Rule of Law Defense Fund
To share best practices among state attorneys general; provide a forum among state attorneys general for discussion of federal and state legislation and rule making; assist in the formulation of state and multistate policy development; and engage federal policymakers regarding interests of the states.
Rule of Law Defense Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $742,570
- -63.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $4,441,630
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $5,792,108
- +136.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Rule of Law Defense Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| N2 America Inc Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $742,570 | $4,441,630 | $5,792,108 | — | — |
| 2023 | $2,021,980 | $4,014,200 | $2,450,583 | — | — |
| 2022 | $458,363 | $3,065,892 | $2,695,896 | — | — |
| 2021 | $91,497 | $951,175 | $1,332,900 | — | — |
| 2020 | $470,092 | $2,425,525 | $2,246,852 | $10,000 | 1 |
About Rule of Law Defense Fund
Based on IRS filings
Rule of Law Defense Fund is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $743K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rule of Law Defense Fund is led by David Johnson, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Johnson
President
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$222K (2024)
Liz Murrill
Chairperson
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnathan Skrmetti
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenna Bird
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Kobach
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hilgers
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raul Labrador
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Baily
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Austin Kndusen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Paxton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Russell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$106K (2024)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Alan Wilson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Austin Knudsen (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lynn Fitch (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sean Reyes (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Daniel Cameron (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Steve Marshall (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Adam Piper (2020–2021) — Former President
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 $222K, to David Johnson (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Rule of Law Defense Fund
How large is Rule of Law Defense Fund?
Rule of Law Defense Fund reported $743K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
What is Rule of Law Defense Fund?
Rule of Law Defense Fund is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. It holds $743K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Rule of Law Defense Fund operate?
Rule of Law Defense Fund has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Rule of Law Defense Fund's EIN?
Rule of Law Defense Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5130903. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 16, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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