Defenders of Freedom
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.
Defenders of Freedom at a glance
In short: Defenders of Freedom reported $1K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $1,200 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $146,384
- -33.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $612,968
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $848
- +3292.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $685,497
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Defenders of Freedom funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
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
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $65K (2022). In 2024 it reported $1K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coast X Coast Foundation Fate, TX | — | $60,000 |
| Heroes on the Water Lake Dallas, TX | — | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $146,384 | $612,968 | $685,497 | $1,200 | Total only | $848 |
| 2023 | $218,913 | $797,446 | $668,826 | $1,500 | Total only | $25 |
| 2022 | $90,334 | $773,197 | $694,838 | $65,000 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $31,242 | $521,336 | $515,442 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $25,572 | $562,569 | $589,812 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Defenders of Freedom
Based on IRS filings
Defenders of Freedom is a public charity 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. In 2024, it reported $1K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $848.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Defenders of Freedom is led by Donna Cranston, Founder Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donna Cranston
Founder Executive Director
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$36K (2021) → $42K (2024)
Brad Johnson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Morris
Director & Legal Counselor
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Libby Laurent
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Maness
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Emminger
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jeremy McCown (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Danielle Selby (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Erin Stearns (2020–2021) — Director & Legal Counselor
- Former: Lucy Berroteran (2020–2021) — Director of Stores & Programs
- Former: Patrick Law (2020–2021) — Chairman
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 $42K, to Donna Cranston (Founder Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Defenders of Freedom
How much does Defenders of Freedom give each year?
Defenders of Freedom reported $1K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $2K in grants paid.
How large is Defenders of Freedom?
Defenders of Freedom reported $146K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $613K.
What is Defenders of Freedom?
Defenders of Freedom is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Coppell, TX. It holds $146K in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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