EIN 86-3949080

Citizens Defending Freedom Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
State
Year formed
2021
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The County Citizens Defending Freedom Foundation provides training and educational activities for county citizens through two key components: Civic Education and Civic Engagement. The Foundation engages in educational activities to promote civic awareness among citizens, while also encouraging them to engage in civic activities.
Related structure
Citizens Defending Freedom Foundation is a subordinate organization under County Citizens Defending Freedom USA.
Also known as...
County Citizens Defending Freedom USA Foundation
Total revenues
$2,676,897
2023
Total expenses
$4,074,217
2023
Total assets
$172,416
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Citizens Defending Freedom Foundation

Citizens Defending Freedom USA Foundation engages in training and educational activities for county citizens. These activities consist of two key components: Civic Education and Civic Engagement. Civic Education The Foundation engages in educational activities designed to inform county citizens regarding local government policies and ordinances including public school curriculum, approved public school library and classroom books and materials, and city and county ordinances. The Foundation informs citizens of these educational opportunities through regularly scheduled monthly meetings and special seminars and/or events at local churches and other meeting venues. The Foundation provides this information to educate citizens who would not otherwise be aware of local school board policies (both existing and proposed) as well as local municipal proceedings and related agenda. Civic Engagement The Foundation works to engage citizens through educational activities designed to train them with tools and knowledge they need to communicate effectively with local government regarding issues of concern to citizens, their families, and their businesses. These activities focus on helping those citizens who have not been able to obtain effective responses from, or initiate communication with, their local governments. By engaging and equipping the citizens, they can now have a part in influencing public policy at the local level.

Who funds Citizens Defending Freedom Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$601,163
Epic AffectGeneral Contribution$458,000
National Philanthropic TrustPublic, Societal Benefit$300,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Citizens Defending Freedom Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Steven BlackwelderChief Executive Officer
Steve MaxwellPresident and Executive Director$0
John DurhamVice President$0
Jimmy NelsonSecretary$0
Kevin RespressDirector and Secretary$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Citizens Defending Freedom Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,676,897
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,676,897

Form 990s for Citizens Defending Freedom Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-11990View PDF
Data update history
July 8, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $458,000 from Epic Affect
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 14, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
December 28, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $30,600 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rights
Characteristics
Political advocacyTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
590 NW 3rd St
Mulberry, FL 33860
Metro area
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
County
Polk County, FL
Website URL
citizensdefendingfreedom.com/ 
Phone
(513) 577-7380
IRS details
EIN
86-3949080
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2021
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R60: Civil Liberties Advocacy
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0291481
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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