Nonprofit · EIN 45-4044997
PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SARASOTA, FL 34236
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $83,622 | $192,969 | -$109,347 | $602,361 | $2,772 | $599,589 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $131,580 | $347,078 | -$215,498 | $712,521 | $4,116 | $708,405 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $202,576 | $402,697 | -$200,121 | $929,769 | $6,217 | $923,552 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $75,023
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $8,599
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $22,319
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $25,043
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $18,832
- Depreciation
- $710
- Program services (functional)
- $187,421
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,858
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,690
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $712,521
- Total assets, end of year
- $602,361
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,772
- Net assets, end of year
- $599,589
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $947
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,589
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $599,589
- Gross receipts
- $83,622
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY PARRISH | CHAIR & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| DAVIS WEINSTOCK II | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAULA COUGHLIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOSH CONNOLLY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BROCK LEACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RONALD GAULT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| KYLEANNE HUNTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| LILLI REY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RUSSEL MILLER | SECRETARY-GENERAL COUNSEL Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARY COOLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TERRI ODOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| DARCHELLE MITCHELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| BRIGETTE MCCOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| CORETTA GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY PARRISH | CHAIR & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| DAVIS WEINSTOCK II | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAULA COUGHLIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOSH CONNOLLY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BROCK LEACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RONALD GAULT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| KYLEANNE HUNTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| LILLI REY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RUSSEL MILLER | SECRETARY-GENERAL COUNSEL Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARY COOLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TERRI ODOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| DARCHELLE MITCHELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| BRIGETTE MCCOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ELMORE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| CORETTA GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DON CHRISTENSEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 45 | $29,168 |
| NANCY PARRISH | CHAIR & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| DAVIS WEINSTOCK II | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAULA COUGHLIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOSH CONNOLLY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BROCK LEACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RONALD GAULT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| KYLEANNE HUNTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LILLI REY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RUSSEL MILLER | SECRETARY-GENERAL COUNSEL Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARY COOLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| TERRI ODOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| DARCHELLE MITCHELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| BRIGETTE MCCOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ELMORE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| CORETTA GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1058 N TAMIAMI TRL STE 108 PMB 240, SARASOTA, FL 34236-2427
- In care of
- % RUSSELL H MILLER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- NANCY PARRISH, 1058 N TAMIAMI TRL 108 - 240, SARASOTA, FL 342362427
- Signed the 990
- NANCY PARRISH, CHAIR AND CEO
- Phone
- (703) 639-0396
- Website
- WWW.PROTECTOURDEFENDERS.COM
- Return prepared by
- J D HOLLIS LLC
Mission
SEE SCHEDULE O. DRIVE SYSTEMIC INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE IN THE US MILITARY BY ELIMINATING SEXUAL ASSAULT, HARASSMENT AND MISOGYNY, DISCRIMINATION, AND RETALIATORY BEHAVIOR TOWARD VICTIMS (SERVICE MEMBERS, FAMILY MEMBERS, VETERANS AND CIVILIANS) THROUGH PUBLIC AWARENESS, PRO-BONO LEGAL SERVICES, RESEARCH, POLICY REFORM AND MENTORING. PROMOTE REFORM OF THE MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND SUPPORT THE LIVES OF SURVIVORS.
Program accomplishments
- LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM (SEE SCHEDULE O)THE FOUNDATIONS PRO-BONO NETWORK OF ATTORNEYS PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT. LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM:THE FOUNDATIONS PRO-BONO NETWORK OF ATTORNEYS PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT. IT ORGANIZES AND TRAINS ATTORNEY'S NATIONWIDE WHO VOLUNTEER TO REPRESENT VICTIMS AND ADVOCATE FOR THEIR RIGHTS BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER MILITARY JUSTICE PROCEEDINGS. THE PROGRAM STAFF PROVIDE CASEWORK ASSISTANCE INCLUDING: DRAFTING FOIA REQUESTS TO GAIN ACCESS TO VICTIMS' MILITARY RECORDS, FILING CONGRESSIONAL OR IG COMPLAINTS REGARDING MISHANDLING OF CASES, ETC. THE FOUNDATION FILES AMICUS BRIEFS BEFORE THE MILITARY'S COURT OF APPEALS AND FEDERAL COURTS TO PROTECT AND ENFORCE THE RIGHTS OF SURVIVORS. MILITARY'S SPECIAL VICTIM'S COUNSEL, CONGRESS AND THE MEDIA VIEW THE FOUNDATION AS EXPERT IN THIS FIELD AND A RESOURCE. THIS PROGRAM DEEPENS OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE BROKEN MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM AND THE CULTURE, WHICH HAS LED TO MEANINGFUL POLICY REFORM. ACCOMPLISHMENTS (2025) PODF'S PRO BONO NETWORK OF ATTORNEYS PROVIDED OVER 3,115 HOURS OF SERVICE VALUED AT $3,590,701.Expenses $117,961
- ADVOCACY, POLICY AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS (SEE SCHEDULE O)THE FOUNDATION ENGAGES IN PROJECTS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, POLICY MAKERS, MILITARY, OPINION LEADERS, AND SURVIVORS ABOUT THE CULTURE OF MISOGYNY, EPIDEMIC OF MILITARY SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND VICTIM RETALIATION FOR REPORTING SEXUAL ASSAULT. ADVOCACY, POLICY AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS:THE FOUNDATION ENGAGES IN PROJECTS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, POLICY MAKERS, MILITARY, OPINION LEADERS, AND SURVIVORS ABOUT THE CULTURE OF MISOGYNY, EPIDEMIC OF MILITARY SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND VICTIM RETALIATION FOR REPORTING SEXUAL ASSAULT. THE FOUNDATION ALSO EDUCATES ON HOW THE CULTURE AND CRISIS ERODE MILITARY VALUES AND NATIONAL SECURITY. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES RESEARCH FINDINGS, EXPERTISE, AND ADVICE BASED ON DATA-DRIVEN ANALYSIS RELATED TO PROBLEMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE, VICTIM RETALIATION, DISCRIMINATION OF WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND LGBTQ. IT PARTNERS WITH NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS IN FURTHERANCE THEREOF. THROUGH POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS AND ADVOCACY, THE FOUNDATION ADDRESSES ROADBLOCKS TO JUSTICE AND VA CARE AND BENEFITS FOR SURVIVORS. ACCOMPLISHMENTS (2024) THE FOUNDATION SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGED THE MEDIA TO COVER THESE ISSUES AND NUMEROUS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS, ESPECIALLY THROUGH THE LENS OF THE INDIVIDUAL SERVICE MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES, VETERANS, AND CIVILIAN SURVIVORS. IT LEADS THE NATIONAL DEBATE REGARDING THIS CRISIS AND ITS WIDE- RANGING ADVERSE EFFECTS IN THE MILITARY, CIVILIAN COMMUNITIES, AND NATIONAL SECURITY.Expenses $69,460
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-4044997
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I73)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $602,361
- Income (IRS master file)
- $83,622
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $83,622 | $192,969 | $602,361 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $131,580 | $347,078 | $712,521 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $202,576 | $402,697 | $929,769 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $334,969 | $436,967 | $1,128,711 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 45-4044997).
Questions about PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS FOUNDATION is 45-4044997.
- Is PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS 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 PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names NANCY PARRISH.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $83,622, expenses of $192,969 and total assets of $602,361 at year end.
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