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Rule Of Law Defense Fund

  • Washington, DC
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 2014
  • EIN: 46-5130903

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Civic leagues, social welfare organizations and local associations of employees, created to promote community welfare for charitable, educational or recreational purposes.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Human Service Organizations - Multipurpose (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$4.01M (2023)

Expenses
$2.45M (2023)

Total Assets
$2.02M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2014 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,014,200
Expenses
$2,450,583
Net Income
$1,563,617
Net Assets
$2,021,980
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,014,200
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,021,980
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,021,980
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Johnson (President) $0 $221,375 $22,132
Lee Russell (Treasurer) $0 $199,237 $19,770
Lynn Fitch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Austin Knudsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sean Reyes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Skrmetti (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brenna Bird (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Hilgers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Kobach (Director) $0 $0 $0
Raul Labrador (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,065,892
Expenses
$2,695,896
Net Income
$369,996
Net Assets
$458,363
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,065,892
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $11,000
0.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $458,363
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $458,363
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Johnson (President) $0 $201,250 $18,977
Lee Russell (Treasurer) $0 $181,125 $19,592
Steve Marshall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Fitch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Austin Knudsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sean Reyes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Cameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Skrmetti (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$951,175
Expenses
$1,332,900
Net Income
-$381,725
Net Assets
$88,367
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $951,175
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $12,000
0.9%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $91,497
Total Liabilities $3,130
Net Assets $88,367
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Russell (Treasurer) $0 $171,792 $16,345
Adam Piper (Former President (1/11/21)) $0 $160,692 $6,671
David Johnson (President) $0 $107,636 $11,193
Steve Marshall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Fitch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Austin Knudsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sean Reyes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Cameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,425,525
Expenses
$2,246,852
Net Income
$178,673
Net Assets
$470,092
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,425,525
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $470,092
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $470,092
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Adam Piper (President) $0 $289,577 $22,312
Lee Russell (Treasurer) $0 $169,950 $15,900
Steve Marshall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Fitch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Austin Knudsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sean Reyes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Cameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Johnson (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 16, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML
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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,440,349
Expenses
$2,248,637
Net Income
$191,712
Net Assets
$291,419
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,440,349
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $12,000
0.5%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $291,498
Total Liabilities $79
Net Assets $291,419

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,250,000
Expenses
$2,525,936
Net Income
-$275,936
Net Assets
$99,707
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,250,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $56,938
2.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,006
Total Liabilities $28,299
Net Assets $99,707

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$907,000
Expenses
$937,024
Net Income
-$30,024
Net Assets
$375,643
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $907,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $15,000
1.6%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $454,551
Total Liabilities $78,908
Net Assets $375,643

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,072,000
Expenses
$720,366
Net Income
$351,634
Net Assets
$405,667
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,072,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $25,700
3.6%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $405,667
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $405,667

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$953,710
Expenses
$1,135,475
Net Income
-$181,765
Net Assets
$54,031
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $953,710
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,000
1.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $54,872
Total Liabilities $841
Net Assets $54,031

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$855,000
Expenses
$627,760
Net Income
$227,240
Net Assets
$236,636
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $855,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $236,740
Total Liabilities $104
Net Assets $236,636

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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