Form990
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011 and ending 12-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
11250 WAPLES MILL ROAD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
FAIRFAX, VA220307400
D Employer identification number

53-0116130
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 242,679,834
F Name and address of principal officer:
WILSON H PHILLIPS JR
11250 WAPLES MILL RD
FAIRFAX,VA22030
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 4 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
www.nra.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1905
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROTECT AND DEFEND THE U.S. CONSTITUTION TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY, LAW AND ORDER, AND THE NATIONAL DEFENSE TO TRAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO TRAIN CIVILIANS IN MARKSMANSHIP TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE SHOOTING SPORTS TO PROMOTE HUNTER SAFETY.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 76
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 72
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 754
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 125,000
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 20,741,261
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b -243,730
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 71,145,801 59,382,983
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 107,083,801 109,729,088
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,460,273 3,362,284
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 46,121,404 46,509,175
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 227,811,279 218,983,530
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 219,500 92,000
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 51,666,650 50,733,831
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 7,989,955 6,126,261
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet26,416,192    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 183,658,170 174,119,497
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 243,534,275 231,071,589
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -15,722,996 -12,088,059
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 163,781,200 149,826,381
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 139,630,906 144,162,625
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 24,150,294 5,663,756
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO PROTECT AND DEFEND THE U.S. CONSTITUTION.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 44,829,146 including grants of $ 92,000 ) (Revenue $ 19,191,714 )
EDUCATIONAL, COMPETITIVE, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TRAINING PROGRAMS THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA PROVIDES A BROAD SPECTRUM OF HIGH QUALITY SERVICES TO TRAIN, INFORM, AND INSTRUCT THE MEMBERSHIP AND GENERAL PUBLIC OF GUNOWNERS WITH REGARD TO THEIR INALIENABLE SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS. NRA CONTINUES TO BE THE PREMIER LEADER AND GO-TO RESOURCE IN FIREARMS EDUCATION, SAFETY, AND TRAINING. NRA OUTREACH FOR YOUTH IN THE HUNTING AND SHOOTING SPORTS ALSO INCLUDES YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS AND SHOOTING CAMPS TO BUILD AND FOSTER THE NEXT GENERATIONS IN AMERICA. VISIT NRA.ORG AND NRANEWS.COM FOR CONTINUOUS UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION, AND CONTINUE TO ENGAGE AND PARTICIPATE WITH THE NRA THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 33,519,160 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 21,212,683 )
NRA PUBLICATIONS THE PRIMARY MISSION OF NRA MEDIA IS TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH MONTHLY PRINT AND DIGITAL MAGAZINES CONTAINING THE MOST AUTHORITATIVE ARTICLES ON FIREARMS, HUNTING, LEGISLATIVE AND LEGAL ACTION FROM RECOGNIZED LEADERS AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS. ALL NRA MEDIA VEHICLES SERVE TO EDUCATE, INFORM, AND REINFORCE THE NRAS PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES. FOR ACCESS TO NRAS EXPANDED DIGITAL MEDIA PRESENCE AND OFFICIAL JOURNALS, VISIT NRAPUBLICATIONS.ORG.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 17,290,328 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
LEGISLATIVE ACTION AS THE FOREMOST PROTECTOR AND DEFENDER OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION, THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION ADVOCATES AGAINST EFFORTS TO ERODE THE SECOND AMENDMENT, FIGHTS FOR INITIATIVES AIMED AT REDUCING VIOLENT CRIME, AND PROMOTES HUNTERS RIGHTS AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS NATIONWIDE. NRA LEGISLATIVE ACTION INVOLVES FIREARMS RIGHTS, REGULATIONS AND LAWS, RANGE PROTECTION, INTERNATIONAL GUN CONTROL THREATS, WORKERS PROTECTION, SELF-DEFENSE, FREE SPEECH RIGHTS, AND A HOST OF RELATED MATTERS. VISIT NRAILA.ORG FOR THE LATEST UPDATES.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 78,289,244 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 103,042,849 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 173,927,878
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part I....................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IV...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
865
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
754
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
Yes
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
76
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
72
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
WV , WI , WA , VA , UT , TN , SC , RI , PA , OR , OK , OH , NY , NM , NJ , NH , ND , NC , MS , MO , MN , ME , MD , MA , LA , KY , KS , IL , GA , FL , DC , CT , CO , CA , AZ , AR , AL , AK
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERI
11250 WAPLES MILL ROAD
FAIRFAX,VA220307400
(703) 267-1000
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) WAYNE LAPIERRE
CEO AND EXECUTIVE VP
 57.00     X       831,709 0 140,291
(2) CHRIS W COX
EXEC DIRECTOR, ILA
 57.00     X       583,304 0 80,881
(3) WILSON H PHILLIPS JR
TREASURER
 52.00     X       514,322 0 135,757
(4) KAYNE B ROBINSON
EXEC DIRECTOR, GENERAL OPERATIONS
 50.00     X       540,238 0 53,650
(5) EDWARD J LAND JR
SECRETARY
 50.00     X       408,689 0 49,611
(6) DAVID A KEENE
PRESIDENT
 20.00 X   X       0 0 0
(7) JAMES W PORTER II
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
 20.00 X   X       0 0 0
(8) ALLAN D CORS
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
 20.00 X   X       0 0 0
(9) TYLER SCHROPP
EXEC DIRECTOR, ADVANCEMENT
 52.00         X   407,843 0 59,726
(10) MARY CORRIGAN
CHIEF OF STAFF
 40.00         X   733,810 0 24,103
(11) JOSEPH GRAHAM
DIRECTOR, PUBLICATIONS
 40.00         X   301,962 0 44,401
(12) MICHAEL MARCELLIN
MANAGING DIRECTOR
 40.00         X   391,642 0 56,135
(13) RANDY KOZUCH
DIRECTOR, ADVANCEMENT
 40.00         X   388,849 0 32,749
(14) JOE M ALLBAUGH
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(15) WILLIAM H ALLEN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(16) THOMAS P ARVAS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(17) SCOTT L BACH
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) WILLIAM A BACHENBERG
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(19) FE BACHHUBER JR
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(20) M CAROL BAMBERRY
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(21) BOB BARR
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(22) RONNIE G BARRETT
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(23) CLEL BAUDLER
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(24) DAVID E BENNETT III
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(25) J KENNETH BLACKWELL
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(26) MATT BLUNT
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(27) DAN BOREN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(28) ROBERT K BROWN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(29) PETE BROWNELL
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(30) JOHN P BURTT
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(31) DAVID BUTZ
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           150,000 0 0
(32) J WILLIAM CARTER
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(33) TED W CARTER
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(34) RICHARD CHILDRESS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(35) PATRICIA A CLARK
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(36) CHARLES L COTTON
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(37) DAVID G COY
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(38) LARRY E CRAIG
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(39) JOHN L CUSHMAN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(40) WILLIAM H DAILEY
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(41) JOSEPH P DEBERGALIS JR
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(42) R LEE ERMEY
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(43) MANUEL FERNANDEZ
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(44) EDIE P FLEEMAN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(45) JOEL FRIEDMAN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(46) SANDRA S FROMAN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           45,180 0 0
(47) TOM GAINES
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(48) JAMES S GILMORE III
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(49) MARION P HAMMER
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           72,000 0 0
(50) GRAHAM HILL
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(51) STEVE HORNADY
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(52) SUSAN HOWARD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(53) ROY INNIS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(54) H JOAQUIN JACKSON
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(55) CURTIS S JENKINS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(56) D CYNTHIA JULIEN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(57) TOM KING
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(58) HERBERT A LANFORD JR
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(59) KARL A MALONE
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(60) CAROLYN D MEADOWS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(61) JOHN F MILIUS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(62) BILL MILLER
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(63) OWEN P MILLS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(64) CLETA MITCHELL
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(65) GROVER G NORQUIST
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(66) OLIVER L NORTH
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(67) JOHNNY NUGENT
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(68) TED NUGENT
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(69) LANCE OLSON
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           90,000 0 0
(70) PETER J PRINTZ
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(71) TODD J RATHNER
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(72) WAYNE ANTHONY ROSS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(73) CARL T ROWAN JR
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(74) DON SABA
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(75) ROBERT E SANDERS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(76) RONALD L SCHMEITS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(77) TOM SELLECK
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(78) JOHN C SIGLER
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(79) LEROY SISCO
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(80) DWIGHT D VAN HORN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(81) ROBERT L VIDEN JR
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(82) HAROLD VOLKMER
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(83) LINDA L WALKER
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(84) HOWARD J WALTER
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(85) JD WILLIAMS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(86) DENNIS L WILLING
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(87) ROBERT J WOS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(88) DONALD E YOUNG
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 5,459,548   677,304
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet61
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
INFOCISION
325 SPRINGSIDE DR
AKRON,OH44333 		MEMBERSHIP PROC SOLICITOR 11,992,378
POSTMASTER
1735 N LYNN ST
ARLINGTON,VA22209 		POSTAGE SHIPPING 8,601,705
VALTIM
PO BOX 114
FOREST,VA24551 		FULFILLMENT CENTER 8,441,736
PALM COAST DATA
11 COMMERCE BLVD
PALM COAST,FL32164 		MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING 8,375,531
COMMUNICATIONS CORP OF AMERICA
13195 FREEDOM WAY
BOSTON,VA22713 		FUNDRAISING PRINTING MAILING 7,086,902
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet46
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d 11,752,195
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		47,630,788
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 59,382,983
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a PROGRAM FEES   7,088,869 7,088,869    
b MEMBER DUES   102,640,219 102,640,219    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 109,729,088
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 831,749     831,749
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 12,699,066     12,699,066
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 1,297,941  
b Less: rental expenses 1,563,181  
c Rental income or (loss) -265,240  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet -265,240     -265,240
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 18,302,274  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 15,771,739  
c Gain or (loss) 2,530,535  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 2,530,535     2,530,535
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 461,951
b Less: direct expenses ...b 104,760
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 357,191   357,191
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 18,359,469
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 6,256,624
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 12,102,845 10,903,027 1,199,818  
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a ADVERTISING 541,800 19,709,792 108,114 19,541,443 60,235
b SUBSCRIPTIONS 541,800 1,502,891 1,502,891    
c NRA CAFE SALES 722,210 402,630     402,630
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 21,615,313
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 218,983,530 122,243,120 20,741,261 16,616,166
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 36,000 36,000
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 56,000 56,000
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,824,084 1,292,593 1,319,527 211,964
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 33,498,556 22,914,376 8,149,648 2,434,532
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 6,866,055 4,036,257 2,352,638 477,160
9 Other employee benefits ....... 5,070,331 3,221,835 1,496,130 352,366
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,474,805 1,572,563 730,254 171,988
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 5,470,641 5,285,386 185,255  
c Accounting ........... 120,700   120,700  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 6,126,261 6,126,261
f Investment management fees ...... 213,513   213,513  
g Other .......... 3,847,478 3,847,478    
12 Advertising and promotion .... 23,778,126 17,745,488   6,032,638
13 Office expenses ....... 3,683,341 2,136,857 1,546,484  
14 Information technology ...... 6,394,473 3,722,862 2,671,611  
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 1,940,830 969,331 971,499  
17 Travel ............ 5,616,298 4,271,427 1,344,871  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 5,910,937 4,744,328 1,166,609  
20 Interest ........... 1,384,341 994,755 389,586  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 2,608,179 1,897,055 711,124  
23 Insurance .............. 1,051,058 1,051,058    
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS 45,464,069 36,683,383   8,780,686
b PRINTING AND SHIPPING 22,677,546 22,677,546    
c ASC 715 PENSION ACCOUNTING 14,036,169 8,476,208 5,559,961  
d PROGRAM SERVICES 16,293,766 16,293,766    
e
f All other expenses 13,628,032 10,001,326 1,798,109 1,828,597
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 231,071,589 173,927,878 30,727,519 26,416,192
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2011)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ..........   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 9,373,624 2 8,864,786
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 3,244,548 3 3,324,463
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 52,606,967 4 50,343,338
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 3,111,070 7 3,087,653
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 13,178,944 8 12,209,596
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 2,739,275 9 2,484,598
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 65,672,315
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 30,165,132 36,721,169 10c 35,507,183
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 33,133,504 11 26,199,333
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 4,602,761 12 2,374,284
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 5,069,338 15 5,431,147
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 163,781,200 16 149,826,381
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 59,163,137 17 71,413,466
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 28,336,891 19 25,769,095
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 45,335,166 23 38,973,890
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 6,795,712 25 8,006,174
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 139,630,906 26 144,162,625
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... -6,423,671 27 -25,746,844
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 6,253,866 28 5,377,714
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 24,320,099 29 26,032,886
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 24,150,294 33 5,663,756
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 163,781,200 34 149,826,381
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
218,983,530
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
231,071,589
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
-12,088,059
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
24,150,294
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
-6,398,479
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
5,663,756
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2011)
Additional Data


Software ID: 11000218
Software Version: 2011.0.0
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Name of organization
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

53-0116130
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
  		Employer identification number

53-0116130
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
  		Employer identification number

53-0116130
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
  		Employer identification number

53-0116130
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

Additional Data


Software ID: 11000218
Software Version: 2011.0.0
SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

53-0116130
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 9,711,011 8,687,890 6,920,616 7,675,316
b Contributions ........ 1,546,181 808,137 1,582,051 487,022
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ... -112,646 549,205 750,029 -1,205,479
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		378,110 304,201 536,900  
f Administrative expenses .... 28,288 30,020 27,906 36,243
g End of year balance ...... 10,738,148 9,711,011 8,687,890 6,920,616
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
Yes
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
Yes
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   4,902,450 4,902,450
b Buildings ................   48,501,290 20,928,876 28,204,372
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   12,268,575 9,958,630 2,400,361
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 35,507,183
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives 2,374,284 F
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 2,374,284
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes  
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT MARKET VALUATION 6,390,476
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS LIABILITIES 865,698
ACCRUED SALES AND USE TAXES 750,000






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 8,006,174
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 218,983,530
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 231,071,589
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -12,088,059
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -4,481,648
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8 -1,916,831
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9 -6,398,479
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -18,486,538
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 220,348,856
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -4,481,648
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d -1,916,831
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -6,398,479
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 226,747,335
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b -7,763,805
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -7,763,805
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 218,983,530
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 238,835,394
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 7,819,805
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 7,819,805
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 231,015,589
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b 56,000
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 56,000
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 231,071,589
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
III 1a THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE NRA STATE THAT THE VALUE OF THE NRAS FIREARMS MUSEUM COLLECTION HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THE STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION. ONLY PURCHASES OF FIREARMS AND OTHER OBJECTS, AND NOT DONATIONS, ARE RECOGNIZED IN THE STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES. FIREARMS AND OTHER OBJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN ACCESSIONED IN THE NRA MUSEUM ARE NOT INTENDED FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.
III 4 THE NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM PROMOTES GUN COLLECTING AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORY THROUGH THE HERITAGE OF FIREARMS. PLEASE VISIT NRAMUSEUM.ORG FOR EXCITING CURRENT INFORMATION ON THE MUSEUM GALLERIES.
III 4 NRA ENDOWMENT FUNDS BENEFIT NRA INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION, NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, MARKSMANSHIP, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT.
X 2 THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE NRA AND AFFILIATES STATE THAT MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE NRAS 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. GENERALLY, THE NRA IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2008, WHICH IS THE STANDARD STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS LOOKBACK PERIOD.
XI 8 INCLUDES AGENCY TRANSACTIONS AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT.
XII 2d INCLUDES AGENCY TRANSACTIONS AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT.
XII 4b INCLUDES COST OF GOODS SOLD, RENTAL EXPENSE, AND INTEREST ON ENDOWMENT GRANTS.
XIII 2d INCLUDES COST OF GOODS SOLD, RENTAL EXPENSE, AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURE VALUATION ADJUSTMENT TO PENSION PLAN.
XIII 4b INCLUDES INTEREST ON ENDOWMENT GRANTS.
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Additional Data


Software ID: 11000218
Software Version: 2011.0.0




SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

53-0116130
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? ..............................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other
assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean     INVESTMENTS   4,000,000
Central America and the Caribbean     PROGRAM SERVICES LAW ENFORCE TRAINING 25,000
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....     4,025,000
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     4,025,000
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

53-0116130
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
INFOCISION
325 SPRINGSIDE DR
 
AKRON, OH44333 		PAID SOLICITOR   No 9,871,841 5,613,068 4,258,773
 
MEMBER CONNECT
4805 PEARL RD
 
CLEVELAND, OH44109 		PAID SOLICITOR   No 772,079 513,193 258,886
Total .................right arrow 10,643,920 6,126,261 4,517,659
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

ILA PITTSBURGH
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

  
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 461,951     461,951
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		       
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		461,951     461,951
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 104,760     104,760
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 104,760
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow 357,191
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Page 3
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
I 2b-1 READER NOTE 990 PART VII SECTION B TOTAL COMPENSATION TO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR VENDOR INFOCISION SHOULD NOT BE EXPECTED TO TIE TO SCHEDULE G DISCLOSURE OF COMPENSATION TO INFOCISION AS A PAID FUND RAISING SOLICITOR, BECAUSE 990 PART VII SECTION B REPORTS TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR ALL WORK INCLUDING BOTH MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING AND SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS, WHEREAS SCHEDULE G DISCLOSES VENDOR COMPENSATION SPECIFICALLY FOR SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS.
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
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Open to Public
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number
53-0116130
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) NATIONAL FND FOR WOMEN LEGISLATORS910 16TH ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		52-1480785 501c3 36,000       SCHOLARSHIPS






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
1
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ......................... . Bullet Image
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2011

Schedule I (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS 23 56,000      













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
I 2 NRA ACTIVELY ASSISTS NATIONAL FOUNDATION OF WOMEN LEGISLATORS IN THE SELECTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF NFWL SCHOLARSHIPS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

53-0116130
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) WAYNE LAPIERRE (i)
(ii)		 673,605
  		127,534
  		30,570
  		97,774
  		42,517
  		972,000
  		 
 
(2) CHRIS W COX (i)
(ii)		 476,946
  		87,378
  		18,981
  		43,379
  		37,501
  		664,185
  		 
 
(3) WILSON H PHILLIPS JR (i)
(ii)		 401,146
  		88,070
  		25,106
  		109,007
  		26,750
  		650,079
  		 
 
(4) KAYNE B ROBINSON (i)
(ii)		 417,825
  		84,679
  		37,734
  		18,130
  		35,520
  		593,888
  		 
 
(5) EDWARD J LAND JR (i)
(ii)		 357,604
  		43,298
  		7,787
  		18,130
  		31,481
  		458,300
  		 
 
(6) TYLER SCHROPP (i)
(ii)		 363,626
  		40,998
  		3,219
  		14,605
  		45,121
  		467,569
  		 
 
(7) MARY CORRIGAN (i)
(ii)		 324,416
  		 
  		409,394
  		18,130
  		5,973
  		757,913
  		30,287
 
(8) JOSEPH GRAHAM (i)
(ii)		 228,604
  		50,000
  		23,358
  		18,130
  		26,271
  		346,363
  		 
 
(9) MICHAEL MARCELLIN (i)
(ii)		 148,954
  		223,812
  		18,876
  		18,130
  		38,005
  		447,777
  		 
 
(10) RANDY KOZUCH (i)
(ii)		 266,883
  		120,000
  		1,966
  		18,130
  		14,619
  		421,598
  		 
 






Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
I 1a CHARTER TRAVEL WAS USED ON OCCASIONS INVOLVING MULTIPLE EVENTS WHEN REDUCED AIRLINE SCHEDULES PRECLUDED OTHER OPTIONS. THIS WAS PROPERLY EXCLUDED FROM TAXABLE COMPENSATION.
I 1a CERTAIN COMPENSATION ELEMENTS WERE GROSSED UP. ALL TAX GROSS-UPS WERE PROPERLY INCLUDED IN TAXABLE COMPENSATION.
I 1a CLUBS, SUCH AS SAFARI CLUB AND LUNCHEON CLUB, ARE USED FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. THIS WAS PROPERLY EXCLUDED FROM TAXABLE COMPENSATION.
I 4b THE 457F SERVICE COST INCLUDED IN DEFERRED COMPENSATION FOR WAYNE LAPIERRE WAS 79,644, FOR CHRIS W. COX WAS 25,306, AND FOR WILSON H. PHILLIPS JR. WAS 90,877. THE NRA DECIDES THE BENEFIT AMOUNT AND TIMEFRAME FOR VESTING FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. THE 457F PLAN IS ALSO DESIGNED TO SUPPLEMENT THE CURRENT DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN WHERE CURRENT BENEFIT LAW CAUSES LOW REPLACEMENT RATIOS FOR SOME PARTICIPANTS.
II   COLUMN Biii OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION IN TAXABLE WAGES INCLUDES 457B, AUTO, AND LIFE BENEFITS. IN ADDITION, FOR MARY CORRIGAN IT INCLUDES VESTING AND ONE-TIME DISTRIBUTION OF DEFERRED COMPENSATION AS REQUIRED BY REGULATIONS.
II   COLUMN C INCLUDES THE EMPLOYER-PAID PORTIONS OF THE NRA DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN, 401K PLAN, AND 457F PLAN.
II   990 PART VII, SECTION A, TAKES A FULL TRANSPARENCY POSTURE BY DISREGARDING THE 10,000 PER ITEM EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN BENEFIT REPORTING. THEREFORE, TOTAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS IN PART VII, FORM 990 MATCH TOTALS AS PRESENTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

53-0116130
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Form 990 Part I 7 READER NOTE REGARDING NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATIONS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. FORM 990 PAGE 1 SHOWS GROSS UNRELATED BUSINESS REVENUE ON LINE 7A AND NET UNRELATED BUSINESS REVENUE ON LINE 7B. THE NET IS LESS THAN ZERO BECAUSE RELATED EXPENSES EXCEEDED REVENUE IN 2011. THE MAIN SOURCES OF NRAS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ARE MERCHANDISE SALES AND PERIODICALS ADVERTISING. 990 READER NOTES ARE INTENDED AS A SERVICE TO HELP INTERESTED PARTIES UNDERSTAND THE ORGANIZATION.
Form 990 Part VI 6 THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION IS A MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION THAT REPRESENTS INDIVIDUAL CITIZENS. REFER TO NRA BYLAWS FOR MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY.
Form 990 Part VI 7a NRA MEMBERS ELECT ALL 76 MEMBERS OF NRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Form 990 Part VI 7b CERTAIN BOARD DECISIONS ARE SUBJECT TO MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL, PURSUANT TO NRA BYLAWS AND NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATE LAW.
Form 990 Part VI 11b FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY EXTERNAL AUDITING FIRM AND THE NRA BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
Form 990 Part VI 19 NRA BYLAWS, AUDITED CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE NRA AND ITS AFFILIATES, AND ANNUAL REPORTS ARE MAILED UPON REQUEST. NRA DOES NOT MAKE INTERNAL OPERATING POLICIES AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Form 990 Part VI 12c THE ORGANIZATION TAKES CONFLICTS OF INTEREST VERY SERIOUSLY AND UTILIZES A STATEMENT OF CORPORATE ETHICS. TO MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH CORPORATE POLICIES, ANNUAL FILINGS MUST BE PROVIDED TO NRA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY AND REVIEWED REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY.
Form 990 Part VI 15 THE PROCESSES TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS UTILIZE A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS, COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND STUDIES, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND ULTIMATE APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE.
Form 990 Part VI   OFFICERS OF THE NRA ALSO SPEND TIME SERVING ON BOARDS OF THE NRA CHARITABLE AFFILIATES AS DISCLOSED IN THE FOLLOWING LIST NRA PRESIDENT DAVID KEENE SPENDS 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR ON NRA FOUNDATION. NRA FIRST VICE PRESIDENT JIM PORTER SPENDS 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR PER WEEK ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND, NRA FOUNDATION, AND NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND. NRA SECOND VICE PRESIDENT ALLAN CORS SPENDS 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR ON NRA FOUNDATION. WAYNE LAPIERRE SPENDS 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR PER WEEK ON NRA FOUNDATION. CHRIS W. COX SPENDS 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR PER WEEK ON NRA FREEDOM ACTION FOUNDATION. WILSON H. PHILLIPS JR. SPENDS 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR PER WEEK ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND, NRA FOUNDATION, NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND, AND NRA FREEDOM ACTION FOUNDATION. KAYNE ROBINSON SPENDS 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR PER WEEK ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND.
Form 990 Part VII   OTHER MEMBERS OF THE NRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALSO SPEND TIME ON BOARDS OF CHARITABLE AFFILIATES AS FOLLOWS, AT APPROXIMATELY 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR PER WEEK PER BOARD MEMBER JOE ALLBAUGH ON NRA FOUNDATION THOMAS ARVAS ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND BILL BACHENBERG ON NRA FOUNDATION CAROL BAMBERY ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND AND NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND DAVID BENNETT ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND BILL CARTER ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND CHARLES COTTON ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND BOB COTTROL ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND JOHN CUSHMAN ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND BILL DAILEY ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND AND NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND SANDY FROMAN ON NRA FOUNDATION BUZ MILLS ON NRA FOUNDATION CLETA MITCHELL ON NRA FREEDOM ACTION FOUNDATION BOB SANDERS ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND JOHN SIGLER ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND AND NRA FOUNDATION
Form 990 Part VII   CONTINUED FROM ABOVE LINE BOB VIDEN ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND, AND HAROLD VOLKMER ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND.
Form 990 Part VII   READER NOTE 990 PART VII SECTION B TOTAL COMPENSATION TO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR VENDOR INFOCISION SHOULD NOT BE EXPECTED TO TIE TO SCHEDULE G DISCLOSURE OF COMPENSATION TO INFOCISION AS A PAID FUND RAISING SOLICITOR, BECAUSE 990 PART VII SECTION B REPORTS TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR ALL WORK INCLUDING BOTH MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING AND SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS, WHEREAS SCHEDULE G DISCLOSES VENDOR COMPENSATION SPECIFICALLY FOR SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS. 990 READER NOTES ARE INTENDED AS A SERVICE TO HELP INTERESTED PARTIES UNDERSTAND THE ORGANIZATION.
Form 990 Part X   READER NOTE REGARDING THE NRA BALANCE SHEET. DEFERRED COSTS AND DEFERRED REVENUES RELATED TO MEMBERSHIP ACQUISITION AND RENEWAL ARE ACCOUNTING ENTRIES REQUIRED UNDER GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES. DEFERRED REVENUE FOR DUES IS NOT A LIABILITY, AS IT RECOGNIZES REVENUE TO BE COLLECTED IN FUTURE AND MATCHED WITH FUTURE SERVICES PROVIDED TO NRA MEMBERS. DUES REVENUE IS RECOGNIZED OVER THE LIFE OF THE MEMBERSHIP. 990 READER NOTES ARE INTENDED AS A SERVICE TO HELP INTERESTED PARTIES UNDERSTAND THE ORGANIZATION.
Form 990   READER NOTE FOR ENHANCED TRANSPARENCY OF THE NRAS COMPLETE CORPORATE STRUCTURE THE NRA IS A 501C4 MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION WITH FOUR 501C3 CHARITABLE SUBSIDIARIES AND A SECTION 527 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE THAT IS A SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND. THE NRAS FOUR CHARITIES ARE NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND, NRA FOUNDATION INC, NRA FREEDOM ACTION FOUNDATION, AND NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND DBA NRA WHITTINGTON CENTER, AND THE NRAS PAC IS NRA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND. 990 READER NOTES ARE INTENDED AS A SERVICE TO HELP INTERESTED PARTIES UNDERSTAND THE ORGANIZATION.
Form 990 Part XI 5 RECONCILIATION INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT FOR AGENCY TRANSACTION, UNREALIZED GAINSLOSSES ON INVESTMENTS, AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT.
Form 990 Part III Program Service Accomplishments Line 4d Other Activities Program Service Expenses 78,289,244, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 103,042,849 990 PART III LINE 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES THAT SERVE THE NRAS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSES, IN ADDITION TO CATEGORIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS LISTED ON THE 990 CORE FORM, INCLUDE PUBLIC AFFAIRS, EXECUTIVE OFFICES, NRA OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT, AND MORE. VISIT NRANEWS.COM AND NRAGIVE.COM FOR THE LATEST NEWS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE WITH THE NRA.
    Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 78,289,244, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 103,042,849 990 PART III LINE 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES THAT SERVE THE NRAS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSES, IN ADDITION TO CATEGORIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS LISTED ON THE 990 CORE FORM, INCLUDE PUBLIC AFFAIRS, EXECUTIVE OFFICES, NRA OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT, AND MORE. VISIT NRANEWS.COM AND NRAGIVE.COM FOR THE LATEST NEWS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE WITH THE NRA. Form 990 Part I Line 7 READER NOTE REGARDING NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATIONS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. FORM 990 PAGE 1 SHOWS GROSS UNRELATED BUSINESS REVENUE ON LINE 7A AND NET UNRELATED BUSINESS REVENUE ON LINE 7B. THE NET IS LESS THAN ZERO BECAUSE RELATED EXPENSES EXCEEDED REVENUE IN 2011. THE MAIN SOURCES OF NRAS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ARE MERCHANDISE SALES AND PERIODICALS ADVERTISING. 990 READER NOTES ARE INTENDED AS A SERVICE TO HELP INTERESTED PARTIES UNDERSTAND THE ORGANIZATION. Form 990 Part VI Section A Line 6 THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION IS A MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION THAT REPRESENTS INDIVIDUAL CITIZENS. REFER TO NRA BYLAWS FOR MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY. Form 990 Part VI Section A Line 7a NRA MEMBERS ELECT ALL 76 MEMBERS OF NRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990 Part VI Section A Line 7b CERTAIN BOARD DECISIONS ARE SUBJECT TO MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL, PURSUANT TO NRA BYLAWS AND NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATE LAW. Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 11b FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY EXTERNAL AUDITING FIRM AND THE NRA BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS. Form 990 Part VI Section C Line 19 NRA BYLAWS, AUDITED CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE NRA AND ITS AFFILIATES, AND ANNUAL REPORTS ARE MAILED UPON REQUEST. NRA DOES NOT MAKE INTERNAL OPERATING POLICIES AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 12c THE ORGANIZATION TAKES CONFLICTS OF INTEREST VERY SERIOUSLY AND UTILIZES A STATEMENT OF CORPORATE ETHICS. TO MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH CORPORATE POLICIES, ANNUAL FILINGS MUST BE PROVIDED TO NRA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY AND REVIEWED REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY. Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 15 THE PROCESSES TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS UTILIZE A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS, COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND STUDIES, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND ULTIMATE APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. Form 990 Part VI Section A OFFICERS OF THE NRA ALSO SPEND TIME SERVING ON BOARDS OF THE NRA CHARITABLE AFFILIATES AS DISCLOSED IN THE FOLLOWING LIST NRA PRESIDENT DAVID KEENE SPENDS 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR ON NRA FOUNDATION. NRA FIRST VICE PRESIDENT JIM PORTER SPENDS 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR PER WEEK ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND, NRA FOUNDATION, AND NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND. NRA SECOND VICE PRESIDENT ALLAN CORS SPENDS 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR ON NRA FOUNDATION. WAYNE LAPIERRE SPENDS 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR PER WEEK ON NRA FOUNDATION. CHRIS W. COX SPENDS 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR PER WEEK ON NRA FREEDOM ACTION FOUNDATION. WILSON H. PHILLIPS JR. SPENDS 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR PER WEEK ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND, NRA FOUNDATION, NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND, AND NRA FREEDOM ACTION FOUNDATION. KAYNE ROBINSON SPENDS 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR PER WEEK ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND. Form 990 Part VII Section A OTHER MEMBERS OF THE NRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALSO SPEND TIME ON BOARDS OF CHARITABLE AFFILIATES AS FOLLOWS, AT APPROXIMATELY 1 ADDITIONAL HOUR PER WEEK PER BOARD MEMBER JOE ALLBAUGH ON NRA FOUNDATION THOMAS ARVAS ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND BILL BACHENBERG ON NRA FOUNDATION CAROL BAMBERY ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND AND NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND DAVID BENNETT ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND BILL CARTER ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND CHARLES COTTON ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND BOB COTTROL ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND JOHN CUSHMAN ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND BILL DAILEY ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND AND NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND SANDY FROMAN ON NRA FOUNDATION BUZ MILLS ON NRA FOUNDATION CLETA MITCHELL ON NRA FREEDOM ACTION FOUNDATION BOB SANDERS ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND JOHN SIGLER ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND AND NRA FOUNDATION Form 990 Part VII Section A CONTINUED FROM ABOVE LINE BOB VIDEN ON NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND, AND HAROLD VOLKMER ON NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND. Form 990 Part VII Section B READER NOTE 990 PART VII SECTION B TOTAL COMPENSATION TO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR VENDOR INFOCISION SHOULD NOT BE EXPECTED TO TIE TO SCHEDULE G DISCLOSURE OF COMPENSATION TO INFOCISION AS A PAID FUND RAISING SOLICITOR, BECAUSE 990 PART VII SECTION B REPORTS TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR ALL WORK INCLUDING BOTH MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING AND SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS, WHEREAS SCHEDULE G DISCLOSES VENDOR COMPENSATION SPECIFICALLY FOR SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS. 990 READER NOTES ARE INTENDED AS A SERVICE TO HELP INTERESTED PARTIES UNDERSTAND THE ORGANIZATION. Form 990 Part X READER NOTE REGARDING THE NRA BALANCE SHEET. DEFERRED COSTS AND DEFERRED REVENUES RELATED TO MEMBERSHIP ACQUISITION AND RENEWAL ARE ACCOUNTING ENTRIES REQUIRED UNDER GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES. DEFERRED REVENUE FOR DUES IS NOT A LIABILITY, AS IT RECOGNIZES REVENUE TO BE COLLECTED IN FUTURE AND MATCHED WITH FUTURE SERVICES PROVIDED TO NRA MEMBERS. DUES REVENUE IS RECOGNIZED OVER THE LIFE OF THE MEMBERSHIP. 990 READER NOTES ARE INTENDED AS A SERVICE TO HELP INTERESTED PARTIES UNDERSTAND THE ORGANIZATION. Form 990 READER NOTE FOR ENHANCED TRANSPARENCY OF THE NRAS COMPLETE CORPORATE STRUCTURE THE NRA IS A 501C4 MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION WITH FOUR 501C3 CHARITABLE SUBSIDIARIES AND A SECTION 527 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE THAT IS A SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND. THE NRAS FOUR CHARITIES ARE NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND, NRA FOUNDATION INC, NRA FREEDOM ACTION FOUNDATION, AND NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND DBA NRA WHITTINGTON CENTER, AND THE NRAS PAC IS NRA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND. 990 READER NOTES ARE INTENDED AS A SERVICE TO HELP INTERESTED PARTIES UNDERSTAND THE ORGANIZATION. Form 990 Part XI Line 5 RECONCILIATION INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT FOR AGENCY TRANSACTION, UNREALIZED GAINSLOSSES ON INVESTMENTS, AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

53-0116130
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) NRA FOUNDATION INC

11250 WAPLES MILL RD

FAIRFAX,VA22030
52-1710886 		CHARITABLE DC 501c3 LINE 7 NRA
 
Yes
 
(2) NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND

PO BOX 700

RATON,NM87740
23-7367534 		CHARITABLE NM 501c3 LINE 11-TYPE I NRA
 
Yes
 
(3) NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND

11250 WAPLES MILL RD

FAIRFAX,VA22030
52-1136665 		CHARITABLE VA 501c3 LINE 7 NRA
 
Yes
 
(4) NRA FREEDOM ACTION FOUNDATION

11250 WAPLES MILL RD

FAIRFAX,VA22030
26-1277941 		CHARITABLE VA 501c3 LINE 7 NRA
 
Yes
 






For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership












Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) NRA FOUNDATION INC

 c 11,752,195 CASH
(2) NRA FOUNDATION INC

 n 3,848,000 CASH
(3) NRA FOUNDATION INC

 p 4,783,767 CASH
(4) NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND

 a 120,000 CASH
(5) NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND

 p 659,026 CASH
(6) NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND

 p 54,794 CASH
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
V 1a ALL GRANTS MADE BY THE NRA FOUNDATION TO NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION ARE SUBJECT TO A STRINGENT REVIEW PROCESS REQUIRING THAT THEY BE MADE AND USED ONLY FOR QUALIFIED CHARITABLE PURPOSE PROGRAMS.
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