HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2009

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DON HART

Phone

8005155901

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $225K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue surged 164% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $156K, a strong 69% operating margin.

Mission

HERITAGE DEFENSE IS A NON-PROFIT LEGAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCING THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST BY PROTECTING AND EMPOWERING THE BIBLICAL FAMILY. OUR STRATEGY FOR ACCOMPLISHING THIS MISSION IS SIMPLE. BY UNITING CHRISTIAN FAMILIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY AS MEMBERS OF HERITAGE DEFENSE, WE HOPE TO HELP THE BODY OF CHRIST JOIN TOGETHER IN PROTECTING ONE ANOTHER, DEFENDING THE GOSPEL, ADVANCING BIBLICAL PRACTICES, AND CHAMPIONING THE CAUSES OF THOSE UNLAWFULLY PERSECUTED BY THE STATE FOR OBEYING GOD'S COMMANDS IN RAISING THEIR CHILDREN IN THE NURTURE AND ADMONITION OF THE LORD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $11,431

CHARITABLE LEGAL SERVICES - HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION EMPLOYS ATTORNEYS WHO PROVIDE INFORMATION, CONSULTATION, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND THE PRESERVATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES SECURED BY LAW FOR BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN. SUCH CHARITABLE SERVICES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO FAMILIES WHO ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THEIR RIGHTS AND HAVE GENERAL LEGAL QUESTIONS, FAMILIES SEEKING THE BEST AVAILABLE MEDICAL CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN, FAMILIES PURSUING OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, FAMILIES CONTACTED BY SOCIAL SERVICES, AND TO MANY OTHER FAMILIES SEEKING TO ADVANCE THE WELFARE, HEALTH, AND SAFETY OF THEIR CHILDREN.

Program 2

Expenses: $29,645

PUBLIC EDUCATION - HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION COLLECTS NEWS AND INFORMATION RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND THE PRESERVATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES SECURED BY LAW FOR BOTH...

PUBLIC EDUCATION - HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION COLLECTS NEWS AND INFORMATION RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND THE PRESERVATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES SECURED BY LAW FOR BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN AND PROVIDES SUCH NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR PARENTS TO PREPARE TO PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN AND DEFEND THEMSELVES IN THE EVENT SUCH RIGHTS COME UNDER ATTACK. THESE MATERIALS ARE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE THROUGH VARIOUS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, THROUGH PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS, AND THROUGH DIRECT COMMUNICATION VIA PHONE AND EMAIL.

Program 3

Expenses: $6,121

TRAINING ATTORNEYS - HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION PROVIDED TRAINING TO ONE PROSPECTIVE ATTORNEY ON STAFF.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $225,443

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $225,443

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $58,737

Fundraising Expenses $4,571

Program Expenses $47,197

Other Expenses $11,064

TOTAL EXPENSES $69,801

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$225,443	$85,312	+1.6%
Expenses	$69,801	$82,386	-0.2%
Net Income	$155,642	$2,926	+52.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$97,006

Total Directors

$28,094

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DON HART - SEE SCH O RE COLUMN C	PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$12,656	$0	$28,094
JIM ZES	DIRECTOR	0.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM FORD	DIRECTOR	0.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRADLEY PIERCE	SECRETARY	8.00	Officer	$22,002	$0	$97,006

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2021	$225,443	$69,801	$245,487	$155,642