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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$146K
-33.1% YoY
Revenue
$613K
-23.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
$848
+3292.0% YoY
Expenses
$685K
+2.5% YoY
About Defenders of Freedom
Based on IRS filings
Defenders of Freedom is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in COPPELL, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $146K in total assets. Net investment income was $848.
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 | $146,384 | $218,913 | $90,334 |
| Revenue | $612,968 | $797,446 | $773,197 |
| Expenses | $685,497 | $668,826 | $694,838 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $848 | $25 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Cranston | Founder Executive Director | 36 | $42,000 |
| Erin Morris | Director/Legal Counselor | 1 | — |
| Mark Maness | Director | 1 | — |
| Brad Johnson | Director | 1 | — |
| Rob Emminger | Director | 1 | — |
| Libby Laurent | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Defenders of Freedom?
Defenders of Freedom is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in COPPELL, TX. It holds $146K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Defenders of Freedom?
As of 2024, Defenders of Freedom holds $146K in total assets with $613K in annual revenue.
Where does Defenders of Freedom operate?
Defenders of Freedom has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Defenders of Freedom's EIN?
Defenders of Freedom's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1795631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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