2021-11-19T13:30:32-06:00 2019-12-31 990 2019-01-01 530116130 NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA NATI 7032671000 11250 WAPLES MILL ROAD FAIRFAX VA 22030 SONYA B ROWLING TREASURER AND CFO 2021-11-19 2019 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z X WAYNE R LAPIERRE 11250 WAPLES MILL ROAD FAIRFAX VA 22030 302740488 false X www.nra.org X 1871 NY FIREARMS SAFETY, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING; AND ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERS 73 63 770 150000 22618742 0 108599726 109439440 193010155 134011736 2192041 5035760 48748942 42668528 352550864 291155464 75661 103491 0 0 63864842 56740325 7798658 5269873 45441923 283536156 241273626 355275317 303387315 -2724453 -12231851 197212080 198746752 181180554 189092595 16031526 9654157 X PER NRA BYLAWS, TO PROTECT AND DEFEND THE U.S. CONSTITUTION; TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY, LAW AND ORDER, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE; TO TRAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND CIVILIANS IN MARKSMANSHIP; TO PROMOTE SHOOTING SPORTS AND HUNTING. false false 121344093 103491 120556156 NRA MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT INCLUDES PUBLICATIONS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, FIELD SERVICES, COMPETITIVE SHOOTING, LAW ENFORCEMENT, HUNTER SERVICES, MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, MEMBER PROGRAMS, MEMBER SERVICES, AND FULFILLMENT OF MEMBER SERVICES. THE CHIEF VALUE OF NRA MEMBERSHIP IS IN GUN SAFETY AND TRAINING ALONG WITH REGULAR REINFORCEMENT OF THESE LESSONS AND PRINCIPLES BY KEEPING ENGAGED WITH THE COMMUNITY OF OUTDOOR LOVERS AND SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE SHOOTING ENTHUSIASTS. NRA MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT AND FULFILLMENT ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING NRA MEMBERS WITH HIGH QUALITY SUPPORT AS WELL AS CONTENT DELIVERED THROUGH MANY PLATFORMS. SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERSHIP REMAINS THE CORNERSTONE OF EVERYTHING THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES FOR MEMBERS. 27138998 0 0 THE NRA INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERS. AS THE FOREMOST PROTECTOR AND DEFENDER OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT, THE NRA PROMOTES FIREARMS SAFETY, ADVOCATES AGAINST EFFORTS TO ERODE GUN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS, FIGHTS FOR INITIATIVES AIMED AT REDUCING VIOLENT CRIME, AND PROMOTES HUNTERS'RIGHTS AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS. NRA MEMBERS RECOGNIZE THIS VITAL IMPORTANCE OF NRAILA'S TRUE GRASSROOTS WORK TO PRESERVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS OF SHOOTERS AND OUTDOOR SPORTSMEN AND SPORTSWOMEN. THIS LEGION OF ENGAGED AND MOTIVATED MEMBERS IS THE REASON FOR THE NRA'S STRENGTH. 16001367 0 19828137 NRA SHOWS AND EXHIBITS INCLUDE THE NRA ANNUAL MEETINGS AND MEMBERS EXHIBIT HALL, HELD IN A DIFFERENT CITY EACH YEAR, AND OTHER SHOWS AROUND THE COUNTRY. THE ANNUAL MEETINGS AND EXHIBITS ARE PRESENTED AS A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN FREEDOM FEATURING ACRES OF EXHIBITS, PREMIER EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS, AND FUN-FILLED ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA WAS THE 2019 HOST CITY. OTHER NRA HOSTED SHOWS INCLUDED THE GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOOR SHOW HELD IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA. 31766483 0 564907 Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.) 31766483 564907 196250941 false true true true false false true false true true false false true true true true true false false true false false true true false false true true true false true true false false true false false true true false false false true true true false true 968 0 true 770 true true true false false false true true false true false X 73 63 true false true true true true true true true false false false true true true true true true true false CA CO CT DE FL GA AL HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA AZ PR RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA AR WA WV WI WY X CRAIG B SPRAY TREASURER 7032671000 11250 WAPLES MILL RD FAIRFAX VA 22030 CAROLYN D MEADOWS PRESIDENT 10.0 1.0 X X 0 0 0 CHARLES L COTTON 1ST VICE PRESIDENT 1.0 1.0 X X 18 0 0 WILLES K LEE 2ND VICE PRESIDENT 1.0 0 X X 0 0 0 ALLAN D CORS BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 ALLEN B WEST BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 ANTHONY P COLANDRO BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 BART SKELTON BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 13750 0 0 BILL MILLER BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 BLAINE WADE BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 BOB BARR BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 CARL T ROWAN JR BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 CAROL FRAMPTON BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 CARRIE LIGHTFOOT BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 1666 0 0 CLEL BAUDLER BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 CRAIG MORGAN BOARD DIRECTOR 8/19/2019 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 CURTIS S JENKINS BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 DAN BOREN BOARD DIRECTOR 11/1/2019 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 DAVE BUTZ BOARD DIRECTOR 5.0 0 X 21000 0 0 DAVID A KEENE BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 57592 0 0 DAVID G COY BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 DEAN CAIN BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 DON SABA BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 DONALD E YOUNG BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 DR JOHN THODOS BOARD DIRECTOR 10/4/2019 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 DUANE LIPTAK JR BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 DWIGHT D VAN HORN BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 EDIE P FLEEMAN BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 ESTHER SCHNEIDER BOARD DIRECTOR 8/1/2019 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 GRAHAM HILL BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 HEIDI E WASHINGTON BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 HERBERT A LANFORD JR BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 HOWARD J WALTER BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 IL LING NEW BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 J KENNETH BLACKWELL BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 JAMES W PORTER II BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 2.0 X 0 0 0 JAY PRINTZ BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 JOE M ALLBAUGH BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 JOEL FRIEDMAN BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 JOHN C SIGLER BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 JOHN L CUSHMAN BOARD DIRECTOR 4/27/2019 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 JOHNNY NUGENT BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 JULIE GOLOB BOARD DIRECTOR 8/11/2019 1.0 0 X 16119 0 0 KARL A MALONE BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 KEVIN HOGAN BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 KIM RHODE BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 KRISTY TITUS BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 LANCE OLSON BOARD DIRECTOR 5.0 0 X 15000 0 0 LARRY E CRAIG BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 LEROY SISCO BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 LINDA L WALKER BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 18 0 0 MARIA HEIL BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 MARION P HAMMER BOARD DIRECTOR 5.0 0 X 220350 0 0 MARK E VAUGHAN BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 MARK GEIST BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 MARK ROBINSON BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 MATT BLUNT BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 MELANIE PEPPER BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 OLIVER L NORTH BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 1.0 X 986015 0 0 OWEN BUZ MILLS BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 6852 0 0 PATRICIA A CLARK BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 PAUL D BABAZ BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 PETE R BROWNELL BOARD DIRECTOR 05/29/2019 1.0 1.0 X 527 0 0 RICHARD R CHILDRESS BOARD DIRECTOR 8/19/2019 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 RICK S FIGUEROA BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 ROBERT A NOSLER BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 2.0 X 0 0 0 ROBERT E MANSELL BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 ROBERT K BROWN BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 RONALD L SCHMEITS BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 RONNIE G BARRETT BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 SANDRA S FROMAN BOARD DIRECTOR 5.0 0 X 0 0 0 SCOTT L BACH BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 1.0 X 236 0 0 SEAN MALONEY BOARD DIRECTOR 8/1/2019 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 STEVEN C SCHREINER BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 SUSAN HOWARD BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 TED NUGENT BOARD DIRECTOR 5.0 0 X 45474 0 0 TED W CARTER BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 THOMAS P ARVAS BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 TIMOTHY KNIGHT BOARD DIRECTOR 8/1/2019 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 TODD J RATHNER BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 TOM KING BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 2.0 X 0 0 0 WAYNE ANTHONY ROSS BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM A BACHENBERG BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM H SATTERFIELD BOARD DIRECTOR 1.0 2.0 X 0 0 0 CHRIS COX EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ILA 6/26/2019 58.0 1.0 X 1512582 0 59943 CRAIG B SPRAY TREASURER 37.0 13.0 X 805711 0 70027 JASON OUIMET EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ILA 40.0 1.0 X 397104 0 65164 JOHN C FRAZER SECRETARY 50.0 0 X 414585 0 75884 JOSEPH P DEBERGALIS JR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GO 50.0 0 X 422340 0 54016 WAYNE R LAPIERRE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 60.0 1.0 X 1810571 0 74138 DOUG HAMLIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PUBLICATIONS 50.0 0 X 616832 0 79582 TODD GRABLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MEMBERSHIP 50.0 0 X 636832 0 65109 DAVID LEHMAN DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9/13/2019 50.0 1.0 X 635736 0 23920 JOHN G PERREN Sr. Advisor to the EVP 37.5 0 X 359906 0 12296 JOSHUA L POWELL CHIEF OF STAFF AND SENIOR STRATEGIST 50.0 0 X 858930 0 76151 THOMAS R TEDRICK Managing Director Finance 30.0 20.0 X 397314 0 45123 TYLER SCHROPP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ADVANCEMENT 50.0 0 X 801340 0 68673 ROBERT K WEAVER FORMER EXECUTIVE FORMER DIRECTOR GO 10/25/2016 0.0 0 X 240000 0 0 WILSON H PHILLIPS FORMER TREASURER 9/13/2018 1.5 0.0 X 659386 0 4985 11953786 0 775011 149 true true true INFOCISION MANAGEMENT CORP 325 SPRINGSIDE DR AKRON OH 44333 MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING AND CONTROL 21723870 BREWER ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS 1717 MAIN ST SUITE 5900 DALLAS TX 75201 LEGAL SERVICES 19721295 MEMBERSHIP MARKETING PARTNERS LLC 11250 WAPLES MILL TD SUITE 310 FAIRFAX VA 22030 FUNDRAISING PRINTING AND MAILING 11560154 VALTIM INC 1095 VENTURE DR FOREST VA 24551 FULFILLMENT CENTER 8957907 ACKERMAN MCQUEEN INC 1601 NW EXPRESSWAY OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73118 PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVERTISING 7317206 141 0 0 0 13703287 0 95736153 247980 109439440 MEMBER DUES 813410 112969564 112969564 0 0 PROGRAM FEES 813410 21042172 21042172 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 134011736 3926185 0 0 3926185 0 0 0 0 13081645 0 0 13081645 1317211 0 1941872 0 -624661 0 -624661 0 0 -624661 6722597 5613022 0 1109575 0 1109575 0 0 1109575 758465 0 445004 313461 0 313461 0 0 0 0 0 0 8838051 3585126 5252925 6148472 -895547 0 ADVERTISING 541800 23232856 0 23232856 0 OTHER UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITY 900004 281433 0 281433 0 CAFE SALES 722320 341877 0 0 341877 788992 788992 0 0 24645158 291155464 140949200 22618742 18148082 12000 12000 91491 91491 0 0 0 0 7543034 3143368 3729868 669798 497914 497914 0 0 37992679 24618895 10709461 2664323 3150056 1832778 1065207 252071 4806782 3084252 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52320718 0 0 6623905 6068118 181180554 189092595 X -36276779 -49641823 52308305 59295980 16031526 9654157 197212080 198746752 X -12231851 6605046 0 0 0 -750564 X false true X true false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2971894 5348 0 0 0 true REPUBLICAN ATTORNEYS GENERAL ASSOCIATION 1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW STE 800 WASHINGTON DC 20006 464501717 90000 0 REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION 1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW STE 250 WASHINGTON DC 20006 113655877 145000 0 NRA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND (SEE PARTS I-A AND IV) 11250 WAPLES MILL RD FAIRFAX VA 22030 521083020 0 3952 true false false Schedule C, Part I-C, Line 5 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE THE NRA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND, AN INDEPENDENT POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PAC) OF THE NRA, DIRECTLY RECEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS DURING 2019 OF $10,713,253. Schedule C, Part I-C, Line 4 Form 1120-POL THIS INFORMATION NOTE REGARDS THE NRA'S TAXES. THE NRA SEPARATELY FILES FORM 1120-POL, WHICH IS NOT SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT TAXES PAID WITH THE NRA'S FORMS 1120-POL IS SHARED HERE ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS AS A SERVICE TO READERS AND TO DEMONSTRATE IN GOOD FAITH THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS A TAXPAYER IN GOOD STANDING. 527(F) PROXY TAX IS PAID ON THE LESSER OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME OR CERTAIN POLITICAL EXPENDITURES AS DEFINED BY THE FEDERAL TAX CODE, SUCH AS WHEN CERTAIN POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONS EXPRESSLY ADVOCATE THE ELECTION OR DEFEAT OF A CANDIDATE AND ARE MADE BY THE NRA ITSELF RATHER THAN BY THE NRA'S SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND. THE AMOUNT OF 527 (F) PROXY TAX PAID WITH THE NRA'S 2019 FORM 1120-POL WAS ZERO. HISTORICALLY, 527(F) PROXY TAX WAS REQUIRED TO BE PAID FOR 2018 WAS $164,944; NO 527(F) PROXY TAX WAS REQUIRED TO BE PAID FOR 2017; THE AMOUNT OF 527(F) PROXY TAX PAID WITH THE NRA'S 2016 FORM 1120-POL WAS $20,835; THE AMOUNT PAID WITH THE NRA'S 2015 FORM 1120-POL WAS $21,817. AS ANOTHER POLITE REMINDER TO REPORTERS AND OTHER READERS, FORM 990 INFORMATION IS NOT NECESSARILY EXPECTED TO TIE TO FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION (FEC) REPORTING DUE TO DIFFERENT DEFINITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IN THE DIFFERENT REGULATORY REGIMES. X X X X true 20293364 1152173 2118475 0 0 51474 23512538 20566237 1603940 -886512 0 940564 49737 20293364 19520483 1371910 625818 916400 35574 20566237 17657500 1482504 1204551 786344 37728 19520483 16738628 1988178 -266970 772538 29798 17657500 0.0 1.0 0.0 false true true 0 5380792 5380792 55907362 34155156 21752206 18716748 15792628 2924120 30057118 Other 3970243 Due From NRA FOUNDATION 32252080 DUE From NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFFENSE FUND 1374 Due From NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND 342184 36565881 NOTE PAYABLE - NRA FOUNDATION 5000000 CAPITAL LEASE ARRANGEMENT 918898 ACCRUED SALES AND USE TAXES 149220 Coupon liability 0 Derivative instrument market valuation 0 6068118 X 306852309 6605046 0 0 3656292 10261338 296590971 -5435507 -5435507 291155464 308822822 0 0 0 5526998 5526998 303295824 91491 91491 303387315 Schedule D, Part X, Line 1 Other Liabilities-TAXES THIS INFORMATIONAL NOTE REGARDS THE NRA'S TAXES. THE NRA IS A SUBSTANTIAL TAXPAYER AND REMAINS IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE TAX AUTHORITIES. STATE AND LOCAL TAXES PAID BY THE NRA INCLUDE SALES AND USE TAXES, REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES, AMUSEMENT TAXES, AND STATE UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES. THE LIABILITY SHOWN ON SCHEDULE D, PART X FOR ACCRUED SALES AND USE TAXES RELATES TO TIMING AND IS A SMALL FRACTION OF TAXES PAID DURING THE YEAR. ADDITIONAL NOTES REGARDING THE NRA'S TAXES ARE SHARED ON SCHEDULE C REGARDING 527(F) PROXY TAXES AND ON SCHEDULE O REGRADING UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAXES. THE NRA CHOOSES TO SHARE THIS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE NRA'S TOTAL TAXES TO DEMONSTRATE IN GOOD FAITH THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS A TAXPAYER IN GOOD STANDING. Schedule D, Part III, Line 5 Donations THIS RESPONSE EXPLAINS WHY THE NRA MAY SOLICIT OR RECEIVE ASSETS THAT SOME DONORS INTEND TO BE SOLD RATHER THAN MAINTAINED PERMANENTLY. WHEN DONORS INTEND THEIR GIFTS OF FIREARMS TO BE SOLD RATHER THEN HELD FOR EXHIBITION OR RESEARCH IN THE COLLECTIONS OF THE NRA MUSEUM, THE NRA PARTNERS WITH AUCTION HOUSES. DONORS MAY CHOOSE TO HAVE GUNS SOLD FOR VARIOUS REASONS, SUCH AS TO SUPPORT CURRENT PROGRAM SERVICES OR TO FUND A CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY OR CHARITABLE TRUST WITH ONE OF THE NRA'S AFFILIATED CHARITIES. THE PHILANTHROPIC INTENT OF EACH DONOR DETERMINES HOW A GIFT IS HANDLED. Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 Collections of art - description of collections THIS RESPONSE DESCRIBES THE MUSEUM COLLECTIONS WHICH ARE HELD BY THE NRA'S RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AND CURATED BY NRA EMPLOYEES. THE NRA MUSEUMS PROMOTE GUN COLLECTING AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORY THOUGH FIREARMS. THE NRA MUSEUMS INCLUDE THE NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM IN FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: THE FRANK BROWNELL MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHWEST IN RATON, NEW MEXICO; AND THE NRA NATIONAL SPORTING ARMS MUSEUM AT BASS PRO SHOPS IN SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. TO MAKE THE NRA MUSEUMS THE FINEST POSSIBLE RESOURCE FOR THE PUBLIC, THE NRA AND ITS AFFILIATED CHARITIES RELY ON GENEROUS SUPPORTERS TO BUILD THE EXHIBITION AND RESEARCH COLLECTIONS THROUGH COLLECTIONS OF HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT FOREARMS. PLEASE VISIT NRAMUSEUMS.ORG FOR CURRENT INFORMATION ON THE MUSEUM GALLERIES. Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds THIS RESPONSE DESCRIBES THE INTENDED USES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS. THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS BENEFIT A DIVERSE RANGE OF PHILANTHROPIC INTERESTS, INCLUDING TRAINING IN MARKSMANSHIP, NATIONAL SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIPS, WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP, HUNTERS'LEADERSHIP, RECREATIONAL SHOOTING, LAW ENFORCEMENT, NRA MUSEUMS, AND THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote THIS RESPONSE PROVIDES THE TEXT OF THE FOOTNOTE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FASB ASC 740 THE NRA IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND FROM STATE INCOME TAXES. THE NRA ACTIVITIES THAT CAUSE IMPOSITION OF THE UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX PROVISION OF THE CODE RESULT IN NO SIGNIFICANT TAX LIABILITY. THE NRA FOLLOWS THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, WHICH ADDRESSES THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER TAX BENEFITS CLAIMED OR EXPECTED TO BE CLAIMED ON A TAX RETURN SHOULD BE RECORDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. UNDER THIS GUIDANCE, THE NRA MAY RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. THE TAX BENEFITS RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FROM SUCH A POSITION ARE MEASURED BASED ON THE LARGEST BENEFIT THAT HAS A GREATER THAN 50% LIKELIHOOD OF BEING REALIZED UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT. THE GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES ALSO ADDRESSES DE-RECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES ON INCOME TAXES, AND ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE NRA'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE NRA HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. TAX YEARS FROM 2016 THROUGH THE CURRENT YEAR REMAIN OPEN FOR EXAMINATION BY TAX AUTHORITIES. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 Other- Agency Transactions - 3534160 Other-UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT - 122132 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements Grants Paid - 91491 Rent Expense - -1941872 Cost of Good Sold-Membership - -3585126 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 Rental expense - 1941872 Cost of goods sold-Membership - 3585126 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4(b) Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statements Interest on Endowments - Grants - 91491 Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Investments 3352620 East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services PUBLICATIONS 600 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Fundraising 4800 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services PUBLICATIONS 15600 Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Fundraising 315 North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Program Services PUBLICATIONS 21500 North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Fundraising NRA OUTDOORS 2800 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services NRA OUTDOORS 3700 East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Fundraising 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 3401949 0 3401949 false false false false false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 1. Activities per Region-OFFSHORE INVESTMENTS THE NRA'S OFFSHORE INVESTMENTS FOLLOW INDUSTRY STANDARD BEST PRACTICES IN RISK MANAGEMENT FOR NATIONAL NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS. ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS REDUCE OVERALL PORTFOLIO RISK BY REDUCING VOLATILITY AND IMPROVING DIVERSIFICATION. THE NRA MAINTAINS SEVERAL INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS THAT ARE MULTI-STRATEGY FUNDS OF FUNDS. INCOME FROM PASSIVE INVESTMENTS, WHEN APPROPRIATELY STRUCTURED, IS EXCLUDED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME BY LAW. THIS TYPE OF INVESTMENT POSTURE IS COMMONLY ACCEPTED IN THE U.S. EXEMPT ORGANIZATION INDUSTRY. 100% OF THE AMOUNT IS THE TOTAL BOOK VALUE OF INVESTMENTS FOR THAT REGION. Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Activities per Region THIS DISCLOSURE REFERS TO FOREIGN FUNDRAISING. 100% OF THE AMOUNT IS THE CASH VALUE OF EXPENDITURES MADE BY THE NRA FOR NECESSARY TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATIONS, AND RELATED EXPENSES. Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Activities Per Region-PROGRAM SERVICES THIS DISCLOSURE OF PROGRAM SERVICES REFERS TO NRA PUBLICATIONS DIVISION'S FOREIGN TRAVEL EXPENSES RELATING TO GATHERING MATERIALS FOR NRA MAGAZINES. 100% OF THE AMOUNT IS THE CASH VALUE OF EXPENDITURES MADE BY THE NRA FOR NECESSARY TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATIONS, AND RELATED EXPENSES. X X X true ALLEGIANCE DBA MEMBERSHIP ADVISORS 11250 WAPLES MILL RD FAIRFAX VA 22030 FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT false 47634979 1080000 46554979 INFOCISION MANAGEMENT CORP 325 SPRINGSIDE DR AKRON OH 44333 PAID SOLICITOR false 7044115 3437873 3606242 501C SOLUTIONS 2530 MERIDIAN PKWY STE 300 RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK NC 27713 FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT false 0 320000 -320000 MCKENNA & ASSOCIATES 2001 CALRENDON BLVD STE 201 ARLINGTON VA 22202 FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT false 0 300000 -300000 KEY & ASSOCIATES 12177 CHANCERY STATION CIR RESTON VA 20191 FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT false 0 72000 -72000 COMMONWEALTH GROUP PARTNERS 1579 MONROE SR STE F-341 ATLANTA GA 30324 FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT false 0 60000 -60000 54679094 5269873 49409221 CA CO CT DC FL GA AL HI IL KS KY LA ME AK MD MA MI MN MS MO NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA AZ RI SC TN UT VA AR WA WV WI NRAILA Auction 758465 0 758465 0 0 42908 193500 147899 60697 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 758465 0 758465 0 0 42908 193500 147899 60697 445004 313461 Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b(ii) VENDOR INFOCISION MANAGEMENT CORP THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION NOTES THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN 990 CORE FORM PART VII SECTION B LINE 1 (2) AND SCHEDULE G PART I LINE 2B(2) FOR THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S VENDOR INFOCISION MANAGEMENT CORP. THE VENDOR INFOCISION PROVIDED SERVICES TO THE FILING ORGANIZATION FOR BOTH MEMBERSHIPS AND CONTRIBUTIONS SOLICITATIONS, AS SHOWN ON 990 CORE FORM PART VIII SECTION B LINE 1. SCHEDULE G IS SPECIFIC TO THE VENDOR'S WORK AS A PAID SOLICITOR PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES. THEREFORE, THE SCHEDULE G DISCLOSURE EXCLUDES THE MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING SERVICES. true National Foundation For Women Legislators 910 16th St NW Washington DC 200062900 521480785 501(c)(3) 12000 Undergraduate College Scholarship 1 0 NRA JEANNE E BRAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 22 91491 0 Schedule I, Part III LINE 1 THE NRA JEANNE E. BRAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM IS NAMED IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF THE GROUNDBREAKING POLICE OFFICER JEANNE E. BRAY, A SHOOTING CHAMPION AND PAST MEMBER OF THE NRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. JEANNE E. BRAY WAS THE FIRST FEMALE DETECTIVE ON BURGLARY SQUAD, WHICH HAS EVOLVED INTO TODAY'S MODERN SWAT TEAMS. SHE WAS THE FIRST FEMALE POLICE OFFICER TO EARN THE NRA POLICE MARKSMANSHIP "DISTINGUISHED" BAR, AND SHE WON THE NATIONAL WOMEN'S POLICE PISTOL COMBAT CHAMPIONSHIP FIVE TIMES FROM 1962 TO 1967. THE PROGRAM OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS OF UP TO $2,500 PER SEMESTER, UP TO $5,000 PER YEAR FOR A MAXIMUM OF FOUR YEARS, TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF ANY PUBLIC LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHO WAS AN NRA MEMBER AT THE TIME OF DEATH, AND TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF ANY CURRENT OR RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO ARE LIVING AND HAVE CURRENT NRA MEMBERSHIP. THE MEMBERSHIP RESTRICTION IS PERMITTED BY LAW BECAUSE THE NRA JEANNE E. BRAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM IS A 501(C)(4) PROGRAM. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN LEGISLATORS PARTNERS WITH THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ANNUAL NFWL/NRA BILL OF RIGHTS ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST FOR FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS. THE NRA ACTIVELY ASSISTS NATIONAL FOUNDATION OF WOMEN LEGISLATORS IN THE SELECTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF NFWL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE. NFWL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE ASSESSED ON THE ELEMENTS OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH, INSIGHT AND PERSPECTIVE, DEMONSTRATED UNDERSTANDING OF THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION, INSPIRATIONAL QUALITY, AND MEANINGFUL PERSONAL CONNECTION. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. X X X X X false false X X X X true true false true false false false true false MARION P HAMMER BOARD DIRECTOR 220350 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 220350 0 0 0 OLIVER L NORTH BOARD DIRECTOR 986015 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 986015 0 0 0 WILSON H PHILLIPS FORMER TREASURER 9/13/2018 232366 0 0 0 427020 0 4985 0 0 0 664371 0 426309 0 ROBERT K WEAVER FORMER EXECUTIVE FORMER DIRECTOR GO 10/25/2016 0 0 0 0 240000 0 0 0 0 0 240000 0 0 0 CHRIS COX EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ILA 6/26/2019 744676 0 0 0 767906 0 16800 0 43143 0 1572525 0 652997 0 JOSEPH P DEBERGALIS JR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GO 346490 0 0 0 75850 0 16800 0 37216 0 476356 0 0 0 JOHN C FRAZER SECRETARY 324989 0 54100 0 35496 0 16800 0 59084 0 490469 0 0 0 WAYNE R LAPIERRE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 1268790 0 455000 0 86781 0 16800 0 57338 0 1884709 0 0 0 JASON OUIMET EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ILA 393922 0 0 0 3182 0 16574 0 48590 0 462268 0 0 0 CRAIG B SPRAY TREASURER 566437 0 210000 0 29274 0 16800 0 53227 0 875738 0 0 0 TODD GRABLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MEMBERSHIP 437958 0 187744 0 11130 0 16800 0 48309 0 701941 0 0 0 DOUG HAMLIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PUBLICATIONS 455666 0 100000 0 61166 0 16800 0 62782 0 696414 0 0 0 DAVID LEHMAN DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9/13/2019 384381 0 0 0 251355 0 16800 0 7120 0 659656 0 235810 0 JOSHUA L POWELL CHIEF OF STAFF AND SENIOR STRATEGIST 784652 0 0 0 74278 0 16800 0 59351 0 935081 0 0 0 TYLER SCHROPP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ADVANCEMENT 718429 0 75000 0 7911 0 16784 0 51889 0 870013 0 0 0 THOMAS R TEDRICK Managing Director Finance 389316 0 0 0 7998 0 16800 0 28323 0 442437 0 0 0 JOHN G PERREN Sr. Advisor to the EVP 350000 0 0 0 9906 0 8885 0 3411 0 372202 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 Methods used to establish the compensation COMPENSATION OF THE NRA'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL IS ESTABLISHED BY METHODS INCLUDING COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND STUDIES, AND COMPARABILITY DATA. COMPENSATION OF THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL MUST BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. ALL DECISIONS ARE PROPERLY DOCUMENTED. Schedule J, Part II, Column (B)(iii) OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION WITHIN TAXABLE WAGES FOR MR. LAPIERRE INCLUDED $63,036 GROUP LIFE INSURANCE, $19,000 457(B) PLAN, AND $4,745 TAXABLE PERSONAL EXPENSES. OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION WITHIN TAXABLE WAGES FOR MR. COX INCLUDED $406,965 457(B) PAYOUT, $246,031 457(F) PAYOUT, $10,234 457(B) PLAN, $3,735 GROUP LIFE INSURANCE, AND $940 TAXABLE PERSONAL EXPENSES. OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION WITHIN TAXABLE WAGES FOR MR. PHILLIPS INCLUDED $406,456 457(B) PAYOUT, $19,853 457(F) PAYOUT, AND $711 457(B) PLAN. OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION WITHIN TAXABLE WAGES FOR MR. POWELL INCLUDED $70,048 TAXABLE PERSONAL EXPENSES AND $4,230 GROUP LIFE INSURANCE. OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION WITHIN TAXABLE WAGES FOR MR. SPRAY INCLUDED $19,000 457(B) PLAN, $7,100 TAXABLE PERSONAL EXPENSE, AND $3,174 GROUP LIFE INSURANCE. OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION WITHIN TAXABLE WAGES FOR MR. FRAZER INCLUDED $19,000 457(B) PLAN, $12,652 TAXABLE PERSONAL EXPENSES, AND $3,845 GROUP LIFE INSURANCE. OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION WITHIN TAXABLE WAGES FOR MR. DEBERGALIS INCLUDED $53,238 TAXABLE PERSONAL EXPENSES, $19,000 457(B) PLAN, AND $3,612 GROUP LIFE INSURANCE. OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION WITHIN TAXABLE WAGES FOR MR. OUIMET INCLUDED $930 GROUP LIFE INSURANCE AND $2,252 TAXABLE PERSONAL EXPENSES. OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION WITHIN TAXABLE WAGES FOR MR. SCHROPP INCLUDED $4,545 GROUP LIFE INSURANCE AND $3,366 TAXABLE PERSONAL EXPENSES. OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION WITHIN TAXABLE WAGES FOR MR. GRABLE INCLUDED $9,600 TAXABLE PERSONAL EXPENSES AND $1,530 GROUP LIFE INSURANCE. OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION WITHIN TAXABLE WAGES FOR MR. HAMLIN INCLUDED $26,901 TAXABLE PERSONAL EXPENSES, $19,000 457(B) PLAN, AND $15,265 GROUP LIFE INSURANCE. OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION WITHIN TAXABLE WAGES FOR MR. LEHMAN INCLUDED $51,213 457(F) PAYOUT, $13,889 457(B) PLAN CONTRIBUTION, 457(B) PAYOUT 184,597, AND $1,656 GROUP LIFE INSURANCE. OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION WITHIN TAXABLE WAGES FOR MR. TEDRICK INCLUDED $7,998 GROUP LIFE INSURANCE. OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION WITHIN TAXABLE WAGES FOR MR. PERREN INCLUDED $9,906 GROUP LIFE INSURANCE. Schedule J, Part II, Column (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation EMPLOYER DEPOSITS TOWARD BENEFITS THAT WILL NOT BE PAID UNTIL A FUTURE DATE ARE SHOWN IN COLUMN C. THE AMOUNT FOR MR. LAPIERRE INCLUDED $16,800 401(K). THE AMOUNT FOR MR. COX INCLUDED $16,800 401(K). THE AMOUNT FOR MR. PHILLIPS INCLUDED $4,985 401(K). THE AMOUNT FOR MR. POWELL INCLUDED $16,800 401(K). THE AMOUNT FOR MR. SPRAY INCLUDED $16,800 401(K). THE AMOUNT FOR MR. FRAZER INCLUDED $16,800 401(K). THE AMOUNT FOR MR. DEBERGALIS INCLUDED $16,800 401(K). THE AMOUNT FOR MR. SCHROPP INCLUDED $16,784 401(K). THE AMOUNT FOR MR. GRABLE INCLUDED $16,800 401(K). THE AMOUNT FOR MR. HAMLIN INCLUDED $16,800 401(K). THE AMOUNT FOR MR. LEHMAN INCLUDED $16,800 401(K). THE AMOUNT FOR MR. QUIMET INCLUDED $16,574 401(K). THE AMOUNT FOR MR. TEDRICK INCLUDED $16,800. THE AMOUNT FOR MR. PERREN INCLUDED $8,885 Schedule J, Part II, Column (D) Nontaxable benefits COLUMN D NONTAXABLE BENEFITS ARE PROVIDED TO EMPLOYEES CONSISTENT WITH ASSOCIATION INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES. STANDARD NONTAXABLE BENEFITS INCLUDE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUCH AS THE EMPLOYER PAID PORTIONS OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL PLANS AND LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM DISABILITY PLANS. Schedule J, Part II, Column (B)(i) Oliver L North Oliver L. North received $986,015 Paid by an unrelated organization, Ackerman McQueen (as further detailed on Schedule O). Julie Golob received $16,119 Paid by an unrelated organization, Ackerman McQueen (as further detailed on Schedule O) Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a First-class or charter travel CHARTER TRAVEL WAS USED ON OCCASIONS WHEN TRAVEL LOGISTICS OR SECURITY CONCERNS PRECLUDED OTHER AVAILABLE OPTIONS, AND TRAVEL WAS PROPERLY EXCLUDED FROM TAXABLE COMPENSATION. Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Travel for companions COMPANIONS OCCASIONALLY TRAVEL WITH NRA OFFICIALS. TRAVELS WERE PROPERLY EXCLUDED FROM TAXABLE COMPENSATION WHEN TRAVELING ON NRA BUSINESS. SEE SCHEDULE L FOR ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES. Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Tax indemnification and gross-up payments One individual (Tyler Schropp) received a discretionary bonus that was grossed up. The bonus was treated as taxable compensation Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Housing allowance or residence for personal use HOUSING EXPENSES WERE PROVIDED FOR FOUR INDIVIDUALS AND WERE PROPERLY INCLUDED IN TAXABLE COMPENSATION. DOUG HAMLIN $20,901, JOSHUA POWELL $69,299, JOSEPH DEBERGALIS $52,983, AND CRAIG B SPRAY $3,500. Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Health or social club dues or initiation fees DUES FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES MAINTAINING MEMBERSHIPS IN CLUBS FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES, ARE APPROVED THROUGH THE NRA'S STANDARD EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS. Joshua Powell Former Officer See Part V false Christopher Cox Officer See Part V false David Lehman Highest Compensated Employee See Part V false Wayne LaPierre Officer See Part V true Wilson Phillips Former Officer See Part V false John Frazer Officer See Part V false Oliver North Director See Part V false JOSEPH P DEBERGALIS JR Officer See Part V false Marion P Hammer Board Director 220000 Marion P Hammer provided consulting services in the form of advice, analysis and other duties reasonably assigned by the Executive Vice President of the NRA and Executive Director of ILA during 2019. false Schedule L, Part I, Line 1 1a. Excess Benefit Transactions The National Rifle Association has identified what it believes are excess benefit transactions in which it engaged in 2019 and in prior calendar years of which it became aware but were not reported on its prior Forms 990. These transactions are explained below. There are other transactions in 2019 and prior calendar years that are still under review by the NRA and/or are currently subject to dispute in the following legal proceedings: 1. People of the State of New York, by Letitia James, Attorney General of the State of New York v. The National Rifle Association of American, Inc., Wayne LaPierre, Wilson Phillips, John Frazer and Joshua Powell, pending in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, [Albany County] Index No. 451625/2020; 2. The National Rifle Association of America v. Oliver North, pending in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, [Albany County] Index No. 903843-20; 3. The National Rifle Association of America and Wayne LaPierre v. Ackerman McQueen, Inc., et. al., pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, Civil Action No. 3:19-cv-02074-G; and 4. National Rifle Association of America v. AMC McQueen, Inc. and Mercury Group, Inc., pending in the Circuit Court of the City of Alexandria, [Virginia], Case Nos.: CL19001757, CL19002067 and CL19002886. The NRA cannot at the time this Form 990 is filed determine whether these other transactions are excess benefit transactions. Schedule L, Part I, Line 1 1b. Excess Benefit Transactions: Joshua Powell From 2016 through January 30, 2020, Mr. Powell served the NRA in numerous capacities: Executive Director of General Operations, Chief of Staff and Senior Strategist. The NRA believes Mr. Powell was in a position to substantially influence its affairs by exercising or sharing the responsibility for supervision, management or administration of its operations. Therefore, the NRA believes that Mr. Powell was a disqualified person within the intendment of Section 4958 of the Internal Revenue Code ("Code"). See Treas. Reg. Sect. 53.4958-3(e)(2). Mr. Powell charged to the NRA, or had reimbursed by the NRA, various personal travel, cellular and other expenses which Mr. Powell knew or should have known were not appropriate to submit as business expenses. Payment of these expenses were not intended by the NRA to be part of Mr. Powell's compensation and constitute automatic excess benefits under Treasury Regulations Section 53.4958-4(c). The aggregate excess benefit determined to be provided to Mr. Powell from 2016 through 2019 was $54,904.45. On March 15, 2020, the NRA made demand for repayment of $57,522.12 (which included interest). On or about July 9, 2020, Mr. Powell tendered a check to the NRA for $40,760.20, in purported full settlement. The NRA has rejected the check, so correction of the excess benefit has not yet been made. The amount of excise tax due under Section 4958 by Mr. Powell is determined to be $13,726.11. In addition, the New York State Office of the Attorney General has challenged, as unreasonable, compensation paid to Mr. Powell during the period from 2016 through 2019. Schedule L, Part I, Line 1 2. Excess Benefit Transactions: Christopher Cox From 2002 through June 26, 2019, Mr. Cox served as the Executive Director of the Institute for Legislative Action ("ILA"), which is the legislative and political division of the National Rifle Association. Mr. Cox was also an officer of the NRA. Because (i) ILA's finances were maintained separately from those of the other NRA divisions, (ii) ILA maintained its own fiscal staff, and (iii) Mr. Cox was an officer of the organization, the NRA believes Mr. Cox was in a position to substantially influence its affairs and is thus a disqualified person within the intendment of Code Section 4958. Treas. Reg. Sect. 53.4958-3(e)(2)(iv), (v). The NRA has become aware that Mr. Cox improperly used Association funds to pay personal expenses charged on his personal credit card, amounting to unauthorized interest-free advances to himself. In addition, Mr. Cox caused expenses to be paid by the NRA, or reimbursed to him, for personal and family travel, business trips utilizing unapproved charter or first class travel, tickets to sporting/entertainment events, and meals and hotel expenses which were not approved by the NRA. Payment of these expenses were not intended by the NRA to be part of Mr. Cox's compensation and therefore constituted an automatic excess benefit under Treasury Regulations Section 53.4958-4(c). To date, the aggregate excess benefit from 2015 to June 26, 2019, determined to be provided to Mr. Cox is in excess of $1 million, which the NRA is seeking to recover. This is being disputed by Mr. Cox and, to date, any excess benefit received by Mr. Cox has not been corrected. The NRA believes that the amount of excise tax due under Code Section 4958 by Mr. Cox would be approximately $328,001.50. Schedule L, Part I, Line 1 3. Excess Benefit Transaction: David Lehman From 2002 through September 13, 2019, Mr. Lehman served as Deputy Executive Director. As such, the NRA believes Mr. Lehman was in a position to substantially influence its affairs and ILA's affairs by exercising or sharing responsibility for supervision, management or administration of their operations. Therefore, the NRA believes Mr. Lehman was a disqualified person within the intendment of Code Section 4958. Treas. Reg. Sect. 53.4958-3(e)(2). Upon information and belief, from 2015 to September 13, 2019, Mr. Lehman caused the NRA to pay for personal travel, club, and meal expenses in the aggregate amount of at least $87,595.83. The NRA has not yet completed its investigation of the extent to which Mr. Lehman may have received improper benefits, but if such expenses are substantiated, they were likely not approved nor intended to be compensation to Mr. Lehman by the NRA, and would thus likely constitute automatic excess benefits under Treasury Regulations Section 53.4958-4(c). Schedule L, Part I, Line 1 4. Excess Benefit Transaction: Wayne LaPierre MR. LAPIERRE IS THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE NRA. HE IS AN OFFICER AND IS THUS A DISQUALIFIED PERSON WITHIN THE INTENDMENT OF CODE SECTION 4958. TREAS. REG. SECT. 53.4958-3(C)(2). FROM 2015 THROUGH 2019, THE NRA ESTIMATES THAT IT PAID ON BEHALF OF MR. LAPIERRE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR MR. LAPIERRE IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $299,778.78. THE NRA HAS DETERMINED TO TREAT THE PAYMENTS AS AUTOMATIC EXCESS BENEFITS UNDER TREASURY REGULATIONS SECTION 53.4958-4(C). MR. LAPIERRE HAS REPAID THIS EXCESS BENEFIT TO NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION, PLUS INTEREST, AND THEREFORE THE EXCESS BENEFIT HAS BEEN CORRECTED. THE AMOUNT OF EXCISE TAX DUE UNDER CODE SECTION 4958 BY MR. LAPIERRE HAS BEEN ESTIMATED TO BE $74,944.70. IN ADDITION, THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL HAS CHALLENGED, AS UNREASONABLE, COMPENSATION PAID TO MR. LAPIERRE DURING HIS TENURE. Schedule L, Part I, Line 1 5. Excess Benefit Transaction: Wilson Phillips From 1993 through September 13, 2018, Mr. Phillips served as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the NRA. As such, Mr. Phillips was a disqualified person within the intendment of Code Section 4958. Treas. Reg. Sect. 53.4958-3(c)(3). The New York State Office of the Attorney General has alleged that compensation paid to Mr. Phillips during and after tenure his tenure was unreasonable. Schedule L, Part I, Line 1 6. Excess Benefit Transaction: John Frazer From 2015 through the present, Mr. Frazer has served as Secretary and General Counsel of the NRA. As such, Mr. Frazer may be a disqualified person within the intendment of Code Section 4958. Treas. Reg. Sect. 53.4958-3(e)(2). The New York State Office of the Attorney General has alleged that compensation paid to Mr. Frazer has been unreasonable. Schedule L, Part I, Line 1 7. Excess Benefit Transaction: Oliver North Lt. Col. North served as President of the National Rifle Association at times in 2018 and 2019. Within the five prior years, he was also a voting member of its Board of Directors. As such, Mr. North was a disqualified person within the intendment of Code Section 4958. Treas. Reg. Sect. 53.4958-3(c)(1), (2). Upon information and belief, during certain times in 2018 and 2019, Mr. North was employed by Ackerman McQueen, Inc. ("AM"), a third-party vendor of the National Rifle Association, to host a television show produced by AM. During the same period, AM invoiced the NRA for a variety of expenses which are now the subject of litigation, but are believed to have included salary, benefits, and related perquisites furnished by AM to North in connection with North's employment by AM. NRA paid all these invoices to AM. Such payments may constitute an indirect benefit from National Rifle Association to Mr. North. Treas. Reg. Sect. 53.4958-4(a)(2)(iii). As further set forth in the same litigation, the NRA has reason to believe that North failed to perform the services for which he had been contracted by AM, and for which he may have been indirectly compensated by the NRA. If that is true, then all or part of North's compensation by AM, paid indirectly by the NRA, would constitute an excess benefit provided by to the NRA to North. The pending litigation in which the foregoing matters are alleged and contested consists principally of: People v. Nat'l Rifle Ass'n of Am., et al., Index No. 451625/2020 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. Cnty.); Nat'l Rifle Ass'n of Am. v. Ackerman McQueen, Inc. and Mercury Group, Inc., Cons. Case Nos. CL19002067; CL19001757; CL19002886 (Va. Cir. Ct.); and, Nat'l Rifle Ass'n of Am. v. Ackerman McQueen, Inc., et al., Civ. Case No. 3-19-cv-02074-G (N.D. Tex.). Schedule L, Part I, Line 1 8. Excess Benefit Transaction: JOSEPH P DEBERGALIS, JR FROM 2015 THROUGH EARLY 2017, JOSEPH P. DEBERGALIS, JR. WAS AN NRA DIRECTOR. FROM JANUARY 25, 2017 TO THE PRESENT, MR. DEBERGALIS HAS SERVED AS AN NRA EXECUTIVE AND OFFICER, INCLUDING AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. AS SUCH, MR. DEBERGALIS MAY, AT SOME OR ALL TIMES, HAVE BEEN A DISQUALIFIED PERSON WITHIN THE INTENDMENT OF CODE SECTION 4958. TREAS. REG. SECT. 53.4958-3(C) (1), (E) (2) (IV), (V). THE NRA IS CURRENTLY REVIEWING WHETHER MR. DEBERGALIS MAY HAVE USED BUSINESS CLASS TRAVEL WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED UNDER THE NRA'S TRAVEL POLICY. AT THE TIME OF FILING, THE NRA IS UNABLE TO ESTIMATE THE AMOUNT OF EXCESS COSTS INCURRED, IF ANY. IF SUCH EXPENSES ARE SUBSTANTIATED, THEY WERE LIKELY NOT APPROVED NOR INTENDED TO BE COMPENSATION TO MR. DEBERGALIS BY THE NRA, AND WOULD THUS LIKELY CONSTITUTE AUTOMATIC EXCESS BENEFITS UNDER TREASURY REGULATIONS SECTION 53.4958-4(C). Schedule L, Part I, Line 1 9. Board Member Travel THE NRA IS CURRENTLY REVIEWING WHETHER IN 2019 AND PRIOR YEARS, VARIOUS BOARD MEMBERS MAY HAVE USED FIRST CLASS OR BUSINESS CLASS TRAVEL WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED UNDER THE NRA'S TRAVEL POLICY. AT THE TIME OF FILING, THE NRA IS UNABLE TO ESTIMATE THE AMOUNT OF EXCESS COSTS INCURRED, IF ANY. SUCH BOARD MEMBERS WOULD HAVE BEEN DISQUALIFIED PERSONS WITHIN THE INTENDMENT OF TREAS. REG. SECT. 53.4958-3(C)(1). IF SUCH EXCESS COSTS ARE SUBSTANTIATED, THEY WOULD THUS LIKELY CONSTITUTE EXCESS BENEFITS UNDER CODE SECTION 4958. X 1 5000 Market value X Engraved Custom Made Knife 1 19000 Market value X SL3 Over/Under Shotgun 1 18800 Market value X Winchester Model 1873 Rifle 1 18300 Market value X K-20 Victoria Sovereign Grade & Ladies Accessory Package 1 17000 Market value X Ultimate FDE Package 1 15000 Market value X 2 Gun Package - MRAD & M107 2 12000 Market value X Custom Made Long Range Rifle Topped With Nightforce Scope Certificate 1 12000 Market value X Mid Asian or Altay Ibex hunt for 1 hunter - Spain Ibex hunt for 1 & Ibex Mount Certificate 1 10500 Market value X New Zealand Red Stag Hunt (2 Stags) 1 10000 Market value X Two Custom Pistols & Holster Package 2 9630 Market value X Set of Two Upper AR Rifle Package in .224 Valkyrie and .223 1 8500 Market value X Raging Hunter With Enhancemens by Dark Alliance, Trijicon Scope and Shooting Experience 1 8500 Market value X Tour Plant, Custom Built Rifle Package 1 8000 Market value X Special Edition SWAT Model Two Rifle Package 1 8000 Market value X Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle 1 8000 Market value X New Zealand Tahr Hunt 1 8000 Market value X Gold Plated AK and additional AK package 1 7500 Market value X Special Edition Pair of FAL Rifles & Case 1 7500 Market value X Certificate For a Food Plot Implement 1 7500 Market value X 2 day all-inclusive pheasant hunt for 2 hunters 1 7500 Market value X Hungary Wild Boar Hunt 1 7500 Market value X Custom Turnbull Edition M1911 Pistol 1 7250 Market value X Espacaza Spain Red Stag Hunt 1 7000 Market value 0 false true true Schedule M, Part I, Line 1 The number of contributions or the number of items The National Rifle Association is reporting the number of items received on Part I, Column b. Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b Third parties used to solicit, process, or sell noncash contributions ON OCCASION AND AS APPROPRIATE, SECURITIES AND OTHER DONATED LIQUID OR ILLIQUID ASSETS CAN BE CONVERTED INTO CASH BY THE OUTSIDE THIRD PARTY SPECIALISTS THAT PARTNER WITH THE NRA TO FULFILL THE PHILANTHROPIC INTENTIONS OF THE DONORS. Form 990, Part I, Line 1 The organization's mission or most significant activities THE NRA IS A 501(C)(4) MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION WITH FOUR 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES AND A SECTION 527 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PAC) WHICH IS A SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND. THE FOUR CHARITIES AFFILIATED WITH THE NRA ARE NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND, NRA FOUNDATION INC, NRA FREEDOM ACTION FOUNDATION, AND NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND DBA NRA WHITTINGTON CENTER. THE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE IS NRA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND. SEE SCHEDULE R, PART II. Form 990, Part I, Line 7a Unrelated business revenue THIS INFORMATIONAL NOTE REGARDS THE NRA'S UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. FORM 990 PAGE 1 SHOWS GROSS UNRELATED BUSINESS REVENUE ON LINE 7A AND NET UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME ON LINE 7B. THE NRA DID NOT OWE UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX FOR THE YEAR 2019 BECAUSE DIRECTLY CONNECTED DEDUCTIONS WERE GREATER THAN THE ASSOCIATED INCOME IN 2019. THE MAIN SOURCES OF NRA UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, AS SHOWN ON 990 PART VIII, COLUMN C, ARE CERTAIN MERCHANDISE SALES FROM THE E COMMERCE PLATFORMS, ADVERTISING, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES NOT RELATED TO THE NRA'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAL NOTES RELATED TO THE NRA'S TAXES ARE SHARED ON SCHEDULE C REGARDING 527(F) PROXY TAXES AND SCHEDULED REGARDING STATE AND LOCAL TAXES. THE NRA CHOOSES TO SHARE THIS EXTRA INFORMATION ABOUT THE TAXES IN ORDER TO DEMONSTRATE IN GOOD FAITH THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS A TAXPAYER IN GOOD STANDING. Form 990, Part I, Line 8 Contributions and grants THIS INFORMATIONAL NOTE REGARDS THE NRA'S CONTRIBUTION REVENUE. THE VAST MAJORITY OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE NRA COMES FROM MILLIONS OF SMALL INDIVIDUAL DONORS. GIFTS FROM COMPANIES AND EXECUTIVES IN THE FIREARMS, HUNTING, AND SHOOTING SPORTS INDUSTRIES TYPICALLY COMPRISE LESS THAN 5% OF THE NRA'S CONTRIBUTION REVENUE EVERY YEAR, AS APPLIED TO CONTRIBUTION REVENUE REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 1. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Other program services THIS NOTE PROVIDES FURTHER INFORMATION ON PART III PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS. NRA PROGRAM SERVICES ARE CENTERED ON THE NRA'S CORE MISSION OF FIREARMS SAFETY, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING, INCLUDING MESSAGING THAT PROMOTES FREEDOM AND LIBERTY. THE ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES OF $31,766,483 NOTED ON 990 CORE FORM PART III LINE 4D INCLUDE THE PROGRAM SERVICES COMPONENTS OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, EXECUTIVE, AND ADVANCEMENT OPERATIONS. 990 READERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ACCESS NRA.ORG FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTINUE TO ENGAGE WITH THE NRA. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 31,766,483 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 564,907) Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.) Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Officer, director, trustee, or key employee relationship SEVERAL NRA DIRECTORS ARE EMPLOYED IN THE FIREARMS INDUSTRY AS MANUFACTURERS OR SELLERS OF FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, OR COMPONENTS THEREOF. THESE BOARD MEMBERS ROUTINELY BUY AND SELL PRODUCTS FROM ONE ANOTHER IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18 Availability of 990 for public inspection READERS ARE POLITELY REMINDED THE NRA WAS FOUNDED 148 YEARS AGO, IN 1871. THE NRA'S 1944 DETERMINATION LETTER FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE IS AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND CAN ALSO BE REQUESTED DIRECTLY FROM THE NRA AS REQUIRED BY LAW. FORMS 990 CAN BE REQUESTED DIRECTLY FROM THE NRA AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Governing Body Under the NRA's bylaws, the Board of Directors elects 20 directors annually to serve on an Executive Committee. The President and Vice-Presidents also serve on the committee, for a current total of 23 members. The bylaws allow the committee to exercise all powers of the Board when the Board is not in session, with certain enumerated exceptions. The laws of New York governing not-for-profit corporations also provide limits on the authority of executive committees. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons Carrie Lightfoot & Owen Mills - Business relationship, Il Ling New & Owen Mills - Business relationship, Kristy Titus & Sandra Froman - Business relationship Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 Significant changes to organizational documents The National Rifle Association amended the bylaws in 2019 to change the qualifications to be on the Board of Directors. In addition to previous qualifications, the individual must also be a lifetime member of the Association for a minimum of five years at the time of nomination for the Board of Directors Form 990, Part VI, Line 5 Diversion of organization assets THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION BECAME AWARE DURING 2019 OF A SIGNIFICANT DIVERSION OF ITS ASSETS DURING 2019 AND FOR PRIOR CALENDAR YEARS. SEE SCHEDULE L, PART V FOR AN EXPLANATION. IN ADDITION, A STAFF EMPLOYEE (WHO WAS NOT A DISQUALIFIED PERSON, MANAGER, KEY EMPLOYEE OR HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE) DIVERTED $41,820.37 FROM THE NRA BUT HAS FULLY REPAID THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING INTEREST, FOR A TOTAL OF $56,241.35. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION IS A MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION THAT REPRESENTS ONLY INDIVIDUAL CITIZENS. MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE PROPERLY REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 2 PURSUANT TO THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUCH REPORTING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body NRA MEMBERS ELECT ALL 76 MEMBERS OF THE NRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 75 DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED FOR STAGGERED THREE YEAR TERMS, AND THE 76TH DIRECTOR IS ELECTED FOR ONE YEAR TERM ON THE OCCASION OF EACH ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS. At The End of 2019, NRA had 73 Directors due to Unfilled Vacancies. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE SUBJECT TO MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL PER NRA BYLAWS AND NEW YORK NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATE LAW Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body DRAFTS OF FORM 990 ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXTERNAL ACCOUNTING FIRM, PRESENTED TO THE NRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUDIT COMMITTEE, AND MADE AVAILABLE TO BOARD MEMBERS ATTENDING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. THE NRA'S ELECTED OFFICERS AND AUDIT COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP REVIEW A FINAL DRAFT BEFORE FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION AND ITS AFFILIATES, AS WELL AS TO THEIR RELATIVES. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE SELF-REPORTED ON A QUESTIONNAIRE THAT IS DISTRIBUTED AT LEAST ANNUALLY AND REVIEWED BY THE SECRETARY AND GENERAL COUNSEL. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official COMPENSATION OF THE NRA'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL IS ESTABLISHED BY METHODS INCLUDING COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND STUDIES, AND COMPARABILITY DATA. COMPENSATION OF THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL MUST BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. ALL DECISIONS ARE PROPERLY DOCUMENTED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees COMPENSATION OF SALARIED OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THE NRA'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL IS ESTABLISHED BY METHODS INCLUDING (DEPENDING ON THE POSITION) COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND STUDIES, AND COMPARABILITY DATA. COMPENSATION OF THE SECRETARY AND THE TREASURER MUST BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. ALL DECISIONS ARE PROPERLY DOCUMENTED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS) IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE A PUBLIC RECORD AVAILABLE FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AND ITS BYLAWS ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS BY MAIL UPON REQUEST. THE NRA'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.. Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a THE NRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPENSATION THIS INFORMATIONAL NOTE REGARDS SERVICE ON THE NRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH IS NOT COMPENSATED. BOARD MEMBERS WHO RECEIVED COMPENSATION IN 2019 WERE COMPENSATED FOR OTHER REASONS, NOT FOR THEIR VOLUNTARY BOARD SERVICE. MR. BUTZ, MS. HAMMER, MR. KEENE, MR. NUGENT, MR. OLSON, AND MR. SKELTON WERE COMPENSATED FOR OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THEY PERFORMED FOR THE ORGANIZATION. MR. BACH MR. BROWNELL, MR. COTTON, MS. LIGHTFOOT, MR. MILLS, MR. TED NUGENT, AND MS. WALKER RECEIVED MEMBERSHIP RECRUITING COMMISSIONS THAT WERE PAID TO THEIR COMPANIES. FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE COUNT OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019 SHOWN ON PART I LINE 3 AND PART VI LINE 1B, THE TEN DIRECTORS NOT CONSIDERED INDEPENDENT FOR 2019 WERE MR. NORTH, MS. HAMMER, MR. KEENE, MR. NUGENT, MR. BUTZ, MS. GOLOB, MR. OLSON, MR. SKELTON, MR. NOSLER, AND MR. BROWNELL Form 990, Part VII, Section B, Line 1 Highest compensated independent contractors THIS INFORMATIONAL NOTE PROVIDES ADDITIONAL DETAIL ABOUT AMOUNTS PAID TO OUTSIDE SERVICES PROVIDERS. THE FILING ORGANIZATION REPORTS COMPENSATION PAID TO SERVICES PROVIDERS EXCLUSIVE OF ADVERTISING AND OTHER MEDIA PLACED ON BEHALF OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION AND EXPENSES INCURRED ON BEHALF OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION. FOR EXAMPLE, THE FIGURE OF $7,317,206 STATED ON PART VII SECTION B LINE 1 REFLECTS COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES PAID TO ACKERMAN MCQUEEN INC. Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 5 Compensation From unrelated Organization THE NRA HAS COMPLETED SCHEDULE J REPORTING FOR DIRECTOR OLIVER NORTH, WHO REPORTED COMPENSATION OF $986,015 FROM AN UNRELATED ORGANIZATION, ACKERMAN MCQUEEN, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO PRODUCTION AND HOSTING OF AN ONLINE VIDEO SERIES FOR THE NRA. UPON INFORMATION AND BELIEF, THE NRA ESTIMATES THAT THIS SELF-REPORTED AMOUNT IS ONLY A FRACTION OF THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID BY THE NRA TO ACKERMAN MCQUEEN FOR COL. NORTH'S SERVICES, AND THAT THE TOTAL PAID EXCEEDS THE VALUE RECEIVED DUE TO (AMONG OTHER THINGS) ACKERMAN'S FAILURE TO PRODUCE ALL OF THE EPISODES FOR WHICH THE NRA CONTRACTED. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COL. NORTH, ACKERMAN MCQUEEN, AND THE NRA IS CURRENTLY THE SUBJECT OF LITIGATION IN THE CASES LISTED ON SCHEDULE L. THE NRA HAS ALSO COMPLETED SCHEDULE J REPORTING FOR DIRECTOR JULIE GOLOB, WHO REPORTED COMPENSATION OF $16,119 FROM ACKERMAN MCQUEEN FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PERFORMED ON NRA DIGITAL MEDIA PROJECTS. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2b Membership dues THIS INFORMATIONAL NOTE REGARDS THE REPORTING OF MEMBER DUES ON FORM 990. LINE 1B OF THE REVENUE STATEMENT IS PROPERLY LEFT BLANK. PURSUANT TO 990 INSTRUCTIONS, MEMBERSHIP DUES THAT ARE NOT CONTRIBUTIONS BECAUSE THEY COMPARE REASONABLY WITH AVAILABLE BENEFITS ARE SHOWN ON LINE 2. THUS, ALL NRA MEMBER DUES ARE PROPERLY SHOWN ON THE 990 REVENUE STATEMENT AS PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE ON LINE 2, OTHER THAN NRA LIFE-PLUS CONTRIBUTIONS WHICH ARE PROPERLY COUNTED AS CONTRIBUTION REVENUE IN LINE 1F OF THE 990 REVENUE STATEMENT. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous Revenue All Other Revenue, incl. Subscriptions & NRA Country - Total Revenue: 788992, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 788992, Unrelated Business Revenue: 0, Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: 0; Form 990, Part IX, Line 11 Fees for services THIS INFORMATIONAL NOTE REGARDS THE NRA'S PAYMENT OF FEES FOR OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AS STATED ON LINE 11 OF THE 990 EXPENSE STATEMENT. LINE 11B REPORTS LEGAL FEES PAID TO OUTSIDE ATTORNEYS, SUCH AS FOR SECOND AMENDMENT CASE WORK AND RELATED LITIGATION AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVELS AND FOR REGULATORY, COMPLIANCE MATTERS, AND CORPORATE LITIGATION. LINE 11C REPORTS ACCOUNTING FEES PAID TO THE OUTSIDE CPA FIRM THAT PROVIDES THE NRA'S AUDITING AND TAX SERVICES. LINE 11D REPORTS LOBBYING EXPENSE PAID TO EXTERNAL REGISTERED LOBBYISTS. LINE 11E REPORTS FUNDRAISING COSTS PAID TO THE AUTHORIZED VENDORS LISTED ON SCHEDULE G. LINE 11F REPORTS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES PAID TO INVESTMENT ADVISORS THAT MANAGE THE NRA'S PORTFOLIOS. LINE 11G SHOWS TELEMARKETING COSTS FOR MEMBERSHIP SERVICING. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PERFORMED BY NRA EMPLOYEES (IN HOUSE COUNSEL, IN HOUSE ACCOUNTANTS, IN HOUSE LOBBYISTS, IN HOUSE FUNDRAISERS, AND IN HOUSE INVESTMENT MANAGERS, RESPECTIVELY) ARE PROPERLY REPORTED WITHIN LINES 5-7 OF THE 990 EXPENSE STATEMENT, AS REQUIRED BY 990 FORM INSTRUCTIONS. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE TELEMARKETING VENDOR FOR FUNDRAISING PURPOSES, RATHER THAN FOR MEMBERSHIP, ARE PROPERLY REPORTED WITHIN LINE 11E, AS REQUIRED BY 990 FORM INSTRUCTIONS. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e All other expenses THIS RESPONSE EXPLAINS $13,258,411 OF OTHER EXPENSES STATED ON LINE 24E OF THE 990, PART IX EXPENSE STATEMENT WHICH WERE NOT ACCOMMODATED BY OTHER EXPENSE LINE DESCRIPTIONS. THIS FIGURE INCLUDES $7,229,130 OF FULFILLMENT MATERIALS, $4,261,888 BANKING FEES, $1,032,468 MEMBERSHIP PREMIUMS, $328,452 OF NON-PAYROLL TAXES Form 990, Part X, Line 15 Other Assets This informational note provides additional detail about Other Assets. Due From Affiliates included in Accounts Receivable in the prior year have been reclassified to Other Assets to conform with current year presentation Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances THIS RESPONSE EXPLAINS $(750,566) OF OTHER CHANGES IN THE NET ASSETS RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE. THE FIGURE INCLUDES $3,534,160 AGENCY TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE NRA AND NRA FOUNDATION; $2,040,070 Adoption of ASC 606, AND $122,132 UNREALIZED GAIN ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT, AND OTHER NET PENSION PLAN LOSS (6,446,928). THE AGENCY TRANSACTIONS FIGURE OF $3,534,160 INCLUDES ENDOWMENT CONTRIBUTIONS AND ENDOWMENT EARNINGS DESIGNATED BY NRA FOUNDATION DONORS FOR ELIGIBLE NRA PROGRAMS. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances AGENCY TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE NRA AND NRA FOUNDATION - 3534162; UNREALIZED GAIN ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT - 122132; Adoption of ASC 606 - 2040070; Other Net Pension Plan Loss - -6446928; Schedule J, Part I, Line 1b Written policy regarding payment or reimbursement of expenses The NRA has a written policy for First-class travel. Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control payment ROBERT K. WEAVER'S EMPLOYMENT AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL OPERATIONS ENDED IN 2016 AND DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2019 MR. WEAVER RECEIVED TAXABLE COMPENSATION OF $240,000 AS YEAR 4 OF A 4 YEAR SEVERANCE AGREEMENT. Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan THE NRA HAS DEFERRED COMPENSATION RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES AND NONQUALIFIED SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLANS FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES. FOR NONQUALIFIED PLANS, THE FILING ORGANIZATION DECIDES THE BENEFIT AMOUNT AND TIMEFRAME FOR VESTING OF EACH PARTICIPANT USING DIFFERENT FACTORS PARTICULAR TO EACH RELEVANT INDIVIDUAL AND HIS OR HER SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES. PAYOUTS ARE PROPERLY INCLUDED IN TAXABLE WAGES AND REPORTED IN W-2 INCOME. THE AMOUNT FOR MR. COX INCLUDE $246,031 457(F) DISBURSEMENT, FOR MR. PHILLIPS $19,853 457(F) DISBURSEMENT, AND MR. LEHMAN $51,213 457(F) DISBURSEMENT. Schedule J, Part I, Line 5a Compensation contingent on revenues of the organization One individual listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, Todd Grable, receives incentive compensation based on revenues received from certain marketing, recruiting, and licensing programs. Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments Three individuals listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a (Mr. LaPierre, Mr. Spray and Mr. Frazer) received discretionary bonuses approved by the board of directors. Two individuals (Mr. Schropp and Mr. Hamlin) received discretionary bonuses approved by their supervisor. Form 990, Part VII, Section B, line 1 BREWER ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS The NRA's Form 990 filed on November 18, 2020 included an incorrect amount for compensation to Brewer, Attorneys and Counselors. This amended return reports a corrected amount (properly excluding the cost of third-party vendors and other expenses) of $19,721,295 NRA FOUNDATION INC 11250 WAPLES MILL RD FAIRFAX VA 22030 521710886 CHARITABLE DC 501(c)(3) 7 NRA true NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND 11251 WAPLES MILL RD FAIRFAX VA 22031 237367534 CHARITABLE NM 501(c)(3) 7 NRA true NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND 11252 WAPLES MILL RD FAIRFAX VA 22032 521136665 CHARITABLE VA 501(c)(3) 7 NRA true NRA FREEDOM ACTION FOUNDATION 11253 WAPLES MILL RD FAIRFAX VA 22033 261277941 CHARITABLE VA 501(c)(3) 7 NRA true NRA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND 11254 WAPLES MILL RD FAIRFAX VA 22034 521083020 PAC/SSF VA 527 NRA true WBB INVESTMENTS LLC 11250 WAPLES MILL RD FAIRFAX VA 22030 320569014 INVESTMENT DE NRA N/A 0 0 false true 0.99 LEXINGTON CONCORD HOLDINGS LLC 11250 WAPLES MILL RD FAIRFAX VA 22030 831798978 DEVELOPMENT PHASE DE NRA C Corporation 0 0 1 true NRA HOLDINGS COMPANY INC 11250 WAPLES MILL RD FAIRFAX VA 22030 020558658 MANAGEMENT SERVICES VA NRA C Corporation 0 0 1 true true false true true true false false false false false false true false true true false true true false NRA FOUNDATION INC A 180000 CASH VALUE NRA FOUNDATION INC C 12073526 CASH VALUE NRA FOUNDATION INC E 5000000 CASH VALUE NRA FOUNDATION INC O 11088682 CASH VALUE NRA FOUNDATION INC Q 4109204 CASH VALUE NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND C 652384 CASH VALUE NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND Q 41831 CASH VALUE NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND A 353051 CASH VALUE NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND Q 1881719 CASH VALUE NRA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND R 3952 CASH VALUE LEXINGTON CONCORD HOLDINGS LLC Q 98926 CASH VALUE NRA FREEDOM ACTION FOUNDATION Q 977377 Cash Value NRA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND Q 2908114 Cash Value Schedule R, Part II Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations THE NRA IS A 501(C)(4) MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION WITH FOUR 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES AND A SECTION 527 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PAC) WHICH IS A SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND. THE FOUR CHARITIES AFFILIATED WITH THE NRA ARE NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND, NRA FOUNDATION INC, NRA FREEDOM ACTION FOUNDATION, AND NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND DBA NRA WHITTINGTON CENTER. THE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE IS NRA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND; NRAPVF IS A SEPARATE UNINCORPORATED PAC OF THE NRA. IN THE EVENT THAT ANY FUNDS ARE RECEIVED BY THE NRA AND EARMARKED TO THE PAC, THE NRA HAS SYSTEMS IN PLACE TO ENSURE ANY SUCH RECEIPTS ARE PROMPTLY AND IMMEDIATELY DEPOSITED INTO THE SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND'S ACCOUNT. Schedule R, Part V, Line 1c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization THIS INFORMATIONAL NOTE REGARDS QUALIFIED CHARITABLE GRANT MAKING. ALL GRANTS MADE BY NRA FOUNDATION, NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND, AND NRA FREEDOM ACTION FOUNDATION TO THE NRA ARE SUBJECT TO STRINGENT REVIEW PROCESSES REQUIRING THAT THE GRANTS BE MADE AND USED ONLY FOR QUALIFIED CHARITABLE PURPOSE PROGRAMS. THE NRA IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION TO THE CHARITIES THAT PROCEEDS WERE USED BY THE NRA FOR QUALIFIED CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SET FORTH IN THE GRANT DOCUMENTS. Schedule R, Part V, Line 1e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization THE NRA ENTERED A SECURED LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE NRA FOUNDATION. THE $5,000,000 LOAN IS PAYABLE TO THE NRA FOUNDATION AT A FAIR VALUE INTEREST RATE. THE NRA MAKES MONTHLY INTEREST PAYMENTS OF 7%. Schedule R, Part III WBB INVESTMENTS, LLC WBB INVESTMENTS, LLC WAS FORMED IN CONNECTION WITH A POSSIBLE TRANSACTION THAT WAS NEVER ULTIMATELY EXECUTED. A CERTIFICATE OF CANCELLATION HAS BEEN FILED AND THE ENTITY WAS DISSOLVED IN 2019.