Amid recent news about the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) restructuring announcement, the NRA Foundation today reaffirmed its independence, stability, and continued focus on its charitable mission.

“The NRA Foundation is an independent, nonprofit public charity with its own staff leadership, legal structure, board of trustees, and mission,” said Tom King, President of the NRA Foundation. “While the NRA undergoes its internal restructuring, the Foundation’s work continues uninterrupted. We remain focused on preserving America’s shooting and hunting traditions for future generations.”

The NRA Foundation is not part of the NRA’s organizational or financial structure. Its role is educational, charitable, and safety-focused - not political or advocacy-driven.

Importantly, the current State Fund and Friends of NRA grant cycle will proceed without interruption. Applications, reviews, and disbursements are continuing on schedule, ensuring that local programs, ranges, and organizations receive the support they rely on each year.

Since its founding in 1990, the NRA Foundation has awarded more than $500 million in grants in support of local shooting ranges, youth programs, law enforcement training, firearm safety education, and conservation efforts nationwide.

“The Foundation remains financially sound, mission-focused, and committed to transparency and accountability in everything we do,” added King. “We deeply appreciate the continued trust and support of our donors, partners, and grant recipients who see firsthand the impact of our charitable work in communities across America.”

About the NRA Foundation
Established in 1990, the NRA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting firearms safety, marksmanship, hunting, and conservation across the United States. Through its grant programs, the Foundation supports educational and training initiatives that preserve America’s rich shooting sports traditions for future generations.

For more information, visit www.nrafoundation.org.