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Nonprofit · EIN 99-2814162

LAWFARE DEFENSE FUND INC

Tax-exempt · FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301

Financials

$26.1M$844K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LAWFARE DEFENSE FUND INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$26,095,698$844,412$25,251,286$25,257,286$6,000$25,251,286
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$26,000,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$95,698
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$700,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$45,388
Program services (functional)
$700,000
Management and general (functional)
$144,412

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$25,257,286
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,000
Net assets, end of year
$25,251,286
Gross receipts
$26,095,698
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2024
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KELLY LOEFFLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
PEPE FANJULDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN PAULSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CHARLES GANTTTREASURER (AS OF 8/1/24)
Officer
2$0
ERIC ROBINSONTREASURER (UNTIL 7/31/24)
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
350 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 1750, FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301-4268
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHARLES GANTT, 133 HARBOR DR S, VENICE, FL 34285
Signed the 990
CHARLES GANTT, TREASURER
Phone
(617) 231-4328
Return prepared by
ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES LLP

Mission

THE MISSION OF LAWFARE DEFENSE FUND (LDF) IS TO HELP TO DEFEND INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS AGAINST CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS, CIVIL LITIGATION, INVESTIGATIONS, AND OTHER LEGAL ACTIONS THAT LDF BELIEVES TO BE ABUSIVE, PART OF A LARGER EFFORT TO DEPRIVE SOME OR A SIGNIFICANT PART OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE OF THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, OR EXPANDS THE POWER OF GOVERNMENT BEYOND CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION'S MAIN PROGRAM IS TO MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS OR ORGANIZATIONS BASED ON OBJECTIVE CRITERIA TO FINANCIALLY ASSIST WITH THE LEGAL EXPENSES AND FEES NECESSARY TO DEFEND SUCH INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND IDEALS.
    Expenses $700,000 · grants $700,000

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-2814162
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
2026
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$25,257,286
Income (IRS master file)
$26,095,698

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$26,095,698$844,412$25,257,286XML

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 99-2814162).

Questions about LAWFARE DEFENSE FUND INC

What is the EIN of LAWFARE DEFENSE FUND INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LAWFARE DEFENSE FUND INC is 99-2814162.
Is LAWFARE DEFENSE FUND INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2026.
Are donations to LAWFARE DEFENSE FUND INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LAWFARE DEFENSE FUND 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 LAWFARE DEFENSE FUND INC 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 LAWFARE DEFENSE FUND INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of LAWFARE DEFENSE FUND INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHARLES GANTT.
Who are the officers and directors of LAWFARE DEFENSE FUND INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LAWFARE DEFENSE FUND INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $26,095,698, expenses of $844,412 and total assets of $25,257,286 at year end.

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