(4) social welfare organization | 7/1/2016 - 6/30/2017 | $1,000,000.00 |
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| MidwayUSA and its owners Larry and Brenda Potterfield | Company | March 4, 2013 | $1,000,000.00 |
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| Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. | Company | 2017 | $800,000.00 |
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| Smith & Wesson Corp. | Company | March 19, 2014 | $600,000.00 |
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| Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(4) social welfare organization | 6/1/2010 - 5/31/2011 | $600,000.00 |
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| NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2014 | $469,080.00 |
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| Davidson's and Gallery of Guns | Company | 2016 | $350,000.00 |
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| Glock | Company | 2010 - 2015 | $300,000.00 |
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| American Action Network (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(4) social welfare organization | 7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014 | $175,000.00 |
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| NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2016 | $156,194.00 |
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| NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2013 | $147,181.00 |
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| Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(4) social welfare organization | 2014 | $125,000.00 |
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| NRA Special Contribution Fund (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2014 | $120,000.00 |
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| NRA Special Contribution Fund (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2013 | $120,000.00 |
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| NRA Special Contribution Fund (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2012 | $120,000.00 |
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| NRA Special Contribution Fund (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2011 | $120,000.00 |
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| NRA Special Contribution Fund (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2010 | $120,000.00 |
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| NRA Special Contribution Fund (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2015 | $120,000.00 |
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| NRA Special Contribution Fund (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2016 | $120,000.00 |
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| Ending Spending (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(4) social welfare organization | 2014 | $100,000.00 |
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| Arsenal Inc. | Company | 2010 | $100,000.00 |
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| Arsenal Inc. | Company | 2011 | $100,000.00 |
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| MidwayUSA and its owners Larry and Brenda Potterfield | Company | March 11, 2015 | $100,000.00 |
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| National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(6) trade association | 2/1/2016 - 12/31/2016 | $100,000.00 |
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| NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2015 | $83,227.00 |
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| 45Committee (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(4) social welfare organization | 4/1/2016 - 3/31/2017 | $70,000.00 |
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| National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(6) trade association | 2/1/2014 - 1/31/2015 | $60,000.00 |
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| NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2012 | $52,130.00 |
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| National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(6) trade association | 2/1/2015 - 1/31/2016 | $50,000.00 |
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| Kel-Tec CNC Industries, Inc. | Company | July 20, 2012 | $50,000.00 |
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| Education Freedom Alliance (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(4) social welfare organization | 2015 | $25,500.00 |
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| National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(6) trade association | 2/1/2012 - 1/31/2013 | $25,000.00 |
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| Joe Gregory | Individual | 2012 | $25,000.00 |
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| Joe Gregory | Individual | 2011 | $25,000.00 |
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| Rock Island Auction Company | Company | May 3, 2013 | $25,000.00 |
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| Education Freedom Alliance (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(4) social welfare organization | 2014 | $25,000.00 |
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| Houston Safari Club (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(4) social welfare organization | 7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014 | $15,000.00 |
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| American Legacy PAC | Political committee | Jan. 9, 2015 | $15,000.00 |
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| Dallas Safari Club (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(4) social welfare organization | 4/1/2015 - 3/31/2016 | $15,000.00 |
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| Houston Safari Club (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(4) social welfare organization | 7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016 | $15,000.00 |
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| Forks of the Delaware Historical Arms Society (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2013 | $11,000.00 |
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| Houston Safari Club (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(4) social welfare organization | 7/1/2012 - 6/30/2013 | $10,000.00 |
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| NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) public charity | 2010 | $10,000.00 |
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| Remington Outdoor Co. | Company | 2016 | $10,000.00 At least this amount |
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| Dallas Safari Club (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(4) social welfare organization | 4/1/2012 - 3/31/2013 | $8,000.00 |
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| Henry Repeating Arms | Company | 2015 | $7,800.00 |
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| Project Philanthropy (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(4) social welfare organization | 2012 | $5,553.00 |
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| Ohio Gun Collectors Association PAC | Political committee | Oct. 27, 2015 | $3,000.00 |
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| J. A. Daley III Foundation (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) private foundation | 2014 | $3,000.00 |
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| J. A. Daley III Foundation (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) private foundation | 2013 | $2,000.00 |
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| Walnut Creek Rifle Club (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(7) social club | 2010 | $750.00 |
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| Dundee Sportsman's Club (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(7) social club | 2010 | $287.00 |
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| John and Carol Staub Foundation (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) private foundation | 2013 | $150.00 |
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| Dundee Sportsman's Club (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(7) social club | 2012 | $100.00 |
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| Colin Chapman, Chapman Capitol Consulting, Inc | Individual | March 9, 2010 | $100.00 |
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| John and Carol Staub Foundation (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) private foundation | 2014 | $100.00 |
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| Mills Foundation (see nonprofit filings) | 501(c)(3) private foundation | 12/1/2013 - 11/30/2014 | $100.00 |
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