Mission
Defenders of Freedom is committed to supporting Post 9/11 Veterans with emergency financial assistance, treatment for traumatic brain injury and morale building activities, for a smooth transition to civilian life.
Public Charity
Defenders of Freedom
Defenders of Freedom is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Coppell, TX. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $613K, expenses of $685K, total assets of $146K. Imperigo tracks 22 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $582K.
EIN: 201795631
Coppell, TX
Gift Distribution
NTEE: P58
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$613K
Total Expenses$685K
Total Assets$146K
Grant Records22
Funding Total$582K
Filing Years2019–2024
Where $100 goes at Defenders of Freedom
How Defenders of Freedom divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$92
Programs
the work itself
$7
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $92 for programs
$90
Brain treatment for combat Veterans with traumatic brain injuries, free of charge to the Veterans
$2
Morale Support for Veterans includes Veterans joining in activities for support with each other
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL SUPPORT
$73,896
TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND ACCESS TO TBI TREATMENT TO POST 9/11 COMBAT-WOUNDED SERVICE MEMBERS
$67,467
GENERAL SUPPORT
$61,411
GENERAL SUPPORT
$24,271
GENERAL SUPPORT
$7,887
Showing up to 5 of 22 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Director
Brad Johnson
Founder Executive Director
Donna Cranston
Director/Legal Counselor
Erin Morris
Director
Libby Laurent
Director
Mark Maness
Director
Rob Emminger
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $613K | $685K | $146K |
| 2023 | $797K | $669K | $219K |
| 2022 | $773K | $695K | $90K |
| 2020 | $563K | $590K | $26K |
| 2019 | $565K | $560K | $62K |
Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $565K to $613K (+8%), with total assets most recently reported at $146K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.