Main Street Defense Fund
The Main Street Defense Fund exists to promote policies that put working American families first - not government.
Main Street Defense Fund at a glance
In short: Main Street Defense Fund gave $125K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $41,667
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $618,638
- +94.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Main Street Defense Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rescuing the American Drea ($50K). Together the top 3 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rescuing the American Drea Alexandria, VA | General support | $50,000 |
| Saving Texas Austin, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Working for America Policy Alexandria, VA | General support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $618,638 | $523,200 | $222,458 | $125,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $317,896 | $323,000 | $5,104 | — | — |
About Main Street Defense Fund
Based on IRS filings
Main Street Defense Fund is a public charity, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $619K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $125K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Main Street Defense Fund is led by Robert Saparow, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Saparow
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Herbert Swender
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Main Street Defense Fund
How much does Main Street Defense Fund give each year?
Main Street Defense Fund gave $125K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Main Street Defense Fund's typical grant size?
Main Street Defense Fund's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $41,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Main Street Defense Fund give grants?
Main Street Defense Fund gives mostly in Virginia: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does Main Street Defense Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Main Street Defense Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Main Street Defense Fund?
Main Street Defense Fund reported $619K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $523K.
What is Main Street Defense Fund's EIN?
Main Street Defense Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3394057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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