Defenders Of Freedom
- Assets
- $244.9k
- Revenue
- $214.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Coppell, TX
- Founding
- 08/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 81-3571494
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. This organization is a subordinate organization within 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 12/2022, Defenders Of Freedom generated $214.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $137.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (23.0%) per year over the past 5 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
TO SUPPORT DEPLOYED TROOPS, PROVIDE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND AID TO VETERANS, HELP WITH JOB SEARCHES, FACILITATE MORALE SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES, AND ASSIST IN THE GENERAL TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
ALTERNATIVE BRAIN TREATMENT FOR COMBAT VETERANS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES, FREE OF CHARGE TO THE VETERANS. THEY GO TO A CLINIC IN COLORADO FOR A TWO WEEK INTENSIVE THERAPY.
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bryan Watson President - Pittsburgh | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Robert J Casey II V/p - Pittsburgh | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Ryan Hatch V/p - Pittsburgh | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
James Fawcett V/p - Pittsburgh | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Aaron Melius Secretary - Pittsburgh | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Adam Whitaker Treasurer - Pittsburgh | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $145,848 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $134,362 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $280,210 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$66,193 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $214,017 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,810 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $186 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,197 |
| Office expenses | $1,596 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $122 |
| Travel | $4,406 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,901 |
| All other expenses | $3,244 |
| Total functional expenses | $137,931 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $191,463 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $53,433 |
| 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 | $244,896 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$50 |
| 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 | -$50 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $244,946 |
| 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 | $244,896 |