Donnie Edwards Best Defense Foundation

Organization Overview

Donnie Edwards Best Defense Foundation is located in Solana Beach, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Donnie Edwards Best Defense Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Donnie Edwards Best Defense Foundation generated $797.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $723.0k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION ATTACHMENT

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BEST DEFENSE FOUNDATION HELD A TRANSITION PROGRAM TO ASSIST RECENTLY RETIRED MILITARY VETERANS TRANSITIONING TO CIVILIAN LIFE. BDF HAD NUMEROUS HONOR WALKS IN THE COMMUNITY, HELD ZOOM CALLS WITH KIDS ENABLING THEM TO HAVE EDUCATIONAL TIME WITH VETERANS AND LEARN ABOUT OUR COUNTRYS MILITARY HISTORY FIRST HAND. THERE WAS A PROGRAM TO BERLIN, GERMANY WHICH BROUGHT 7 WWII VETERANS BACK WHICH INCLUDED MANY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS COMMUNITY BUILDING, EDUCATIONAL AND VISITING ACTIVE MILITARY. BEST DEFENSE FOUNDATION BROUGHT 63 WWII VETERANS BACK TO HAWAII FOR THE 80TH COMMEMORATION OF PEARL HARBOR. IT WAS A WEEK LONG PROGRAM THAT INCLUDED MANY ACTIVITIES AND MARKED A VERY IMPORTANT TIME IN OUR COUNTRYS HISTORY. THERE WERE ALSO MANY OTHER EVENTS INCLUDING: IWO JIMA AND D-DAY HONOR WALKSVETERAN PODCASTSTHROUGH MY EYES DOCUMENTARIESUSS MIDWAY VISITSNFL GAME HONORS


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Greg Colvin
Director
$0
Stewart Frederick
Treasurer
$0
Jeffery Strauss
Director
$0
Kathryn Edwards
Secretary
$0
Donnie Edwards
Exec Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$797,114
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$797,114
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $797,114

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Donnie Edwards Best Defense Foundation has recieved totaling $31,541.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Foundation Of Utah Inc

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$20,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$9,000
Hunt Family Foundation

Kansas City, MO

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

$2,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$41
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