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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS FOUNDATION.

Totals

Total revenue
$131,580
Total expenses
$347,078
Contributions and grants received
$120,530
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$11,050
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$712,521
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,116
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$708,405
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$271,229
Management and general expenses
$75,849
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$271,229

Program services were 78.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $120,530

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $11,050 · excluded $11,050

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $140,524 · program services $96,142 · management and general $44,382

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $914 · program services $625 · management and general $289

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $11,071 · program services $7,574 · management and general $3,497

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $16,038 · program services $5,000 · management and general $11,038

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $19,448 · program services $11,373 · management and general $8,075

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $125,426 · program services $125,426

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $1,551 · program services $879 · management and general $672

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $1,527 · program services $798 · management and general $729

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $1,105 · program services $756 · management and general $349

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $6,903 · program services $4,723 · management and general $2,180

  • 17 · Travel

    total $1,867 · program services $1,666 · management and general $201

  • 20 · Interest

    total $44 · program services $24 · management and general $20

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $474 · program services $324 · management and general $150

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $2,153 · program services $1,153 · management and general $1,000

  • 24a · Other expenses: DATABASE

    total $6,771 · program services $6,771

  • 24b · Other expenses: TELECOM

    total $4,450 · program services $4,343 · management and general $107

  • 24c · Other expenses: BANK CHARGES

    total $2,064 · management and general $2,064

  • 24d · Other expenses: PAYROLL FEES

    total $1,969 · program services $1,244 · management and general $725

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $2,779 · program services $2,408 · management and general $371

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $19,583 · end of year $36,308

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $872,099 · end of year $653,149

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $30,905 · end of year $13,665

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $75

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $5,400 · end of year $5,685

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $6,787

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $5,130

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $1,657

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $1,707 · end of year $2,057

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $6,217 · end of year $4,116

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $923,552 · end of year $708,405

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O. DRIVE SYSTEMIC INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE IN THE US MILITARY BY ELIMINATING SEXUAL ASSAULT, HARASSMENT AND MISOGYNY, DISCRIMINATION, AND RETALIATORY BEHAVIOR TOWARD VICTIMS (SERVICE MEMBERS, FAMILY MEMBERS, VETERANS AND CIVILIANS) THROUGH PUBLIC AWARENESS, PRO-BONO LEGAL SERVICES, RESEARCH, POLICY REFORM AND MENTORING. PROMOTE REFORM OF THE MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND SUPPORT THE LIVES OF SURVIVORS.

Activities or mission (Part I)

DRIVE SYSTEMIC INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE IN THE US MILITARY BY ELIMINATING SEXUAL ASSAULT, HARASSMENT AND MISOGYNY, DISCRIMINATION, AND RETALIATORY BEHAVIOR TOWARDS VICTIMS (SERVICE MEMBERS, FAMILY MEMBERS, VETERANS AND CIVILIANS) THROUGH PUBLIC AWARENESS, PRO-BONO LEGAL SERVICES, RESEARCH, POLICY REFORM AND MENTORING. PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND SUPPORT THE LIVES OF SURVIVORS.

  • LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM (SEE SCHEDULE O)THE FOUNDATIONS PRO-BONO NETWORK OF ATTORNEYS PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT. LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM:THE FOUNDATIONS PRO-BONO NETWORK OF ATTORNEYS PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT. IT ORGANIZES AND TRAINS ATTORNEY'S NATIONWIDE WHO VOLUNTEER TO REPRESENT VICTIMS AND ADVOCATE FOR THEIR RIGHTS BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER MILITARY JUSTICE PROCEEDINGS. THE PROGRAM STAFF PROVIDE CASEWORK ASSISTANCE INCLUDING: DRAFTING FOIA REQUESTS TO GAIN ACCESS TO VICTIMS' MILITARY RECORDS, FILING CONGRESSIONAL OR IG COMPLAINTS REGARDING MISHANDLING OF CASES, ETC. THE FOUNDATION FILES AMICUS BRIEFS BEFORE THE MILITARY'S COURT OF APPEALS AND FEDERAL COURTS TO PROTECT AND ENFORCE THE RIGHTS OF SURVIVORS. MILITARY'S SPECIAL VICTIM'S COUNSEL, CONGRESS AND THE MEDIA VIEW THE FOUNDATION AS EXPERT IN THIS FIELD AND A RESOURCE. THIS PROGRAM DEEPENS OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE BROKEN MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM AND THE CULTURE, WHICH HAS LED TO MEANINGFUL POLICY REFORM. ACCOMPLISHMENTS (2024) PODF'S PRO BONO NETWORK OF ATTORNEYS PROVIDED OVER 1,540 HOURS OF SERVICE VALUED AT $1,775,100.

    Expenses $181,819

  • ADVOCACY, POLICY AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS (SEE SCHEDULE O)THE FOUNDATION ENGAGES IN PROJECTS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, POLICY MAKERS, MILITARY, OPINION LEADERS, AND SURVIVORS ABOUT THE CULTURE OF MISOGYNY, EPIDEMIC OF MILITARY SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND VICTIM RETALIATION FOR REPORTING SEXUAL ASSAULT. ADVOCACY, POLICY AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS:THE FOUNDATION ENGAGES IN PROJECTS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, POLICY MAKERS, MILITARY, OPINION LEADERS, AND SURVIVORS ABOUT THE CULTURE OF MISOGYNY, EPIDEMIC OF MILITARY SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND VICTIM RETALIATION FOR REPORTING SEXUAL ASSAULT. THE FOUNDATION ALSO EDUCATES ON HOW THE CULTURE AND CRISIS ERODE MILITARY VALUES AND NATIONAL SECURITY. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES RESEARCH FINDINGS, EXPERTISE, AND ADVICE BASED ON DATA-DRIVEN ANALYSIS RELATED TO PROBLEMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE, VICTIM RETALIATION, DISCRIMINATION OF WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND LGBTQ. IT PARTNERS WITH NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS IN FURTHERANCE THEREOF. THROUGH POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS AND ADVOCACY, THE FOUNDATION ADDRESSES ROADBLOCKS TO JUSTICE AND VA CARE AND BENEFITS FOR SURVIVORS. ACCOMPLISHMENTS (2024) THE FOUNDATION SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGED THE MEDIA TO COVER THESE ISSUES AND NUMEROUS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS, ESPECIALLY THROUGH THE LENS OF THE INDIVIDUAL SERVICE MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES, VETERANS, AND CIVILIAN SURVIVORS. IT LEADS THE NATIONAL DEBATE REGARDING THIS CRISIS AND ITS WIDE- RANGING ADVERSE EFFECTS IN THE MILITARY, CIVILIAN COMMUNITIES, AND NATIONAL SECURITY.

    Expenses $89,410

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Nancy Parrish

    CHAIR & CEO

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    30

  • Davis Weinstock II

    CO-CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Paula Coughlin

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Josh Connolly

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Brock Leach

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Ronald Gault

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.2

  • Kyleanne Hunter

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.2

  • Lilli Rey

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Russel Miller

    SECRETARY-GENERAL COUNSEL

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mary Cooley

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Terri Odom

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.2

  • Darchelle Mitchell

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.2

  • Brigette McCoy

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.1

  • Jennifer Elmore

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    20

  • Coretta Gray

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.2

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

  • PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS

    501(C)(4) · ADVOCACY · CA

    Directly controlled by FOUNDATION

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
15 October 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202522889349300632

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