The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc is located in Washington, DC. 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 12/2021, Constitutional Defense Fund Inc generated $3.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Constitutional Defense Fund Inc has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $6,065,650. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE ORIGINAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE US CONSTITUTION, FURTHER LIMIT GOVERNMENT, PROTECT TRADITIONAL AMERICAN VALUES AND INDIVIDUAL LIBERTIES, AND PROMOTE HUMAN DIGNITY
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 IN MATTERS OF LITIGATION THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND TO CONDUCT FURTHER RESEARCH RELATED TO THE MISSION OF CDF
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dale Sutherland Chairman | Officer | 5 | $85,000 |
Chris Clover Director | Trustee | 1 | $2,955 |
Joe Abdalla Director | Trustee | 1 | $2,500 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $3,770,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,770,000 |
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 | $3,770,000 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,460,650 |
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 | $10,727 |
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 | $158,250 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $500 |
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 | $25 |
Total functional expenses | $3,630,152 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,879,840 |
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 | $1,879,840 |
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 | $297 |
Total liabilities | $297 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,879,543 |
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 | $1,879,840 |
Over the last fiscal year, The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc has awarded $3,455,650 in support to 9 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
COOOPER & KIRK PLLC PURPOSE: 2ND AMENDMENT DEFENS | $2,760,000 |
Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: 2ND AMENDMENT DEFENS | $285,000 |
Upland, CA PURPOSE: 2ND AMENDMENT DEFENS | $105,000 |
LIBERTY STRATEGIES INC PURPOSE: 2ND AMENDMENT DEFENS | $90,000 |
JOSHPE MOONEY PALTZIK LLP PURPOSE: 2ND AMENDMENT DEFENS | $80,000 |
Washington, DC | | $58,750 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc has recieved totaling $3,770,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: for general operations | $3,770,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Homefree Usa Inc Landover, MD | $5,280,798 | $17,895,333 |
James Family Charitable Foundation Charlottesville, VA | $171,150,056 | $16,638,935 |
Silver Valley Research Foundation Mclean, VA | $1,699,232 | $12,100,000 |
Helvetas Usa Washington, DC | $584,936 | $9,906,698 |
Asbury Foundation Inc Frederick, MD | $52,948,136 | $11,506,831 |
York Foundation Herndon, VA | $79,294,285 | $7,194,037 |
Taubman Foundation For The Arts Roanoke, VA | $20,057,493 | $918,229 |
Skillsource Group Inc Vienna, VA | $1,796,857 | $6,906,902 |
Fauna & Flora International Usa Inc Washintgon, DC | $2,602,858 | $7,350,946 |
Kennedy Krieger Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | $94,709,715 | $9,828,353 |
Shrm Foundation Inc Alexandria, VA | $28,442,463 | $5,612,637 |
Alleghany Foundation Covington, VA | $55,551,953 | $7,941,608 |