Bioethics Defense Fund
- Assets
- $727.4k
- Revenue
- $456.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Metairie, LA
- Founding
- 01/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Bioethics Defense Fund employed 3 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 12/2021, Bioethics Defense Fund generated $456.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $403.3k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUBLIC INTEREST LAW, POLICY AND EDUCATION ON THE RESTORATION OF THE FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT TO LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRO BONO LEGAL CONSULTING: BDF'S LAWYERS HAVE PROVIDED PRO BONO LEGAL CONSULTATION IN VARIOUS ONGOING FEDERAL COURT CASES AND HAVE FILED A FRIEND OF THE COURT BRIEF IN THE U.S. SUPREME COURT RELATING TO ABORTION. BDF ENGAGED IN PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGH VARIOUS MEDIA SOURCES ABOUT THE DOBBS ABORTION CASE. BDF CONSULTED ON ISSUES RELATING TO END OF LIFE, ADOPTION, ABORTION'S IMPACT ON WOMEN, AND STATE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS RELATED TO ABORTION.
EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS: BDF HAS CREATED AND DELIVERED DYNAMIC LECTURES, DEBATES, AND CUSTOM PRESENTATION AT LAW SCHOOLS, MEDICAL SCHOOLS. LAW AND MEDICAL CONFERENCES, UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, HIGH SCHOOLS, SEMINARIES, AND RELIGIOUS AND CIVIC FORUMS ON PRO-LIFE BIOETHICS TOPICS. DESPITE THE CANCELLATION OF A NUMBER OF TALKS AND SEMINARS DUE TO THE COVID-19, BDF WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY 29 ONLINE AND IN PERSON PRESENTATIONS DURING 2021.
MODEL LEGISLATION: BDF HAS PROVIDED LEGAL CONSULTATION ON ABORTION LEGISLATION IN SEVERAL STATESOVER THE YEARS, BDF HAS CONSULTED ON, DRAFTED MODEL LEGISLATION, AND TESTIFIED AS A LEGAL EXPERT IN LEGISLATIVE BODIES ON A BROAD RANGE OF BIOETHICAL ISSUES INCLUDING: ABORTION, HUMAN CLONING, DESTRUCTIVE EMBRYO RESEARCH, ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES (ART), THE RISKS AND REWARDS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, EUGENICS, SEX TRAFFICKING AND COERCED ABORTION, PRENATAL DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION, HEALTHCARE RIGHTS OF CONSCIENCE, PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED SUICIDE AND EUTHANASIA, ADVANCED CARE DIRECTIVES, AND RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POSITIVE LAW AND NATURAL LAW.
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 TELEVISION APPEARANCES AND LIVE SOCIAL MEDIA. THEY ALSO PROVIDE WRITTEN CONTENT THROUGH THE WEB, EMAILS, BLOGS, ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS, AND NEWSPAPERS AND JOURNAL ARTICLES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nikolas T Nikas President | Officer | 50 | $212,000 |
Dorinda C Bordlee Vp/secretary | Officer | 50 | $72,000 |
George Hays Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
David Lukinovich Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Leeanne Abel Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Scott Whitfield Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $47,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $406,043 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $453,543 |
| 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 | -$358 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $456,202 |
| 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. | $327,490 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $57,449 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $23,250 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,214 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,695 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,981 |
| Information technology | $1,333 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $13,600 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,528 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,230 |
| All other expenses | $26 |
| Total functional expenses | $403,347 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $186,931 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $522,311 |
| 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 | $18,204 |
| Total assets | $727,446 |
| 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 | $727,446 |
| 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 | $727,446 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Bioethics Defense Fund has recieved totaling $35,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Salutare Deum Foundation Harahan, LA PURPOSE: TO PUT LAW IN THE SERVICE OF HUMAN LIFE BY STRATEGICALLY ADVOCATING FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT TO LIFE | $25,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Texas Right To Life Committee Educational Fund Bellaire, TX | $2,727,058 | $3,546,089 |
Texas Right To Life Committee Inc Bellaire, TX | $1,804,707 | $2,276,117 |
Kerr County Christian Action Council Kerrville, TX | $1,501,384 | $1,095,070 |
Family Council Little Rock, AR | $1,058,345 | $1,361,043 |
Pregnancy Resources Of Abilene Inc Abilene, TX | $780,306 | $1,016,265 |
Coalition For Life Of Las Cruces El Paso, TX | $389,663 | $419,097 |
Parkgate Health Services Inc Tupelo, MS | $1,278,822 | $493,419 |
Oasis Medical Center Inc Corinth, MS | $310,797 | $478,649 |
Pro Life Of Navarro County Corsicana, TX | $941,632 | $735,816 |
Life Choices Pregnancy Resource Center Monroe, LA | $604,733 | $505,838 |
Bioethics Defense Fund Metairie, LA | $727,446 | $456,202 |
Family Life Solutions Inc Fort Worth, TX | $969,098 | $432,581 |