DONNIE EDWARDS BEST DEFENSE FOUNDATION

EIN: 825125497 501(c)(3) Human Services

SOLANA BEACH, CA

Total Revenue
$2,118,789
Total Expenses
$1,516,569
Total Assets
$2,097,447
Net Assets
$1,700,790
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
DONNIE EDWARDS
Phone
8583670079
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DONNIE EDWARDS BEST DEFENSE FOUNDATION, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 84% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $602K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES UNIQUE AND TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES FOR MILITARY VETERANS OF ALL WARS TO BRING CLOSURE AND HONOR TO THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED. OUR THREE KEY PROGRAMS, BATTLEFIELD RETURN, STRONGHOLD TRANSITION AND OUR EDUCATION INITIATIVE STRIVE TO CONTINUE THE LEGACY, MEMORY AND TO PRESERVE THEIR STORIES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. OUR STRONGHOLD TRANSITION PROGRAM SERVES NEWLY TRANSITIONED SERVICE MEMBERS OF SPECIAL FORCE OPERATIONS TO BUILD A NEW LIFE OUTSIDE THE MILITARY FOCUSING ON REHABILITATION AND MENTAL HEALTH.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,073,833
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $44,866
Other Revenue $90
TOTAL REVENUE $2,118,789

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,100
Salaries & Benefits $206,941
Fundraising Expenses $59,729
Program Expenses $1,238,654
Other Expenses $1,307,528
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,516,569

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,118,789 $1,152,563 +0.8%
Expenses $1,516,569 $692,694 +1.2%
Net Income $602,220 $459,869 +0.3%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
2
Volunteers
110

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
3
$125,000
Total Directors
2
$125,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DONNIE EDWARDS EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$125,000 $0 $125,000
KATHRYN EDWARDS SECRETARY N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEWART FREDERICK TREASURER N/A
Officer
$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 $2,118,789 $1,516,569 $2,097,447 $602,220
2022 $1,152,563 $692,694 $1,134,588 $459,869
2021 $797,114 $723,047 $792,996 $74,067
2020 $439,816 $223,754 $581,655 $216,062
2019 $591,726 $435,677 $352,026 $156,049
2018 $444,922 $252,397 $193,762 $192,525
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