Potterfields Donate Over 1/4 Million for Youth Shooting Sports

by
posted on January 29, 2017
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
potter.jpg
Larry and Brenda Potterfield started life as "country kids from Missouri," and as the owners of MidwayUSA they've achieved what most kids only dream of...but they're dedicated to making sure that the next generation (and the one after that) can fulfill their own dreams. Their MidwayUSA Foundation serves to provide sustainable financial support to youth shooting sports teams, and their most recent donation of $281,280 proves how serious they are about this commitment. Last year alone, the Potterfields donated over 2 million dollars.

The MidwayUSA Foundation is a public charity working to sustain the shooting sports industry by providing long-term funding to youth shooting teams. Shooting teams with a Team Endowment Account can draw 5 percent of their account balance each year to use for team expenses. The funds can be used for ammunition, uniforms, entry fees, travel costs and more. In 2017, Larry and Brenda have committed to a 2:1 matching program, administered by the MidwayUSA Foundation. The program allows private donors to designate a specific shooting team to benefit 100 percent from their donation. Funds returned to Team Endowment Accounts that teams generate from MidwayUSA Foundation fundraisers will also be eligible for a donation match. 

Would you like to see how you can be involved with the MidwayUSA dream? Click here for more!

Latest

Bachman Treestand Safety Lede
Bachman Treestand Safety Lede

Let's Make Every Month Treestand Safety Month

August may be the official Treestand Safety Awareness Month, but its lessons carry on year-round.

NRA-ILA Grassroots Spotlight: Turning Point USA’s Student Action Summit

The kids are all right: Young conservatives center the Second Amendment at TPUSA's July gathering.

First Impressions: Henry Mini Bolt Youth G2 Rifle

This single-shot bolt-action rifle is perfect for training new shooters in gun safety and marksmanship.

How to Stay Safe While Dove Hunting

It’s almost time to pull out the dove stools and decoys and head afield. Here are some tips to stay safe while enjoying the first hunt of the season!

NRA Family Events: SK Gives Back Sporting Clays Open

This exciting event marks the beginning of a new tradition in support of the vibrant communities of St. Augustine and St. Johns County, Florida. 

MidwayUSA Foundation: $14 Million in Cash Grants in 2025 (So Far!)

This year, 1,487 youth shooting teams received a cash grant, and the payouts averaged $5,225.

Interests



Get the best of NRA Family delivered to your inbox.