Defenders Of Freedom

Group Return
  • Coppell, TX
  • Tax exemption issued: 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.

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. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Organizations with gross receipts of less than $50,000 can file the form 990-N postcard filing, which doesn’t include financial details. All 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

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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

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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 Mccown (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

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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 Mccown (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

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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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