To promote civic engagement among veterans and military families. It is a diverse, grassroots organization driven by U.S. veterans and military family members who are fighting to preserve the core values they swore to uphold and defend. Together, the Organization vows to protect communities from hate and violence, to serve on the front lines for social, economic, and global justice, and to champion a truly equitable and representative democracy.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$465K
+127.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$38K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$38K
About Common Defense Civic Engagement Inc
Based on IRS filings
Common Defense Civic Engagement Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $465K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $38K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $464,536 | $204,413 | $823,499 |
| Revenue | $1,042,715 | $505,739 | $1,612,291 |
| Expenses | $793,945 | $1,103,182 | $1,473,011 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Common Defense Education Fund ($37,750).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMON DEFENSE EDUCATION FUND NEW YORK, NY | EDUCATION & TRAINING | $37,750 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSE VASQUEZ | Executive Dir. | 20 | $139,700 |
| Jessica James | Development Direct | 20 | $129,100 |
| Perry O'Brien | Sr Campaigns Direc | 20 | $126,600 |
| Joanna Sweatt | Organizing Direct | 20 | $112,000 |
| Naveed Shah | Political Director | 20 | $109,050 |
| Janice Jamison | Training Direct | 20 | $105,481 |
| JULIE OLIVER | Treasurer | 2 | $45,000 |
| BILL RAY | MEMBER AT LARGE | 2 | — |
| Brian Garcia | Chair | 2 | — |
| Jeff Quiggle | Secretary | 2 | — |
| SHAILLY GUPTA BARNES | MEMBER AT LARGE | 2 | — |
| JEFF BLUM | MEMBER AT LARGE | 2 | — |
| QASIM RASHID | MEMBER AT LARGE | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Common Defense Civic Engagement Inc?
Common Defense Civic Engagement Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $465K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Common Defense Civic Engagement Inc?
As of 2024, Common Defense Civic Engagement Inc holds $465K in total assets with $1.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $38K in 2024.
Where does Common Defense Civic Engagement Inc operate?
Common Defense Civic Engagement Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does Common Defense Civic Engagement Inc award?
In 2024, Common Defense Civic Engagement Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $38K — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Common Defense Civic Engagement Inc's EIN?
Common Defense Civic Engagement Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3156982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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