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Alliance Defending Freedom

To keep the doors open for the Gospel by advocating for religious freedom, the sanctity of human life, freedom of speech, and marriage and the family.

Social Services Scottsdale, AZ EIN 541660459 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Alliance Defending Freedom

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Scottsdale, AZ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
R600
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1993

Mission

To keep the doors open for the Gospel by advocating for religious freedom, the sanctity of human life, freedom of speech, and marriage and the family.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services · NTEE R600

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 2%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.79%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.02 ($1.1 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Alliance Defending Freedom is a registered social services nonprofit based in Scottsdale, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 541660459. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 89/100 for social services charities in United States. The organization reports $79M in annual revenue. 65 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Alliance Defending Freedom has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 89/100.

Alliance Defending Freedom is located in Scottsdale, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years. Its registered address is 15100 N 90th St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Alliance Defending Freedom has $79M in annual revenue. It allocates 2% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the typical benchmark of 65-75% and may warrant further review. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Alliance Defending Freedom is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $79M in annual revenue. The organization has 65 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Alliance Defending Freedom. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Alliance Defending Freedom has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 2% of expenses go to programs. Visit the Alliance Defending Freedom profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To keep the doors open for the Gospel by advocating for religious freedom, the sanctity of human life, freedom of speech, and marriage and the family. Alliance Defending Freedom is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Alliance Defending Freedom's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $79M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Alliance Defending Freedom are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Alliance Defending Freedom is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 541660459, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
2% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

RE
Rebecca Eggleston
Executive Vice President

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

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Alan S••••
Founder
BR
Brett H•••••
r. Counsel, VP of Allied Legal Affairs
DA
David C••••••
Sr. Counsel, VP of U.S. Litigation
GA
Gary S••••
Director
GL
Glen L•••
Corporate Counsel
JE
Jeffery V••••••••
Sr. Counsel, SVP of Training
JE
Jeremy T••••••
Sr. Counsel, SVP of Corporate Engagement
JO
John B•••••
VP of Appellate Advocacy
JO
John R•••••
Director
KE
Kelvin C••••••
Director
KR
Kristen W•••••••
General Counsel
LA
Lance B••••••••
SVP of Development
MA
Mark M••••••
Secretary/Treasurer
MI
Michael F•••••
President and CEO
MI
Michael W••••••••
Director
RE
Rebecca E••••••••
Chief of Staff to the General Counsel
RU
Ruth R•••
Director
SC
Scott S•••••••
Director
SE
Seth M•••••
Vice Chairman
TE
Terry S••••••••••
Chairman
TI
Tim C•••••••
Sr. Counsel, SVP of Alliance Advancement
TO
Tony J••••••
SVP of Operations & Direct Response
WA
Wayne S•••••••
EVP Finance & Administration
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost resigns to join national anti-LGBTQ+ hate group - The Buckeye Flame
May 2026
thebuckeyeflame.com
SC governor signs bill protecting female students’ privacy, safety - adfmedia.org
May 2026
adfmedia.org
Ohio AG Yost to resign; DeWine selects Wilson as successor - Cleveland Jewish News
May 2026
www.clevelandjewishnews.com
Ohio AG Dave Yost is trying to dismiss 77 cases against former Ohio State doctor Richard Strauss - Ohio Capital Journal
May 2026
ohiocapitaljournal.com
US Supreme Court allows Biden-era abortion-by-mail scheme to continue for now - adfmedia.org
May 2026
adfmedia.org
Gov. Mike DeWine appoints new Ohio Attorney General - FOX19 | Cincinnati
May 2026
www.fox19.com
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost joins Alliance Defending Freedom as Vice President of Strategic Research and Innovation
May 2026
adfmedia.org
Alliance Defending Freedom, Ohio AG's new employer, is a Christian legal group - The Columbus Dispatch
May 2026
www.dispatch.com
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost resigning to take private-sector job with nonprofit law firm - Ohio Capital Journal
May 2026
ohiocapitaljournal.com
Alliance Defending Freedom Backs Musk as Grok Faces Sexualized Images Scandal - Global Project Against Hate and Extremis
Feb 2026
globalextremism.org
Form filed
$101.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$104.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$78.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$65.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Alliance Defending Freedom This page 69 $78.8 million 2%
Carenet 89 $10.7 million 1%
New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation 89 $23.3 million -
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc 89 $40.0 million -
Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif 89 $15.3 million 0%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 65 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Alliance Defending Freedom

What is Alliance Defending Freedom?
Alliance Defending Freedom is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Scottsdale, United States. To keep the doors open for the Gospel by advocating for religious freedom, the sanctity of human life, freedom of speech, and marriage and the family.
When was Alliance Defending Freedom founded?
Alliance Defending Freedom was founded in 1993.
Who leads Alliance Defending Freedom?
Rebecca Eggleston serves as Executive Vice President.
Where is Alliance Defending Freedom located?
Headquartered in Scottsdale, United States.
What is Alliance Defending Freedom's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 2% of expenses go to program services.
Is Alliance Defending Freedom trustworthy?
Alliance Defending Freedom has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Alliance Defending Freedom's registration number?
IRS EIN: 541660459.
What is Alliance Defending Freedom's website?
https://www.adflegal.org