Citizen Action Defense Fund
To sustain, defend and provide the means to preserve the individual constitutional rights of all washingtonians, including freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of association, freedom of movement, due process and equal protection, particularly during declared states of emergencies, and to carry on other charitable activities associated with this purpose as allowed by law.
Citizen Action Defense Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $33,574
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $736,646
- +71.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $734,746
- +71.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Citizen Action Defense Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lucy Burns Institute Middleton, WI | To pilot and complete research regarding judicial bias in the legal system. | $17,850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,574 | $736,646 | $734,746 | — | — |
| 2023 | $31,674 | $430,726 | $429,441 | $17,850 | 1 |
| 2021 | $15,495 | $36,750 | $81,270 | — | — |
| 2020 | $33,649 | $144,325 | $110,676 | — | — |
About Citizen Action Defense Fund
Based on IRS filings
Citizen Action Defense Fund is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Olympia, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $34K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Citizen Action Defense Fund is led by Jackson Maynard, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jackson Maynard
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$137K (2023) → $328K (2024)
Dann Mead Smith
Chairman of the Board
Director → Chair, 2023
Chair → Chairman of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul S. Graves
Board Director
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Board Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Williamson
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Gordon
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Andrew R. Stokesbary (2020–2021) — Director & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $328K, to Jackson Maynard (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Citizen Action Defense Fund
How large is Citizen Action Defense Fund?
Citizen Action Defense Fund reported $34K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $737K.
What is Citizen Action Defense Fund?
Citizen Action Defense Fund is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Olympia, WA. It holds $34K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Citizen Action Defense Fund operate?
Citizen Action Defense Fund has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Citizen Action Defense Fund's EIN?
Citizen Action Defense Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0910069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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