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Defenders Of Freedom

Group Return
  • Coppell, TX
  • Tax-exempt since Aug. 2015
  • EIN: 81-3571494

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Gift Distribution (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$177k (2023)

Expenses
$254k (2023)

Total Assets
$115k (2023)

Total Liabilities
−$50 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2016 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
$177,473
Expenses
$253,819
Net Income
-$76,346
Net Assets
$115,167
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $223,579
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$46,106
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 $115,117
Total Liabilities -$50
Net Assets $115,167
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bryan Watson (President Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Robert J Casey Ii (V/P Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Hatch (V/P Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
James Fawcett (V/P Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Melius (Secretary Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Adam Whitaker (Treasurer Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Donna Cranston (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hughes (President Kansas City) $0 $0 $0
Brandi Hughes (Sec/Treas Kansas City) $0 $0 $0
Chris Blom (Vice President Kansas City) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Wells (President Florida) $0 $0 $0
Rob Vickers (Director Florida) $0 $0 $0
Martin Angulo (Director Florida) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Caldwell (Director Florida) $0 $0 $0
Travis Schefcik (Director Florida) $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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$214,017
Expenses
$137,931
Net Income
$76,086
Net Assets
$244,946
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $280,210
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$66,193
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 $244,896
Total Liabilities -$50
Net Assets $244,946
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bryan Watson (President Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Robert J Casey Ii (V/P Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Hatch (V/P Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
James Fawcett (V/P Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Melius (Secretary Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Adam Whitaker (Treasurer Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Wells (Ceo Florida) $0 $0 $0
Jim Vechery (Vice President Florida) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Caldwell (Director Florida) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hughes (Director Florida) $0 $0 $0
Marty Angulo (Director Florida) $0 $0 $0
Donna Cranston (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hughes (President Kansas City) $0 $0 $0
Brandi Hughes (Sec/Treas Kansas City) $0 $0 $0
Chris Blom (Vice President Kansas City) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$140,200
Expenses
$111,160
Net Income
$29,040
Net Assets
$115,254
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $66,646
47.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $73,554
52.5%
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 $115,254
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $115,254
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bryan Watson (President Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Robert J Casey Ii (V/P Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Hatch (V/P Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
James Fawcett (V/P Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Melius (Secretary Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Adam Whitaker (Treasurer Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Wells (Ceo Florida) $0 $0 $0
Marin Angulo (Director Florida) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Spadaro (Director Florida) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hughes (Director Florida) $0 $0 $0
Kieu Vo (Director Florida) $0 $0 $0
Donna Cranston (Executive 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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$94,436
Expenses
$47,172
Net Income
$47,264
Net Assets
$87,587
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $72,552
76.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $21,884
23.2%
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 $87,587
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $87,587
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bryan Watson (President Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Robert J Casey Ii (V/P Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Hatch (V/P Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
James Fawcett (V/P Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Melius (Secretary Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Adam Whitaker (Treasurer Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Wells (Ceo Florida) $0 $0 $0
Marin Angulo (Director Florida) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Spadaro (Director Florida) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hughes (Director Florida) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Johnson (Director Florida) $0 $0 $0
Donna Cranston (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 14, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$642,952
Expenses
$691,234
Net Income
-$48,282
Net Assets
$83,522
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $630,779
98.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,701
1.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,472
0.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $13,500
2.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,875
4.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $102,796
Total Liabilities $19,274
Net Assets $83,522

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$675,384
Expenses
$758,076
Net Income
-$82,692
Net Assets
$109,268
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $620,269
91.8%
Program Services $43,458
6.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,653
1.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4
0.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $78,471
10.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $129,354
Total Liabilities $20,086
Net Assets $109,268
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donna Cranston (Ceo/ Founder Tx) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Law (Director Tx) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Mc Cown (Director Tx) $0 $0 $0
Todd Moore (Treasurer Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Anna Cehelsky (President Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Robert J Casey Ii (V/P Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Watson (Secretary Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Danielle Selby (Secretary Tx) $0 $0 $0
Michael Carnell (Veteran Representative) $0 $0 $0
Erin Stearns (Director/Legal Counselor) $0 $0 $0
Lucy Berroteran (Director Of Stores And Programs) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 3, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$578,180
Expenses
$510,992
Net Income
$67,188
Net Assets
$191,960
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $573,927
99.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,404
0.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$1,151
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $76,168
14.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $200,456
Total Liabilities $8,496
Net Assets $191,960
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donna Cranston (Ceo/ Founder Tx) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Lewallen (Wounded Veteran Representative) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Law (Director Tx) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Law (Treasurer Tx) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Mc Cown (Director Tx) $0 $0 $0
Todd Moore (Treasurer Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Anna Cehelsky (President Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Robert J Casey Ii (V/P Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Watson (Secretary Pittsburgh) $0 $0 $0
Danielle Selby (Secretary Tx) $0 $0 $0
Michael Carnell (Veteran Representative) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 8, 2018

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$350,917
Expenses
$375,872
Net Income
-$24,955
Net Assets
$123,009
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $362,754
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$10,823
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$1,014
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $35,611
9.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $130,531
Total Liabilities $7,522
Net Assets $123,009

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990

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