Defense Orientation Conference
Defense Orientation Conference Association (DOCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, educational association directed toward the interest of national defense without special advocacy of any particular military service or concept. See Schedule O for full mission.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$35K
-10.7% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-10.7% YoY
About Defense Orientation Conference
Based on IRS filings
Defense Orientation Conference is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in CENTREVILLE, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $86K.
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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 | $1,305,470 | $1,277,396 | $1,093,031 |
| Revenue | $502,247 | $633,624 | $423,314 |
| Expenses | $493,780 | $540,754 | $472,856 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $86,279 | $53,156 | $54,888 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hawaii First Sergeant Council ($10,000), USO Hawaii ($10,000), National Defense University (NDU) ($8,938).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Defense University (NDU) Washington, DC | Nat'l Defense Univ-support of troops & families | $8,938 |
| Hawaii First Sergeant Council Honolulu, HI | Support of troops & families | $10,000 |
| Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Kaneohe Bay Arlington, VA | Support of troops & families | $6,000 |
| USO Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Support of troops & families | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Caccamo | President | 10 | — |
| Garry Hubert | Chairperson | 12 | — |
| Frank Caccamo | Treasurer | 10 | — |
| Catherine Kane | Director | 0.15 | — |
| George Lange | Director | 0.15 | — |
| James Auffenberg | Director | 0.15 | — |
| Lori Rudin | Director | 0.15 | — |
| Paul Martin | Director | 0.15 | — |
| Scott Cosper | Director | 0.15 | — |
| Scott DeYoung | Director | 0.15 | — |
| William Baker | Director | 0.15 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Defense Orientation Conference?
Defense Orientation Conference is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in CENTREVILLE, VA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Defense Orientation Conference?
As of 2024, Defense Orientation Conference holds $1.3M in total assets with $502K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $35K in 2024.
Where does Defense Orientation Conference operate?
Defense Orientation Conference has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, New York, Texas, Utah, Virginia.
What size grants does Defense Orientation Conference award?
In 2024, Defense Orientation Conference awarded 4 grants totaling $35K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Defense Orientation Conference's EIN?
Defense Orientation Conference's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0227059. 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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