THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEFENSE FUND LLC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2019

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DALE SUTHERLAND

Phone

2028275532

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEFENSE FUND LLC, founded in 2019, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $5.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 30% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROMOTE AN ORIGINAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE US CONSTITUTION,WHICH IN TURN WILL: FURTHER LIMITED GOVERNMENT, PROTECT TRADITIONAL VALUES, SECURE INDIVIDUAL LIBERTIES AND PROMOTE HUMAN DIGNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $200,000

DISTRIBUTION OF GRANT FUNDS - CDF APPROVES REQUESTS AND PROVIDES GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE DEFENSE OF THE US CONSTITUTION THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

Program 2

Expenses: $4,870,000

LITIGATION ASSISTANCE - CDF PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN LITIGATION ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO ATTACKS ON THE US CONSTITUTION AND FREEDOMS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

Program 3

Expenses: $159,375

RESEARCH - CDF CONDUCTS RESEARCH RELATED TO FURTHERING THE MISSION OF PROTECTING AND DEFENDING THE US CONSTITUTION.

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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 $4,100,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $4,100,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $330,000

Salaries & Benefits $10,500

Fundraising Expenses $16,039

Program Expenses $5,229,375

Other Expenses $5,008,226

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,348,726

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$4,100,000	$3,675,000	+0.1%
Expenses	$5,348,726	$3,973,952	+0.3%
Net Income	$-1,248,726	$-298,952	+3.2%

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

N/A

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

$8,000

Total Directors

$10,500

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DALE SUTHERLAND	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE ABDALLA	SECRETARY	1.00	Director	$2,500	$0	$2,500
LUCIUS THOMPSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS CLOVER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$8,000	$0	$8,000

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	$4,100,000	$5,348,726	$331,865	$-1,248,726
2022	$3,675,000	$3,973,952	$1,580,591	$-298,952
2021	$3,770,000	$3,630,152	$1,879,840	$139,848
2020	$4,580,000	$2,840,305	$1,739,695	$1,739,695