Bioethics Defense Fund
- Assets
- $665.2k
- Revenue
- $293.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Metairie, LA
- Founding
- 01/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 72-1528220
Organization Overview
Bioethics Defense Fund is located in Metairie, LA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (R62) the organization is classified as: Right to Life, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Bioethics Defense Fund employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bioethics Defense Fund 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 12/2022, Bioethics Defense Fund generated $293.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $355.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.7%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUBLIC INTEREST LAW AND EDUCATION ON THE RESTORATION OF THE FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT TO LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS: BDF HAS CREATED AND DELIVERED DYNAMIC LECTURES, DEBATES, AND CUSTOM PRESENTATIONS AT LAW AND MEDICAL SCHOOLS AND CONFERENCES, UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, HIGH SCHOOLS, SEMINARIES, AND RELIGIOUS AND CIVIC FORUMS ON PRO-LIFE BIOETHICS TOPICS. BDF WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY 29 ONLINE AND IN PERSON PRESENTATIONS DURING 2022.
MEDIA APPEARANCES: BDF'S LAWYERS HAVE SPOKEN AS MEDIA EXPERTS AND SPOKESPERSONS ON VARIOUS PRO-LIFE BIOETHICAL ISSUES. BDF'S LEGAL TEAM HAS PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL CONTENT THROUGH RADIO AND THEY ALSO PROVIDE WRITTEN CONTENT THROUGH THE WEB & EMAILS.
BDF CO-DRAFTED A BOOK, ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION, ON END OF LIFE MORAL DECISION MAKING.
PRO BONO LAW: BDF CO-FILED A FRIEND OF THE COURT BRIEF IN THE U.S. SUPREME COURT RELATING TO CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES IMPACTING HEALTHCARE RIGHT OF CONSCIENCE. BDF ENGAGED IN PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGH A MEDIA SOURCE ABOUT THE DOBBS ABORTION CASE. BDF CONSULTED ON ISSUES RELATING TO END OF LIFE DECISION MAKING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anthony J Bordlee Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
David Lukinovich Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Leeanne Abel Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Jeannette Decelles-Zwerneman Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Madeline Moreira Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Corey Frank Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $287,180 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $287,180 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $103 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $605 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $293,696 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $265,999 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,950 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $780 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,984 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,295 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $30,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $10,077 |
| Information technology | $3,276 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $23,580 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,913 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $30 |
| Total functional expenses | $355,934 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $130,059 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $522,414 |
| 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 | $12,735 |
| Total assets | $665,208 |
| 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 | $665,208 |
| 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 | $665,208 |