Defending The Republic Inc
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Founding
- Data as of
- 11/2023
- EIN
- 85-3930804
Organization Overview
Defending The Republic Inc is located in Dallas, TX. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Defending The Republic Inc 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 11/2023, Defending The Republic Inc generated $1.1m 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 (59.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 11/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEFENDING THE REPUBLIC, INC. (DTR) SEEKS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A REPUBLIC AND TO TAKE ACTIONS IN COURTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO PROTECT ELECTION INTEGRITY AND THE INDIVIDUAL FREEDOMS ENSHRINED IN OUR CONSTITUTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEFEND AND PROTECT THE REPUBLIC - LITIGATION. THE ORGANIZATION TAKES A PROACTIVE POSITION BY CHALLENGING ISSUES AND INSTANCES OF GOVERNMENT OVERREACH AND ABUSE OF INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS ON A FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVEL THROUGH ITS ATTORNEYS WHO USE THE COURT SYSTEM TO BRING ACTIONS AND LITIGATE CASES OF CONSTITUTIONAL INFRINGEMENT.
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ITS WEBSITES, NEWSLETTERS, SPEAKERS, SEMINARS, WEBINARS, AND ALL OTHER FORMS OF COMMUNICATION TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE PUBLIC OF THEIR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS ENSHRINED IN THE CONSTITUTION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES UPDATES ON CURRENT LITIGATION AND NEWS REGARDING ELECTION INTEGRITY, GOVERNMENT OVERREACH, AND OTHER SOCIAL MEASURES.
DEFEND AND PROTECT THE REPUBLIC- ADVOCACY: THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES THE PASSAGE OF LAWS IN ALL AREAS OF CONCERN REGARDING AN INDIVIDUALS RIGHTS UNDER THE CONSTITUTION THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMS SUCH AS CIVIL AND CORPORATE GRANTS TO HELP FUND RELATED EFFORTS IN SUPPORT OF OUR MISSION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Abidin Director | Trustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Neal Coker Director | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Walter Herbert Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Sidney Powell President/tr | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Mary Pat Coughlin CFO | Officer | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Rafferty Law Group Llc Legal | 11/29/23 | $366,481 |
Maax Consulting Group Inc Admin/tech Supp | 11/29/23 | $197,000 |
Johnson Brandon Esq Legal | 11/29/23 | $255,000 |
Travis Miller Esquire Legal | 11/29/23 | $192,000 |
Abigail Fyye Llc Legal | 11/29/23 | $186,000 |
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 | $938,139 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $938,139 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $185,374 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,689 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,129,202 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $66,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,901 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,598,078 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,426 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $579,960 |
| Advertising and promotion | $37,316 |
| Office expenses | $9,679 |
| Information technology | $3,682 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $180,862 |
| Travel | $32,845 |
| 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 | $57,915 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $295 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,690,955 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $80,620 |
| 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 | $34,228 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $163,904 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $110,537 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,251,699 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,640,988 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,555 |
| 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 | $24,555 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,616,433 |
| 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 | $3,640,988 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Defending The Republic Inc has awarded $725,128 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CYBER NINJA PURPOSE: EQUIPMENT | $700,128 |
DEFENDING THE REPUBLIC- PAC PURPOSE: LITIGATION SUPPORT | $25,000 |