Nonprofit · EIN 86-3949080
COUNTY CITIZENS DEFENDING FREEDOM USA FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · MULBERRY, FL 33860
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,852,850 | $3,886,816 | $1,966,034 | $767,060 | $525,677 | $241,383 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,499,048 | $5,716,705 | -$217,657 | $437,451 | $2,162,102 | -$1,724,651 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,676,897 | $4,074,217 | -$1,397,320 | $172,416 | $1,679,410 | -$1,506,994 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,852,758
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $92
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $456,800
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $433,322
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,867,813
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,567,252
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $71,790
- Accounting fees
- $17,427
- Occupancy
- $231,201
- Travel
- $166,217
- Program services (functional)
- $2,966,463
- Management and general (functional)
- $663,266
- Fundraising (functional)
- $257,087
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $437,451
- Total assets, end of year
- $767,060
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $525,677
- Net assets, end of year
- $241,383
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $241,383
- Gross receipts
- $5,852,850
- Employees
- 37
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE MAXWELL | PRESIDENT / EXEC. DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $213,998 | $0 | $0 |
| SETH JAHN | DIRECTOR OF SECURITY Highest-paid employee | 5 | $114,129 | $41,596 | $539 |
| STEVE BLACKWELDER | CEO (PART YEAR) Officer | 5 | $117,038 | $34,567 | $0 |
| LUIS CABRERA | TX FAITH DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 5 | $92,341 | $35,000 | $14,531 |
| COLBY WILTSE | INTERIM CEO Officer | 5 | $80,204 | $33,654 | $24,764 |
| TARA SCHULTE | TX COUNTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 5 | $75,275 | $27,731 | $10,523 |
| NICOLE NOLTE | MARKETING DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 5 | $76,181 | $27,440 | $9,198 |
| SARAH CALAMUNCI | FL STATE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 5 | $76,998 | $27,731 | $385 |
| JOHN DURHAM | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BENDETT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN RESPRESS | DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH ROSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH SMITH | DIRECTOR (PART YEAR) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Maxwell | President / Exec. Director Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $251,830 | $0 | $0 |
| James Bruner | General Counsel Highest-paid employee | 5 | $137,411 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Blackwelder | CEO Officer | 5 | $0 | $114,102 | $22,229 |
| Luis Cabrera | TX Faith Director Highest-paid employee | 5 | $107,320 | $0 | $7,237 |
| Holly Kesler | GA State Director Highest-paid employee | 5 | $101,009 | $0 | $0 |
| Melinda Preston | TX County Director Highest-paid employee | 5 | $100,532 | $0 | $477 |
| Sarah Calamunci | FL State Director Highest-paid employee | 5 | $101,009 | $0 | $0 |
| David Bendett | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Durham | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Respress | Director and Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim McClain | Director (Part-Year) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Rose | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Blackwelder | CEO Officer | 2 | $0 | $106,109 | $31,811 |
| Jim McClain | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $96,093 | $506 |
| David Bendett | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Durham | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Respress | Director and Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Maxwell | President / Exec. Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Childers | Director (Part-Year) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Rose | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 590 NW 3RD ST, MULBERRY, FL 33860-2917
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 590 NW 3rd Street, Mulberry FL 33860
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- COLBY WILTSE, 590 NW 3RD STREET, MULBERRY, FL 33860
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Steve Maxwell, 590 NW 3rd Street, Mulberry FL 33860
- Signed the 990
- COLBY WILTSE, CEO
- Phone
- (513) 577-7380
- Website
- www.ccdfusa.com
- Return prepared by
- CRI CAPIN CROUSE ADVISORS LLC
Mission
CITIZENS DEFENDING FREEDOM FOUNDATION ENGAGES IN TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR COUNTY CITIZENS. THESE ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF TWO KEY COMPONENTS: CIVIC EDUCATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Program accomplishments
- CITIZENS DEFENDING FREEDOM FOUNDATION ENGAGES IN TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR COUNTY CITIZENS. THESE ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF TWO KEY COMPONENTS: CIVIC EDUCATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. CIVIC EDUCATION - THE FOUNDATION ENGAGES IN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO INFORM COUNTY CITIZENS REGARDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND ORDINANCES INCLUDING PUBLIC SCHOOL CURRICULUM, APPROVED PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARY AND CLASSROOM BOOKS AND MATERIALS, AND CITY AND COUNTY ORDINANCES. THE FOUNDATION INFORMS CITIZENS OF THESE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETINGS AND SPECIAL SEMINARS AND/OR EVENTS AT LOCAL CHURCHES AND OTHER MEETING VENUES. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES THIS INFORMATION TO EDUCATE CITIZENS WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE AWARE OF LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES (BOTH EXISTING AND PROPOSED) AS WELL AS LOCAL MUNICIPAL PROCEEDINGS AND RELATED AGENDA. CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO ENGAGE CITIZENS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO TRAIN THEM WITH TOOLS AND KNOWLEDGE THEY NEED TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGARDING ISSUES OF CONCERN TO CITIZENS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR BUSINESSES. THESE ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON HELPING THOSE CITIZENS WHO HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO OBTAIN EFFECTIVE RESPONSES FROM, OR INITIATE COMMUNICATION WITH, THEIR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. BY ENGAGING AND EQUIPPING THE CITIZENS, THEY CAN NOW HAVE A PART IN INFLUENCING PUBLIC POLICY AT THE LOCAL LEVEL.Expenses $2,966,463 · grants $456,800
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
- 86-3949080
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $767,060
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,852,850
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,852,850 | $3,886,816 | $767,060 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,499,048 | $5,716,705 | $437,451 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,676,897 | $4,074,217 | $172,416 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,616,299 | $1,748,562 | $607,778 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Steve Maxwell | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 86-3949080).
Questions about COUNTY CITIZENS DEFENDING FREEDOM USA FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of COUNTY CITIZENS DEFENDING FREEDOM USA FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COUNTY CITIZENS DEFENDING FREEDOM USA FOUNDATION INC is 86-3949080.
- Is COUNTY CITIZENS DEFENDING FREEDOM USA FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to COUNTY CITIZENS DEFENDING FREEDOM USA FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COUNTY CITIZENS DEFENDING FREEDOM USA FOUNDATION INC 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 COUNTY CITIZENS DEFENDING FREEDOM USA FOUNDATION INC 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 COUNTY CITIZENS DEFENDING FREEDOM USA FOUNDATION INC 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 COUNTY CITIZENS DEFENDING FREEDOM USA FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names COLBY WILTSE.
- Who are the officers and directors of COUNTY CITIZENS DEFENDING FREEDOM USA FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $213,998 (STEVE MAXWELL, PRESIDENT / EXEC. DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does COUNTY CITIZENS DEFENDING FREEDOM USA FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,852,850, expenses of $3,886,816 and total assets of $767,060 at year end.
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