The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc
To promote an original understanding of the us constitution,which in turn will: further limited government, protect traditional values, secure individual liberties and promote human dignity.
The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc gave $285K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $143K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $285,000
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $142,500
- +29.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $142,500
- Primary geography
- Nevada (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was FPC Action Foundation ($150K). Together the top 2 received $285K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 7 grants of 21 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $285K (2024) to $3.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FPC Action Foundation Las Vegas, NV | 2ND Amendment Defense | $150,000 |
| The Abigail Adams Institute Cambridge, MA | 2ND Amendment Defense | $135,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $5,000 | $336,865 | $285,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $331,865 | $4,100,000 | $5,348,726 | $330,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $1,580,591 | $3,675,000 | $3,973,952 | $553,000 | 4 |
| 2021 | $1,879,840 | $3,770,000 | $3,630,152 | $3,455,650 | 9 |
| 2020 | $1,739,695 | $4,580,000 | $2,840,305 | $2,610,000 | 3 |
About The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc is a public charity, based in Vienna, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $285K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc is led by Dale Sutherland, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dale Sutherland
President
Chairman → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$60K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Chris Clover
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Joe Abdalla
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lucius Thompson (2022–2023) — Board Member
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $8K, to Chris Clover (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc
How much does The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc give each year?
The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc gave $285K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $330K across 3 grants.
Where does The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc operate?
The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Washington.
What is The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc's EIN?
The Constitutional Defense Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3203438. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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