Nonprofit · EIN 20-1795631
DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
Tax-exempt · COPPELL, TX 75019
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $612,968 | $685,497 | -$72,529 | $146,384 | $0 | $146,384 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $797,446 | $668,826 | $128,620 | $218,913 | $0 | $218,913 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $594,610
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $848
- Net income from fundraising events
- $17,510
- Other revenue
- $17,510
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $416,421
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $42,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $53,052
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $102,323
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $10,300
- Travel
- $80,036
- Program services (functional)
- $638,666
- Management and general (functional)
- $39,281
- Fundraising (functional)
- $7,550
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $218,913
- Total assets, end of year
- $146,384
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $146,384
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $146,384
- Gross receipts
- $676,222
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 38
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Cranston | Founder Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 36 | $42,000 |
| Erin Morris | Director/Legal Counselor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Maness | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brad Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rob Emminger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Libby Laurent | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Cranston | Founder Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 36 | $38,000 |
| Jeremy McCown | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Erin Morris | Director/Legal Counselor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Maness | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brad Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rob Emminger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Libby Laurent | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 320 S STATE HIGHWAY 121 N STE 208, COPPELL, TX 75019-3892
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Donna Cranston, 320 Highway 121 Ste 208, Coppell, TX 75019
- Signed the 990
- Donna Cranston, Executive Director
- Phone
- (214) 232-4962
- Website
- defendersoffreedom.us
- Return prepared by
- Schnaufer & Walker PC
Mission
Defenders of Freedom is committed to supporting Post 9/11 Veterans with emergency financial assistance, treatment for traumatic brain injury and morale building activities, for a smooth transition to civilian life.
Program accomplishments
- Brain treatment for combat Veterans with traumatic brain injuries, free of charge to the Veterans. This includes travel, lodging, brain treatment, supplements, and transportation as needed.Expenses $625,642 · grants $415,221
- Morale Support for Veterans includes Veterans joining in activities for support with each other. Golfing and shooting are our two biggest activities we provide to Veterans to connect with one another.Expenses $13,024
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1795631
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P58)
- Group exemption
- 6157 (5 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $146,384
- Income (IRS master file)
- $676,222
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $612,968 | $685,497 | $146,384 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $797,446 | $668,826 | $218,913 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $773,197 | $694,838 | $90,334 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-1795631).
Questions about DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
- What is the EIN of DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM is 20-1795631.
- Is DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Donna Cranston.
- Who are the officers and directors of DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $42,000 (Donna Cranston, Founder Executive Director).
- How much revenue does DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $612,968, expenses of $685,497 and total assets of $146,384 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (5)
- DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM EIN 81-3571494 · COPPELL, TX · last filed 990 for 2023
- DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM EIN 85-1324168 · MILTON, FL · last filed 990-EZ for 2024
- DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM EIN 87-2928163 · KANSAS CITY, MO · last filed 990-N for 2022
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- SCOTT YOUNG FOR HUMANITY 1ST EIN 39-2355844 · last filed 990 for 2025
- BRINKER FAMILY FUND INC EIN 75-2901255 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ITSERVE ALLIANCE CSR EIN 84-3887477 · last filed 990 for 2024
- TEXAS ALLIANCE OF YMCAS EIN 87-1554029 · last filed 990 for 2024
- LOVE FOR KIDS INC EIN 75-1647732 · last filed 990 for 2024
- MSKV - FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION EIN 92-1341767 · last filed 990-PF for 2025
- DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM EIN 81-3571494 · last filed 990 for 2023