From public IRS filings
COMMON DEFENSE EDUCATION FUND INC
NEW YORK, NY · Public & Society Benefit
Mission
The organization is formed for the purposes of developing and mobilizing US military veterans as agents of social change, and conducting any and all lawful activities which may be useful in accomplishing the foregoing.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$1.9M
Total expenses
$2M
Total assets
$122K
Program expense ratio
77%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds COMMON DEFENSE EDUCATION FUND INC
$8.3M in foundation grants on record from 42 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Global Impact | $1M | 1 |
| Ford Foundation | $813K | 2 |
| Houston Endowment | $550K | 2 |
| Freedom Together Foundation | $550K | 1 |
| William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $500K | 2 |
| Colombe Peace Foundation | $450K | 3 |
| Heinz Endowments | $380K | 3 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $345K | 3 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | $325K | 3 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta | $300K | 1 |
Leadership
Jose Vasquez — Executive Director (Principal officer)
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