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12 funders with a record of paying for “pistols”
Where the money went
Midway USA FoundationColumbia, MOCharity · may take applications
29 matching grants · $512,666 · through 2024Largest: $55,911 to NEW MILFORD RIFLE AND PISTOL CLUB INC — to fund youth shoothing sports
Nra FoundationFairfax, VACharity · may take applications
25 matching grants · $237,219 · through 2024Largest: $40,175 to Indiana State Rifle and Pistol Association — competitive shooting
The Foundation for Youth FirearmsAberdeen, SDCharity · may take applications
10 matching grants · $40,700 · through 2024Largest: $2,700 to HAMILIN COUNTY 4H SHOOTING SPORTS — purchase air pistols, .22 pistols, .22 accessories, ammo, shells, clay targets
The Crpa FoundationFullerton, CACharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $1.8M · through 2023Largest: $651,000 to CALIFORNIA RIFLE AND PISTOL ASSOCIATION — general advancement grant to the california rifle and pistol association to further its mission of providing its members and the general public awareness of current issues regardin…
Benton Gun ClubBenton, ARCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $39,000 · through 2024Largest: $16,500 to ARK RIFLE AND PISTOL ASSOCIATION — national shootingcompetition
Maine Technology InstitutePortland, MECharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $78,680 · through 2022Largest: $78,680 to Grimburg Less Lethal LLC — the grimburg gavle less lethal launcher pistol is small, light weight, and comfortable to carry concealed. at 36 joules of energy it is a viable option for self defense, causing pa…
Largest: $67,808 to UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON — to identify and prioritize research needs and research projects arising from the united states supreme court's decision in new york state rifle & pistol association, inc v. bruen.
Nra Civil Rights Defense FundFairfax, VACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $59,242 · through 2024Largest: $59,242 to Association of NJ Rifle and Pistol Club Inc — see statement
The Heck FoundationGuerneville, CA
2 matching grants · $2,000 · through 2024Largest: $1,000 to SEBASTOPOL RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB — youthactivites
JobsohioColumbus, OHCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $32,105 · through 2021Largest: $32,105 to TIGER PISTOL INC — economic development
Los Angeles Sheriffs FoundationLos Angeles, CACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $10,983 · through 2024Largest: $10,983 to ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS — to provide funding towards the purchase of pistols and rifle shields, and other items needed for use by la county sheriff departments
Fraternal Order of EaglesDickinson, NDCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $8,000 · through 2023Largest: $8,000 to SLOPE RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB — kids day activities
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV and Form 990 Schedule I, tax years 2019–2025. These are grants already paid, a record of what an organization funds rather than an open call. Private foundations rarely accept unsolicited applications and the route in is usually a program officer; grantmaking charities and associations more often run real application cycles, so check their website. How this data is built, and its limits →