Defending the Republic Inc
Defending the Republic, inc. (DTR) seeks to educate the public on what it means to be a republic and to take actions in courts across the country to protect election integrity and the individual freedoms enshrined in our constitution.
Defending the Republic Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,105,924
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,796,594
- +236.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $174,721
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $4,447,908
- +65.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Defending the Republic Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $725K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cyber Ninja Sarasota, FL | Maricopa Co. Audit | $7,182 |
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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 | $3,105,924 | $3,796,594 | $4,447,908 | — | — | $174,721 |
| 2023 | $3,640,988 | $1,129,202 | $2,690,955 | — | — | $185,374 |
| 2022 | $5,622,507 | $1,305,332 | $4,538,898 | $7,182 | 1 | $39,152 |
| 2021 | $9,177,885 | $16,397,192 | $7,985,340 | $725,128 | 2 | $879 |
About Defending the Republic Inc
Based on IRS filings
Defending the Republic Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $175K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Defending the Republic Inc is led by Sidney Powell, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sidney Powell
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$20K (2024)
Michael Abidin
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter Herbert
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Pat Coughlin
CFO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Neal Coker (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $20K, to Sidney Powell (President/Tr).
Frequently asked questions about Defending the Republic Inc
How large is Defending the Republic Inc?
Defending the Republic Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.
What is Defending the Republic Inc?
Defending the Republic Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Defending the Republic Inc operate?
Defending the Republic Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Texas.
What is Defending the Republic Inc's EIN?
Defending the Republic Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3930804. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021 (received by the IRS October 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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