COMMON DEFENSE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
NEW YORK, NY · Public & Society Benefit
Mission
To promote civic engagement among veterans and military families. It is a diverse, grassroots organization driven by U.S. veterans and military family members who are fighting to preserve the core values they swore to uphold and defend. Together, the Organization vows to protect communities from hate and violence, to serve on the front lines for social, economic, and global justice, and to champion a truly equitable and representative democracy.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds COMMON DEFENSE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
$3M in foundation grants on record from 14 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Open Society Action Fund | $1.1M | 3 |
| Democracy Fund Voice | $1M | 4 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | $190K | 1 |
| Tides Foundation | $180K | 2 |
| Grove Action Fund | $150K | 3 |
| Global Impact Social Welfare Fund | $100K | 1 |
| Ploughshares Fund | $75K | 1 |
| Public Wise | $75K | 2 |
| Bluegreen Alliance Foundation | $67K | 1 |
| Way to Win Action Fund | $50K | 1 |
Leadership
JOSE VASQUEZ — Executive Director (Principal officer)
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