SCOTTSDALE, AZ
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM, founded in 1993, is a major nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $119.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $108.6M left a modest 9% surplus.
ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM EXISTS TO KEEP THE DOOR OPEN FOR THE GOSPEL BY ADVANCING EVERY PERSON'S GOD-GIVEN RIGHT TO LIVE AND SPEAK THE TRUTH. WE CONTEND FOR THE TRUTH IN LAW, POLICY, AND THE PUBLIC SQUARE, AND EQUIP THE ALLIANCE TO DO THE SAME.
LEGAL ADVOCACY: ADF IS A GLOBAL RELIGIOUS LEGAL ORGANIZATION THAT CONTENDS FOR TRUTH IN LAW, POLICY, AND THE PUBLIC SQUARE BY ENGAGING IN LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY ADVANCING FREE SPEECH, RELIGIOUS...
LEGAL ADVOCACY: ADF IS A GLOBAL RELIGIOUS LEGAL ORGANIZATION THAT CONTENDS FOR TRUTH IN LAW, POLICY, AND THE PUBLIC SQUARE BY ENGAGING IN LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY ADVANCING FREE SPEECH, RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND THE SANCTITY OF LIFE AND MARRIAGE. ADF OFFERS EXPERTISE IN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF THE U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL LEGAL SYSTEMS. FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATORS HAVE SOUGHT ADF'S COUNSEL, INVITING ADF ATTORNEYS TO TESTIFY BEFORE CONGRESS AND STATE LEGISLATURES. ADF'S IMPACT IS ALSO BEING FELT IN CORPORATE AMERICA, AS ADF ATTORNEYS PROMOTE AN ETHIC OF FREE SPEECH, RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, AND HUMAN DIGNITY IN THE CORPORATE SPHERE. ADF ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS TO SUPPORT OUR NETWORK ATTORNEYS WORKING ON MATTERS ALIGNED WITH ADF'S STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES.
ALLIED SUPPORT AND TRAINING: ADF SEEKS TO CULTIVATE ALLIES ACROSS MULTIPLE PROFESSIONS WHO CONTEND FOR TRUTH IN LAW, POLICY, AND THE PUBLIC SQUARE. ADF PROVIDES TRAINING, EDUCATION, EVENTS, AMICUS...
ALLIED SUPPORT AND TRAINING: ADF SEEKS TO CULTIVATE ALLIES ACROSS MULTIPLE PROFESSIONS WHO CONTEND FOR TRUTH IN LAW, POLICY, AND THE PUBLIC SQUARE. ADF PROVIDES TRAINING, EDUCATION, EVENTS, AMICUS CURIAE OPPORTUNITIES, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE INITIATIVES SO THAT ADF'S MISSION CAN BE MULTIPLIED THROUGH A COMMITTED COMMUNITY.
EDUCATION: AS A LEGAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION, ADF SEEKS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING THE FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS WITHIN ITS MISSION. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A VARIETY OF...
EDUCATION: AS A LEGAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION, ADF SEEKS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING THE FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS WITHIN ITS MISSION. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A VARIETY OF CHANNELS, INCLUDING PUBLIC SPEAKING; DIGITAL, ELECTRONIC, AND PRINT RESOURCES; SOCIAL MEDIA; EVENTS; AND A COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE. KEY EXAMPLES INCLUDE A PARENTAL RIGHTS TOOLKIT TO HELP PARENTS KNOW THEIR RIGHTS AND A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE ENTITLED FAITH & JUSTICE. THESE AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES INCREASE AWARENESS ABOUT KEY CULTURAL AND LEGAL ISSUES OF THE DAY, WHILE SERVING TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL ADF ALLIES.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $119,839,751 | $110,713,980 | +0.1% |
| Expenses | $108,568,981 | $106,394,230 | +0.0% |
| Net Income | $11,270,770 | $4,319,750 | +1.6% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTEN WAGGONER | CEO, PRESIDENT & CHIEF COUNSEL | 60.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$584,869 | $37,875 | $622,744 |
| JOHN ROGERS | CHAIRMAN | 7.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK MADDOUX | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 4.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WHITEHEAD | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SCHARPEN | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA FULLERTON | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CALEB ROBINSON | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL TREMAIN | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRI KUPEC URBAHN | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA EGGLESTON | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT - PART YEAR | 50.00 |
Officer
|
$363,537 | $35,749 | $399,286 |
| MARK TJERNAGEL | EVP OF OPERATIONS - PART YEAR | 50.00 |
Officer
|
$45,316 | $2,523 | $47,839 |
| JIM CAMPBELL | CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL | 50.00 |
Key Emp
|
$370,542 | $37,103 | $407,645 |
| LANCE BAUSLAUGH | SVP OF DEVELOPMENT | 50.00 |
Key Emp
|
$295,379 | $35,969 | $331,348 |
| RYAN BANGERT | SVP OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES | 50.00 |
Highest
|
$291,418 | $42,432 | $333,850 |
| JOHN BURSCH | VP OF APPELLATE ADVOCACY, SR COUNSEL | 50.00 |
Highest
|
$312,710 | $36,190 | $348,900 |
| GRANT DAWSON | SVP OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 50.00 |
Highest
|
$306,967 | $27,227 | $334,194 |
| TIM CHANDLER | SR COUNSEL, VP OF CHURCH & MINISTRY ALLIANCE ENGA | 50.00 |
Highest
|
$284,954 | $42,485 | $327,439 |
| JEREMY TEDESCO | SR COUNSEL, SVP CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT | 50.00 |
Highest
|
$280,202 | $42,080 | $322,282 |
| MICHAEL FARRIS | FORMER PRESIDENT AND CEO | 0.00 |
|
$525,000 | $0 | $525,000 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $119,839,751 | $108,568,981 | $112,233,785 | $11,270,770 |
| 2024 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2023 | $101,821,939 | $97,103,483 | $97,603,306 | $4,718,456 |
| 2022 | $104,490,113 | $81,311,475 | $85,085,772 | $23,178,638 |
| 2021 | $78,833,050 | $67,142,893 | $78,471,731 | $11,690,157 |
| 2020 | $65,187,555 | $59,299,188 | $48,720,562 | $5,888,367 |
| 2019 | $60,949,233 | $57,262,014 | $45,011,387 | $3,687,219 |
| 2018 | $55,187,996 | $54,685,295 | $35,095,981 | $502,701 |
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