Citizens Defending Freedom Foundation Inc
Citizens Defending Freedom Foundation engages in training and educational activities for county citizens. These activities consist of two key components: Civic Education and Civic Engagement.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$437K
+153.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$100K
About Citizens Defending Freedom Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Citizens Defending Freedom Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in MULBERRY, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $437K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $70.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $437,451 | $172,416 | $607,778 |
| Revenue | $5,499,048 | $2,676,897 | $1,616,299 |
| Expenses | $5,716,705 | $4,074,217 | $1,748,562 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $70 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Bendett | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| John Durham | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Kevin Respress | Director and Secretary | 1 | — |
| Steve Maxwell | President / Exec. Director | 3 | $251,830 |
| Jim McClain | Director (Part-Year) | 1 | — |
| Keith Rose | Director | 2 | — |
| Keith Smith | Director | 1 | — |
| Steve Blackwelder | CEO | 5 | — |
| Holly Kesler | GA State Director | 5 | $101,009 |
| James Bruner | General Counsel | 5 | $137,411 |
| Luis Cabrera | TX Faith Director | 5 | $107,320 |
| Melinda Preston | TX County Director | 5 | $100,532 |
| Sarah Calamunci | FL State Director | 5 | $101,009 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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