Common Defense Civic Engagement is located in New York, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Common Defense Civic Engagement employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Common Defense Civic Engagement is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Common Defense Civic Engagement generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 54.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 64.0% per year over the past 3 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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:
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TO PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AMONG VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES. IT IS A DIVERSE, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION DRIVEN BY U.S. VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILY MEMBERS WHO ARE FIGHTING TO PRESERVE THE CORE VALUES THEY SWORE TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND. TOGETHER, THE ORGANIZATION VOWS TO PROTECT COMMUNITIES FROM HATE AND VIOLENCE, TO SERVE ON THE FRONT LINES FOR SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND GLOBAL JUSTICE, AND TO CHAMPION A TRULY EQUITABLE AND REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AMONG VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES. IT IS A DIVERSE, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION DRIVEN BY U.S. VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILY MEMBERS WHO ARE FIGHTING TO PRESERVE THE CORE VALUES THEY SWORE TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND. TOGETHER, THE ORGANIZATION VOWS TO PROTECT COMMUNITIES FROM HATE AND VIOLENCE, TO SERVE ON THE FRONT LINES FOR SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND GLOBAL JUSTICE, AND TO CHAMPION A TRULY EQUITABLE AND REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jose Vasquez Executive Direc | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $87,171 |
Bennie Williams Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Judith Leblanc Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jonathan Smucker Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Shailly Gupta Barnes Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kerri Evelyn Harris Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $2,910,495 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,910,495 |
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 | $2,910,495 |
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. | $87,171 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $87,171 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $727,707 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,096 |
Payroll taxes | $88,369 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $224,686 |
Advertising and promotion | $61,641 |
Office expenses | $35,779 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $21,215 |
Travel | $95,618 |
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 | $16,670 |
Total functional expenses | $2,710,853 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $599,694 |
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 | $599,694 |
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 | $599,694 |
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 | $599,694 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Common Defense Civic Engagement has recieved totaling $1,575,250.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING | $1,060,000 |
Open Society Policy Center Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT POLICY ADVOCACY | $300,000 |
North Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $140,250 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $50,000 |
Communications Workers Of America Afl-Cio Clc Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Onward Together New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Veterans Multi-Service Center Inc Philadelphia, PA | $4,990,474 | $14,923,218 |
Soldier On Inc Pittsfield, MA | $26,254,508 | $13,386,266 |
Americas Vetdogs The Veterans K9 Corps Inc Smithtown, NY | $4,103,216 | $9,390,820 |
United Spinal Association Inc Kew Gardens, NY | $8,457,849 | $8,910,555 |
Coast Guard Foundation Inc Stonington, CT | $21,630,462 | $10,406,014 |
Usa Veteran And Military Support Foundation Inc Buzzards Bay, MA | $1,068 | $7,423,561 |
Veterans Leadership Program Of Western Pennsylvania Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $2,368,240 | $7,560,705 |
Veterans North East Outreach Center Inc Haverhill, MA | $8,243,940 | $5,723,835 |
Veterans Outreach Center Inc Rochester, NY | $10,292,940 | $5,967,513 |
Army Aviation Association Of America Inc Monroe, CT | $11,637,681 | $3,912,077 |
Veterans Research Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | $4,865,557 | $2,533,091 |
American Legion Wormleysburg, PA | $6,891,300 | $3,184,606 |