Citizens Defending Freedom USA Inc
Citizens Defending Freedom USA empowers and equips American citizens to defend their freedoms and liberties at the local level. By streamlining and simplifying activism, we support and champion American citizens who want to stand up for their independence.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+65.0% YoY
Revenue
$3.1M
+56.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$-28,496
Expenses
$2.0M
+2.9% YoY
About Citizens Defending Freedom USA Inc
Based on IRS filings
Citizens Defending Freedom USA Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in MULBERRY, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,118,082 | $1,283,565 | $1,002,474 |
| Revenue | $3,072,399 | $1,958,069 | $3,378,407 |
| Expenses | $1,993,020 | $1,937,765 | $3,206,048 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-28,496 | — | — |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
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 | 3 | — |
| Kevin Respress | Director and Secretary | 5 | — |
| Steve Maxwell | President / Exec. Director | 33 | — |
| Jim McClain | Director (Part Year) | 40 | — |
| Keith Rose | Director | 6 | — |
| Keith Smith | Director | 3 | — |
| Steve Blackwelder | CEO | 35 | $114,102 |
| Jonathan Hullihan | General Counsel & Director | 40 | $230,022 |
| Seth Jahn | Director of Security | 40 | $151,470 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Citizens Defending Freedom USA Inc?
As of 2024, Citizens Defending Freedom USA Inc holds $2.1M in total assets with $3.1M in annual revenue.
Where does Citizens Defending Freedom USA Inc operate?
Citizens Defending Freedom USA Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Texas.
What is Citizens Defending Freedom USA Inc's EIN?
Citizens Defending Freedom USA Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3962026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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