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Nonprofit · EIN 27-1286859

HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · LEANDER, TX 78641

Financials

$138K$118K2023$104K$111K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$104,022$110,585-$6,563$194,876$132$194,744
December 31, 2023990-EZ$138,025$118,198$19,827$202,780$1,473$201,307
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$98,506
Investment income
$5,430
Other revenue
$86

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$49,009
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$94,142
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$9,068
Printing, publications and postage
$301
Other expenses
$7,074
Program services (functional)
$85,488

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$202,780
Total assets, end of year
$194,876
Total liabilities, end of year
$132
Net assets, end of year
$194,744
Cash, savings and investments
$194,876
Gross receipts
$104,022

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DON HART - SEE SCH O RE COLUMN CPRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR5$24,667
BRADLEY PIERCESECRETARY10$24,342
JIM ZESDIRECTOR0.2$0
TOM FORDDIRECTOR0.2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRADLEY PIERCESECRETARY10$24,200
DON HART - SEE SCH O RE COLUMN CPRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR5$21,450
JIM ZESDIRECTOR0.2$0
TOM FORDDIRECTOR0.2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2082 US 183 STE 170-224, LEANDER, TX 78641-1789
In care of
% BRADLEY PIERCE
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
PO Box 699, Liberty Hill TX 78642
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
Don Hart, PO Box 699, Liberty Hill TX 78642
Signed the 990-EZ
DON HART, PRESIDENT
Phone
(800) 515-5901
Return prepared by
BMSS LLC

Mission

TO ADVANCE THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST BY PROTECTING AND EMPOWERING THE BIBLICAL FAMILY THROUGH THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND THE PRESERVATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES SECURED BY LAW FOR BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CHARITABLE LEGAL SERVICES - HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION EMPLOYS ATTORNEYS WHO PROVIDE INFORMATION, CONSULTATION, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND THE PRESERVATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES SECURED BY LAW FOR BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN. SUCH CHARITABLE SERVICES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO FAMILIES WHO ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THEIR RIGHTS AND HAVE GENERAL LEGAL QUESTIONS, FAMILIES SEEKING THE BEST AVAILABLE MEDICAL CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN, FAMILIES PURSUING OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, FAMILIES CONTACTED BY SOCIAL SERVICES, AND TO MANY OTHER FAMILIES SEEKING TO ADVANCE THE WELFARE, HEALTH, AND SAFETY OF THEIR CHILDREN.
    Expenses $28,447
  • PUBLIC EDUCATION - HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION COLLECTS NEWS AND INFORMATION RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND THE PRESERVATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES SECURED BY LAW FOR BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN AND PROVIDES SUCH NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR PARENTS TO PREPARE TO PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN AND DEFEND THEMSELVES IN THE EVENT SUCH RIGHTS COME UNDER ATTACK. THESE MATERIALS ARE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE THROUGH VARIOUS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, THROUGH PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS, AND THROUGH DIRECT COMMUNICATION VIA PHONE AND EMAIL.
    Expenses $47,377
  • TRAINING ATTORNEYS - HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION PROVIDED TRAINING TO ONE PROSPECTIVE ATTORNEY ON STAFF.
    Expenses $9,664

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
27-1286859
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$194,876
Income (IRS master file)
$104,022

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$104,022$110,585$194,876XML
990-EZDecember 2023$138,025$118,198$202,780XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Don Hart
December 31, 2013≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-1286859).

Questions about HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION is 27-1286859.
Is HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2013 names Don Hart.
Who are the officers and directors of HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $24,667 (DON HART - SEE SCH O RE COLUMN C, PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $104,022, expenses of $110,585 and total assets of $194,876 at year end.

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