Program areas at Citizen Action Defense Fund
Litigation - cadf files lawsuits, represents affected parties, and intervenes in other cases when the state enacts laws that violate the state or federal constitutions, when government officials take actions that infringe upon first amendment or other constitutional rights, or when agencies promulgate rules in violation of state law.
Education - cadf educates Washington citizens about legal issues that impact their freedom and rights under the federal and state constitutions. In 2023, cadf provided a grant for research for information on trends in state supreme court decisions.
Communication - cadf engages with the media, the public, state and federal partner organizations, lawmakers and staff, and donors on legal issues that advance free markets, restrain government overreach or defend constitutional rights.
Grants made by Citizen Action Defense Fund
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| Ballotpedia | To Pilot and Complete Research Regarding Judicial Bias in the Legal System. | 2023-12 | $17,850 |
Who funds Citizen Action Defense Fund
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Project 42 | 2023-12 | Fund Litigation and Court Education Project Purposes | $375,000 |
| Deany's Days Foundation | 2024-12 | To Further the Organizations Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
Financials for Citizen Action Defense Fund
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $430,726 |
| Program services | $0 |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 |
| Royalty revenue | $0 |
| Net rental income | $0 |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 |
| Total revenues | $430,726 |
Organizations like Citizen Action Defense Fund
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| The Justice Foundation | 501(c)(3) | San Antonio, TX | $973,866 |
| The National Legal Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Chesapeake, VA | $129,625 |
| Multicultural Education Training and Advocacy | 501(c)(3) | Somerville, MA | $153,485 |
| Julian | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $1,365,893 |
| Project on Fair Representation | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $429,800 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Iowa | 501(c)(3) | Des Moines, IA | $1,711,576 |
| Thomas More Law Center | 501(c)(3) | Ann Arbor, MI | $1,126,714 |
| Freedom X | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $248,990 |
| Conflict Resolution Services | 501(c)(3) | Traverse City, MI | $188,473 |
| Center for Truth and Justice | 501(c)(3) | Montrose, CA | $621,665 |
Data update history
February 13, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $375,000 from Project 42 August 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Human rights organizationsLegal service nonprofitsCivil rights and social justice organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesHuman rightsCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
Political advocacyState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 111 21st Ave SW
- Olympia, WA 98501
- Metro area
- Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
- County
- Thurston County, WA
- Website URL
- citizenactiondefense.org/Â
- Phone
- (850) 519-3495
IRS details
- EIN
- 85-0910069
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2020
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- R60: Civil Liberties Advocacy
- NAICS code, primary
- 5411: Legal Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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