Main Street Defense Fund
The Main Street Defense Fund exists to promote policies that put working American families first - not government.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$619K
+94.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$125K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$42K
About Main Street Defense Fund
Based on IRS filings
Main Street Defense Fund is a nonprofit organization, 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $618,638 | $317,896 |
| Revenue | $523,200 | $323,000 |
| Expenses | $222,458 | $5,104 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rescuing the American Drea ($50,000), Saving Texas ($50,000), Working for America Policy ($25,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT SAPAROW | Executive Director | 10 | — |
| HERBERT SWENDER | Director | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Main Street Defense Fund?
As of 2024, Main Street Defense Fund holds $619K in total assets with $523K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $125K in 2024.
Where does Main Street Defense Fund operate?
Main Street Defense Fund has awarded grants in Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Main Street Defense Fund award?
In 2024, Main Street Defense Fund awarded 3 grants totaling $125K — an average of about $42K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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