Defenders Of Freedom
- Assets
- $218.9k
- Revenue
- $797.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Coppell, TX
- Founding
- 08/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 20-1795631
Organization Overview
Defenders Of Freedom is located in Coppell, TX. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (P58) the organization is classified as: Gift Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Defenders Of Freedom employed 2 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Defenders Of Freedom is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Defenders Of Freedom generated $797.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $668.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.8% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING POST 9/11 VETERANS WITH EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, TREATMENT FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND MORALE BUILDING ACTIVITIES, FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BRAIN TREATMENT FOR COMBAT VETERANS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES, FREE OF CHARGE TO THE VETERANS. THIS INCLUDES TRAVEL, LODGING, BRAIN TREATMENT, SUPPLEMENTS, AND TRANSPORTATION AS NEEDED.
MORALE SUPPORT FOR VETERANS INCLUDES VETERANS JOINING IN ACTIVITIES FOR SUPPORT WITH EACH OTHER. GOLFING AND SHOOTING ARE OUR TWO BIGGEST ACTIVITIES WE PROVIDE TO VETERANS TO CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER.
DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM PAID EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING HOMELESS, PAYING RENTS/MORTGAGES TO KEEP VETERANS FROM BECOMING HOMELESS, UTILIITIES, CAR PAYMENTS, INSURANCE, REPAIRS, AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Donna Cranston Founder Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 36 | $38,000 |
Jeremy Mccown Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Erin Morris Director/legal Counselor | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Maness Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brad Johnson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rob Emminger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $18,124 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $733,546 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $751,670 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $25 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $45,751 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $797,446 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $398,040 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,800 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $50,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,552 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,807 |
| Advertising and promotion | $25,755 |
| Office expenses | $3,414 |
| Information technology | $15,071 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,834 |
| Travel | $71,836 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $198 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $408 |
| Total functional expenses | $668,826 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $206,888 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,025 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $218,913 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $218,913 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $218,913 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Defenders Of Freedom has awarded $65,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COAST X COAST FOUNDATION | | | $60,000 |
HEROES ON THE WATER | | | $5,000 |