Defenders of Freedom Group Return (EIN 813571494) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2004

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Donna Cranston

Phone

2142324962

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Defenders of Freedom Group Return, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $177K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $254K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 43% operating deficit.

Mission

To support deployed troops, provide emergency financial assistance and aid to veterans, help with job searches, facilitate morale supporting activities, and assist in the general transition to civilian life.

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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 $223,579

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-46,106

TOTAL REVENUE $177,473

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $530

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $223,340

Other Expenses $253,289

TOTAL EXPENSES $253,819

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$177,473	$214,017	-0.2%
Expenses	$253,819	$137,931	+0.8%
Net Income	$-76,346	$76,086	-2.0%

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Bryan Watson	President - Pittsburgh	003.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Robert J Casey II	V/P - Pittsburgh	003.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ryan Hatch	V/P - Pittsburgh	003.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
James Fawcett	V/P - Pittsburgh	003.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Aaron Melius	Secretary - Pittsburgh	003.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Adam Whitaker	Treasurer - Pittsburgh	003.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Donna Cranston	Executive Director	005.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Hughes	President - Kansas City	015.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Brandi Hughes	Sec/Treas - Kansas City	001.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Blom	Vice President - Kansas City	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jamie Wells	President - Florida	010.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rob Vickers	Director - Florida	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Martin Angulo	Director - Florida	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michelle Caldwell	Director - Florida	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Travis Schefcik	Director - Florida	002.00	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
2023	$177,473	$253,819	$115,117	$-76,346
2022	$214,017	$137,931	$244,896	$76,086
2021	$140,200	$111,160	$115,254	$29,040
2020	$94,436	$47,172	$87,587	$47,264
2018	$675,384	$758,076	$129,354	$-82,692

Defenders of Freedom Group Return