The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Vienna, VA
- Founding
- 06/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 82-3203438
Organization Overview
The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc is located in Vienna, VA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Constitutional Defense Fund Inc 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, Constitutional Defense Fund Inc generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Constitutional Defense Fund Inc has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $6,618,650. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS IS TO PROMOTE AND SECURE AMERICANS' CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS. WE AIM TO DEFEND AND STRENGTHEN THOSE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS THROUGH METHODS THAT WILL INCLUDE LITIGATION AND OTHER MEANS, AND TO EDUCATION MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DISTRIBUTION OF GRANT FUNDS - CDF APPROVES REQUESTS AND PROVIDES GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE DEFENSE OF THE US CONSTITUTION THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
LITIGATION ASSISTANCE - CDF PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN LITIGATION ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO ATTACKS ON THE US CONSTITUTION AND FREEDOMS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
RESEARCH - CDF CONDUCTS RESEARCH RELATED TO FURTHERING THE MISSION OF PROTECTING AND DEFENDING THE US CONSTITUTION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dale Sutherland President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $85,719 |
Joe Abdalla Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $2,500 |
Lucius Thompson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $2,500 |
Chris Clover Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $2,500 |
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 | $3,675,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,675,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,675,000 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $553,000 |
| 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. | $93,219 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $76,075 |
| 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 | $3,271,158 |
| 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 | $56,275 |
| Advertising and promotion | $300 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,973,952 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,580,591 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $1,580,591 |
| 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 | $1,580,591 |
| 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 | $1,580,591 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc has awarded $553,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE ABIGAIL ADAMS INSTITUTE PURPOSE: CONSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH | $23,000 |
CLAREMONT INSTITUTE FOR PROCESS STUDIES PURPOSE: CONSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH | $100,000 |
FIREARMS POLICY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: 2ND AMENDMENT DEFENSE | $380,000 |
SECOND AMENDMENT FOUNDATION PURPOSE: 2ND AMENDMENT DEFENSE | $50,000 |