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PHOENIX ROD AND GUN CLUB INC

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860398723 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · phoenixrodandgun.org
revenue
$399K
expenses
$292K
net assets
$696K
employees
10
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

(1) OPERATE A SHOOTING RANGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MEMBERSHIP AND THE PUBLIC AT LARGE. (2) TRAIN THE PUBLIC IN THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF FIREARMS BY PROVIDING CONCEALED WEAPON AND MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAMS AND CLASSES. (3) ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE RIFLE AND PISTOL COMPETITION BY PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL BOARD OF RIFLE PRACTICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Phoenix Rod and Gun Club operates a shooting range in Phoenix, Arizona, offering firearm training, marksmanship programs, and competitive shooting events for members and the public. The club hosts NRA- and CMP-sanctioned rifle and pistol matches, including high power, bullseye, and practical shooting disciplines. It also provides training in responsible firearm use and supports junior shooting programs.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona Desert Midwinter Championship
Annual multi-day precision pistol championship featuring NRA Conventional and International events, attracting competitors from across the country.
High Power Division
Hosts NRA/CMP-sanctioned rifle matches including XTC (three-position), Prone/F-class, and CMP Games matches at 200, 300, and 500 yards; offers monthly hunting rifle practice shoots.
Junior/Collegiate Air Pistol Program
Youth program restarting in 2022 to train junior shooters in air pistol competition; accepts donations and volunteer support.
Pistol Division
Runs Precision/Bullseye and International (Olympic-style) pistol matches at 25 and 50 yards; includes .22LR, centerfire, and .45 caliber events following NRA rules.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Organized Shooting Matches and Competitions 17 activities
    • Conduct regular precision and high power shooting matches
      Hosts monthly NRA/CMP-style 3-position High Power, Prone/F-Class, and specialty shooting events year-round, including 50 or 80-round matches on the first Saturday of each month and Prone/F-Class events at 500 yards (and occasionally 300 yards) on the second Saturday.
    • Conducting High Power Rifle Competitions
      Runs conventional NRA/CMP style 3-position High Power, Prone/F-class matches, and specialty shoots, typically one event per month year-round, including 50 or 80 round matches and slow fire only events at 300 or 500 yards.
    • Conducting High Power Rifle Competitions
      Runs conventional NRA/CMP style 3-position High Power, Prone/F-class matches, and specialty shoots, typically one event per month year-round, including 50 or 80 round matches and slow-fire events at 300 and 500 yards. Also offers dedicated practice sessions for NRA High Power.
    • Conducting Pistol Competitions
      Operates a Pistol Division focusing on precision pistol competitions, both rimfire and centerfire, following NRA Precision Pistol and CMP Service Pistol rules, and has been conducting Precision/Bullseye matches since 1937.
    • Conducting Practical Firearms Competitions
      Operates a Practical Firearms Division that focuses on practical uses of firearms, including pistol, rifle, or shotgun, through scenario-based competitions.
    • Conducting Practical Firearms Competitions
      Operates a Practical Firearms Division that focuses on practical uses of firearms, including pistol, rifle, or shotgun, through scenario-based competitions.
    • Conducting Precision Pistol Competitions
      Operates a Pistol Division focusing on precision pistol competitions, both rimfire and centerfire, following NRA Precision Pistol and CMP Service Pistol rules, and has been conducting these matches since 1937.
    • Maintain and operate a full-service shooting range facility
      Operates a shooting range with 40 firing points and turning targets at the 25-yard line, supporting a variety of shooting disciplines and member activities.
    • Operate a High Power Division
      Operates a High Power Division that focuses on centerfire rifle competitions, including hunting rifles and Military Service Rifles, and runs conventional NRA/CMP style 3-position High Power, Prone/F-class matches and specialty shoots, typically one event in each discipline per month year-round.
    • Operate a Pistol Division
      Operates a Pistol Division that focuses on precision pistol competitions, both rimfire and centerfire, following rules from organizations like NRA Precision Pistol and CMP Service Pistol, and has been conducting Precision/Bullseye matches since 1937.
    • Operate a Practical Firearms Division
      Operates a Practical Firearms Division that focuses on practical uses of firearms, including pistol, rifle, or shotgun, through scenario-based competitions.
    • Operate specialized firearms competition divisions
      Runs three dedicated divisions for competitive shooting: a High Power Division for centerfire rifle competitions, a Practical Firearms Division for scenario-based pistol, rifle, and shotgun events, and a Pistol Division for precision pistol matches following NRA and CMP rules.
    • Operating a Shooting Range
      Operates a shooting range with 40 firing points, turning targets at 25 yards, and a 200-yard line for general rifle shooting, providing benches, backstops, gongs, and a clay pigeon thrower for members and guests.
    • Operating a Shooting Range
      Operates a shooting range with 40 firing points, turning targets at 25 yards, and a 200-yard line for general rifle shooting, providing benches, backstops, gongs, and a clay pigeon thrower for members and guests.
    • Organizing Hunting Rifle Shoots
      Organizes a monthly Hunting Rifle Shoot for hunters to train and practice skills with sporting or hunting style rifles at animal targets from field positions, with scores kept for progress tracking.
    • Provide a Shooting Range for Members
      Operates a shooting range with 40 firing points and turning targets at the 25-yard line, allowing members to use the 200 yd line for general rifle shooting when no scheduled events are ongoing, providing benches, backstops at 100 and 200 yards, gongs at 200 yards, and a clay pigeon thrower.
    • Provide dedicated practice and training opportunities for members
      Offers regular member-focused shooting practice including weekly NRA High Power Practice every Friday morning at longer ranges, monthly Hunting Rifle Shoots for skill development with sporting rifles, and open access to the 200-yard line for general rifle shooting with provided equipment and targets.
  • Youth and Adaptive Air Pistol & Air Rifle Programs 4 activities
    • Run a Junior Air Pistol Program
      Runs a junior air pistol program, which was restarted in 2022.
    • Run a junior air pistol training program
      Offers a junior air pistol program aimed at youth development in precision shooting, which was restarted in 2022.
    • Running a Junior Air Pistol Program
      Restarted a junior air pistol program in 2022.
    • Running a Junior Air Pistol Program
      Restarted a junior air pistol program in 2022.
  • Firearms Training & Safety Instruction 1 activity
    • Organize Monthly Hunting Rifle Shoots
      Organizes a monthly Hunting Rifle Shoot for hunters to train and practice skills with sporting or hunting style rifles at animal targets from field positions, with scores kept for progress tracking.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Host annual Arizona Desert Midwinter Championship shooting competition
      Organizes and hosts the annual Arizona Desert Midwinter Championship, a major shooting event with participant attendance, volunteer-supported range setup and maintenance, and publication of official results; events have been held in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and are scheduled for 2026.
    • Host the Arizona Desert Midwinter Championship
      Hosts the annual Arizona Desert Midwinter Championship, an international shooting competition, including various pistol and rifle events, with participant attendance and volunteer support for range setup and maintenance. The organization has hosted this championship for many years, including 2022, 2023, 2024, and has scheduled it for 2025 and 2026.
    • Hosting the Arizona Desert Midwinter Championship
      Annually hosts the Arizona Desert Midwinter Championship, an international shooting competition, including various pistol and rifle events, and publishes official results. This involves significant participant attendance and volunteer support for range setup and maintenance.
    • Hosting the Arizona Desert Midwinter Championship
      Annually hosts the Arizona Desert Midwinter Championship, an international shooting competition, including various pistol and rifle events, and publishes official results. This involves significant participant attendance and volunteer support for range setup and maintenance.
    • Organizing Hunting Rifle Shoots
      Organizes a monthly Hunting Rifle Shoot for hunters to train and practice skills with sporting or hunting style rifles at animal targets from field positions, with scores kept for progress tracking.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$399K
Contributions & grants$231K58%
Program service revenue$163K41%
Investment income$3680%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$292K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$101K
Grants paid out$314
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$696K
Cash$579K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$696K
Liquid reserves23.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -0.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 12
  • BILL BARRON — PRESIDENT
  • BOB BORDER — DIRECTOR
  • BRUCE MCKINSTRY — VICE PRESIDENT
  • EUGENE BERMAN — DIRECTOR
  • LONNIE ROBERTS — DIRECTOR
  • MARK MURAOKA — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL HUTCHISON — DIRECTOR
  • MIKE REED — TREASURER
  • MIKE YATES — DIRECTOR
  • PETER KREHBIEL — DIRECTOR
  • PHILLIP MEYERS — SECRETARY
  • RICHARD SHEPPERD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Partner — Holds matches in the spirit of the Games or As Issued matches that CMP holds throughout the country.
  • MidwayUSA Foundation Funder — Accepts donations for the junior pistol team through the MidwayUSA Foundation.
  • NRA Government — Range is NRA affiliated and NRA certified, and all matches are shot according to NRA rules.
  • NRA Partner — Sanctions the 3-position High Power matches.
  • USAMU Blue Partner — Participating team in the 2023 Arizona Desert Midwinter Championship, winning multiple conventional category team events.
  • USAMU Blue Partner — Participating team in the 2024 Arizona Desert Midwinter Championship.
  • Ultradot USA Partner — Donated a scope for the prize table at the 2022 Phoenix Desert Midwinter Championship.