Nonprofit · EIN 93-2505698
TRIAL DEFENDERS UNITED INC
Tax-exempt · CLEARWATER, FL 33762
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $221,169 | $191,248 | $29,921 | $14,283 | -$30,000 | $44,283 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,250
- Program service revenue
- $215,919
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $49,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $73,533
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $127,350
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $53,122
- Accounting fees
- $720
- Occupancy
- $1,632
- Travel
- $1,227
- Program services (functional)
- $191,248
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- -$15,638
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,283
- Total liabilities, end of year
- -$30,000
- Net assets, end of year
- $44,283
- Gross receipts
- $221,169
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 2023
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Strouf | Co-Executive Director/Trial Attorney Key employee | 30 | $24,750 |
| Maria Castagliuolo | Co-Executive Director/Trial Attorney Key employee | 30 | $24,750 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4600 140TH AVENUE NORTH, CLEARWATER, FL 33762-3833
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 4600 140TH AVE N SUITE 180, CLEARWATER FL 33762
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jennifer Strouf, 4600 140th Ave N Ste 180, Clearwater, FL 33762
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- JENNIFER STROUF, 4600 140TH AVE N SUITE 180, CLEARWATER FL 33762
- Signed the 990
- Jennifer Strouf, co-executive director
- Phone
- (727) 855-2035
- Website
- www.trialdefenders.org
Mission
Trial Defender's United, Inc.'s mission is to deliver exceptional legal representation for indigent individuals at the trial level through direct representation of court-appointed clients. We also endeavor to educate and support fellow Court-appointed attorneys by providing continuing legal education and collaborative case conferencing. We are committed to ensuring that every person, regardless of their financial circumstances, receives high-quality legal representation and a fair trial. By employing a multi-faceted approach that combines zealous advocacy, knowledge-sharing, and cooperative partnerships, we strive to uphold the principles of justice, address bias, protect individual rights, and promote a more equitable criminal justice system.
Program accomplishments
- Trial Defenders provided direct representation to court appointed indigent individuals charged with crimes in the Fifth, Sixth, Twelfth, and Thirteenth judicial circuits in Florida.Expenses $191,248 · revenue $215,919
- Traveled to Tallahassee to educate state legislators on different bills that would impact indigent defendants and to advocate for better funding for indigent defense. This was education and advocacy; not lobbying. This was part of the co-directors general duties and did not cost any additional funds. There was no direct revenue from this as it generally advanced the cause of indigent defense.0
- Provided informal case conferences with other attorneys who accepted court appointed cases. This was part of the co-directors general responsibilities so no additional expense was incurred nor was any revenue earned.0
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-2505698
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,283
- Income (IRS master file)
- $221,169
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $221,169 | $191,248 | $14,283 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: JENNIFER STROUF | June 30, 2024 | ≤ $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 93-2505698).
Questions about TRIAL DEFENDERS UNITED INC
- What is the EIN of TRIAL DEFENDERS UNITED INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TRIAL DEFENDERS UNITED INC is 93-2505698.
- Is TRIAL DEFENDERS UNITED INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to TRIAL DEFENDERS UNITED INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TRIAL DEFENDERS UNITED 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 TRIAL DEFENDERS UNITED INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TRIAL DEFENDERS UNITED INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of TRIAL DEFENDERS UNITED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jennifer Strouf.
- Who are the officers and directors of TRIAL DEFENDERS UNITED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 2 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $24,750 (Jennifer Strouf, Co-Executive Director/Trial Attorney).
- How much revenue does TRIAL DEFENDERS UNITED INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $221,169, expenses of $191,248 and total assets of $14,283 at year end.
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