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.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAlliance 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.
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Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Sentiment
NeutralOhio Attorney General Dave Yost resigns to join national anti-LGBTQ+ hate group - The Buckeye Flame
SC governor signs bill protecting female students’ privacy, safety - adfmedia.org
Ohio AG Yost to resign; DeWine selects Wilson as successor - Cleveland Jewish News
Ohio AG Dave Yost is trying to dismiss 77 cases against former Ohio State doctor Richard Strauss - Ohio Capital Journal
US Supreme Court allows Biden-era abortion-by-mail scheme to continue for now - adfmedia.org
Gov. Mike DeWine appoints new Ohio Attorney General - FOX19 | Cincinnati
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost joins Alliance Defending Freedom as Vice President of Strategic Research and Innovation - adfmedia.org
Alliance Defending Freedom, Ohio AG's new employer, is a Christian legal group - The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost resigning to take private-sector job with nonprofit law firm - Ohio Capital Journal
Alliance Defending Freedom Backs Musk as Grok Faces Sexualized Images Scandal - Global Project Against Hate and Extremism
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- 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.
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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