Virginia Citizens Defense League I… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Philip Van Cleave

Phone

8046390600

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Virginia Citizens Defense League Inc, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $666K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 51% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $612K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

Dedicated to advancing the fundamental human right of all Virginians to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the United States Consitution and Article I Section 13 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $548,305 Revenue: $5,747

VCDL educated the public and our members on the ramifications of the relevant legislation before the Virginia General Assembly, challenged unfavorable legislation, lobbied for favorable bills and...

VCDL educated the public and our members on the ramifications of the relevant legislation before the Virginia General Assembly, challenged unfavorable legislation, lobbied for favorable bills and held meetings around the state to promote knowledge and safety.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $386,571

Program Service Revenue $5,747

Investment Income $273,551

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $665,869

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $287,230

Fundraising Expenses $11,642

Program Expenses $548,305

Other Expenses $324,519

TOTAL EXPENSES $611,749

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$665,869	$442,119	+0.5%
Expenses	$611,749	$1,229,990	-0.5%
Net Income	$54,120	$-787,871	-1.1%

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

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

$134,417

Total Directors

$146,277

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Philip Van Cleave	President	40.00	Officer Director	$74,500	$0	$74,500
Jim Snyder	Vice President	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Patricia Webb	Secretary/Treasurer	40.00	Officer Director	$59,917	$0	$59,917
Bruce Jackson	Director	8.00	Director	$11,860	$0	$11,860
John Pierce	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Susan Brush	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gilbert Ambler	Director	5.00	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	$665,869	$611,749	$851,924	$54,120
2022	$442,119	$1,229,990	$820,959	$-787,871
2021	$681,455	$1,273,603	$1,589,165	$-592,148
2020	$1,519,245	$1,078,210	$2,159,840	$441,035
2019	$1,001,409	$434,229	$1,790,206	$567,180
2019	$1,001,409	$434,229	$1,790,206	$567,180
2018	$52,582	$368,904	$1,164,570	$-316,322

Virginia Citizens Defense League Inc