EIN 47-4543790

We Defy

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
State
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2021-12-01
Description
We Defy empowers combat veterans coping with military-connected disabilities to overcome their challenges through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and fitness training. We offer twelve months of tuition, equipment, and private instruction tailored for adaptive approaches. Additionally, we host seminars and provide online content to raise awareness about the benefits of jiu jitsu in addressing issues like chemical dependency, depression, PTSD, and loss of limbs or senses.
Total revenues
$459,249
2021
Total expenses
$338,421
2021
Total assets
$245,857
2021
Num. employees
0
2021

Program areas at We Defy

We Defy provides combat veterans coping with military connected disabilities a long term means to overcome their challenges through Brazillian Jiu Jitsu and fitness training. We provide twelve months of tuition and equipment as well as private instruction for adaptive approaches. We also provide seminars and online content to help raise awareness of the benefits of jiu jitsu in helping disabled combat veterans overcome challenges such as chemical dependency, depression, PTSD, and loss of limbs or senses.

Who funds We Defy

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$15,134
PayPal Giving Fund$12,479
American Endowment FoundationGeneral Operating Support$10,000
...and 14 more grants received

Personnel at We Defy

NameTitleCompensation
TJ KreutzerVice President Operations$0
Kevin LindermanDirector of Development$0

Financials for We Defy

RevenuesFYE 12/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$438,779
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$20,470
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$459,249

Form 990s for We Defy

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-122022-12-12990View PDF
2020-122022-12-08990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
2018-122019-12-03990EZView PDF
2017-122019-11-01990EZView PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from American Endowment Foundation
September 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 4, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $15,134 from American Online Giving Foundation
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,718 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
Nonprofit Types
Amateur sports clubsSports organizationsSchoolsMilitary and veteran charitiesCharities
Issues
HealthEducationHuman servicesDiseases and disordersSportsMilitary and veterans
Characteristics
Community engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4100 El Dorado Pkwy Apt 100-375
MC Kinney, TX 75070
Metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
County
Collin County, TX
Website URL
wedefyfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(763) 688-3988
IRS details
EIN
47-4543790
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N60: Amateur Sports Clubs, Leagues
NAICS code, primary
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
Parent/child status
Independent
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