PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

NANCY PARRISH

Phone

7036390396

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS FOUNDATION, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $203K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 40% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $403K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 99% operating deficit.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $249,970

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 (2023) THE NUMBER OF SURVIVORS REQUESTING LEGAL SUPPORT AND PROVIDED PERSONAL INTAKE REVIEW WERE APPROXIMATELY 180. WE PROVIDED PARTNER REFERRALS TO 28 AND 40 INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED DIRECT ASSISTANCE. PODF'S PRO BONO NETWORK OF ATTORNEYS PROVIDED OVER 3400 HOURS OF SERVICE VALUED AT $2,702,874.22.

Program 2

Expenses: $110,308

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 (2023) 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.

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Trantor Score

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $189,163

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $13,413

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $202,576

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $208,327

Fundraising Expenses $17,368

Program Expenses $360,278

Other Expenses $194,370

TOTAL EXPENSES $402,697

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$202,576	$334,969	-0.4%
Expenses	$402,697	$436,967	-0.1%
Net Income	$-200,121	$-101,998	+1.0%

Key Indicators

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

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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

Total Directors

$29,168

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
NANCY PARRISH	CHAIR & CEO	25.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVIS WEINSTOCK II	CO-CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAULA COUGHLIN	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSH CONNOLLY	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DON CHRISTENSEN	PRESIDENT	45.00	Director	$29,168	$0	$29,168
BROCK LEACH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RONALD GAULT	DIRECTOR	0.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
KYLEANNE HUNTER	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
LILLI REY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUSSEL MILLER	SECRETARY-GENERAL COUNSEL	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY COOLEY	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
TERRI ODOM	DIRECTOR	0.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARCHELLE MITCHELL	DIRECTOR	0.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIGETTE MCCOY	DIRECTOR	0.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER ELMORE	VICE CHAIR	25.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CORETTA GRAY	DIRECTOR	0.20	Director	$0	$0	$0

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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$202,576	$402,697	$929,769	$-200,121
2022	$334,969	$436,967	$1,128,711	$-101,998
2021	$427,903	$449,418	$1,237,392	$-21,515
2020	$495,510	$534,996	$1,308,317	$-39,486
2019	$404,149	$604,636	$1,315,850	$-200,487
2018	$473,719	$878,850	$1,508,641	$-405,131